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Quake takes toll on Japan-China bilateral trade

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:54:00 +0200

BoAO, Hainan - The Japanese earthquake has cast a shadow on the production by Japanese companies in China and the impact on bilateral trade will be reflected gradually in the coming months.

DoD Ends Voluntary Departure Authorization From Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

Department Ends Voluntary Departure Authorization From Japan By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 15, 2011 The Defense Department’s voluntary authorized departures for service members’ eligible family members to leave Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake effectively ended today.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:23:00 +0200

TOKYO: Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signalling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday. The announcement came after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday morning,....

Japan admits it could take up to nine months to fix Fukushima plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:12:00 +0200

It is the first time the company has put such a long timescale on cooling the reactors and stopping the leak of radiation.

Executive Impact › Handling the big exodus out of Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:55:00 +0200

A few hours after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Joseph Webber’s phone started ringing. It has hardly stopped since. As managing director of Santa…

Nine months to end Japan's nuclear crisis, plant owner estimates

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:00 +0200

Engineers will need six to nine months to bring the damaged nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant to heel, the plant's owners said Sunday in their first public timetable for ending the crisis.

Small Japanese auto parts makers' big effect

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:14:00 +0200

The global supply chain that feeds the giant automakers — Toyota, Honda and General Motors — begins at unassuming companies like Horio Seisakusho.

Japan: How to talk to a tragedy | Minae Mizumura

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:45:00 +0200

One unlikely side-effect of the Japanese crisis has been a new critique of our use of honorifics Shock, sympathy and a sense of national unity – these were the sentiments we felt in Japan after the triple tragedy of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident. A month later, our attention has shifted to what caused the continuing Fukushima crisis.

Clinton in Japan to pledge support after disasters

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Last Updated: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +1000 The U-S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Japan on a visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. She's pledged American support for Japan as it deals with the destruction of last....

Tea, sympathy and solidarity: Clinton meets Akihito

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:37:00 +0200

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has had a rare meeting with the Japanese Emperor Akihito in a show of solidarity after the earthquake and tsunami disaster. Earlier Clinton urged Japan to remain on the world stage despite the problems, saying it is ‘indispensible to global problem-solving.

Africa now attracting a string of investors in tech markets

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

Venture capitalists from across the world are making a beeline for a slice of the African techie pie

Shanghai auto show: New models unveiled

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

Global automakers are bringing their flashiest SUVs, luxury sedans and electric concept cars to Auto Shanghai, China's biggest auto show of the year, as the industry reels from disruptions caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.

U.S., Japan announce rebuilding effort

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:46:00 +0200

The U.S. secretary of state and the Japanese foreign minister on Sunday announced plans for a joint reconstruction venture as the Asian nation grapples with a nuclear crisis following a devastating earthquake and deadly tsunami.

Japan must escape leadership crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:31:00 +0200

On Dec. 7, 1941, the Tokyo Asahi Shimbun carried a report on U.S.-Japan talks under the headline “U.S.-Japan talks in a critical stage: Is negotiation on main points stalled?” At 6 a.m. the following day, the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters announced suddenly: The Imperial Army, Navy and Air....

Clinton visits South Korea, heads to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

SEOUL, April 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was heading to Japan after two days of talks in Seoul, officials said Sunday. In Seoul over the weekend, Clinton met with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and pledged to work towards...

Clinton visits South Korea, heads to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0200

SEOUL, April 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was heading to Japan after two days of talks in Seoul, officials said Sunday.

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from its tsunami and nuclear disasters.

Number of quake victims in Japan tops 13,800, most killed by tsunami

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 17 (Itar-Tass) - The overwhelming majority of the dead as a result of the earthquake in Japan became victims of tsunamis. For instance according to the authorities of the Miyagi prefecture, the hardest hit by the tsunami, the wave of 20 metres high in some places tolled the lives of over 96 percent of the total number of the dead.

Timetable announced for control of reactors

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:28:00 +0200

TOKYO: The operator of Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant said it aims to reduce radiation leaks within three months and to achieve a ''cold shutdown'' within six to nine months.

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from its tsunami and nuclear disasters. "We are very confident that Japan will recover and will be a very strong economic and global ...

Automakers to unveil SUVs, luxury sedans & concept cars at Shanghai auto show

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

Automakers to unveil SUVs, luxury sedans & concept cars at Shanghai auto showAutomakers in Shanghai will give buyers first glimpse of new models that will be sold around globe, a sign of how the balance of power has shifted eastward.

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prepares for 'cold shutdown'

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prepares for 'cold shutdown'Japan crisis has been rated on par with world's worst N-accident at Chernobyl, though radiation released is only a fraction of when Ukraine plant bursted.

Clinton Offers Support For Quake-Hit Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has paid a brief visit to Japan to express support as that country grapples with a nuclear crisis following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton: South Korea-U.S. trade deal in "home stretch"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea Saturday to reassure Seoul about the U.S. commitment to sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the North Korea nuclear standoff.

Send in the robots, boys!

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:57:00 +0200

Two remote-controlled robots will traverse the reactor building damaged by a hydrogen explosion in Japan to gauge radiation and temperature levels.

Nine months to end Japan's nuclear crisis, plant owner estimates

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Japan nuclear operator aims for cold shutdown in 6-9 months

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0200

Within three months Tokyo Electric said it planned to cool reactors and spent fuel at the nuclear plant to a stable level and get radiation leaks on a downward trend. Japan's Tokyo Electric Power said on Sunday it hoped to achieve a "cold shutdown" of its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in....

Romania might be affected by new recession, caused by Japan earthquake - govt

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

Bucharest. Economic recovery is difficult and overdue, while the effects of the earthquake in Japan raise new concerns about the global recession that can affect Romania, given the "climate of psychosis around cataclysms," which can impact markets, says the Government's fiscal strategy.

Clinton pledges suport for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:38:00 +0200

4/17/2011 - 11:58:34 AM US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today promised solidarity and support for Japan as it recovers from a devastating earthquake and tsunami and copes with a nuclear crisis. "We pledge our steadfast support for you and your future recovery.

Hydrophone captures Japan quake roar

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:07:00 +0200

A hydrophone has captured the menacing roar of the quake that hit Japan March 11, plunging the country into unprecedented chaos and devastation.

Fukushima nuclear plant to close within nine months 11:35 Japan announces plan to cool reactors crippled by quake and tsunami during Clinton visit

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Co hopes to achieve a "cold shutdown" of its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in six to nine months, setting a clear timeframe for bringing the nuclear crisis under control. Tepco said that within three months it plans to cool reactors and spent fuel at the....

TEPCO Aims for 'Cold Shutdown' Within Nine Months

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:06:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power said will aim to put its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into a state of cold shutdown in six to nine months, as it tries to put Japan's worst-ever nuclear crisis under control.

Press Releases: Remarks at Meeting With the Staff and Families of Embassy Tokyo

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:47:00 +0200

Remarks at Meeting With the Staff and Families of Embassy Tokyo Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Embassy Tokyo Tokyo, Japan April 17, 2011 AMBASSADOR ROOS: I will be very brief. First of all, I want to welcome the families who have begun to come back. Welcome home.

SIA could face legal action over heart attack incident

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:44:00 +0200

SINGAPORE : Singapore Airlines (SIA) could face legal action from a BBC radio presenter over the way it handled his medical condition during a flight in March.

US, Japan to Create Partnership to Rebuild After Disaster

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

Japan and the United States have agreed to create a public-private partnership, under Tokyo's guidance, to help rebuild communities devastated by last month's magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami. The announcement was made during a visit Sunday to Japan's capital by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from its tsunami and nuclear disasters.

Clinton pledges Japan support; PM Kan calls for 'rebirth'

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0200

TOKYO, JAPAN - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami and she pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia.

Japan nuclear operator aims for cold shutdown in 6-9 months

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0200

Japanese nuclear power plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) hopes it will be able to achieve cold shutdown of its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant within six to nine months, the company said on Sunday.

Press Releases: Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto After Their Meeting

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0200

Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto After Their Meeting Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Iikura Guest House Tokyo, Japan April 17, 2011 PARTICIPANT: (Via translator) Secretary Clinton and Minister Matsumoto would like to begin this press conference. First Minister Matsumoto will say a few words.

Hillary Clinton pledges support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:31:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today promised solidarity and support for Japan as it recovers from a devastating earthquake and tsunami and copes with a nuclear crisis.

10:07 Clinton pledges support to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:29:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami. Her comments came as the operator of the nuclear plant damaged in the March 11th disaster said it hoped to achieve a cold....

Pakistan Embassy delivers relief goods, gifts in Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:27:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): A team of Embassy officials led by Pakistan Ambassador to Japan, Noor Muhammad Jadmani and Mrs. Amnat Jadmani delivered relief goods and gifts to a relief centre in Sendai city of Japan on Sunday. The team also included Imtiaz Ahmad, Deputy Chief of Mission, Counsellor Syed....

U.S., Japan announce joint post-crisis rebuilding effort

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Hillary Clinton on visit to Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Japan on a visit to show solidarity five weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan, US Announce Partnership to Rebuild Region Hit by Quake, Tsunami

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

Japan and the US have announced a partnership to rebuild Japan after its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Sports › Fudo wins Nishijin Ladies Classic in playoff

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

JLPGA heavyweight Yuri Fudo held her nerve to beat joint overnight leader Lee Ji Woo and Yukari Baba in a playoff to capture the Nishijin…

Politics › Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that America would stand by Japan, saying she was confident the country will fully recover from…

Clinton promises Japan support after deadly earthquake and tsunami

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0200

Clinton also said Japan and the United States had agreed to create a "public-private partnership for reconstruction" under the guidance of Japan's government. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of....

Clinton pledges support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:59:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today promised solidarity and support for Japan as it recovers from a devastating earthquake and tsunami and copes with a nuclear crisis.

Clinton pledges Japan support, PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:57:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami and she pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia.

US holds Japan's hand

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

Japan and the US have announced a partnership to help spearhead reconstruction following the Asian nation's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan N-plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 16, (Agencies): Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday. The announcement came a...

India, Japan trade to take a hit

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:03:00 +0200

Bilateral trade between India & Japan will be hit in the first quarter of the current fiscal due to massive destruction caused in Japan.

Japan to announce time of completion for nuclear emergency

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

Japan is likely to announce soon when the nuclear emergency at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power plant will be concluded, local media reported Sunday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said while meeting with Fukushima Gov. Yuhei Sato that the government "may be able to give an estimate in the....

'Inter-Korean dialogue comes first before six-party talks'

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0200

&$ &$ U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) shakes hands with her South Korean counterpart Kim Sung-hwan during a meeting in Soeul, South Korea, April 16, 2011. Hillary Clinton arrived in Seoul Saturday for talks with officials here in an effort to "strengthen the alliance and to discuss cooperation on regional issues".

Hillary pledges Japan support

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Japan to remain active on the world stage as it grappled with a nuclear crisis in the wake of a deadly earthquake and tsunami and she pledged support for Washington's key ally in East Asia.

Japan Nuclear Disaster Put on Par With Chernobyl

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:29:00 +0200

Japan decided to raise its assessment of the accident at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant from 5 to the worst rating of 7 on an international scale.

Clinton in Japan to show solidarity after disaster

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:12:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan Sunday on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Automakers unveil new models at Shanghai auto show

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:07:00 +0200

HONG KONG (AP) — Global automakers are bringing their flashiest SUVs, luxury sedans and electric concept cars to Auto Shanghai, China's biggest auto show of the year, as the industry reels from disruptions caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.

Top US diplomat shows support for key ally

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:05:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +1000 US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has arrived in Japan on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with a key ally. Mrs Clinton will hold talks with Prime Minister Naoto Kan during the brief visit, which comes as the nation deals with the aftermath of last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton in Japan to show solidarity after disaster

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:02:00 +0200

TOKYO: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan Sunday on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with Washington's key Asian ally after its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

US, Japan announce reconstruction initiative

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:49:00 +0200

Japan and the US announced a partnership involving businesses to help spearhead reconstruction following the Asian nation s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Politics › Clinton, Matsumoto discuss post-quake cooperation

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:43:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Sunday with her Japanese counterpart Takeaki Matsumoto to reaffirm Japan-U.S. cooperation in efforts to rebuild the disaster-ravaged nation…

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:40:00 +0200

TOKYO: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressed admiration and sympathy Sunday for the Japanese as she visited Tokyo to show American solidarity with its longtime ally as it recovers from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:33:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:28:00 +0200

&$ &$ In this image taken by T-Hawk drone aircraft, Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) Co's crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant No.4 reactor building in Fukushima, northern Japan April 15, 2011 is seen in this handout photo released by TEPCO April 16, 2011.

Clinton arrives in Japan for show of solidarity

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:27:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan Sunday on an official visit aimed at showing solidarity with the key Asian ally in the wake of its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:19:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 03:30 Source: reuters // Reuters * Top U.S. diplomat shows support for key trade partner * Japan urged not to withdraw from world stage * PM Kan says recovery is chance for Japan 'rebirth' By Matt Spetalnick TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S.

Clinton pledges Japan support as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 05:03 Source: reuters // Reuters * Top U.S. diplomat shows support for key trade partner * Japan urged not to withdraw from world stage * PM Kan says recovery is chance for Japan 'rebirth' (Updates with Clinton comments) By Chisa Fujioka and Matt Spetalnick TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.

U.S. vows Japan support, says vital to world problem-solving

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:16:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 05:02 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday pledged support for Japan, and said its ally was "indispensable to global problem-solving" in a sign Washington wants Tokyo to stay active on the world stage as it battles a....

Timeline to be given to resolve Japan nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:13:00 +0200

The operator of the radiation-leaking plant embroiled in Japan's worst-ever nuclear power accident says it plans to announce a timeline for resolving the crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan for show of solidarity

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0200

Hillary Clinton arrived in Japan showing solidarity with key Asian ally in wake of its devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Japan on Sunday to show support for a close ally struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:56:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:55:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:51:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

UPDATE1: TEPCO to present schedule for conclusion of nuclear emergency

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. Chairman Tsunehisa Katsumata will announce at 3 p.m. Sunday a schedule for ...

UPDATE1: Gov't to support livelihoods of displaced people

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told the governor of Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday that the gov...

TEPCO to present schedule for conclusion of nuclear emergency

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. is considering announcing as early as Sunday a schedule for the completion ...

Quake takes toll on Japan-China bilateral trade

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:41:00 +0200

The Japanese earthquake has cast a shadow on the production by Japanese companies in China and the impact on bilateral trade will be reflected gradually in the coming months. Some Japanese companies import a relatively large part of components from Japan for their Chinese production, and they suffer....

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Japan on Sunday to show support for a close ally struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a nuclear crisis. Clinton arrived in Japan, which is still reeling from the triple disaster nearly five....

Clinton shows solidarity with Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:36:00 +0200

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is visiting Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan as Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:29:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric to sell KDDI shares for nuclear

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:28:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. <9501.T> plans to sell its shares in KDDI Corp <9433.T> to help pay for compensation costs stemming from the disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, a newspaper reported on Sunday.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:26:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Japan on Sunday to show support for a close ally struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a nuclear crisis.

Clinton arrives in Japan as PM Kan calls for "rebirth"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:26:00 +0200

Clinton arrives in Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:22:00 +0200

Clinton visits Tokyo in show of support for Japan

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Japan to show American solidarity with the Japanese people as they recover from a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. Clinton touched down in Tokyo on Sunday for a several-hour visit during which she will meet with....

Trump's a crowd pleaser at 'tea party' rally

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

He stops short of declaring himself a Republican presidential candidate, but still draws cheers with his digs at Obama.Donald Trump filled several roles Saturday: self-promoter, crowd pleaser, economic analyst and critic of President Obama.

Japan's prime minister says sorry for nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:40:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister, fighting criticism at home over his handling of the aftermath of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Obama committed to S.Korea trade deal: Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:33:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday that concluding a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea was a priority for the Obama administration, and it was committed to getting the deal done this year.

Japan's prime minister says sorry for nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister, fighting criticism at home over his handling of the aftermath of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami, says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant. "I take very seriously, and deeply regret, the nuclear accidents we have had at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant.

Gov't to say soon when nuke disaster will conclude: Edano

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:10:00 +0200

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Sunday that the government may be able to give an estimate ...

Japan's prime minister says sorry for nuke crisis

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:01:00 +0200

Japan's prime minister, fighting criticism at home over his handling of the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Obama committed to South Korea trade deal: Hillary Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:46:00 +0200

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the Obama administration was committed to passing a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea, and that the pact was ready for review by Congress.

Radioactivity rises in sea off tsunami-crippled nuke plant

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

Published Date: April 17, 2011 TOKYO: Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said yesterday. The announcement came after a magnitude-5.

Fresh leak fears as Japan rocked by ANOTHER earthquake

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0200

RADIATION levels around Japan’s stricken nuclear plant soared after another earthquake jolted the country yesterday. Engineers fear the 5.9 quake may have caused fresh leaks at ...

Obama committed to S.Korea trade deal-Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:07:00 +0200

17 Apr 2011 00:09 Source: reuters // Reuters * Pact to increase U.S. exports, administration says * Legislation pending in S. Korea parliament (Adds background, quotes) SEOUL, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the Obama administration was committed to....

Japan's tough standards slow procurement of Chinese construction materials

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

GUANGZHOU, China--Chinese firms said they are unable to supply Japan with much-needed products after the March 11 disaster due to Japan's strict industrial standards. Qingdao Fuyuan Timber Co., which exports wooden doors to Europe, the Middle East and other regions, has declined a request from a Japanese trading house to supply 200,000 doors.

Kurara, a spotted seal transported from Aquamarine Fukushima in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, to Kamogawa Sea World in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture (Shinnosuke Ito)

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

When zoos and aquariums were struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake, those who knew most about animals and fish rushed to their rescue, although some 200,000 fish died at an aquarium in Fukushima Prefecture. At Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai, food became scarce after a feed supplier's....

Hard-hit Sendai-Shiogama Port resumes new car shipments

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

Shipment of cars resumes at the rubble-littered Sendai-Shiogama Port in Sendai on Saturday. (Shinnosuke Ito) Editor's note: We will update our earthquake news as frequently as possible on AJW's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AJW.Asahi . Please check the latest developments in this disaster.

VOX POPULI: Japan must reinvent itself and surprise the world once again

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

A poem published 90 years ago by Ujo Noguchi (1882-1945) called "Aoi Me no Ningyo" (Blue-eyed doll) goes: "The doll with blue eyes/Is American-born and made of celluloid. ..." The use of the foreign word celluloid--a new synthetic material trademarked in the United States in the 19th century--added an exotic ring to the poem.

Journalist leads 'Tour of Love' through battered Tohoku

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:27:00 +0200

On a mission to bring aid to battered areas from the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake, singalongs, snowball fights, Persian rugs and a hilltop picnic may not seem part of the bargain. Yet they were on the itinerary of a weekend trip to the Tohoku region organized by Afshin Valinejad early this month.

Clinton visits Japan as US disaster relief warms ties

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:13:00 +0200

TOKYO - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Japan Sunday, reconfirming a key alliance that has been strained by a lingering military base dispute but boosted by a strong American disaster relief effort.

Top in Category › HK tours again depart for Japan; 1st since quake

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:53:00 +0200

Three Hong Kong tours left for Japan's Okinawa and Hokkaido on Saturday, the first to Japan since the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in northeastern Japan last…

Wyoming’s Boom Poses Challenges For Obama

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:48:00 +0200

The climb out from this recession, if Wyoming is any measure, could be as politically turbulent as the descent.

Obama committed to South Korea trade deal: Clinton

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the Obama administration was committed to passing a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea, and that the pact was ready for review by Congress.

Girl Guides raise RM1.3mil for Japan’s victims

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:30:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: The Girl Guides Association of Malaysia has raised RM1.3mil in funds for victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

Donald Trump takes to tea party stump in Florida

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:04:00 +0200

Donald Trump filled several roles Saturday: self promoter, crowd pleaser, economic analyst, and slashing critic of President Barack Obama.

The Beach Boys - Reunited To Help Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:43:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Al Jardine unites band-mates Brian Wilson Mike Love Bruce Johnston , to release new music to aid Red Cross relief effort in Japan In response to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan March 11th, 2011 Al....

In Radiation Zone, Search Begins for Victims

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:29:00 +0200

Nearly five weeks after search teams first combed northeastern Japan's tsunami-devastated shorelines for victims, they have ventured to the coastal town of Namie, less than five miles from the badly damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex.

Business › Coca-Cola Japan eyes 33% cut in electricity use by vending machines

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

Coca-Cola (Japan) Ltd said Friday it will turn off the refrigerating function in its beverage vending machines during much of the daytime this summer in…

Travel › Tourists to Okinawa down nearly 20% in March due to quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

The number of tourists to Okinawa in March fell 19.9% from a year earlier to 436,400 due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami which…

Politics › Opposition leader refuses to take part in reconstruction panel

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

Japan's main opposition party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki has refused to take part in a cross-party council on post-quake reconstruction measures supported by Prime Minister Naoto…

National › French Embassy says travel to, residence in Tokyo safe

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

The French Embassy in Tokyo has said travel to and residence in Tokyo poses no danger to human health, according to a statement posted on…

National › 531,000 foreigners left Japan since quake; 244,000 in first week

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:52:00 +0200

A total of 531,000 foreigners left Japan in the four weeks from March 12 to April 8, including 244,000 in the first week after the…

When shopping becomes gauche, it's a sign

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:16:00 +0200

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) isn't known for its forecasting prowess in Asia. Even by those standards, its latest guesstimate for Japan is a standout. By the IMF's math, a magnitude-9 earthquake, a 23m tsunami and nuclear reactors...

Dozens of Japan workers exposed to radiation

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:12:00 +0200

Japanese authorities say at 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilise the stricken Fukushima power plant.

Business › Daihatsu to resume vehicle production at all plants from Monday

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:52:00 +0200

Daihatsu Motor Co will resume vehicle production at its plants in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures on Monday, which means all of the automaker's group plants…

Business › Qatargas to boost gas shipments to Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:52:00 +0200

A Qatari state-controlled gas producer says it's agreed to send Japan more than 60 extra tanker shipments of liquefied natural gas to help power the…

Japan stocks seen range-bound next week

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:38:00 +0200

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks are likely to lack clear direction next week, with investors closely watching corporate earnings for further indications of the impact of Japan’s March 11 disasters, brokers said. In the week to March 15, the headline Nikkei index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange dropped 1.81 percent, or 176.

Moderate quake off Taiwan felt by few

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:32:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 16 (UPI) -- A moderate underwater earthquake hit Saturday morning between Taiwan and Japan's Ryuku Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Fresh N-leak scare in Japan as radioactivity level rises

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:29:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Earthquake rocks Queensland

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:16:00 +0200

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake shook far north Queensland yesterday just minutes before another large aftershock hit Christchurch.The Queensland quake happened just after 3.30pm local time on Saturday some 180km southeast of Townsville,...

Dealers expect shortage of Japanese autos

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

BOSTON, April 16 (UPI) -- An auto industry research company said the price of Japanese vehicles could rise this summer as shortages hit U.S. showrooms. The price of a new Japanese car could rise by as much as $2,000, TrueCar Inc. said, The Boston Globe...

Moderate quake off Taiwan felt by few

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 16 (UPI) -- A moderate underwater earthquake hit Saturday morning between Taiwan and Japan's Ryuku Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake measured 5.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, strong enough to cause significant...

Levels of Radioactive Materials Rise Near Japanese Plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:39:00 +0200

The increase in levels of radioactive materials in seawater raised the possibility of new leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the government said.

Dealers expect shortage of Japanese autos

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0200

BOSTON, April 16 (UPI) -- An auto industry research company said the price of Japanese vehicles could rise this summer as shortages hit U.S. showrooms.

North Queensland aftershocks to last days

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:03:00 +0200

Seismologists say north Queensland residents will feel aftershocks for several days after yesterday's 5.2-magnitude earthquake.

Search for bodies continues in Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:42:00 +0200

NEARLY five weeks after teams first combed northeastern Japan's tsunami-devastated shorelines, they have ventured to the coastal town of Namie.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:16:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.The announcement came after a magnitude...

Japanese tourism takes a beating

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:10:00 +0200

A month after Japan's worst disaster in generations, the snow in the mountains surrounding the resort town of Osawa is melting and the cherry blossoms are bursting.

Clinton: S.Korea-US trade deal in 'home stretch'

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:05:00 +0200

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea on Saturday to reassure Seoul about the US commitment to sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the North Korea nuclear standoff. Clinton arrived for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan on Saturday....

Clinton: S.Korea-US trade deal in 'home stretch'

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:02:00 +0200

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Incredible noise of moment captured

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:26:00 +0200

Scientists have released the menacing noise of the Japan earthquake which plunged the nation into unprecedented chaos when it shook the nation on March 11.

Support & funds continue to pour in for disaster-hit Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: It has been more than a month since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Incredible noise of moment captured

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0200

Scientists have released the menacing noise of the Japan earthquake which plunged the nation into unprecedented chaos when it shook the nation on March 11.

Clinton: South Korea-U.S. trade deal in "home stretch"

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea Saturday to reassure Seoul about the U.S. commitment to sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the North Korea nuclear standoff.

H.K. tours again depart for Japan, 1st since quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

Three Hong Kong tours left for Japan's Okinawa and Hokkaido on Saturday, the first to Japan since the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in northeastern Japan last month, Hong Kong radio RTHK said. Two tour groups of 63 people left for Okinawa and one tour of 10 people for Hokkaido.

UPDATE1: S. Korea, U.S. to cooperate in relief, reconstruct efforts in Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:10:00 +0200

(EDS: CHANGING SOURCE TO FOREIGN MINISTRY AND ADDING QUOTES) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and South Korean foreign minister Kim Sung Hwan agreed Saturday the United States and South Korea would closely cooperate on relief and reconstruction efforts to help Japan recover from the March 11....

Fresh 5.9 aftershock jolts Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.9 aftershock has jolted Japan, but there are no reports of any damage.

Radioactivity rises in sea after magnitude-5.9 quake hits Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0200

The level of radioactive iodine-131 spiked to 6,500 times the legal limit, up from 1,100 times the limit the day before. Levels of cesium-134 and cesium-137 rose nearly fourfold. An earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up....

Evacuation zone around nuke plant grows

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:38:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 16 (UPI) -- Nuclear experts in Japan say it could take up to three months to end the disaster at the earthquake- and tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Takashi Sawada, deputy director of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, said...

Evacuation zone around nuke plant grows

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 16 (UPI) -- Nuclear experts in Japan say it could take up to three months to end the disaster at the earthquake- and tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signaling the possibility of new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:24:00 +0200

LEVELS of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks.

Radioactivity Rises in Sea Off Japan Nuclear Plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:23:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply, signaling the possibility of new leaks, the government said Saturday.

Radioactivity levels rise in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:19:00 +0200

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Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:09:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, signalling the possibility of new leaks at the facility.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signalling new leaks.

South Korea-U.S. trade deal in "home stretch,": Clinton

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:45:00 +0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to South Korea on Saturday to consult Seoul about progress made in sealing a long-delayed trade deal and to coordinate strategy over the nuclear standoff with North Korea.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signaling new leaks ...

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +0200

Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signaling new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday.

Radioactivity rises in sea off Japan nuclear plant

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:23:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Levels of radioactivity have risen sharply in seawater near a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in northern Japan, possibly signaling new leaks at the facility, the government said Saturday. The announcement came after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday morning, hours....

Japan tsunami-quake death toll reaches 13,700

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +0200

Japan’s quake and tsunami death toll has exceeded 13,700 people, the National Police Agency reports. At least 14,000 remain missing. The biggest number of victims was registered in Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima prefectures mostly hit by the disaster.

Japan on edge after new quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:45:00 +0200

An earthquake jolted Japan hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake preparedness systems.

Aftershocks compound Japan's nuclear woes

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:23:00 +0200

Locals strive for steady nerves as stressed crust rumbles on and radiation leaks from a damaged nuclear plant.

Qantas to resume Australia-Japan flights

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Australian airline Qantas on Friday announced it will resume flights between Australia and Japan on Tuesday. Qantas has canceled the popular route in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11. According to the airline chief, Alan Joyce, Qantas has been working closely....

Japan nuclear plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:59:00 +0200

An earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the...

Japan nuclear plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the region north of Tokyo. There were no immediate reports of damage from the magnitude-5.

Have you been to Puerto Rico?

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0200

| Have you been to Puerto Rico? If not, you better hit the nearest ticket booth and fly off to Puerto Rico. A lot of ecstatic and great travel adventures for women and men are waiting for the tourists... (photo: GFDL / Alopiasmag)

POEA to lending firms: Restructure loans of displaced

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:08:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – Recruitment agencies and lending companies are urged to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) whose contracts were terminated prematurely due to civil unrest, internal conflicts, force majeure, or health threats at their job sites.

Clinton arrives Seoul, nuclear talks top agenda

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in South Korea to discuss the effort to get North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

Hundreds of aftershocks have rattled Japan's northeastern coast since the massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on March 11

Japan's Kan Faces Calls to Quit Over Handling of Disasters

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:20:00 +0200

Main opposition Liberal Democratic Party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki says it is time for Kan to decide whether to resign

Big aftershocks continue to jolt Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0200

AN aftershock has hit Japan just hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems.

People in the news

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

The latest news on today's hottest celebrities ... : "30 Rock" creator and star Tina Fey says former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will appear on the sitcom later this season. TVGuide.com said Fey made the casting announcement Thursday on NPR's "Leonard Lopate Show." "We have another few amazing cameos," Fey said.

Quake shakes Qld as aftershocks hit NZ

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken far north Queensland as quake-devastated Christchurch was rocked by more aftershocks.

Short-term economy weakness ahead: Swan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:44:00 +0200

Australia's economy faces short-term weakness following the recent disasters but medium-term strength, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.

Japan is adding power; U.S. sees lower health risks

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:33:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power Co. took steps to restore electrical supplies lost to the March 11 earthquake as the U.S. government announced health risks were falling from the radiation ejected by the ...

Strong earthquake shakes Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0200

A strong earthquake shook the region around the Japanese capital Tokyo Saturday, dpa reported The quake occurred at 11:19 am (0219 GMT) and according to first estimates by the Japanese Meterological Agency had a magnitude of 5.9. Its depth was at 70 kilometres. The US Geological Survey gave the quake's strength at magnitude 5.

Japan nuke plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:54:00 +0200

An aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the...

Rare pictures of a Japan tsunami survivor (PHOTOS)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:51:00 +0200

Check out some of these amazing, rare photos of a survivor of the March 11 tsunami that hit Japan after a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake last month.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after closure since quake-hit Japan (PHOTOS)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:51:00 +0200

Tokyo Disneyland reopened its popular theme park on Friday after a closure of about one month since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Here are some latest photos.

Fresh aftershock jolts Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:45:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.9 aftershock has jolted Japan, but there have been no initial reports of damage. There were no initial reports of damage similar to last month's devastating tremor and tsunami that crippled the Fukushima power plant, causing Japan's worst-ever nuclear plant disaster.

OPEC increases forecast of oil demand

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has increased their forecast of demand for oil in 2011 to 87.94 million barrels per day. Gazeta.ru has reported that OPEC has increased its forecast of the world demand for oil to 87.94 million barrels per day. This figure is 1.4 million barrels higher than last year.

Risk and use of nuclear energy

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:33:00 +0200

The Fukushima nuclear disaster occurred as a result of the tsunami. The earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale did not cause any direct damage to the nuclear installation. The Fukushima nuclear reactor was (according to various reports) designed after taking into consideration the frequency....

Two quakes jolt Japan's Honshu island

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:33:00 +0200

Two quakes struck Honshu island in Japan Saturday and one of them was felt strongly in Tokyo, Xinhua reported.

Japan nuke plants ordered to beef up readiness

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — An aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the region north of Tokyo. There were no initial reports of damage from the magnitude-5.

Strong quake hits Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:14:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, after suffering one of the biggest natural disasters in it's history.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:33:00 +0200

A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake has hit central Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo but not causing any significant damage, officials say.

Another quake hits Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:16:00 +0200

Another powerful quake has hit Japan. The epicentre of a 5.9 Magnitude earthquake was located in the Tochigi prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning but called it off several minutes later. Transport operation disruptions are being reported. The 9.

Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Japan's Kanto region

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted Japan's Kanto region Saturday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Tokyo: Strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday. The quake, which shook buildings in Tokyo, struck at 11:19 am (0219 GMT), 83 kilometres (52 miles) north of the capital and at a depth of 20 kilometres, the USGS said. Operator Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Beach Boys release song for Japan relief

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:51:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, April 16 (UPI) -- Former members of the Beach Boys say they are releasing a new record to raise money for the Red Cross relief effort in Japan.

Iran says oil price ‘logical, $120 good for us’

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

TEHRAN, April 15, (Agencies): Iran’s oil minister said on Friday there was no reason to consider global crude prices too high and described the oil market, which has been boosted by unrest in the Middle East, as “not extraordinary”. “The price depend...

Call for Wales to ‘put out welcome mate’ to Japanese business

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:42:00 +0200

WALES needs to ensure that it puts out the inward investment “welcome mat” to Japanese companies which, following the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster, could be forced to seek alternative supply sources overseas, says leading automotive expert Garel Rhys.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:31:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:24:00 +1000 A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 has hit central Japan. Japan's Meteorological Agency says the quake hit Tochigi prefecture at 11:19 am (0219 GMT). It said there was no chance of a tsunami following the tremor, which struck at a depth of 20 kilometres and shook buildings in Tokyo.

Strong quake shakes Tokyo buildings

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 has hit central Japan, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo.

Japan's life insurers expected to pay quake victims 2.4 bln USD

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

The amount of life insurance payments for quake victims in two disasters in March is expected to total 200 billion yen (about 2.4 billion U.S. dollars), local media reported Friday. The estimated figure is more than four times the payout over the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, Koichiro Watanabe,....

Magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolts Japan's Kanto region

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale on Saturday jolted Japan's Kanto region, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake, which occurred at 11:19 a.m. (0219 GMT) with its focus in Tochiigi Prefecture, was strongly felt in Tokyo. There were no immediate reports of casualties or....

U.S. State of Illinois donates 2,000 radiation detectors to Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

Illinois will donate 2,000 personal radiation detectors to Japan for use by emergency workers as they search through debris and start cleanup operations, according to a report of Chicago Tribune Friday. The pager-sized detectors will alert workers when radiation levels spike and help limit the danger of radiation exposure.

S. Korea to stage landing drill late May

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

South Korea will conduct a large- scale landing drill in its southeastern region in late May, local media reported Friday. The drill, originally scheduled to be held in March, was put off till May due to last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Seoul's Yonhap News Agency quoted South Korea's Marine Corps as saying.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:53:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

6.0-magnitude quake hits Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted eastern Honshu of Japan at 10:19 a.m. Beijing Time on Saturday

How To Fix 911

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:16:00 +0200

The emergency network was designed for landlines. Land-what? Why our safety depends on modernizing 911 for the mobile age

Strong quake rocks central Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:09:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

Hundreds of aftershocks worsen Japan's quake trauma

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

ONAGAWA - Hundreds of aftershocks have rocked the ground and frayed nerves in the five weeks since Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami, forcing survivors to relive the terror almost daily.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey said Saturday.

Strong quake shakes buildings in Tokyo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:03:00 +0200

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit central Japan on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.

Japan and China set to talk on nuclear safety

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0200

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea will hold a two-day summit in Tokyo from May 21 to discuss nuclear safety, disaster preparedness and other issues, Japan’s government said today.

National › M5.9 earthquake jolts Kanto region

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted the Kanto region, surrounding Tokyo, Saturday morning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The 11:19 quake measured…

National › Panel starts work on compensation guidelines for nuclear crisis

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

A new government panel on Friday kicked off work to prepare guidelines on compensation for damage caused by the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi…

Search Moves Into Radiation Zone

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:32:00 +0200

Short-term trend appears hazy

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0200

Bursa Malaysia’s principal indicator, the FBM Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI), scaled to a high of 1,559.68, up 2.19 points shortly after the opening on Monday on bargain-hunting interest.

RI becomes second largest drug market: official

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0200

Indonesia has become the world second largest market for narcotics after Japan, due in part to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, a top customs official says

POINT OF VIEW/ Tetsuo Yamaori: Serene faces of disaster survivors a source of hope

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Watching television these days, what impresses me most is the serenity I keep seeing on the faces of survivors, young and old, of the Great East Japan Earthquake. I first noticed the same serenity at the time of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. People who lost their loved ones must have been....

Pecha Kucha events go global to help quake-hit Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Once English architect Mark Dytham starts talking so passionately about what he does, you fear he may never stop. So, you wonder how Dytham, who is based in Tokyo, dreamed up "Pecha Kucha," an event that gives young designers a chance to show off their work to an audience, but forces them to be concise.

VOX POPULI: Four-legged companions offer hope amid despair

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

The Asahi Shimbun first told the poignant story of an Akita dog that went to Tokyo's Shibuya Station every day, waiting for his dead master to return home. Headlined "Story of a dear old dog" and published in the early Showa Era (1926-1989), the article introduced the legendary "Chuken Hachiko" (Loyal dog Hachi) to the nation.

Israel medical team heads home after quake aid mission

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:38:00 +0200

Editor's note: We will update our earthquake news as frequently as possible on AJW's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AJW.Asahi . Please check the latest developments in this disaster. From Toshio Jo, managing editor, International Division, The Asahi Shimbun.

Japan's evacuees annoyed at payment offer

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

The crisis at Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant forced Kazuko Suzuki to flee her home without packing, ended her job at a welfare office and cost her 18-year-old son an offer for work of his own.

Department Ends Voluntary Departure Authorization From Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:57:00 +0200

The Defense Department’s voluntary authorized departures for service members’ eligible family members to leave Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake effectively ended today.

After the Disasters in Japan, A Stoic Response From Aflac

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Although Aflac is an American insurance company, the steps its Japanese unit is taking during the current crisis fall in line with Japanese calls for self-restraint, humility and sacrifice.

Tokyo Disneyland draws thousands seeking sense of comfort after quake

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Tokyo Disneyland opened earlier than its 8 am schedule on Friday as about 10,000 people lined up to visit the amusement park that had been shut by the strongest earthquake on record to hit Japan.

No sign of global economy stalling this year

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:54:00 +0200

Surging inflation pressures and the natural disasters that ravaged Japan last month look unlikely to stall an ascendant global economy, a Reuters poll of around 350 economists showed.

National › Joint relief efforts deepened bilateral ties: SDF, U.S. military

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:22:00 +0200

Search and relief efforts by Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in areas struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami helped deepen bilateral…

ROC collects 21m for Japan

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:14:00 +0200

The Russian Orthodox Church is to help the Japanese people affected by the earthquake and tsunami. In a month the Church has collected collected more than 21 million rubles in order to help those suffering in Japan. This was reported today by the Moscow Patriarchate.

Japan orders compensation for nuclear plant evacuees

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

TEPCO to pay 50 billion yen to about 48,000 displaced families TOKYO - The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant on Friday to pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Japan to Give Report on Dumped Water

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:57:00 +0200

Japan will provide new details on its deliberate discharge of 10,000 tons of low-level radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean in an acknowledgment of criticism it should have provided more advance notice.

Lawmakers seek studies for Calif. nuclear plants

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0200

California lawmakers are pushing for tougher scrutiny of earthquake risk at the state's two nuclear plants, questioning whether updated safety measures and studies are needed after the earthquake and tsunami that...

Forced to leave home, Japan man kills self

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:46:00 +0200

TOKYO - A 102-year-old man has killed himself in a newly declared no-go zone around Japan's crippled nuclear plant because he was depressed at having to leave his home, a report said on Thursday.

India to Heighten Nuclear Safety

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:46:00 +0200

India says it is planning additional safety measures to protect the country's nuclear plants from a crisis similar to that of Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami badly damaged nuclear facilities. The head of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, Shreyans Jain, said Thursday that asses...

31st MEU back in Okinawa after Op Tomodachi

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +0200

31st MEU back in Okinawa after Cobra Gold, MAREX, Operation Tomodachi US Marine Corps News 4/14/2011 By Cpl. Michael A. Bianco, 31st MEU WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Okinawa after its nearly three-month deployment of the Asia-Pacific Region, April 12.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Aftershocks

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +0200

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks VOA News April 14, 2011 The operators of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant say they are moving equipment to higher ground after a series of strong aftershocks that have hampered efforts to repair the crippled facility.

Column : IMFs new normal for Tokyo

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:37:00 +0200

The IMF isn't known for its forecasting prowess in Asia. Even by those standards, its latest guesstimate for Japan is a standout.

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest.

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0200

Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest.

Politics › Australian PM Gillard to visit tsunami-hit town in Miyagi on April 22

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:33:00 +0200

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard plans to visit Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture on April 22 in what will be the first visit by a foreign leader…

PM facing pressure to resign as nuclear plant crisis worsens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:32:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled yesterday as the head of the main opposition called on prime minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the

Aftershocks: What are they?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:29:00 +0200

Following the Japan quake, aftershocks with a magnitude of 6.0 and above have been reported. So what exactly is an aftershock?

Japan's Kan Faces Calls to Quit Over Handling of Disasters

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:13:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is facing new calls for his resignation from senior opposition and ruling party lawmakers angered by his response to the country's earthquake and tsunami-triggered nuclear crisis. Japan's main opposition Liberal Democratic Party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki s...

Experts: Store blood cells from Japan nuke workers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:08:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at Japan's troubled nuclear plant should store blood cells now in case they need them later as treatment for radiation overdose, some Japanese experts suggest. Plant workers are struggling to control radiation leakage from the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex, which was severely damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Are larger earthquakes a sign of the times?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:06:00 +0200

Seismologists debate whether the recent spate of megaquakes is a statistical fluke or something more.

United Fire Announces Preliminary Estimate for Assumed Reinsurance Losses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:58:00 +0200

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire & Casualty Company (Nasdaq:UFCS) today announced that it will record $10 million in pre-tax losses related to certain first quarter catastrophe losses incurred in the company's assumed reinsurance portfolio. The company plans to report final first-quarter results on May 2, 2011.

Bodies found near nuclear plant

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:53:00 +0200

Japanese police have found 10 dead bodies less than 10 kilometres away from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.The bodies were found in Namie, a town in the northeastern Japan prefecture that was hit hard by tsunami unleashed...

Parties to UN-backed pact on nuclear safety commit to review security

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

Parties to the United Nations-backed convention on nuclear safety today resolved to carry out safety reviews of their nuclear installations in view of the unfolding emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan, including re-examining the safety of power generation units when disaster strikes.

Russia to host 2011 Figure Skating World Championship

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:47:00 +0200

Russia will be the host of 2011 Figure Skating World Championship after Tokyo was forced to pull out due to the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, the head of Russia's figure ...

Commentary › Disaster reveals some sensitive economic indicators

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has described the situation resulting from the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake as the greatest crisis Japan has faced since World War…

Politics › Kan vows to create new Japan through rebuilding of quake-hit areas

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday committed to rejuvenating Japan by turning the northeastern coastal region devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami into one…

Business › Seven-Eleven to introduce power-saving lights at 5,000 stores

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Seven-Eleven Japan Co said Thursday it will replace in-store and signboard lights with power-saving light-emitting diode lighting at 5,000 outlets of its convenience store chain…

Entertainment › Actor Watanabe determined to offer long-term support to quake-hit areas

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0200

Actor Ken Watanabe said Thursday he is determined to engage in long-term support for the victims of the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami after…

Shocks leave global manufacturers high and dry

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0200

As news of the massive earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan broke a month ago, Mr David Cox watched with horror at the devastation being wrought on millions of lives. He also felt a rising sense of trepidation about the impact of the...

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:57:00 +0200

Published Date: April 16, 2011 TOKYO: The crisis at Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant forced Kazuko Suzuki to flee her home without packing, ended her job at a welfare office and cost her 18-year-old son an offer for work of his own. The plant operator's announcement yesterday that it would pay....

Swirling waters

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Incredibly two girls from the swimming team managed, somehow, to survive this. With a mobile phone pressed to her ear, Yukiko is speaking to one of them, Honoka Sasaki, who is in hospital. She is guiding Yukiko through the building. Yukiko is looking for the storeroom up on the third floor where the....

Business › Life insurance payments for quake victims estimated at Y200 bil

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Japanese life insurers are expected to pay policyholders a total of around 200 billion yen as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami,…

Entertainment › Erika Toda and canine friend tackle terrorists in new movie

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Actress Erika Toda, 22, and actor Hayato Ichihara, 24, will star in Go Shichitaka’s forthcoming movie “Dog x Police.” The pair will play officers belonging…

Top in Category › Earthquake, tsunami drills may have been counter-productive

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:00 +0200

Few nations are as disaster-prone as Japan, and few are as disaster-prepared. Earthquake drills here are as routine as fire drills. When the earth moves…

Japan travel is safe, says UN tourism body

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:03:00 +0200

MADRID - There is no reason to avoid travel to and from Japan as radiation levels at the country's airports and ports are "well within safe limits", the UN World Tourism Organisation said Friday.

China again trims US bond holdings

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:03:00 +0200

WASHINGTON : China trimmed its holdings of US debt for the fourth straight month in February, but was still the largest holder, according to Treasury Department data released on Friday.

JAPAN: Quake's Aftermath Weighs Heavily on Women

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:51:00 +0200

Since the horrific Mar. 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated her coastal town of Minato, in Ishinomaki city, Masami Endo's three-year-old daughter has been crying and clinging to her every night.

Official Defends Japan’s Response to Disasters, Calling Them Unprecedented

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:51:00 +0200

A top government official on Sunday said the scale of the earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and damaged a nuclear power station far surpassed what experts had planned for.

Japan Tsunami Survivor depicted in dramatic scene

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:10:00 +0200

In a remarkable series of images which is shown here in full size, the Japanese reporter Toya Chiba is seen while being swept away by the gigantic tsunami of March. At the same time he was even taking pictures at the mouth of the Owatari River.

Consumers feel the pinch of pricier gas and food

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:59:00 +0200

Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens to slow the economy at a crucial time.

Size of Japan quake surprised even scientists

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:58:00 +0200

The power of the earthquake that rocked Japan in March took many scientists by surprise. But there were some hints that might have suggested the area was vulnerable to such a rare, devastating quake, researchers find.

National › Joint relief efforts deepened bilateral ties: SDF, U.S. military

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:46:00 +0200

Search and relief efforts by Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in areas struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami helped deepen bilateral…

Japan earthquake and tsunami: Incredible noise of moment captured

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

Scientists have released the menacing noise of the Japan earthquake which plunged the nation into unprecedented chaos when it shook the nation on March 11.

Consumers feel the pinch of pricier gas and food

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens to slow the economy at a crucial time. So far, the spike in such necessities hasn't stopped businesses from stepping up hiring or slowed factory production, which rose in March for the ninth straight month.

Essex Completes Western Pacific Patrol

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Sasebo, Japan April 14, completing a three-month deployment in the Western Pacific.

USTRANSCOM members move DOD personnel from Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

More than 7,500 Department of Defense personnel and family members, and 400 of their pets, were evacuated from Japan following natural disasters in March.

Exercise Balikatan 2011 commences

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members kicked off Exercise Balikatan 2011, an annual joint exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines, with an opening ceremony here April 5.

JGSDF praises US support as Marines reposition

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The leadership of the Joint Force Land Component Command transferred from the Marine Corps to U.S. Army Japan in a ceremony here April 7.

Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Honda Motor Co. will slow down production at its 11 North American factories into at least early May because it's running short of parts made by earthquake-damaged factories in Japan.

Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. will slow down production at its 11 North American factories into at least early May because it's running short of parts made by earthquake-damaged factories in Japan. The company said Friday that it's extending the cuts through May 6, and it expects more disruptions after that.

U.S. Insurer With a Japanese Touch

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Although Aflac is an American insurance company, the steps its Japanese unit is taking after the earthquake and tsunami fall in line with Japanese calls for self-restraint, humility and sacrifice.

East Asia and the Pacific: Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia Remarks Maria Otero Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Washington Marriott Hotel Washington, DC April 15, 2011 Good morning. It is a distinct pleasure to be here with you all today. A special welcome to those of you who have traveled great distances for this important meeting.

Honda adds 2 weeks to factory slowdowns

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:02:00 +0200

DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. says it will add two weeks to production slowdowns at its 11 North American factories due to parts shortages. The company said Friday that it's extending the cuts through May 6. It also expects disruptions after that. Honda said in late March that it would shut down....

In Japan, Tokyo Disneyland finally reopens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:46:00 +0200

Snow White and Donald Duck cavorted before hundreds of fans Friday as Tokyo Disneyland reopened after five weeks, marking a tentative step back toward ordinary life in Japan.

Russian official to recommend lifting of travel warning for Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:13:00 +0200

TOKYO - The visiting head of Russia's Federal Medical-Biological Agency said Friday he will recommend that t...

Japan says 28 plant workers got high radiation doses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:06:00 +0200

VIENNA (Reuters) - Japan has told the U.N. atomic agency that 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilise the stricken Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

After a banner month, California employers trim jobs in March

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

The shedding of 11,600 jobs reflects fears about the effects of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the since-averted government shutdown in the U.S. It's a reversal from the previous month, when 84,600 jobs were added. The state unemployment rate dips slightly to 12%.

After a banner month, California employers trim jobs in March

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

Japan says 28 plant workers got high radiation doses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +0200

VIENNA (Reuters) - Japan has told the U.N. atomic agency that 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilise the stricken Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Old Japan, old Korea

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0200

Japan embarked on its second national rebuilding campaign, the first having taken place after World War II, and this time to recover from a triple whammy of disasters: an earthquake, a tsunami and nuclear crisis. Tokyo University political science professor Takashi Mikuriya, who is on a....

MB to attend summit with Wen and Kan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0200

President Lee Myung-bak will visit Tokyo next month to attend a trilateral summit with Japanese and Chinese leaders and discuss regional cooperation in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, the Blue House said yesterday. “Lee is scheduled to attend a trilateral summit....

Vicarious nuclear jitters

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0200

The technical glitch that led to a temporary shutdown at the country’s oldest nuclear reactor may, as authorities assure us, not be a big deal. Operations at the 33-year-old Gori-1 reactor in Gijang County, northeastern Busan, were suspended late Tuesday because of an electrical circuit problem. Gori-1 is now under inspection.

Japan says 28 plant workers got high radiation doses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:46:00 +0200

Japan has told the UN atomic agency that 28 nuclear workers have received high radiation doses as they battle to stabilize the stricken Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear plant operator's compensation offer to each evacuated household has struck some evacuees as far too little for the economic turmoil they have suffered.

Japan, China, S.Korea to hold summit in May

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0200

Politics 4/15/2011 6:28:00 PM TOKYO, April 15 (KUNA) -- Japan, China and South Korea will hold a two-day summit meeting in Tokyo from May 21 to discuss nuclear safety, disaster preparedness and other issues, the top government spokesman said Friday. At their trilateral meeting, Japanese Prime....

The half-life of disaster | Brian Massumi

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:34:00 +0200

The world's media-driven nerves quickly move from shock to vague foreboding and 'disaster capitalism' surges on The world watched in horror as the northeast coast of Honshu was shaken by an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude, then razed by a tsunami of monstrous force. The natural disaster struck with a suddenness defying comprehension.

Japan thanks international community for support after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (KUNA) -- Japan's parliament on Friday adopted a resolution expressing appreciation for foreign aid since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern region. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Upper House, said the international support has been a....

Namibia: Price of Uranium Oxide Drops

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:22:00 +0200

TradeTech, the publisher of a weekly uranium spot price indicator, said recently that the spot price of uranium fell from US$60 to US$57.75 per pound, down US$0.75 from the previous week's indicator.

Mickey and Minnie try to raise Japanese spirits

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:10:00 +0200

One place in Japan has taken a tentative step back towards normal life after the earthquake and tsunami: Tokyo Disneyland. It reopened its doors five weeks after shutting down because of the double natural disaster and the ongoing nuclear alert 240 kilometres away. Yoshiko Odaka went with his five-year-old daughter Hana.

IEA weighs lessons from Fukushima

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:49:00 +0200

VIENNA, April 15 (UPI) -- World leaders said they are scrutinizing nuclear safety in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in Japan, the International Energy Agency said from Austria. Japan's nuclear regulatory agency said it raised the alert level at...

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0200

Factories boost output for 9th straight month

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:37:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. factories produced more consumer goods, business equipment and raw materials in March, boosting manufacturing activity for the ninth straight month. Output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities increased 0.8 percent last month after edging up 0.1 percent in February, the Federal Reserve said Friday.

China trims holdings of US securities in February

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the biggest buyer of U.S. Treasury securities, trimmed its holdings for a fourth straight month in February and Japan boosted its holdings one month before a devastating earthquake hit the country. China cut its holdings by $600 million to $1.15 trillion, the Treasury Department reported Friday.

Japan orders compensation for evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0200

Nuclear-plant operator must pay millions of yen per household, but many residents say it’s not enough

Japan: Aid a Source of Hope

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0200

15 de abril de 2011, 09:32 Tokyo, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The upper house of the Japanese Parliament on Friday thanked the world for aid given to its country since the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

IEA weighs lessons from Fukushima

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0200

VIENNA, April 15 (UPI) -- World leaders said they are scrutinizing nuclear safety in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in Japan, the International Energy Agency said from Austria.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0200

It's billed as "the happiest place on Earth." And Friday, Disneyland's Tokyo theme park reopened in hopes of bringing some of that missing happiness back to the Japanese people.

India to bring new nuclear safety bill in parliament

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:59:00 +0200

Alarmed by the nuclear disaster following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Indian government intends to ramp up the safety norms of its civil atomic plants and will table two bills on this during the monsoon session of parliament, an official said Friday.

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:00 +0200

Japan's evacuees annoyed at compensation offer

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:35:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The crisis at Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant forced Kazuko Suzuki to flee her home without packing, ended her job at a welfare office and cost her 18-year-old son an offer for work of his own. The plant operator's announcement Friday that it would pay $12,000 in initial....

Moscow ready to host figure skating worlds

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:31:00 +0200

There is a little more than a week left before the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships start in Moscow

Japan, China, South Korea to hold Tokyo summit

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:05:00 +0200

TOKYO : The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea will hold a two-day summit in Tokyo from May 21 to discuss nuclear safety, disaster preparedness and other issues, Japan's government said on Friday.

Dancers open Japan Disneyland

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:49:00 +0200

CARTOON characters dance as Disneyland Tokyo opens for first time since earthquake

Earth will need time to calm down

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Earthquakes will continue, and as a result Japan will come nearer to Russia, Russian scientists say. And still, in 8 to 10 years’ time people will be able to breathe a sigh of relief because the period of seismic activity will be over by that time.

Japan ruling party to mull new tax for reconstruction

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Democratic Party will consider a new tax to fund reconstruction after last month's earthquake and tsunami, the Yomiuri newspaper said on Friday, but wrangling with the opposition looms over how to pay for the massive rebuilding.

Compensation too little for some Japan evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

TEPCO says it will pay households affected by nuclear crisis, but handouts are slammed as not enough

Fukushima operator to start compensation payouts with $600 million

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

TEPCO will pay up to $12,000 to each of over 50,000 families residing in the 30km evacuation zone around the disaster-stricken nuclear plant.The company has also decided to dispense a radiation absorbing mineral along...

Japanese utility to make damage payments

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Households inside an 18.6-mile radius of Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant are expected to each get a damage payment of about $12,000, the government said Friday.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

It's billed as "the happiest place on Earth." And Friday, Disneyland's Tokyo theme park reopened in hopes of bringing some of that missing happiness back to the Japanese people.

Melted nuclear fuel becomes granular

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Nuclear fuel in the damaged reactors of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has partially melted and settled in granular form, an analysis said Friday.

Melted nuclear fuel becomes granular

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Nuclear fuel in the damaged reactors of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has partially melted and settled in granular form, an analysis said Friday. The grains have collected at the bottom of the pressure vessels of the...

Japan nuke plant operator to compensate evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:41:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant said Friday it would pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because ...

Japanese PM salutes Zim

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0200

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has expressed his gratitude to the government of Zimbabwe for its quick reaction following the catastrophic earthquake that hit his country last month. In a statement on Thursday, Kan said Zimbabwe was among the countries which reacted swiftly after the disaster and....

Preparing for future shocks – disaster risk reduction in Nepal | Alan Duncan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0200

Kathmandu could be on the brink of a major earthquake, and the UK and others are working to help Nepal avert disaster There is no denying it, natural disasters are on the increase. The past 18 months has seen devastating earthquakes in Haiti, New Zealand and Japan, floods in Pakistan, and numerous less reported events.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:53:00 +0200

The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Japanese utility may pay damages

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:53:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Households inside an 18.6-mile radius of Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear plant may each get a damage payment of about $12,000, the government said Friday.

Utility may pay damages

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 15 (UPI) -- Households inside an 18.6-mile radius of Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear plant may each get a damage payment of about $12,000, the government said Friday. Industry Minister Benri Kaieda said the 1 million yen payments are expected...

Japan nuke plant operator to compensate evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant said Friday it would pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

National › 2nd GSDF member dies during disaster relief mission

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

A master sergeant died Friday, becoming the second Self-Defense Force member to die during the ongoing disaster relief mission in northeastern Japan which was hard…

Sports › Lee Ji Woo on top as JLPGA Tour restarts

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0200

South Korea's Lee Ji Woo set the early pace with a 6-under-par 66 at the Nishijin Ladies Classic on Friday as the JLPGA Tour restarted…

Japan nuke plant operator to compensate evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:10:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant said Friday it would pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation — a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little. Tens of thousands of residents unable to return to their homes....

Toyota to Continue at Half-Volume in Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:00 +0200

Plagued by parts shortages caused by last month's earthquake and tsunami, Toyota said Friday it will run its Japanese auto plants at half their normal volumes from May 10 to June 3.

Japan Orders Compensation For Nuke Plant Evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay an initial $12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation a handout some of the displaced slammed as too little.

Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-04-15

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:58:00 +0200

JAPAN CYPRUS GRATITUDE The Japanese government is extending its deep appreciation to the Government of Cyprus for its donations and support to the country following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11. In a press release, the Embassy of Japan in Athens extends its deep....

Anime Festival Kicks Off, Fans Mourn for Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:44:00 +0200

The opening ceremony of the fifth Japanese Animation Film Festival, taking place in Tallinn on April 15, will be dedicated to the Japanese earthquake victims.

UPDATE1: Melted nuclear fuel likely settled at bottom of crippled reactors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:37:00 +0200

TOKYO - Nuclear fuel inside the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant has partially melted ...

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

The government ordered the operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay an initial US$12,000 for each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation - a handout some o

Japan’s imperial couple meet earthquake survivors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:25:00 +0200

The Japanese imperial couple met survivors from Japan's horrific earthquake/tsunami disaster on Thursday.

The planet strikes back

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

Earth is not simply an impotent casualty of humanity's predations, including the dumping of greenhouses gases into the atmosphere. The planet is also a complex organic system with many potent defenses against alien intervention - defenses it is already wielding to devastating effect when it comes to human societies, as Japan is now finding out.

09:36 Japan orders nuclear compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0200

Japan plans to set up a government-backed insurance fund to put money into Tokyo Electric Power and pay compensation stemming from the disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the Nikkei newspaper said. Aimed at saving Tokyo Electric from collapse, the plan would have the state initially....

Japan orders compensation for nuclear plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:52:00 +0200

Japan's government ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant today to pay £735 to each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation, but some of the displaced criticised the handout as too little.

Japan takes step towards ordinary life as Disneyland reopens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:48:00 +0200

Snow White and Donald Duck cavorted before hundreds of fans on Friday as Tokyo Disneyland reopened after five weeks, marking a tentative step back towards ordinary life for a Japan still reeling from natural calamities and a nuclear crisis. The popular resort shut its doors after the massive March....

Plan to end nuclear crisis may fail, warns safety chief

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:40:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear clean-up continued to unravel yesterday as officials admitted there may be too much radioactive water in the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant for it to be pumped out.

Japan takes step towards ordinary life as Disneyland reopens

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

Toyota to halve domestic production for May

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

TOKYO - Japan's Toyota Motor Co. said Friday it would operate all its domestic plants at half normal volume from May 10 to June 3, citing problems with parts supply following the quake and tsunami disaster.

UPDATE1: Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

CHIBA, Japan - Tokyo Disneyland reopened Friday after suspending operations for just over a month due to the powerf...

Photos capture Iwate news reporter surviving tsunami

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:06:00 +0200

KAMAISHI, Japan - The moments of a local newspaper reporter being engulfed by a massive tsunami in Iwate Prefecture an...

Quake-stricken Japan expresses gratitude to Cypriot government for support

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:46:00 +0200

THE Japanese government has extending its deep appreciation to the Government of Cyprus for its support following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11. In a press release, the Embassy of Japan in Athens said it was thankful for “the encouraging donations and the prompt....

Are Larger Earthquakes a Sign of the Times?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:44:00 +0200

By Sid Perkins for Nature magazine Beginning in late 2004, a flurry of massive, tsunami-spawning earthquakes have rocked the world, first slamming Indonesia, then Chile and most recently Japan. [More]

Toyota: Japan Earthquake and Production in Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:41:00 +0200

April 15, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) offers its most-sincere sympathies to those affected by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake. As TMC continues to address its production situation in Japan following the disaster, it has decided that vehicle production from May 10 to June 3 will proceed at approximately 50 percent of normal.

FACTBOX-Malaysia's resource-rich Sarawak state

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

15 Apr 2011 07:00 Source: reuters // Reuters KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Sarawak state, which goes to the polls on Sunday, is rich in resources such as natural gas, timber and crude palm oil. [ID:nL3E7FB19I] [ID:nL3E7FC01W] Following is a summary of the key commodities and....

REFILE-Q+A-Risks at each reactor of Japan's stricken plant

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

15 Apr 2011 05:04 Source: reuters // Reuters (Refiles April 14 story to clarify paragraph 4 to show workers stopped controlled chain reactions that were in progress as part of normal plant operations, ... not ... that they stopped chain reactions triggered by the quake) By Chizu Nomiyama and Mayumi....

Compensation for Japan nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0200

Japan's government has ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about $12 000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Japan orders compensation for nuclear plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

Japan's government ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area, but some of the displaced said Friday the handout was not enough.

Qantas to fly to Japan from 19th

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:11:00 +0200

Qantas has announced it will resume flights to Japan from April 19 following the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami and nuclear disast

Plan to end nuclear crisis may fail, warns safety chief

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear clean-up continued to unravel yesterday as officials admitted there may be too much radioactive water in the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant for it to be pumped out.

National › Melted nuclear fuel likely settled at bottom of crippled reactors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

Nuclear fuel inside the crippled reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant has partially melted and settled at the bottom of pressure vessels in the…

Politics › Maher denies making comments disparaging Okinawan people

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0200

The U.S. State Department's former Japan desk chief Kevin Maher has categorically denied that he made any comments disparaging the people of Okinawa which hosts…

Japan eyes state-backed insurer to save TEPCO

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:56:00 +0200

Japan may set up a govt-backed insurance fund to put money into Tokyo Electric Power and pay compensation stemming from the disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:51:00 +0200

Japan's government ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Friday to pay $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of leaking radiation, but some of the displaced slammed the handout as too little.

Air France looks at A320neo; GKN profit affected by Japan earthquake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:32:00 +0200

Airbus may be looking at another big win for the A320neo, with Air France confirming it is considering the aircraft and is talking to Airbus and engine manufacturers. Airbus has secured more than 300 orders and commitments for the re-engined A320 and recently brought forward the launch of the aircraft to Oct-2015.

Oil rebounds from 2 days of losses

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil rebounded Wednesday from a two-day decline, ending an up-and-down trading day above $107 per barrel. The price of benchmark oil has fluctuated as analysts and traders disagree over how much higher it can go. Oil has surged as much as 35 percent since the middle of February. That helped push the average gas pump price to $3.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:15:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about 1 million yen (US$12,000) to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0200

Japan orders nuclear compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Japanese officials say the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will pay provisional compensation to about 48,000 families forced to evacuate their homes.

Quake stricken Japan expresses gratitude to Cypriot government for support

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:50:00 +0200

The Japanese government is extending its deep appreciation to the Government of Cyprus for its donations and support to the country following the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March 11. In a press release, the Embassy of Japan in Athens �extends its deep appreciation for the....

Politics › Diet adopts resolution thanking int'l community for help

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

The Diet adopted a resolution Friday expressing gratitude to the international community for providing strong support since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's…

Japan Government plans to impose reconstruction tax

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

Japan government will not rule out the possibility of introducing a new tax, reconstruction tax, to finance the huge costs of reconstruction in disaster-hit region following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said on Friday.

Japan's parliament shows appreciation for overseas help after quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

Japanese parliamentarians adopted a resolution Friday expressing gratitude to the international community for providing strong support since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern region on March 11. ''The support has been a source of hope not just for the victims but....

Major Japan daily publishes 1-page special in thanks for foreign aid

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

TOKYO - The Mainichi Shimbun, a major Japanese national daily, published in its morning edition Friday a one...

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:58:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about US$12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Quake hit Japanese factories threaten SA growth

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:52:00 +0200

SA’s gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink 1% this year if motor manufacturers and importers do not re-establish Japanese supplies of vehicles and parts soon, analysts warn.

Japan disaster threat to SA economy as car sector reels

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:22:00 +0200

SA’s gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink 1% this year if motor manufacturers and importers do not re-establish Japanese supplies of vehicles and parts soon, analysts warn.

Compensation for households near nuke plant

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:54:00 +0200

Japan's Trade Ministry has ordered the operator of the tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant embroiled in the country's worst-ever atomic crisis to pay about US$12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of radiation leaks.Ministry...

Japan Orders Nuke Plant Operator To Pay Evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:50:00 +0200

The government said Tokyo Electric Power Co. will pay compensation as soon as possible, with families forced to evacuate getting about $12,000 and individuals getting about $9,000. Roughly 48,000 households living within 19 miles of the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant would be eligible for the payments.

Japan evacuation may force Hitachi to close plants

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:40:00 +0200

Workers are unable to go within 20 km of the tsunami-hit Fukushima plant due high radiation risk.

Japan orders nuke plant evacuee compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0200

TEPCO must pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of radiation leaks, says Japan's Trade Ministry

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:27:00 +0200

Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area.

Japan ministry orders nuke plant compensation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:11:00 +0200

Japan's Trade Ministry says it has ordered the operator of the tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant embroiled in the country's worst-ever atomic crisis to pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate because of radiation leaks.

Japan orders compensation for nuke plant evacuees

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:07:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government on Friday ordered the operator of a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant leaking radiation to pay about $12,000 to each household forced to evacuate from the area. Tens of thousands of residents unable to return to their homes near the nuclear plant are bereft of their....

Critics Blast Kan, Ending Postquake Truce

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

Japanese lawmakers are feeling freer to criticize the embattled prime minister over his handling of the nuclear crisis, with the leader of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party of Japan calling for Naoto Kan to step down.

Critics Blast Kan, Ending Postquake Truce

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0200

ITA doneert 2 miljoen yen aan World Vision initiatief voor Japan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0200

[ Vrijdag 15 april 2011 | Business Wire ] In de nasleep van de allesverwoestende aardbeving en tsunami in Japan doneert ITA International Holdings LLC, (“ITA”), het moederbedrijf van de op de Kaaimaneilanden gevestigde Investors Trust Assurance SPC, ITA Global Trust Company Ltd

Japan Opposition Leader Urges Premier to Resign

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:05:00 +0200

The call for Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s resignation ended an uneasy political truce forged after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Auto ancillary cos less dependent on Japan post crisis

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0200

As high as 50% of the critical components going into passenger cars and 58% of inputs for twowheelers made in India come from Japan, according to a report by credit ratings and research agency ICRA.

Pre-schoolers raise RM18,000 for Japan earthquake victims

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:55:00 +0200

GEORGE TOWN: About 80 paintings by pre-schoolers of The Learning Garden kindergarten helped raise RM18,000 for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims.

Marianas invites Japanese families to stay

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:48:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +1000 The mayor of Rota, in the Northern Marianas (CNMI), says a number of Japanese families affected by last month's devastating tsunami and earthquake have accepted the islands' offer to host them. Melchor Mendiola told the Marianas Variety that since he....

ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:40:00 +0200

Cherry buds black cat stops mid street looks both ways --Michael Corr (Nagoya) On the sea where do petals blow? Thousand souls --Murasaki Sagano (Kyoto) Early death grandparents' meadow plum blossoms --Yasue Suzuki (Yasu, Shiga) Leaving radio silent, reflecting on 10,000 lost --Neal Woolery....

DIALOGUE/ Takeshi Yoro and Tatsuru Uchida: We must grasp problems posed by the 3/11 quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:40:00 +0200

The March 11 earthquake and tsunami left immeasurable scars across northeastern Japan on an unprecedented scale. What questions did the catastrophic disaster and the ensuing accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant put before us? Takeshi Yoro, who has faced many deaths as an anatomist,....

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:21:00 +0200

Tokyo. Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis, Retuers reported.

Four of Japan’s power plant reactors still volatile

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

THE Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant at the centre of Japan’s crisis has six reactors. The plant is operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO). The following summarises the main risks as Japanese engineers scramble to deal with the worst nuclear crisis since the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown: Two....

Japan PM asked to quit in wake of quake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0200

* Main opposition party abandons quake truce, calls for PM to quit * Nuclear crisis dragging Japan’s economy down * Engineers struggle with contaminated water TOKYO: Japan’s fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular....

T.V.A. Considers Improvements for 6 U.S. Nuclear Reactors

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

The Tennessee Valley Authority is the first American reactor operator to announce safety changes that it is weighing since the nuclear crisis at a Japanese plant last month.

Far East Exports Surge May Provide Relief for U.S. Timber Industry

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:45:00 +0200

ALBANY, Ga. April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Exports of paper, pulp, and lumber to the Far East may help relieve depressed markets for U.S. timber growers resulting from the three-year housing slump. Marshall Thomas , president of F&W Forestry Services, Inc.

Aborigines to block uranium mining after Japan disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:39:00 +0200

Since Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant began leaking radiation after last month's earthquake and tsunami, those watching with consternation have included the Mirarr Aboriginal people of Australia's Northern Territory, who are determined to limit uranium mining on their land despite the promise of vast riches.

Jang Keun-suk Donates Proceeds from Online Fundraiser for Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:37:00 +0200

Actor Jang Keun-suk donated 10.1 million yen in his latest contribution to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Jang's management agency Tree J Company said on Wednesday that the actor donated the entire proceeds from an online fundraising sale to Japan's Red Cross.

To Japan quake survivors, temporary homes feel like heaven

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:20:00 +0200

After a month without a hot shower, Mika Terui and her family move gratefully into the first units to be built in a quake-devastated region.For Mika Terui, unit 5-2 of this devastated community's newest housing complex was home, finally home.

105th Anniversary of San Francisco 1906 Earthquake: What if It Happened Today?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO - (Business Wire) Seismologists predict a major earthquake, similar in size to the 1906 quake , can hit the San Francisco area at any time. With inflation and exposure added, the total property loss if such an event occurred today could be well over $200 billion and the insured loss would range between $30 to $60 billion.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake struck off northeast Japan early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

Japanese forced to flee by nuclear leaks demand cash pay-out

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0200

Angry residents forced from their homes near Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear power plant protested at the Tokyo headquarters of the plant's operator yesterday, demand

Japan economy, Toyota feel effects of disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:08:00 +0200

TOKYO The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis rippled through the economy Wednesday as the government downgraded its outlook and Toyota announced more temporary plant shutdowns overseas. Another strong aftershock from the 9.0-magnitude quake that struck the northeast coast more than a....

Tsunami ravage Sendai airport opens

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:56:00 +0200

For the first time in a little over a month, the first commercial aircraft landed in the airport of Sendai, the largest city in the northeast of Japan devastated by a powerful 10-meter high tsunami.

Top in Category › Skymark to offer Y980 fares for domestic flights via Narita

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

Skymark Airlines Inc will start offering 980 yen one-way tickets on its four domestic flights to and from Narita airport near Tokyo scheduled to inaugurate…

National › Tokyo Univ professor calls on Japan to stop predicting quakes

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

Robert Geller, a University of Tokyo professor specializing in seismology, has urged the Japanese government to give up efforts at earthquake prediction in an article…

Lifestyle › More than 100 designated evacuation sites destroyed by March 11 tsunami

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:51:00 +0200

More than 100 evacuation sites designated by local governments were swept away or inundated by the tsunami triggered by the March 11 earthquake just off…

Rubber producers talk of intervention as price gyrates

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

A battle of nerves is shaping between rubber growers and speculators as uncertain demand due to the Japan earthquake and West Asia unrest offsets tight supply in a volatile market, but top producers stand ready to intervene if prices plunge.

BRICS vows to oppose trade protectionism

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:50:00 +0200

Five fastest growing economies, including India, on Wednesday vowed to oppose trade protectionism as they agreed to coordinate their positions in the multilateral fora, including the G20 and climate change negotiations, to uphold the interests of developing countries.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:30:00 +0200

A STRONG earthquake struck off northeast Japan early today, the US Geological Survey said.

Japan hit by 6.1 magnitude quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:24:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:30:00 +1000 Japan's northeast has been shaken by another strong earthquake. The US Geological Survey says a 6.1 magnitude quake has been recorded about 190 kilometres east of Morioka on Honshu island. The quake was at a relatively shallow depth of 11 kilometres.

Japan nuclear plant area 'uninhabitable for years'

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:17:00 +0200

Published Date: April 14, 2011 TOKYO: People may not be able to live in areas near Japan's radiation-spewing nuclear power plant for up to 20 years, an adviser to Prime Minister Naoto Kan's government said yesterday. Kenichi Matsumoto, a consultant to the prime minister's Cabinet Secretariat,....

The Case for Moving U.S. Nuclear Fuel to Dry Storage

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +0200

Nuclear waste pools are packed more densely in the U.S. than those at Fukushima, with no removal plan in sight. One of the lesser-noted facts of the Fukushima nuclear disasterwhere loss of coolant in spent-fuel pools has resulted in massive radiation releasesis that some fuel at the plant was stored....

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast. Emperor Akihito and Empress ...

Business › Fuji Heavy to suspend car production at U.S. plant for 3 days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:32:00 +0200

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd will suspend operations at its U.S. vehicle production plant on April 15, 18 and 25 due to uncertain prospects for procurement…

AmeriCares and Bobby Valentine Team Up to Help Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:28:00 +0200

STAMFORD, Conn. April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AmeriCares and former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine are teaming up to deliver lifesaving medicines and relief supplies for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan Valentine and AmeriCares President & CEO Curt....

Jordan urged to drop nuke plans after Japan crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:26:00 +0200

Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, experts in Jordan want their energy-poor country to drop its ambitious plans to generate atomic power, despite reassurances by the kingdom's nuclear regulator.

As world faces interconnected threats, General Assembly focuses on h..

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:17:00 +0200

[ Donderdag 14 april 2011 | United Nations (UN) ] 14 April 2011 - The interconnected risks that the modern world faces, from conflicts and natural disasters to deep poverty and disease, means a much broader definition of security is needed to ensure that

More people apply for unemployment benefits

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0200

More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks. Still, the broader trend points to a slowly healing jobs market.

Toyota to Halt Europe Production for 8 Days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The move underscored ...

ITA donates JPY ¥2,000,000 to World Vision’s Relief efforts in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:58:00 +0200

TOKYO - (Business Wire) In the wake of the massive earthquake and devastating tsunami in Japan, ITA International Holdings LLC, (“ITA”), the parent company of Cayman Islands based Investors Trust Assurance SPC, ITA Global Trust Company Ltd. and ITA Global Securities, Ltd.

Our plan to end nuclear crisis may fail, says safety chief

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear clean-up continued to unravel Thursday as officials admitted there may be too much radioactive water in the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant for it to be pumped out.

31st MEU back in Okinawa after Cobra Gold, MAREX, Operation Tomodachi

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Okinawa after its nearly three-month deployment of the Asia-Pacific Region, April 12.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0200

The operators of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant say they are moving equipment to higher ground after a series of strong aftershocks.

Bosch warns of Japan effect on global economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:25:00 +0200

By Daniel Schäfer in Stuttgart and Mark Odell in London Published: April 14 2011 20:02 | Last updated: April 14 2011 20:02 The impact of last month’s Japanese earthquake will cut global economic growth by a quarter of a percentage point and could put a big dent in planned increases in car....

Japanese imperial couple meet quake survivors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:24:00 +0200

Japan’s imperial couple on Thursday met survivors of last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a homeless shelter in Asahi City, one of the areas worst affected by the disaster. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed there and at least 13 residents killed.

Japan nuclear crisis: 102-year-old man in Fukushima fall-out zone kills himself

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:20:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation leaking from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

As world faces interconnected threats, General Assembly focuses on human security

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0200

The interconnected risks that the modern world faces, from conflicts and natural disasters to deep poverty and disease, means a much broader definition of security is needed to ensure that individuals can live their lives with dignity and autonomy, the General Assembly heard today.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japanese PM salutes Zim

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Actor Watanabe determined to offer long-term support to quake-hit areas

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:25:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Japanese actor Ken Watanabe said Thursday he is determined to engage in long-term support for the vi...

WHO Recommends Health Monitoring System in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:24:00 +0200

14 de abril de 2011, 13:31 Geneva, Apr. 14 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization has recommended the creation of health monitoring systems in Japan for the radiation detected after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident.

Japan panel firms may outsource: expert

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:07:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - More Japanese panel assembly firms may outsource their operations, in the wake of the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the nation on March 11, said a local expert yesterday.

Proposed Nuclear Plant Raises Concerns in Indian Village

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:58:00 +0200

Most village residents are opposed to the Jaitapur plant project, arguing that it will kill off their livelihoods and local economy.

Media Alert: Centre for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness-Canadian Health Disaster Preparedness

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:58:00 +0200

DUNDAS, ONTARIO -- 04/14/11 -- One month ago, an earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis in Japan highlighted the fact that even developed nations can suffer catastrophic events. Reviews of our health-system disaster readiness have shown Canadians are at high risk for poor outcomes to similar events.

Japan's Kan Faces Calls to Quit Over Handling of Disasters

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:56:00 +0200

Opposition, ruling party politicians criticize the prime minister as Japan struggles with the aftermath of last month's 9.0 quake

Photographs of Barack Obama from behind the White House curtain

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

Life as the most powerful man in the world undoubtedly brings a heavy burden, but the man dealing with that weight is very human, as a series of new photographs reveal.

Japan to Detail Toxic Water's Effect

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:22:00 +0200

Japan suffers record fall in foreign visitors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of foreign visitors to Japan suffered its biggest ever decline in March, falling by 50 percent, as a massive earthquake and tsunami scared travelers away, the government said Thursday.

Calls increase for Japan's PM to quit in wake of disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unraveled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Nissan to maintain output at two auto plants for the 3 days of Japan Golden Week holiday

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nissan Motor Co. says it will maintain output at two auto plants in Japan for three days during the upcoming Golden Week holidays to make up for production losses.

Japan emperor makes first trip to quake disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's revered emperor made his first trip Thursday to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the northeast coast and set off a crisis of radiation leaks at a flooded nuclear plant.

More people apply for unemployment benefits

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0200

WASHINGTON (AP) More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks. Still, the broader trend points to a slowly healing jobs market. The government said on Thursday that applications for unemployment benefits rose 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 412,000 for the week .

First of Japan Disaster Survivors Get Temporary Houses

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:10:00 +0200

Government provides relief for some, but more than 125,000 remain in evacuation centers

India to Heighten Nuclear Safety

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:03:00 +0200

Move aimed at preventing crisis plaguing Japan's quake and tsnuami-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

Japanese royals meet quake survivors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0200

Japan’s royal couple on Thursday met survivors of last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a homeless shelter in Asahi City, one of the areas worst affected by the disaster. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed there and at least 13 residents killed.

Updated humanitarian standards promote focus on protection

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +0200

Recent emergencies - including the Libya conflict and Haiti quake - highlight importance of protection

Foreign visitors to Japan post record fall in wake of triple disasters

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:36:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (KUNA) -- The number of foreign visitors to Japan in March fell by 50 percent from a year earlier due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and the ongoing nuclear crisis, the government said on Thursday. An estimated 352,800 foreigners arrived in Japan last month, down 50.

Japan's Opposition Calls for Kan to Resign

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Calls grow for Japan prime minister to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:50:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

A floody miracle: The brave reporter caught up in the full force of the tsunami... and he SURVIVED!

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

When Japanese reporter Toya Chiba was asked by his paper to investigate the damage caused by the earthquake to the port city of Kamaishi, he knew it wasn't going to be just another day at the office.

49 Radiation-tainted Cars From Japan Stopped At Russia's Far Eastern Border

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0200

(RTTNews) - Russia has prevented the import of 49 radiation-tainted cars from Japan.The Far Eastern customs service in Vladivostok told a press conference on Thursday that several cars with ...

A photograph released today shows Toya Chiba, a reporter for a local newspaper, being swept away at Kamaishi port by the tsunami that hit Japan on March 11th. He survived by grabbing a dangling rope and dragging himself onto a coal heap. Photograph: Kamaishi Port Office/Kyodo

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

apan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled today as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural disasters and a nuclear crisis. At the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant in the northeast of the....

Japan earthquake and tsunami: photographer survives after being swept away

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:36:00 +0200

The first three pictures in this gallery were taken on March 11. They show Toya Chiba, a reporter with the Iwate Tokai newspaper, who was shooting photos at the mouth of the Owatari River as the tsunami struck... Picture: AP/Kamaishi Port Office via Kyodo News ....

UPDATE1: Special meeting on Fukushima nuke plant accident to be held in 2012

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0200

VIENNA - The contracting parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety, which finished their 10-day review meet...

Speeches: The U.S. Role in Our Changing World: Navigating the Globe's Transnational Challenges

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0200

The U.S. Role in Our Changing World: Navigating the Globe's Transnational Challenges Remarks Esther Brimmer Assistant Secretary , Bureau of International Organization Affairs World Affairs Council/University of Washington School of Law Seattle, Washington March 30, 2011 I am truly grateful to the....

ENVIRONMENT: Military Debris Threaten Oceans

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:06:00 +0200

Military debris dumped into the world's oceans are hazardous to coral ecosystems, reefs, fish and marine wildlife, say experts, who also warn - in light of the recent tragedy in Japan - that earthquakes and tsunamis could disturb this debris and even wash it ashore.

Russian plane flies US medical vehicle to Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

MOSCOW (AP) A Russian carrier has delivered a U.S. medical vehicle from Miami to Japan's tsunami-stricken Sendai airport.

Canton Fair expects drop in overseas buyers

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0200

BEIJING , April 14 APP/Xinhua: -- The largest trade fair in China, set to open Friday for its first session of 2011 in southern city of Guangzhou, is expected to have less overseas buyers than the last session due to the north African unrest, Japanese earthquake and global inflation, organizers said Thursday.

Nuclear firm says it has no blueprint to resolve crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:39:00 +0200

TOKYO: The operator of the damaged nuclear power plant in Japan has admitted it has no detailed blueprint to end the nuclear crisis, now more than a month old.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:56:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko commiserate with survivors, survey damage wrought by devastating quake, tsunami

Search for Bodies Edges Closer to Crippled Nuclear Plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:55:00 +0200

Police officials from Fukushima Prefecture said the search for bodies was being conducted in an area about four miles from the Daiichi plant.

Japanese emperor makes first visit to quake-hit zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:51:00 +0200

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday visited a quake-hit city on their first trip to areas that were hit by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Japan's widely respected emperor made his first visit Thursday to the disaster zone devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, kneeling on mats to commiserate with survivors who bowed in gratitude and wiped away tears.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 13:21 Source: reuters // Reuters * Main opposition party abandons quake truce, calls for PM to quit * Nuclear crisis dragging Japan's economy down * "Highly likely" suppression chamber has hole, nuclear body says (Adds comment from reconstruction panel head) By Linda Sieg and Mayumi....

Japanese emperor makes first visit to quake-hit zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:37:00 +0200

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko Thursday visited a quake-hit city on their first trip to areas that were hit by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's widely respected emperor made his first visit Thursday to the disaster zone devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, kneeling on mats to commiserate with survivors who bowed in gratitude and wiped away tears.

Claims For Jobless Benefits Up 27,000 Last Week

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Applications increased for the first time in three weeks, rising to a seasonally adjusted 412,000. But applications have dropped about 6 percent over the past two months and businesses have stepped up hiring.

Japanese emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:25:00 +0200

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko meet evacuees in Asahi city, where 13 people died in the earthquake and tsunami Japan's emperor has made his first trip to the disaster zone since last month's earthquake and tsunami. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters in Asahi city, near the Pacific coast.

Japan emperor makes 1st trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:20:00 +0200

Japan's revered emperor made his first trip Thursday to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the northeast coast and set off a crisis of radiation leaks at a flooded nuclear plant.

More people apply for unemployment benefits

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:02:00 +0200

More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks. Still, the broader trend points to a slowly healing jobs market.

Japan suffers record fall in tourism

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:59:00 +0200

NUMBER of foreign visitors to Japan suffers biggest ever decline, falling by 50 per cent, after massive earthquake and tsunami.

Long path to recovery for fishermen in Japan's northeast

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:55:00 +0200

Millions of people in Japan are restarting their lives after last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami. But they're finding the path to recovery is a bumpy one.

Japan's "nuclear refugees" face the unknown

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

Government simply can't say whether 47,000 people evacuated from Fukushima will ever be able to go home

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Quake victims suffer more with aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:45:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- The barrage of aftershocks from the March 11 disaster in Japan is raising concerns about the impact on the already rattled victims, doctors say. The concern stems from the fact that some of the victims are beginning to image...

Japan suffers record fall in foreign visitors

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:42:00 +0200

TOKYO - The number of foreign visitors to Japan suffered its biggest ever decline in March, falling by 50 per cent, as a massive earthquake and tsunami scared travellers away, the government said Thursday. Survivors make a queue to receive a fried noodle lunch at their makeshift shelter in Onagawa town, Miyagi prefecture on April 14.

Japan nuclear crisis: 102-year-old man in Fukushima fall-out zone kills himself

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation leaking from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

UPDATE2: Kan vows to create new Japan through rebuilding quake-hit areas

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0200

Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday committed to rejuvenating Japan by turning the northeastern coastal region devastated by last month's earthquake and tsunami into one of the world's most desirable places to live. ''I'd like you to present a plan that will open up a great opportunity to renew....

Japan's nuclear clean-up continues to unravel

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:16:00 +0200

Confirming that there were 20,000 tonnes of contaminated water to remove from the basement and tunnel next to reactor number 2 alone, Mr Nishiyama said: "We will transfer the water next to the central radiation disposal building. We do not have a plan beyond that.

Q+A - Risks at each reactor of Japan's stricken plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:15:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant at the centre of Japan's crisis has six reactors. The plant is operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO).

Emperor of Japan visits Quake disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0200

4/14/2011 - 12:37:10 PM Japan’s emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country’s north-east coast. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters today in Asahi city, about 54 miles (86 kilometres) east of Tokyo near the Pacific coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:04:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan nuclear crisis: 102-year-old man in Fukushima fall-out zone kills himself

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation pouring from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

New quake reported off Honshu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- Japan's quake-ruined Honshu Island was hit by a 6.1-magnitude offshore temblor Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Quake victims suffer more with aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- The barrage of aftershocks from the March 11 disaster in Japan is raising concerns about the impact on the already rattled victims, doctors say.

New quake reported off Honshu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:45:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- Japan's quake-ruined Honshu Island was hit by a 6.1-magnitude offshore temblor Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. As workers battled the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi plant on the island while facing unrelenting...

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:39:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

Japan emperor visits disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's north-east coast.

102-year-old man in Japan's nuclear fall-out zone kills himself rather than leave home

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:32:00 +0200

The centenarian lived in the village of Iitate, which until earlier this week was declared safe from radiation pouring from the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:29:00 +0200

Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's northeast coast.

Emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:26:00 +0200

JAPAN'S emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Countries pledge to learn lessons from Fukushima

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:19:00 +0200

Countries wrapping up a nuclear safety meeting are pledging to learn lessons from the Japanese reactor crisis triggered by last month's devastating earthquake.

Toshiba May Beat Profit Estimate Despite Quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Toshiba's fiscal-year net profit may beat its prior $1.2 billion forecast, its president said, despite the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last month.

Japan: Debris causing high radiation?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

Japanese authorities say high radiation readings from one of the spent fuel pools at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may be caused by radioactive debris from outside rather than from damage to the fuel rods inside.

Aborigines to block uranium mining after Japan disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0200

SINCE JAPAN’S Fukushima nuclear plant began leaking radiation after last month's earthquake and tsunami, those watching with consternation have included the Mirarr Aboriginal people of Australia's Northern Territory, who are determined to limit uranium mining on their land despite the promise of vast riches.

Make or Breaker: Can a Tsunami Warning System Save Lives During an Earthquake?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

It was a through-the-looking-glass moment for Chris Goldfinger, sitting in a meeting about Sumatran earthquakes on a recent Friday afternoon in Chiba, Japan, on the outskirts of Tokyo. The floor started heaving as if a switch flipped. That terrible shaking turned out to be the magnitude 9.0 Sendai temblor, tsunami-maker and devastator.

Japan emperor makes first trip to disaster zone

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country's northeast coast. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters Thursday in Asahi city, about 86 kilometers (54 miles) east of Tokyo near the Pacific coast.

Business recovery 'too slow' in devastated Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0200

The Japanese government is being urged to work faster to restore infrastructure and boost business confidence in the wake of last month's tsunami and earthquake as well as the ongoing nuclear crisis.

Police search for bodies around Japan nuke plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:59:00 +0200

Hundreds of police hunted Thursday for up to 1,000 bodies believed buried in rubble near Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant, searching for the first time within a narrow circle around the radiation-leaking complex.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular PM Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 14) -2-

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Sanyo Foods joins hands with major Russian instant noodle maker TOKYO - Sanyo Foods Co. s...

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:43:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Japan forecasters fear another huge quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:41:00 +0200

Japanese government scientists are concerned that another massive earthquake could be on the way. Aftershocks are continuing to shake Japan’s northeast coast on an almost daily basis; on Thursday morning a tremor measuring 6.1 was registered. “On March 11 (the day of the original earthquake and tsunami) there was an extremely large magnitude 7.

INTERVIEW-Burial of Japan reactors trickier than Chernobyl - pump firm

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 08:10 Source: reuters // Reuters * Concrete encasing next logical step after cooling reactor * Fundamental differences between Fukushima and Chernobyl By Josie Cox AICHTAL, Germany, April 14 (Reuters) - Encasing reactors at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant in concrete would present much....

Police search for bodies around Japan nuke plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Hundreds of police hunted Thursday for up to 1,000 bodies believed buried in rubble near Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant, searching for the first time within a narrow circle around the radiation-leaking complex. Police said falling radiation levels have allowed them to go inside a....

ANALYSIS-Japan global reputation avoids meltdown, risks ahead

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 09:51 Source: reuters // Reuters * South Korea harsh in criticism, China measured * Failure to turn corner will erode synmpathy * Nuclear ambitions force Asia to restrain criticism By Linda Sieg and Paul Eckert April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's triple calamity of a huge earthquake, tsunami....

New nuke plant glitch as Japan searches for dead

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:07:00 +0200

Hitch in spent fuel rod cooling tank spikes radiation as police take grim search inside evacuation zone

Kyodo News, 2 Partners Launch Online Site on Facebook for Donations from Abroad

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0200

TOKYO April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 14 , K.K. Kyodo News, Japan Platform (an NGO for disaster relief) and PayPal (a leading global online payment platform) set up a donation window on the Facebook website (Heart to Heart Japan311) that can receive relief money quicker and more securely....

Amid losses, Japan determined to reopen schools

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:36:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — Classes start in a week at Okawa Elementary School. But 74 of the 108 students will never come back. They died in last month's tsunami. All but one of the dozen teachers also perished. The school's main building is ripped open.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan was called on to quit over his handling of the country's natural calamities and a nuclear crisis on Thursday.

New Japan quake triggers tsunami evacuation

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0200

Japanese authorities evacuated the ravaged northeast of the country on Thursday after a new 7.4-magnitude quake sparked warnings of another tsunami.

Japan's Emperor visits disaster-stricken town

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited the disaster-stricken town of Asahi in the Tiba prefecture on Thursday. Asahi, a coastal town of 70,000 residents, suffered a double blow on March 11 when it was hit by an earthquake and tsunami. 13 residents were killed and two went missing. The disaster flattened 900 houses.

Japanese Plant Operators Brace for Continuing Aftershocks

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0200

Hundreds of aftershocks have rattled Japan's northeastern coast since the massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on March 11

6.0 magnitude quake hits east Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:19:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted eastern coast off Honshu, Japan at 14:08 p.m. Beijing Time, Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.&$ &$Source: Xinhua&$ &$ &$ ...

Drop in numbers of overseas buyers to Canton Fair expected

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:19:00 +0200

The world's largest trade fair, which is set to open Friday for its first session of 2011 in southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, is expected to have less overseas buyers than the last session due to the north African unrest, Japanese earthquake and global inflation, organizers said Thursday.

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +0200

Calls grow for Japan PM to quit in wake of quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0200

Japan’s fragile post-disaster political truce unravelled on Thursday as the head of the main opposition party called on unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan to quit over his handling of the country’s natural calamities and a nuclear crisis.

Fresh nuke plant woes, as police search for bodies

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0200

A new glitch in the cooling of used fuel at Japan's crippled nuclear plant prompted a surge in radiation, but an overall decline in leaks allowed police Thursday to search for missing tsunami victims closer to the...

Fresh nuke plant woes, as police search for bodies

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:03:00 +0200

Japan appeal raises €6m

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0200

Thursday 14 April 2011 The Red Cross appeal for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan raised €6m, the organisation said on Thursday. The money was raised during the national ...

Fresh nuke plant woes, as police search for bodies

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A new glitch in the cooling of used fuel at Japan's crippled nuclear plant prompted a surge in radiation, but an overall decline in leaks allowed police Thursday to search for missing tsunami victims closer to the complex than ever before.

People in the news

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

: Catherine Zeta-Jones's publicist says the Welsh-born actress has been treated for bipolar disorder. Jones, 41, won an Oscar for her work in the movie musical "Chicago" and a Tony Award for her performance in the revival of "A Little Night Music." She is married to film star Michael Douglas, who recently battled throat cancer.

Japan quake toll rises to 13,456

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0200

The death toll from Japan's historic earthquake and tsunami neared the 13,500 mark Thursday, police reported.

Jordan urged to drop nuke plans after Japan crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0200

Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, experts in Jordan want their energy-poor country to drop its ambitious plans to generate atomic power,

Six-point quake hits Japan’s eastern coast

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0200

14.04.2011, 12.24 TOKYO, April 14 (Itar-Tass) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred off the eastern coast of the Japanese island of Honshu at 10.08 Moscow time on Thursday, the US Geological Service reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was situated 147 kilometres to the south-east....

Japan’s warning system gives seconds to prep for shake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:14:00 +0200

Melinda, it's a matter of time (or lack thereof). The children get under their desks to protect themselves from falling ceiling tiles and possible glass shards. There simply isn't enough time to organize the children and get them out doors. And can you imagine the damage and injuries caused by simply telling the children to "go".

Japan quake and oil price rises dampen equities expectations

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:02:00 +0200

The earthquake in Japan and the rise in the oil price could affect growth in 2011, says Skandia Investment Group, as it increases emerging markets exposure. 2011-04-14 08:49 Donia O'Loughlin, FT Adviser/Financial Times

Marianas invites Japanese families to stay

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:06:00 +1000 The mayor of Rota, in the Northern Marianas (CNMI), says a number of Japanese families affected by last month's devastating tsunami and earthquake have accepted the islands' offer to host them. Melchor Mendiola told the Marianas Variety that since he....

Gaga to sing at MTV fundraiser for Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 14 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Lady Gaga has been booked to perform live at the MTV Video Music Aid Japan event to benefit the Japanese Red Cross, organizers said.

Canton Fair expected to see fewer overseas buyers

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0200

Oil hovers near US$107 in Asia Thursday(update)

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:38:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Oil prices hovered above US$107 a barrel Thursday in Asia as a large drop in U.S. gasoline supplies suggested the two-month crude rally hasn't yet undermined consumer demand.

Japan appeal raises €6m

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0200

The Red Cross appeal for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan raised €6m, the organisation said on Thursday.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0200

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in ...

UK aid: where does it go to and how has it changed since 1960? | Data | Vizualisation

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0200

Who does the UK give aid to - and how has it changed over time? • Get the data • See the interactive guide to this data Where does the UK spend its aid budget? And how has the geography of UK aid spending changed over time? In March, the UK launched the most extensive shake-up of aid in recent....

IAEA's latest status on reactors at Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200

IAEA's latest status on reactors at Fukushima Nuclear Plant : the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains very serious but there are early signs of recovery in some functions such as electrical power and instrumentation.

Sony considers two-week shutdown

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:45:00 +0200

Sony Corporation is considering shutting down some of its premises in Japan because of the ongoing power shortages.

Japanese emperor, empress visit disaster-hit city

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0200

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a city hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan Thursday to meet with disaster victims

Toyota is third Japanese car maker to cut UK production

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0200

TOYOTA has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Ford cuts jobs in Victoria

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:40:00 +0200

Ford Australia is cutting around 240 jobs at its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants in Victoria.

Oil rebounds from 2 days of losses

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:35:00 +0200

Oil rebounded Wednesday from a two-day decline, ending an up-and-down trading day above $107 per barrel.

Japan to unify plastic bottles' Caps with "White Color"

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:29:00 +0200

The design of caps of plastic bottles will be unified with white solid color due to the influence of the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11.

Hard road ahead for Red Cross personnel in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:26:00 +0200

TOKYO: Eastern Japan's Tohoku region was the hardest hit by the March 11 earthquake. Red Cross officials said they had never seen such devastation before.

Strong earthquake hits northeast Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:22:00 +0200

The undersea quake struck at 5:57 local time at a depth of just 11.2 kilometre, 190 kilometre east of Morioka on Honshu island.

Nissan to keep output during Japan holiday

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:18:00 +0200

Nissan Motor Co. says it will maintain output at two auto plants in Japan for three days during upcoming Golden Week holidays to make up for production losses.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

National › 1st fish haul landed at Shiogama port since March 11 quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:51:00 +0200

Hundreds of tuna were landed Thursday at Shiogama port in Miyagi Prefecture, one of the biggest fishing bases in northeastern Japan, for the first time…

Japan nuke crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:43:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear crisis sent corporate confidence plunging to a record low in April and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the risk to the world's third largest economy is firmly on the downside, with no end in sight to its nuclear disaster.

S.Korea seeks documentation on some food from Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 03:03 Source: reuters // Reuters SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) - South Korea said on Thursday that it would ask the Japanese government for radiation safety documentation on imports of food from eight areas of Japan, as concerns about contamination mount following the country's March 11 earthquake and ensuing nuclear disaster.

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

14 Apr 2011 01:49 Source: reuters // Reuters * Nuclear crisis draging Japan's economy down * IMF warns of more downside risk * Damaged fuel rods may be releasing radiation * Radiation in sea near crippled plant spikes By Shinichi Saoshiro and Izumi Nakagawa TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's....

Death toll reaches 13,392 from great quake-tsunami in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

The National Police Agency said on Wednesday that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have left 13, 392 people dead and 15,133 others unaccounted for in Japan by 7:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT). In Miyagi Prefecture, 8,190 people were killed, while 3,867 were killed in Iwate Prefecture.

Magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's east coast: USGS

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:37:00 +0200

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS) reported on its website on Wednesday. The temblor occurred at 5:57 a.m. local time Thursday (1957 GMT Wednesday), with a depth of 11.2 km. The epicenter was some 537 km northeast of Tokyo, and 190 km east of Morioka, Honshu, said the USGS.

Oil rebounds from 2 days of losses

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:35:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Oil rebounded Wednesday from a two-day decline, ending an up-and-down trading day above $107 per barrel.

State-owned China newspaper blasts Japan over nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:15:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan owes its neighbors an apology for failing to tell them about the severity of its nuclear crisis, a Chinese state newspaper said Wednesday, accusing the West of letting Tokyo off the hook.

World markets up despite deepening Japanese nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - World stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

World markets up despite deepening Japanese nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - World stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

40 int'l artists feature at 2011 Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Going into its fourth year, the highly anticipated 2011 Fulong Beach Sand Sculpture Festival will kickoff on May 1, featuring 41 sand-crafted pieces by 40 international artists.

Companies Vie for Plant-Closing Job

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

Hitachi and Toshiba submitted separate plans with their U.S. partners for cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, in what is likely to be years-long—and expensive—work.

Quake Bogs Down a Tokyo Suburb

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

Hundreds of residents in the wealthy Tokyo suburb of Urayasu, built largely on reclaimed land, are still without some basic services more than a month after the powerful earthquake struck northern Japan.

Quake Bogs Down a Tokyo Suburb

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:08:00 +0200

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:04:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear crisis sent corporate confidence plunging to a record low in April and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the risk to the world's third largest economy is firmly on the downside, with no end in sight to its nuclear disaster.

Quakes to continue in Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:58:00 +0200

Another powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter Scale occurred on Wednesday night on the east coast of the largest Japanese island of Honshu. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 190 kilometers east of the city of Morioka in Iwate Prefecture.

Nuclear tragedy batters Japan’s growth outlook

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:52:00 +0200

Carmaker Toyota set to close five Europe plants temporarily due to parts shortage

Volkswagen mulls buying Isuzu: magazine

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0200

Volkswagen said a decision on a possible stake in Isuzu Motors was currently not on the agenda after a report it was considering buying all or part of the Japanese truckmaker. VW and MAN, the German truckmaker that is 30 percent owned by VW, also discussed the possibility of MAN taking a stake in....

Japan cuts economic view for 1st time in 6 months after quake

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0200

The Japanese government on Wednesday downgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in six months following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The Cabinet Office's monthly report said that exports, corporate profits and consumption had all been adversely affected by the March 11....

Japan's nuclear crisis continues to hit economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:06:00 +0200

Restoring Sendai’s Airport

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0200

On Wednesday, the airport in Sendai, Japan, reopened to commercial flights for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11.

6.5 magnitude quake hits off coast of Honshu

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:39:00 +0200

BEIJING: An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale hit off the east coast of Honshu of Japan at 3:57 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

Architects roll up sleeves to help reconstruction

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Renowned Japanese architects have gone back to their drawing boards to help quake survivors enjoy some comfort and privacy in evacuation centers and find a sense of community in their temporary housing units. Through their efforts, the architects have sought innovative solutions as they question the....

TRACK AND FIELD/ Top sprint coach runs charity clinics

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:37:00 +0200

Japan's top short-distance running coach is conducting charity running classes throughout the country in a bid to collect donations for people affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Fukushima University track and field club head coach Kazuhisa Kawamoto--who has even taught Samurai Blue....

Shaken and stirred: Post-tsunami , Japan downgrades economy

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0200

With no sign of its worst atomic crisis ending soon, Japan on Wednesday downgraded assessment of its economy for the first time in six months as its workers battled to stabilize the radiation-leaking Fukushima nuclear plant in the tsunamiravaged northeast, which was jolted by a new quake of magnitude 5.

Mother identifies U.S. tsunami victim

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:21:00 +0200

CRESCENT CITY, Calif., April 13 (UPI) -- A woman says a body found washed ashore in Oregon is that of her son, the victim of a tsunami surge generated by Japan's March 11 earthquake.

Aborigines to block uranium mining after Japan disaster

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:20:00 +0200

Since Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant began leaking radiation after last month's earthquake and tsunami, those watching with consternation have included the Mirarr Aboriginal people of ...

Japan Tremors: TVs, home appliances to cost more; auto output to suffer

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:19:00 +0200

Japan Tremors: TVs, home appliances to cost more; auto output to sufferThe aftershocks of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan will rattle Indian consumers next month.

Domestic Lives: In the Shadow of ‘What If’

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0200

As the disaster in Japan looms large, a writer remembers growing up in the tiny town that houses Indian Point.

Another Strong Quake Strikes Off Tsunami-Hit Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:35:00 +0200

Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant rode a bus all the way to Tokyo on Wednesday to demand compensation from the plant's operator. People are increasingly growing frustrated with Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Economy to take a nosedive

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:24:00 +0200

This news was brought to you by www.7days.ae Japan downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in six months yesterday, citing a drop in production and consumer spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The world’s third largest economy has shown “weakness” and will remain....

China state paper blasts Japan over nuclear crisis

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +0200

BEIJING: Japan owes its neighbours an apology for failing to tell them about the severity of its nuclear crisis, a Chinese state newspaper said Wednesday, accusing the West of letting Tokyo off the hook. The English-language Global Times, which has ties to the ruling Communist party, also rounded....

221 in Japan to return home

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will help pay the air fare to bring home 221 Malaysians in the four prefectures affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Rubber declines

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:06:00 +0200

TOKYO - Rubber declined for a second day to the lowest level in more than a week. The retreat came after Toyota Motor Corp said it will halt car production in Europe later this month, boosting speculation that demand for tires will weaken.

Trader raises RM10,000 by selling his recording of Enka numbers to the public

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

GEORGE TOWN: Having been fascinated with the Japanese culture since he was young, businessman Albert Ong decided he had to do his part for the country after it was hit by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Crude oil down on lower growth estimates

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:03:00 +0200

PETALING JAYA: Crude oil prices saw a setback yesterday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its growth estimates for Japan and the United States.

21:26 on 13 April, 2011 UTC

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:43:00 +0200

Rota offers refuge for Japanese quake, tsunami victims Posted at 21:26 on 13 April, 2011 UTC The Mayor of Rota in the Northern Marianas has offered to accommodate around 200 Japanese affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami last month. In a letter printed in at least one newspaper in....

Amid losses, Japan to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:25:00 +0200

All along Japan's battered northeastern coast, schools have been heavily damaged or converted to shelters, and families are without jobs, permanent homes or cars.

National › Ministry to boost number of school counselors for disaster-hit children

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:20:00 +0200

The education ministry decided Wednesday to dispatch an additional more than 1,000 school counselors to areas hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster…

Japan economy to take hit, first in 6 months

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

Japan cut the outlook for its economy yesterday for the first time in six months, saying last month's disaster would hurt growth. The total cost of the quake and tsunami has been estimated at US$300 billion (S$377 billion), making it the...

One love

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:19:00 +0200

There is more help for Japan in its time of crisis. A new charity event joins the long list of efforts to raise money for the disaster-struck country. A celebrity photo fund-raising campaign titled Because We Are One will be launching tomorrow...

Grace under stress

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:58:00 +0200

Recovery from the recent disaster stands to be a wrenching, somewhat birth-like process for the Japanese. The process will give wing to new divisions.

Analysis: Manufacturing: High and dry

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:34:00 +0200

As news of the massive earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan broke a month ago, David Cox watched with horror at the devastation being wrought on millions of lives. He also felt a rising sense of trepidation about the impact of the disaster on his business.

No new emergency: Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:31:00 +0200

P. S. Suryanarayana SINGAPORE: Japan is assuring the international community that the mark-up of nuclear radiation crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant “is not due to any new emergency” there. The crisis, triggered by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, was reclassified on Tuesday as being....

Japan nuclear crisis on same level as Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:06:00 +0200

Japan raised the severity level of the crisis at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing cumulative radiation leaks.

Business › UD Trucks suspends vehicle production again due to lack of parts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:50:00 +0200

UD Trucks Corp suspended its vehicle production again Wednesday due to disruptions in parts supply after resuming assembly in late March following the March 11…

Vietnam Prepares 25 Tsunami Alert Models

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0200

13 de abril de 2011, 15:32 Hanoi, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese authorities are putting the finishing touches on 25 tsunami alarm and response models, and they will be tested during a massive disaster drill later this year.

Extra 1000 school counsellors for Japan's disaster areas

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:24:00 +0200

Last Updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:55:00 +1000 Japan will send an additional 1,000 school counsellors to areas hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami to provide psychological support to children. 28,000 people are dead or missing and 150,000 others are still sheltering in evacuation centres in the affected areas, among them many children.

Spain turn down Copa America invitation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:13:00 +0200

World and European champions Spain have turned down an invitation to play in this year's Copa America due to their busy timetable, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said today. The ...

Tokyo Suburb Struggles to Restore Services

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:04:00 +0200

Streamlined approach to U.S. preparedness

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:14:00 +0200

The administration has released a new presidential policy directive on national preparedness; the directive, the result of a comprehensive review of national preparedness policy, replaces Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8; the administration says that the directive seeks to move away from....

Japan quake toll rises to 13,392

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:12:00 +0200

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan March 11 has left 13,392 people dead, while 15,133 were still unaccounted for till Wednesday evening, the National Police Agency said.

American Red Cross Adds Five New Members to Celebrity Cabinet

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:11:00 +0200

Award-winning actress, talk show personality and music artists join 35 other celebrity Red Cross supporters. WASHINGTON April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Five celebrities join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by....

Japan's nuclear evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0200

Workers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation fears are demanding compensation from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant.

Japan sets up reconstruction planning structure

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:44:00 +0200

Japan has announced that three newly created bodies will be in charge of Japan's reconstruction: a 15-member panel of experts called the Reconstruction Design Council which will offer plans and programs for reconstruction; a cabinet task force, in which all cabinet members will be members, which....

Japanese Tsunami Debris Will Reach US

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:24:00 +0200

From the subsequent tsunami to the radiation leakage at Fukushima, the aftermath of last month’s earthquake in Japan has been beyond extensive. Now scientists say that the residual repercussions of the disaster will...

Turkish ports lack radiation checks for Japanese imports

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:18:00 +0200

No precautions for radiation are in place for products imported from Japan to İzmir, reported the daily Radikal on Tuesday.

Latest News : Japan declares nuclear crisis at level of Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:08:00 +0200

Japan declares nuclear crisis at level of Chernobyl TOKYO - Japan's nuclear regulators raised the severity level of the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant Tuesday to rank it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing the amount of radiation released in the accident.

Recovery in Japan: Will it be heavy-handed or hands-off?

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:57:00 +0200

Japan's leaders have two contrasting models for disaster recovery from recent history: post-Katrina New Orleans or post-earthquake Kobe, Japan. But Japan needs an approach that strikes a balance between authoritarian takeover and laissez-faire makeover.

Dr Singh, Russian president discuss nuke safety

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0200

In the backdrop of nuclear radiation fears in Japan after a tsunami, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednessay discussed the need for reviewing safety mechanisms of atomic reactors of the two countries besides pushing for safety reviews of such facilities at international level.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:42:00 +0200

Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant ...

Flawed earthquake predictions gave Fukushima a false sense of security

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0200

Japanese put their faith in a system that has consistently failed to predict the risk of major earthquakes, says scientist The crippled nuclear power plant at Fukushima in Japan might have survived last month's natural disaster had the government not put faith in a flawed earthquake prediction system, a leading scientist has claimed.

Family relieved US tsunami victim's body found

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0200

The state medical examiner's office in Portland announced Tuesday that dental records confirmed the body found in Oregon was Dustin Weber.

Secretary's Travel

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:05:00 +0200

April 13: Secretary Clinton travels to Berlin, Germany, April 13-15 for several meetings, including an informal NATO Foreign Ministerial meeting, and will receive the Walther Rathenau Prize. The Secretary then goes to Seoul, Republic of Korea from April 16-17, and will then visit Tokyo, Japan, on April 17.

Clinton to visit Japan on April 17

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:04:00 +0200

Politics 4/13/2011 6:08:00 PM TOKYO, April 13 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Japan on Sunday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. During her one-day stay, Clinton will hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto, the ministry said in a statement.

Fashion designer Saleem d'Aronville

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0200

Saleem d'Aronville is a British fashion designer based in Tokyo. In 2003, he launched Orihica, a brand he developed for Aoki Holdings Inc., one of Japan's top fashion retailers. As its creative director, Saleem built Orihica into a major label with 65 stores around the country.

Bouncing back and reaching higher

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0200

It's been a tough couple of years for Yohji Yamamoto. Arguably Japan's most prominent fashion designer, Yamamoto, who broke into the European fashion arena in the early 1980s, filed for bankruptcy in 2009 after years of aggressive expansion in the United States and Europe.

Disaster batters Japan's economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

Japan has lowered its assessment of the country's economy for the first time in six months, as it begins to quantify the tremendous toll twin disasters have brought to the island nation.

Winning hearts and minds, not land

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:42:00 +0200

Until the Middle Ages, Japan was a poor, undeveloped country whose central government had no control over local governments. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392?1897), Koreans looked down on the Japanese because Korea had a highly developed spiritual culture based on the teachings of Chu Tzu.

Amid losses, Japan determined to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:42:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) The tsunami killed 74 of the 108 students at Okawa Elementary School and all but one of the dozen teachers. The main building is ripped open, with trees jammed into second-floor classrooms, and the gym and playground have been reduced to muddied concrete foundations.

Fukushima workers make progress in tackling reactor

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

Emergency workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have made progress in their vital effort to repair the cooling system. By fixing a container at the end of a mechanical arm, they have ...

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant rode a bus all the way to Tokyo on Wednesday to demand compensation from the plant's operator. People are increasingly growing frustrated with Tokyo Electric Power .

Stress levels rise in rattled Japan

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:31:00 +0200

The words "Ganbaro Nippon" -- "Be strong, Japan" -- shine down on the nation's capital nightly from the soaring steel of the landmark Tokyo Tower.

15:35 Japan says nuclear crisis stabilising

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:24:00 +0200

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant said today it was still working on a detailed plan to end the country's nuclear crisis a month after it began, as tests showed radiation levels in the sea near the complex had spiked. Engineers moved a step closer to emptying highly radioactive water....

Sanrio®, Inc. and Ty Announce Collaboration to Aid in Disaster Relief to Japan and Pacific

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Sanrio, Inc., and its beloved Hello Kitty character have been an important part of the Japanese culture for over 50 years. In their ongoing disaster relief efforts to earthquake stricken Japan and the Pacific nations affected by the tsunami, the North American subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sanrio, Co.

Ty® Donates $2 Million to Japan for Earthquake & Tsunami Relief

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0200

Ty has also partnered with Save the Children to create an exclusive HOPE FOR JAPAN Beanie Boo . Mr. Warner will also contribute $1 million to the Save the Children Foundation on behalf of the HOPE FOR JAPAN Beanie Boo. “I am deeply moved by the disaster in Japan.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation (updated))

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:56:00 +0200

Fukushima: Not Chernobyl, but bad enough

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:48:00 +0200

The 1986 Chernobyl accident was far worse than Fukushima has been. But the issues it raises are the same -- quality of industrial design, the potential for human error, the threat of natural disaster, and the disposal of long-term radioactive waste.

Tepco Planning Provisional Payments

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Tokyo Electric Power plans to offer provisional compensation payments to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the company president said.

Insurer Losses From Japan May Approach $34 Billion

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

The Japan earthquake and tsunami will cost insurers $21 billion to $34 billion, making it the most expensive disaster for insurers since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to a new estimate from a catastrophe-modeling company.

Sex trial jury fail to reach verdict Doctor Who's the daddy... Toyota hit by quake delays

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:29:00 +0200

THE jury in the trial of a man accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl retired having failed to reach a verdict.

TEPCO president mentions compensation plan for victims

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0200

The president of Tokyo Electric Power Company, the business at the heart of Japan's nuclear crisis, is scheduled to speak to the media Wednesday, a day after the situation there was designated a Chernobyl-level nuclear accident.

Japanese seismologists 'too blinkered'

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Japan's seismologists were so entrenched in outdated beliefs that they became blinkered to the risk of the March 11 mega-quake, an expert claims.

Toyota plans European shutdown

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0200

Amid losses, Japan determined to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:05:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — The tsunami killed 74 of the 108 students at Okawa Elementary School and all but one of the dozen teachers. The main building is ripped open, with trees jammed into second-floor classrooms, and the gym and playground have been reduced to muddied concrete foundations. Classes start in a week.

Japanese grapple with stress of natural, nuclear disasters

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0200

The words "Ganbaro Nippon" -- "Be strong, Japan" -- shine down on the nation's capital nightly from the soaring steel of the landmark Tokyo Tower.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Flights resume at Japan airport hit by tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:38:00 +0200

The first flight in more than a month touched down at a coastal airport swamped by Japan's monstrous tsunami, potentially boosting relief and recovery efforts in a battered region still grappling with the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Electronics drag export growth

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:37:00 +0200

SAMAHANG Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios said Tuesday that he is upbeat on the Smart-Gilas Pilipinas’ chances of winning the 2011 Fiba Asia Cup, which the country will host starting May 28.

Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) – Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale — the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster — even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.

JAPAN - Tsunami and nuclear crisis force Tokyo to downgrade economic forecast

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:00 +0200

Government releases expected assessment. Recovery remains uncertain because of the nuclear crisis and the power shortfall. However, the country wants to get back on its feet, and experts agree that growth should be back by the end of the year. Toyota suspends production in five European plants.

Japan nuclear plant evacuees demand compensation

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Small business owners and laborers forced to leave their homes and jobs because of radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant rode a bus all the way to Tokyo on Wednesday to demand compensation from the plant's operator. People are increasingly growing frustrated with Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Raised €3,300 for Japanese 'quake appeal

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:14:00 +0200

BERNADETTE Cassidy is a business studies lecturer in DkIT whose son Ronan, a young man from Dundalk, was teaching in a school in Sendai when the unprecedented earthquake and ensuing tsunami hit the north eastern coastline of Japan.

Japan urged to take aggressive economic action post-quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0200

The Japanese government is being urged to make concrete plans to support the economy as it struggles in the aftermath of last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota to halt Europe production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The move underscored how the supply crunch in the wake of the March 11 twin disasters is affecting Toyota's operations beyond Japan.

Fukushima crisis raised to level 7, still no Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Japan has decided that the situation at Fukushima Daiichi is a level 7 incident, on a par with Chernobyl. What has changed?

Japan tsunami video: panic as people flee for their lives

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0200

New footage has emerged of Japanese residents trying desperately to outrun the incoming tsunami, as huge torrents of water crash through a coastal town carrying houses and people in its wake.

Japan raises nuclear crisis to highest danger level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0200

TOKYO | Japan's government on Tuesday raised the crisis level of its damaged nuclear facility at Fukushima to 7, the highest level placing the monthlong emergency on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine, the world's worst nuclear accident. But the government tried to downplay the gravity .

Alterra Provides Preliminary Loss Estimates for Japanese Quake and Tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0200

HAMILTON, Bermuda - (Business Wire) Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (“Alterra”) (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH) today announced that its initial loss estimate from the March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan is in the range of $60 million to $100 million, pretax and net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums.

JAPAN : Japan's economy feels effect of crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0200

Japan The Japanese government has downgraded the outlook for the world's third largest economy for the first time in six months due to the impact of the earthquake and on-going nuclear crisis, The announcement comes as another strong aftershock from the 9.0-magnitude quake that struck the northeast coast over a month ago hit the disaster region.

Speeches: 20th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:32:00 +0200

20th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Remarks John Bargeron Deputy Director , Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs U.S. Opening Statement Vienna, Austria April 11, 2011 Mr. Chairman, thank you for the floor. We are pleased to see you leading our work today....

Japan downgrades economic outlook

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0200

Government cuts assessment of the economy in the wake of the twin natural disasters that hit the country on March 11.

Fukushima workers make progress in tackling reactor

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:23:00 +0200

Emergency workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have made progress in their vital effort to repair the cooling system. By fixing a container at the end of a mechanical arm, they have managed to pump out a sample of highly radioactive water. Eventually they hope to empty the reactor.

JAPAN: Difficult Shift From Aid Donor to Recipient

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0200

April has traditionally being the time for ‘hanami' or cherry blossom festivals here when millions of Japanese hold parties under the pink flowering trees in parks and streets lit up gaily by lanterns.

The World from Berlin: 'Japan Could Have Recognized Scope of Fukushima Disaster Weeks Ago'

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:52:00 +0200

Japan's decision to categorize Fukushima as a "level 7" accident has been welcomed by observers who feel that the Japanese government has not been open enough about the disaster. But German commentators say the re-classification should have been done weeks ago.

Radioactive water removal starts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:48:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 13 (UPI) -- Amid unrelenting aftershocks, workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant began removing its radioactive water even as the severity rating was increased.

Minuscule levels of plutonium detected in S Korea's seawater

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:46:00 +0200

Minuscule levels of plutonium have been detected in waters off the Korean peninsula, a state-run nuclear safety agency said Wednesday. Traces of plutonium, a man-made radioactive material hazardous to human health, was found in 12 of 23 spots examined from March 26 through April 9, but the amounts....

Radioactive water removal starts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0200

TOKYO, April 13 (UPI) -- Amid unrelenting aftershocks, workers at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant began removing its radioactive water even as the severity rating was increased. As official and other apologies to residents of Fukushima prefecture continued...

Schools set to reopen as Japan recovers

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:16:00 +0200

Japan is determined to move ahead with the start of the new school year in April, even as some parents and children still grieve for those lost in the tsunami.

Amid loss, Japan determined to reopen schools

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:15:00 +0200

ISHINOMAKI, Japan (AP) — The March 11 tsunami killed 74 of the 108 students at Okawa Elementary School and all but one of the dozen teachers. The main building is ripped open, with trees jammed into second floor classrooms, and the gym and playground have been reduced to muddied concrete foundations.

Toyota to halt production in Europe, Turkey

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0200

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will suspend production in Europe and Turkey for eight days due to parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Toyota suspends production at its UK plants for eight days due to parts shortages after Japan tsunami and earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0200

The firm announced today that it would suspend production at the vehicle factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire and the engine plant in Deeside, north Wales

Toyota suspends production at its UK plants for eight days due to parts shortages after Japan tsunami and earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0200

The firm announced today that it would suspend production at the vehicle factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire and the engine plant in Deeside, north Wales

Skymark Airlines plans 'Narita Shuttle' LCC; ANA-led LCC makes a move

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:05:00 +0200

In a dramatic escalation of low-cost competition in Japan, Skymark Airlines announced plans on 12-Apr-2011 to launch an LCC operation called the "Narita Shuttle". Skymark will become the first LCC to open a hub at Narita with the launch expected several months ahead of All Nippon Airways' planned LCC JV at Kansai.

Japan's Economic Recovery Stalls

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:55:00 +0200

The Japanese economy is no longer on a recovery path because of the impact of the devastating earthquake on March 11, the government said in its monthly economic report, vowing to compile an extra budget to support reconstruction efforts.

Toyota suspends European production for eight days due to parts shortages after Japan tsunami and earthquake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0200

The move underscored how the supply crunch in the wake of the March 11 twin disasters is affecting Toyota's operations beyond Japan.

China nuclear watchdog says Japan crisis no Chernobyl

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:48:00 +0200

Japan has put its nuclear calamity in the same category as the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Semiconductor equipment maker ASML says profits triple to €395 million, downplays Japan effect

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:40:00 +0200

AMSTERDAM - ASML Holding NV, Europe's largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers such as Intel and Samsung, says its first quarter earnings more than tripled on strong customer ...

The BRICS vow: Fight trade protectionism

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0200

Five fastest growing economies, including India, on Wednesday vowed to oppose trade protectionism as they agreed to coordinate their positions in the multilateral fora, including the G-20 and climate change negotiations, to uphold the interests of developing countries.

BRICS vows to oppose trade protectionism

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

The Economic and Trade Ministers committed to "oppose trade protectionism in all its forms," said a joint press release.

Fitch Revises Down Global Economic Forecasts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

Due to Higher Oil Prices; Recovery Still On Track April 08, 2011: Despite the global economic recovery proceeding on track, Fitch Ratings has revised down its global growth forecasts in its latest quarterly Global Economic Outlook (GEO) publication. This is mainly a reflection of rising oil prices....

ASML quarterly profits soar, record year expected

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0200

Dutch firm ASML, a global supplier of computer chip-making systems, predicted Wednesday a record year ahead as it posted quarterly profits of 395 million euros, almost four times...

Disaster batters Japan's economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0200

13 April 2011 Japan has lowered its assessment of the country's economy for the first time in six months, as it begins to quantify the tremendous toll twin disasters have brought to the island nation.

TEPCO president apologizes again after nuclear crisis upgraded

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0200

13 April 2011 The president of Tokyo Electric Power Company, the business at the heart of Japan's nuclear crisis, apologized again Wednesday, a day after the situation there was designated a Chernobyl-level nuclear accident.

UPDATE1: Edano aware in March that nuke crisis could be raised to worst level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Wednesday he was aware in late March of the possibility tha...

Kyodo Industry Brief (April 13) -2-

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0200

TOKYO - ---------- Takeda, Samyang to study DDS platform technology for RNAi therapeutics OSAKA - Takeda Pha...

U.S. helps reopen tsunami-battered Japan airport

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:47:00 +0200

1st flight into Sendai in more than a month touches down, thanks to the quiet help of 280 U.S. troops

Disaster batters Japan's economy

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:39:00 +0200

Japan has lowered its assessment of the country's economy for the first time in six months, as it begins to quantify the tremendous toll twin disasters have brought to the island nation.

Japan raises nuclear crisis level

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0200

Japan raises the severity rating of its nuclear crisis to the highest level, but says radiation leakage is a 10th of that from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Japan hit by 7.1 aftershock on quake anniversary

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

Englishteacher in Japan when the 9...Margaret MinnicksRichmond Workplace Issues ExaminerMarch 26, 2011 Powerful aftershock hits Japan on 1 month anniversary of fourth largest quake Tony HakeApril 11, 2011 One month ago the fourth largest earthquake in the world since 1900 struck Japan bringing death and destruction to the nation.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

Corp. will stop production at almost all of its North American factories for four to five days this month because of disruption to parts supplies from due to the Great East Japan Earthquake . The company said Friday that 12 of its 13 assembly and components factories in the and Mexico would be....

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200

evacuees (L-R) Sizuko Kawasaki , 66, with her daughter Mayumi Kawasaki, 39, and grandson Kazutoku, 4, waiting for a bus to evacuation center in the devastated coastal town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan on 11 April 2011 a month after the March 11 disaster .

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* Scenario needs to be revised after latest quake * Current scenario based on 7.3 magnitude quake * Major companies unlikely to move out of capital By Linda Sieg April 10 (Reuters) - More than 10,000 people dead, hundreds of thousands injured, nearly one million buildings destroyed, millions forced to evacuate and a fifth of Japan's wiped out.

Chinese mainland tourists big spenders overseas

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:28:00 +0200

More mainland tourists are expected to spend money on overseas travel this year, according to a report released to the national tourism authority on Tuesday. &$ &$ A Chinese tourist takes a photo with a whale in the background at an ocean park in San Diego, California, in October 2010.

Evacuees slam Japan nuclear plant operator

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:26:00 +0200

Angry residents forced from their homes near Japan's tsunami-stricken nuclear plant gathered in protest at the Tokyo headquarters of the plant's operator Wednesday demanding compensation.

Japan economy assessment down due to tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:24:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP): Japan downgraded its economic outlook for the first time in six months on Wednesday, citing a drop in production and consumer spending following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota cuts UK production after earthquakes

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0200

Toyota has become the third Japanese car maker to announce production cutbacks in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The firm announced today that it would ...

Toyota cuts UK production due to Japanese quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0200

Toyota has become the third Japanese carmaker to announce production cuts in UK factories as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.The firm has announced it will suspend production at its ...

Japanese PM thanks Slovakia for post-earthquake help

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:08:00 +0200

One month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has sent a letter of thanks to all countries that expressed their sympathy and showed solidarity with his country.

China state paper blasts Japan over nuclear crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

Japan owes its neighbours an apology for failing to tell them about the severity of its nuclear crisis, a Chinese state newspaper said.

World markets up in face of Japan nuclear worries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:58:00 +0200

BEIJING (AP) — World stocks rose Wednesday despite Wall Street losses and Japan's declaration that its nuclear crisis is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Oil prices fell below $106 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as traders mulled whether higher fuel costs will undermine crude demand enough to stymie a two-month rally.

Toyota halts European production for 8 days

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:56:00 +0200

Toyota suffered a production loss of 260,000 cars in Japan from March 14 to April 8 alone. The disasters also cost production losses of 35,000 cars in North America.

UPDATE 1: Sendai Airport partially resumes domestic flights after quake

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:28:00 +0200

Sendai Airport partially resumed domestic flight operations on Wednesday after it was submerged by a tsunami following a massive earthquake last month, with a Japan Airlines flight arriving from Tokyo's Haneda airport in the morning. The airport opening is expected to make it easier for volunteers....

Toyota suspends UK car production

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:22:00 +0200

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The world's number one car maker said today the move would affect five European plants - three assembly factories....

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:21:00 +0200

Monetary donations for disaster victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami have been pouring into relief organizations at the rate of 4 billion yen…

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:19:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Tsunami-hit airport resumes flights

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:17:00 +0200

Flights to the Japanese coastal city of Sendai have resumed, just over a month after a 32ft tsunami swamped the runways of its airport.

Flights resume at Japan airport hit by tsunami

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The first flight in more than a month touched down Wednesday at a coastal airport swamped by Japan's monstrous tsunami, potentially boosting relief and recovery efforts in a battered region still grappling with the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

ASML sees impact of Japan quake on customers

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:16:00 +0200

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch chip equipment maker ASML, a bellwether for the European tech sector, said some customers were holding back on confirming orders because the Japan quake had disrupted their supply chain.