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Canada should prepare for massive earthquake at any time, geophysicist says

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:54:00 +0100

Canada could expect a major earthquake at any time and a top geophysicist says it should prepare itself if it is to avoid the kind of disasters that befell Japan, Italy and China in recent years. John Cassidy, head of earthquake seismology at the Geological Survey of Canada, says large earthquakes....

Japan Core Machine Orders Plunge 8.2%

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:19:00 +0100

TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - Core machine orders in Japan plummeted a seasonally adjusted 8.2 percent in September compared to the previous month, the Cabinet Office said on Thursday - suggesting ...

Musician hit hard on March 11 writes song for survivors

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:10:00 +0100

Dan Maekawa, holding a guitar in his arms, poses for a camera in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 7. (Osamu Mikami) KAMAISHI, Iwate Prefecture -- From the depths of the tsunami spawned by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake emerged the lyrics of a song a survivor wrote that touched and encouraged fellow evacuees.

Japan now: reinvention, redirection, remembrance

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:57:00 +0100

Eight months after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan's Tohoku region, one affected town is seeking opportunity born from 'starting over', whilst the country's global tourism offices are promoting new aspects of Japan as a tourist destination.

National › S Korean severs part of his finger and mails it to Japanese embassy

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:41:00 +0100

A South Korean is being investigated for cutting off part of his finger and sending it to the Japanese embassy in protest at Tokyo's claim to Seoul-held islands, a report said Wednesday. The 47-year-old identified as Choi originally cut his finger during a protest outside the embassy in April and…

Picture of the Day › Pitt stop

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:41:00 +0100

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie pose on the red carpet prior to the Japan premiere of Pitt's new movie "Moneyball" at Roppongi Hills on Wednesday night. Pitt, who is popularly referred to in Japanese as "Burappi," also posed with high school baseball players from the areas devastated by the March…

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Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:33:00 +0100

Nuclear energy has been receiving a lot of bad press recently, because of the catastrophe in Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, and even before, because accidents like Chernobyl caught the public's imagination.

Canada should prepare for massive earthquake, geophysicist says

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:53:00 +0100

A top geophysicist says Canada could expect a major earthquake at any time and should prepare itself if it wants avoid the kind of disasters that have befallen Japan, Italy and China in recent years. John Cassidy, head of earthquake seismology at the Geological Survey of Canada, says large....

Forensic disaster investigations get underway

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:43:00 +0100

Japan is one of the first case studies for FORIN, a forensic approach to understanding the underlying causes of disasters.

Can big business save Japan's fishing industry?

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Japan's fishing industry may be about to undergo a complete transformation. One local government is proposing opening coastal waters to big-business investors in what he says is an effort to save the industry.

Toyota aims to restore Japan output early 2012 - source

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:36:00 +0100

Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> has told parts suppliers it aims to restore Japanese production to normal levels by early 2012, recovering from the impact of Thai flooding that hit suppliers, a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.

Toyota aims to restore Japan output early 2012 - source (Reuters)

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:47:00 +0100

Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) has told parts suppliers it aims to restore Japanese production to normal levels by early 2012, recovering from the impact of Thai flooding that hit suppliers, a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.

Aid agencies warn of lack of funds for Pakistan flood relief

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:37:00 +0100

Agencies say programmes to help flood victims could be cut back because of a sluggish response from donors Flood relief programmes in Pakistan could be forced to close in the next couple of months because of a lack of funds, aid agencies warned on Wednesday.

Fears of Fission Rise at Stricken Nuclear Plant in Japan

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:17:00 +0100

After telltale radioactive elements were detected at Fukushima, workers raced to stop a chain reaction.

FOCUS: Multiple obstacles hinder disposal of quake-tsunami debris

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:29:00 +0100

In the Pacific coastal city of Ishinommaki, piles of old clothing, broken furniture and wooden debris still litter more than a dozen locations roughly eight months after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan. Some of those dumping sites are covered, but most are laid bare....

Japan welfare recipient numbers soar

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:34:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The number of Japanese on welfare rose to over 2.05 million in July, topping the previous record, set in 1951, the government said Wednesday.

Strong quake strikes off coast of Japan's Okinawa island, no tsunami alert issued

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:17:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in waters off Okinawa island on Tuesday, but there were no concerns about a tsunami, the U.S. and Japanese agencies said.

Business › Japan's current account surplus down 21.4%

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:38:00 +0100

Japan's current account surplus shrank 21.4% from a year earlier in September, the smallest drop since the March earthquake and tsunami, government data showed on Wednesday. The surplus in the current account, the broadest measure of Japan's trade with the rest of the world, stood at 1,584.

MANILA: Fearless forecast for Philippine auto industry

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:23:00 +0100

At this time of year, it is tempting—if not traditional—to peer into an imaginary crystal ball to predict what new car s will come on the market in the New Year. Here is my fearless forecast, divided into two categories: confirmed, or information given by the car makers themselves; and iffy, or projections that are tentative and/or aspirational.

LCQ7: Supply of ultra low sulphur diesel

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:16:00 +0100

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a question by the Dr Hon David Li Kwok-po and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, at the Legislative Council meeting today (November 9): Question: Given that since April ...

Japanese Farmers, Fishermen Protest Free Trade Deal

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:14:00 +0100

Thousands of Japanese farmers and fishermen have rallied in Tokyo to voice opposition to Japan's proposed participation in an expanded Asia-Pacific free trade organization. Japanese media say more than 100 lawmakers joined Tuesday's rally, with some 6,000 participants backing a new push to...

Welfare recipients top 2.05 million in July, surpass 1951 record

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:58:00 +0100

A record number of over 2.05 million people were living on welfare in Japan as of July amid prolonged economic stagnation, surpassing the highest-ever monthly average logged 60 years ago in the aftermath of World War II, the welfare ministry said Wednesday.

UPDATE1: Japan's current account surplus down 46.8% in 1st half of FY 2011

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:28:00 +0100

Japan's current account surplus, the widest gauge of trade, shrank 46.8 percent to 4,519.6 billion yen during the first half of fiscal 2011 from a year earlier, on slower exports following the March earthquake and tsunami, and more imports affected by higher oil prices, the government said Wednesday.

Handicrafts from Miyagi, Iwate on display at Cannes trade show

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:38:00 +0100

Caps made of Tsutsugaki-tezome dyed fabric, which is usually used to create the Tairyo-bata fishing flag, lower center (The Asahi Shimbun) Behind the handicrafts created in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures lie stories about life in northeastern Japan. Now, their story is one of survival, not only for....

Japan current account surplus down 21.4% on-year

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:11:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan's current account surplus shrank 21.4 percent from a year earlier in September, the smallest drop since the March earthquake and tsunami, government data showed on Wednesday.

Sony Ericsson Says Components Shortage Hits Feature Phones

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:56:00 +0100

Sony Ericsson said on Tuesday a shortage of key components will limit the production of some of its feature phones in the key holiday sales period.

Business › Toyota's net profit plunges 71.8% in first half

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:37:00 +0100

Japan's biggest automaker Toyota on Tuesday said first-half net profit tumbled 71.8% from a year earlier due to the impact of the March earthquake and tsunami on production, and to a strong yen. Net income for Toyota's fiscal first half from April to September fell to 81.5 billion yen from…

Coastal Trees Could Blunt Tsunami's Deadly Impact (LiveScience.com)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:11:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - The death toll from the devastating 2004 Indonesia tsunami might have been lower had there been enough coastal vegetation to dull the blow, scientists suggest in a new study.

Sony Ericsson says components shortage hits feature phones

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:54:00 +0100

Sony Ericsson said on Tuesday a shortage of key components will limit the production of some of its feature phones in the key holiday sales period.

Toyota Results Marred by Thai Floods, Strong Yen

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Toyota has withdrawn its profit and sales forecasts for the full fiscal year given the continuing uncertainties posed by the Thai flooding.

Honda to Restore Production

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:07:00 +0100

Honda Motor plans to increase production at some of its North American plants above 50% after finding alternatives to parts production lost to flooding in Thailand.

Toyota H1 net profit tumbles 71.8pc

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:51:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan's biggest carmaker Toyota yesterday said first-half net profit tumbled 71.8 per cent from a year earlier due to impact of the March earthquake and tsunami on production, and to a strong yen. Net income for Toyota's fiscal first half from April to September fell to 81.5 billion yen (RM3.25 billion at current rates) from 289.

Japanese government wants to build 'back-up' Tokyo

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:00 +0100

The Japanese government has unveiled radical plans to build a standby city for Tokyo's political functions to move to in the event of a disabling earthquake or other natural disaster.

Honda to Restore Some North American Production

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:36:00 +0100

Honda Motor said it will increase production at some of its North American plants above 50% after finding alternatives to parts production lost to flooding in Thailand.

Japan orders diver-held sonars

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:20:00 +0100

LAKE FOREST PARK, Wash., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Japan's military has ordered 17 Didson diver-held sonar systems from U.S. company Sound Metrics Corp.

6.8-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami expected

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:14:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.Officials said the quake Tuesday about 220 kilometres away from the ...

Toyota Profit Hit by Thai Floods, Withdraws Outlook

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:44:00 +0100

withdrew its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday as Thai floods pose a fresh threat to production just as it was recovering from supply shortages that battered profits after the March earthquake in ...

Toyota withdraws outlook on Thai floods, quake, yen (Reuters)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:07:00 +0100

Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) withdrew its annual profit guidance on Tuesday as Thai floods threaten output just as it had recovered from supply shortages that battered production after the March earthquake in Japan.

Toyota sees net profit tumble, withholds forecast

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:42:00 +0100

TOKYO: Japan’s biggest automaker Toyota on Tuesday said first-half net profit tumbled 71.8 percent from a year earlier due to the impact of the March earthquake and tsunami on production, and to a strong yen. Net income for Toyota’s fiscal first half from April to September fell to 81.5 billion yen ($1.

Japan orders diver-held sonars

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:28:00 +0100

LAKE FOREST PARK, Wash., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Japan's military has ordered 17 Didson diver-held sonar systems from U.S. company Sound Metrics Corp. In their search for disaster victims immediately following the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March,...

Malaysia welcomes Japan in Trans Pacific Partnership agreement

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:11:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia said on Tuesday it supports Japan's intention to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP Agreement, which is headed for its tenth round of talks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC summit in Honolulu, Hawaii beginning Saturday.

Japan's emperor hospitalized with persistent fever, bronchitis

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:50:00 +0100

Japan's 77-year-old emperor was hospitalized on Sunday, several days after coming down with a fever, a spokesperson with the Imperial Household Agency said.

Toyota sees net profit tumble, withholds forecast

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:09:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan's biggest automaker Toyota on Tuesday said first half net profit tumbled 71.8% from a year earlier due to the impact of the March earthquake and tsunami on production and a strong yen.

Powerful quake strikes off Okinawa

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:09:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A 6.9-magnitude earthquake deep under the ocean floor struck offshore Okinawa, Japan, just before noon Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:48:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan's southern island of Okinawa at around noon on Tuesday (0300 GMT), but there was no threat of tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:41:00 +0100

6.8 magnitude quake hits south Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:29:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov 8 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale jolted Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties and damage. No tsunami warning was issued for the 11:59 a.m. (0259 GMT) quake, it added.

Powerful quake strikes off Okinawa

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:55:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A 6.9-magnitude earthquake deep under the ocean floor struck offshore Okinawa, Japan, just before noon Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. CNN reported no tsunami...

6.8 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami threat

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:53:00 +0100

TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan's southern island of Okinawa Tuesday but there was no threat of tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Strong quake hits Japan's Okinawa

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:49:00 +0100

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in waters off Okinawa island on Tuesday, but there were no concerns about a tsunami, the US and Japanese agencies said.

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:43:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

6.8 magnitude quake hits Okinawa, no tsunami alert

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:31:00 +0100

TOKYO: A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in waters off Okinawa island on Tuesday, but there were no concerns about a tsunami, the US and Japanese agencies said.

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:29:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:15:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:04:00 +0100

08 Nov 2011 03:19 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, Nov 8 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan's southern island of Okinawa at around noon on Tuesday (0300 GMT), but there was no threat of tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:56:00 +0100

Strong quake hits Okinawa, no tsunami alert

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:48:00 +0100

TOKYO: A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in waters off Okinawa island on Tuesday, but there were no concerns about a tsunami, the US and Japanese agencies said.

US agencies to track Japan’s tsunami debris across the Pacific.

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:43:00 +0100

US agencies to track Japan’s tsunami debris across the Pacific Posted at 03:47 on 08 November, 2011 UTC The United States Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies are teaming up to document and track marine debris generated by the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March.

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:40:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) — A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island. Officials said the quake Tuesday about 135 miles (220 kilometers) away from the island was not expected to cause a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:23:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan's southern island of Okinawa at around noon on Tuesday (0300 GMT), but there was no threat of tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

6.8-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami expected

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:12:00 +0100

No immediate report of damage or injuries after strong tremor off Okinawa Island

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:05:00 +0100

A FAIRLY strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

Offshore earthquake hits Okinawa area, no reports of damage

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:57:00 +0100

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck deep under the ocean floor northwest of Okinawa, Japan, near noon Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Strong Quake Hits Southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:56:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island. Officials said the quake Tuesday about 135 miles (220 kilometers) away from the island was not expected to cause a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Japan hit by 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:53:00 +0100

No tsunami expected from strong earthquake that hit 135 miles near the island of Okinawa

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:42:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:37:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

Strong quake hits southern Japan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:37:00 +0100

A fairly strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit off the shores of Japan's southern Okinawa Island.

Oklahoma Earthquakes Damage St. Gregory’s University

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:10:00 +0100

Oklahoma has been experiencing numerous earthquakes in recent years, most too small to feel, but residents certainly felt the two most recent ones.

30-nation tsunami exercise a dry run for asteroid hitting earth?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:41:00 +0100

Doomsday conspiracy theorists are suggesting that the 30-nation (including the Philippines) tsunami exercise on November 9 is actually a preparation for a "deep impact" scenario of an asteroid crashing into Earth.

A little salt won't hurt the Slug Crawler Vehicle

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:55:00 +0100

Scientists build a creepy crawly waterproof robotic vehicle protected from the elements in wet search and rescue missions. Eww! I want one.

New York Marathon 2011 Results: Mutai, McGrory, Dado and More [PHOTOS]

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:04:00 +0100

Highlights and photos from the Nov. 6 ING New York City Marathon, including Geoffrey Mutai's record-breaking win, which may get him to the 2012 Olympics, and Amanda McGory's course-setting record for the NYC Marathon's women's wheelchair race.

Japan firm unveils robot suit for nuclear workers

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:44:00 +0100

The Japanese maker of an exoskeleton robot suit to assist walking on Monday unveiled a model that could help nuclear workers weighed down by heavy anti-radiation vests in contaminated zones. Cyberdyne, based northeast of Tokyo, demonstrated an upgraded version of the robot device called the Hybrid....

Markets expect dismal numbers from Toyota

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:43:00 +0100

Toyota's second-quarter results, expected today, are almost certain to be dismal, given massive supplier disruptions from the March earthquake.

Japan's Emperor Akihito hospitalized for bronchitis

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:01:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito, 77, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital with a cold and a fever, the Imperial Household Agency said.

NEWLY APPOINTED JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA ARRIVES IN YEREVAN

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:03:00 +0100

Armenia - Japan NEWLY APPOINTED JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA ARRIVES IN YEREVAN On November 7, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Armenia Takehito Harada (residence in Moscow) on the occasion of presenting of the copies of his credentials.

Pacific Rim nations prepare for UN-backed tsunami preparedness test

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:46:00 +0100

Some 30 Pacific Rim countries are to take part next week in a United Nations-backed tsunami warning exercise to improve their ability to respond to an alert and enhance regional coordination in the event of a disaster.

Floods Close in on Central Bangkok

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:36:00 +0100

By Ploy Ten Kate and Alan Raybould BANGKOK (Reuters) - Floodwater encircled two industrial estates in the east of Bangkok on Monday and closed in on the center of the capital, disrupting bus services, although mass transit train systems were still running and commercial districts remained dry.

FEATURE: Publisher elicits celebrities' help in reviving tourism in Japan

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:22:00 +0100

After the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami put on hold publisher Yasuko Suzuki's plan to launch a free English magazine introducing Japanese culture and travel information to foreign visitors, the next idea that occurred to her was to turn to celebrities known to be fans of Japan for help.

¥428 billion in tax funds improperly spent in '10: audit

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Wasteful and improper spending of tax money by government offices and state-funded organizations totaled ¥428.38 billion in 555 cases in fiscal 2010, the second-highest level on record, the Board of Audit of Japan said Monday. Having canceled some on-site inspections at ministries and municipalities....

Floods encircle Bangkok industrial estates

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:06:00 +0100

Floodwater encircled two industrial estates in the east of Bangkok on Monday and closed in on the center of the capital, disrupting bus services, although mass transit train systems were still running and commercial districts remained dry.

Toyota Q2resultsto reflectdisruptions

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:46:00 +0100

TOKYO: Toyota's fiscal second quarter results, expected today, are almost certain to be dismal, given massive supplier disruptions from the March earthquake. The Japanese carmaker is confident about making up for lost production in coming months even as it faces new supply and manufacturing disruptions from floods in Thailand.

Floods encircle Bangkok industrial estates

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:39:00 +0100

Thai government says 506 people have been killed and 25 of the country's 77 provinces are currently affected by the floods

Floods encircle Bangkok industrial estates

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Floodwater encircled two industrial estates in the east of Bangkok and closed in on the centre of the capital, disrupting bus services.

Japan's Emperor Akihito hospitalized for bronchitis

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:45:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito, 77, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital with a cold and a fever, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Floods encircle Bangkok industrial estates

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +0100

Trembling minister puts his Fukushima nuclear water where his mouth is

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:10:00 +0100

The battle to convince a sceptical world that the Fukushima crisis is under control took a surreal turn yesterday when a Japanese Cabinet minister gulped down a glass of water from a puddle inside the doomed nuclear power plant.

Japan: Japan dispatches emergency relief goods to Turkey in the wake of earthquake

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:42:00 +0100

Source: Japan International Cooperation Agency Country: Turkey , Japan The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has dispatched emergency relief supplies to Turkey following an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 which ravaged Van City and neighboring villages in south east Turkey on 23 October.

Japan firm unveils robot suit for nuclear workers

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:49:00 +0100

TSUKUBA, Japan - The Japanese maker of an exoskeleton robot suit to assist walking on Monday unveiled a model that could help nuclear workers weighed down by heavy anti-radiation vests in contaminated zones.

Japan firm unveils robot suit for nuclear workers

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:23:00 +0100

The Japanese maker of an exoskeleton robot suit to assist walking on Monday unveiled a model that could help nuclear workers weighed down by heavy anti-radiation vests in contaminated zones.

Japan's Emperor admitted to Tokyo hospital

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:16:00 +0100

Japan's emperor has been admitted to hospital suffering from persistent fever and bronchitis symptoms.

Gov't to waive visa fees for tourists to disaster-hit prefectures

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:50:00 +0100

The Foreign Ministry said Monday it will waive visa fees for foreign tourists visiting Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima, for five years from Nov. 15, as part of efforts to support tourism in the prefectures ravaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The ministry will exempt tourists from paying the....

Emperor hospitalized for bronchitis

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:39:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito, who will be 78 next month, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital for cold and fever, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Emperor hospitalized for bronchitis

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:58:00 +0100

TOKYO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito, who will be 78 next month, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital for cold and fever, the Imperial Household Agency said. The agency said the revered emperor was taken to the hospital Sunday...

Japanese emperor to be admitted to the hospital on bronchitis fears

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:57:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese Emperor Akihito is due to be hospitalized on Sunday with a cold, fever and symptoms of bronchitis, Kyodo news agency reported, citing the Imperial Household Agency.

Japan's emperor hospitalized with persistent fever, bronchitis

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:39:00 +0100

Japan's 77-year-old emperor was hospitalized on Sunday, several days after coming down with a fever, a spokesperson with the Imperial Household Agency said.

Pervasive Thailand Flooding Cripples Hard-Drive Suppliers

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:05:00 +0100

In a reminder of today’s global interconnections, Thai floodwaters hamper industry elsewhere.

Japan's disaster led to powerful love reactions

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:48:00 +0100

Both marriages and divorces appear to be on the rise in Japan after last year's earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country

Oklahoma Earthquake Sets a Record

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:05:00 +0100

Twenty-three earthquakes shook towns about an hour’s drive northeast of Oklahoma City on Saturday and Sunday, including one on Saturday night that was the strongest ever recorded in the state.

Video: After Japan quake, divorce more popular: survey

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:03:00 +0100

A recent survey reveals that more Japanese men and women in Japan are considering divorce in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the country.

National › Dalai Lama visits disaster-hit area

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:20:00 +0100

Tibet’s exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, on Saturday visited survivors of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster at Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. The Dalai Lama, who has been in Japan since last week, took part in a memorial service at Saiko temple for victims of the disaster and....

New York Marathon 2011 Results: Mutai, McGrory, Dado and More [PHOTOS]

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:34:00 +0100

JAPAN: Women Fight to Save Fukushima's Children

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:34:00 +0100

Hundreds of Japanese women have been converging on the Japanese capital demanding better relief for some 30,000 children exposed to nuclear radiation by the Fukushima meltdown.

Pass notes No 3,073: IRTBBC

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:54:00 +0100

Japan has proposed building a backup city in case Tokyo is again hit by an earthquake or other natural disaster. Its snappy title? Integrated Resort, Tourism, Business and Backup City Age: As yet unborn. Appearance: Blueprintish. You may have to give me a little more to go on. IRTBBC? Is it some kind of textspeak? No.

Dalai Lama visits Japan city hit by quake

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:34:00 +0100

ISHINOMAKI, Japan, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Dalai Lama took part in a Buddhist memorial service Saturday in an area in Japan where an earthquake and tsunami killed thousands of people in March.

Yen Likely to Dent Toyota Results

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:48:00 +0100

Toyota Motor is set to report lackluster results for the July-September quarter on Tuesday, battered by the yen's surge to record highs against the dollar and lost production after the March earthquake.

Japan emperor goes into hospital

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has been admitted to hospital in Tokyo, suffering with a cold, fever and symptoms of bronchitis.

Japan emperor goes into hospital

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Japanese Emperor Akihito has been admitted to hospital in Tokyo, suffering with a cold, fever and symptoms of bronchitis.

Japan's Emperor Akihito hospitalised

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Japan's Emperor Akihito has been admitted to hospital suffering from fever and bronchitis, the royal palace said.

Japan emperor to be hospitalised with cold, fever - Kyodo

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:26:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Emperor Akihito is due to be hospitalized on Sunday with a cold, fever and symptoms of bronchitis, Kyodo news agency reported, citing the Imperial Household Agency.

Japan emperor to be hospitalised with cold, fever - Kyodo

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:06:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Akihito is due to be hospitalized on Sunday with a cold, fever and symptoms of bronchitis, Kyodo news agency reported, citing the Imperial Household Agency.

Dalai Lama visits Japan city hit by quake

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:22:00 +0100

ISHINOMAKI, Japan, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Dalai Lama took part in a Buddhist memorial service Saturday in an area in Japan where an earthquake and tsunami killed thousands of people in March.

Dalai Lama visits Japan city hit by quake

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:41:00 +0100

ISHINOMAKI, Japan, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Dalai Lama took part in a Buddhist memorial service Saturday in an area in Japan where an earthquake and tsunami killed thousands of people in March. Kyodo News reported about 1,000 people attended the service...

Rural Japan under threat

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:32:00 +0100

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations seem to have been hijacked by American rice growers and large grain-exporting corporations. Liberalization of the rice sector would have devastating effects on rural Japan. We cannot understand why the Japanese government should allow one small group....

Lessons of loss and healing

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:32:00 +0100

This is a haunting saga, brilliantly told, about the 1985 crash of a Japan Airlines flight in the mountains of remote Gunma that claimed 521 lives. It is a gripping tale that explores what happened and why while probing the human tragedies that have unfolded since that fateful day.

Dalai Lama attends disaster service

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:01:00 +0100

The Dalai Lama on Saturday visited an area devastated by the March earthquake and tsunami and took part in a Buddhist memorial service for the victims. The 76-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader offered words of encouragement to survivors during the service at Saiko Temple in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.

Diet luminary Nishioka dies

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:01:00 +0100

Upper House President Takeo Nishioka died of pneumonia early Saturday at a Tokyo hospital. He was 75. Nishioka became president of the House of Councilors in July 2010, during the tenure of Prime Minister Naoto Kan. He was known for his fierce attacks on the Kan administration during his regular monthly news conferences.

National › Japan's new crisis: radioactive waste disposal

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:19:00 +0100

Japan has made big strides toward stabilizing its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant but is now facing another crisis -- what to do with all the radioactive waste the disaster created. Goshi Hosono, the country's nuclear crisis minister, says that Japan has yet to come up with a comprehensive plan for....

Magnitude 6.0 earthqake hits Chile: USGS (Reuters)

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:02:00 +0100

Reuters - A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit northern Chile at 0713 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Flood Leaves Bangkok Awash in Trash

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:37:00 +0100

As floodwaters begin to surge into Thailand's capital after building for months further upstream, bundles of trash in the city's streets are becoming a headache for Bangkok's garbage collectors.

Floodwater Leaves Bangkok Awash in Trash

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:07:00 +0100

As floodwaters begin to surge into Thailand's capital after building for months further upstream, bundles of trash in the city's streets are becoming a headache for Bangkok's garbage collectors.

Secretary Recaps Recent Asia-Pacific Trip

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:37:00 +0100

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today provided a personal recap of his recent trip to Indonesia, Japan and South Korea in a message to the men and women of the Defense Department.

Japan nuclear minister cool in eye of the storm

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:48:00 +0100

TOKYO: For a man who has spent almost every waking hour over the past half year shepherding Japan through one of the world's worst nuclear disasters, Goshi Hosono wears his worries lightly.

Toyota extends production cuts

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:08:00 +0100

Taipei (Agencies): Toyota has extended production cuts at its factories in Thailand and Japan due to shortage of parts in the wake of floods in Thailand. The company said production in Thailand will remain suspended, while Japanese units will work at reduced capacity until 12 November. The move is a latest setback for Toyota, which [.

Tepco to get $11b govt aid after plan approval

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:08:00 +0100

TOKYO (Agencies): Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) is to receive 900bn yen ($11.5bn; £7bn) in bailout funds after the government approved its business plan.The funds are part of the government’s bailout plan for Tepco, which has just reported a six month loss of 627bn yen.