Topic: Kyodo News Agency

Japan nuclear plant in state of emergency, as cooling power runs low

A nuclear plant in Japan is said to declare a state of emergency, as backup power used to cool three reactors runs low. Help is on the way. 'It's a dicey situation,' says nuclear specialist in US.
03/11/2011 03:43 pm

In Pictures China's military muscle

Terrorism & Security Japan issues Europe travel alert, joining US

While Al Qaeda has not targeted Japanese nationals, the rare travel alert is a sign of how seriously Japan and other governments are taking the Europe terror threat.
10/04/2010 10:06 am

China-Japan relations sour as fishing boat dispute escalates

China-Japan relations have further deteriorated following China’s decision to cease high-level exchanges with Japan in protest at the extended detention of a Chinese fishing boat captain.
09/20/2010 01:56 pm

Did North Korea's Kim Jong-il take a secret train to China?

North Korea’s secretive leader Kim Jong-il may be visiting China, as reports emerged of a ‘special’ train – his preferred means of travel – at the border. Kim may seek his powerful ally’s help on dwindling food aid.
05/03/2010 09:57 am

Global News Blog New PM takes office in Japan

Yukio Hatoyama and his Democratic Party of Japan must address a troubled economy, record high unemployment, and a rapidly aging population.
09/16/2009 01:00 am

Terrorism & Security North Korea says uranium enrichment in final phase

The North offered to engage in dialogue, and said sanctions would be met by an acceleration of its nuclear program.
09/04/2009 01:00 am

Japan's ruling LDP lays out its campaign platform

Prime Minister Aso's long-ruling party is under fire as polls indicate strong support for the opposition Democratic Party of Japan. The vote is Aug. 30.
07/31/2009 01:00 am

Terrorism & Security North Korea's nuclear test sparks UN emergency meeting

Monday's explosion – the latest in a series of hard-line moves by Pyongyang – may have been 20 times more powerful than its last test in 2006.
05/25/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Ahead of North Korea's planned rocket launch, US dispatches destroyers

The US has said it won't use destroyers to shoot missiles down. But they could gather intelligence.
03/30/2009 01:00 am

USA

03/04/2009 12:00 am

Terrorism & Security South Korea to send nuclear envoy to North Korea

The delegation will discuss buying fuel rods from a North Korean reactor, a step in the North's disarmament process.
01/13/2009 12:00 am

World

09/04/2008 01:00 am

Japan, China forge gas exploration deal

The expected compromise over energy resources in the East China Sea ends a long-running dispute between the two nations.
06/17/2008 01:00 am

Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan boosts warming trend

Hu Jintao will play ping-pong and talk pandas and energy. The visit comes as strains over interpretations of history appear to be easing.
05/07/2008 01:00 am