South Korea loses champion of peace and democracy with death of former President Kim Dae-jungSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea lost its most fervent champion of peace and democracy with the death of former President Kim Dae-jung, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to foster reconciliation on the Korean peninsula. Japan ruling party the underdog as campaigning begin in hotly contested electionsTOKYO — Campaigning began Tuesday in one of the most heated elections in Japan in more than a decade, with the party that has ruled the country almost continuously for 55 years trailing in polls and the opposition urging the nation to vote for a historic change. Former SKorean President Kim Dae-jung, who won Nobel for improving ties with North, dies at 85SEOUL, South Korea — Former President Kim Dae-jung, who spent years as a dissident under South Korea’s military dictatorship and later won the Nobel Peace Prize for seeking reconciliation with communist North Korea, has died. He was 85. Campaigning begins for hotly contested Japan elections; ruling party seen as underdogTOKYO — Political leaders took to the streets Tuesday as campaigning kicked off in one of the most hotly contested elections Japan has seen in more than a decade, a race in which the party that has ruled the country for most of the past 55 years is considered a distant underdog. Campaigning begins for Japan’s hotly contested elections; ruling party seen as underdogTOKYO — Campaigning began Tuesday for one of the most hotly contested elections Japan has seen in more than a decade, with a major poll saying the party that has run the country for most of the past 55 years is lagging far behind the opposition. Campaign begins for hotly contested Japan elections; Ruling party seen as underdogTOKYO — Campaigning began Tuesday for one of the most hotly contested elections Japan has seen in more than a decade and a major poll said the party that has run the country for most of the past 55 years is lagging well behind the opposition. 2 earthquakes strike off Japan’s southern coast, briefly generate tsunami warnings; no damagesTOKYO — Two strong earthquakes hit between Japan’s southernmost islands and the coast of Taiwan on Monday, both briefly prompting tsunami warnings, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. 6.8-magnitude quake rattles Japan; Tsunami warning issued
Japan opposition leader seeks to shift focus of US ties to economy from defenseTOKYO — Japan’s opposition leader, a strong contender to become the next prime minister, said Monday that Japan’s ties with the United States are biased too heavily toward defense and said the focus should be shifted to the economy. Asian stocks tumble as US consumer fears eclipse Japanese growth; Tokyo slides nearly 3 pctHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell sharply Monday as signs of weak U.S. consumer confidence aggravated doubts in the recovery’s strength, overshadowing news that Japan’s economy climbed out of its recession last quarter. Japan’s economy breaks free of recession in 2Q on export rebound, grows at 3.7 percent paceTOKYO — Japan’s economy climbed out of yearlong recession in the second quarter, the government said Monday, expanding 3.7 percent at an annual pace and joining Germany, France and other regions that appear to be emerging from the global financial crisis. Japanese economy shows growth after five quartersTOKYO - Japan’s economy grew 3.7 percent in the second quarter, the first positive increase in five quarters, according to preliminary estimates released Monday by the Japanese government. Magnitude-6.8 quake strikes off Japan’s southern coast, generates tsunami warningTOKYO — A magnitude-6.8 earthquake hit between Japan’s southernmost islands and the coast of Taiwan on Monday, briefly prompting a tsunami warning, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. Japan PM voices deep regret over WWII suffering in Asia on 64th anniversary of war surrenderTOKYO — Japan’s prime minister expressed deep regret over the suffering his country inflicted on Asian countries during World War II in a solemn ceremony Saturday that marked the 64th anniversary of Tokyo’s surrender. Japan stocks rebound on Fed’s call that US economy leveling out from recessionTOKYO — Japanese shares rebounded Thursday, lifted by optimism over a global economic recovery after the U.S. central bank upgraded its economic outlook. Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits off eastern coast of Japan, no reports of damage or injuriesTOKYO — A magnitude-6.5 earthquake hit off Japan’s eastern coast early Thursday, the country’s Meteorological Agency said. In debate, Japan prime minister calls opposition irresponsible, urges voters to stay courseTOKYO — Japan’s prime minister urged voters Wednesday to stick with his long-ruling party in this month’s elections because it has produced results while the opposition, which is surging in popularity, has not proven it can carry through with its promises. Asian markets tumble on China data rethink, Wall Street’s big overnight lossesSHANGHAI — Asian markets tumbled Wednesday with Chinese shares falling nearly 5 percent on renewed jitters over the economic outlook after Wall Street suffered its biggest loss in five weeks. European markets were mixed. Japan, SKorea central banks cautiously point to signs of recovery while keeping rates steadyTOKYO — Central banks in Japan and South Korea kept their interest rates steady Tuesday and maintained cautious outlooks on their export-dependent economies — although both pointed to gradual signs of recovery. Strong earthquakes hit Indian Ocean and Japan, killing 1 and injuring dozensYAIZU, Japan — A pair of powerful earthquakes struck at opposite ends of Asia just 12 minutes apart Tuesday, leaving one dead and more than 100 injured in Japan and sending panicked islanders in the Indian Ocean running into the streets. Japan’s central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged at 0.1 pct, keeps view on economyTOKYO — Japan’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.1 percent Tuesday, and maintained a cautious view on the strength of recovery in the world’s second-largest economy. Japan’s central bank expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid signs of recoveryTOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet Office kept its cautious view on the economy unchanged Tuesday, noting signs the downturn was bottoming out while warning about growing joblessness. Strong earthquake shakes Tokyo area injuring 7; 2nd 7.6 temblor hits Indian OceanTOKYO — A powerful earthquake hit Tokyo and nearby areas shortly after dawn Tuesday, halting trains and forcing two nuclear reactors to shut down for safety checks. More than 30 people suffered minor injuries. Strong earthquake shakes Tokyo area, 2nd hits Indian OceanTOKYO —A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit Tokyo and nearby areas shortly after dawn Tuesday, halting trains and forcing two nuclear reactors to be shut down for safety checks. US says huge 7.6 earthquake hits in Indian OceanWASHINGTON —U.S. officials on Monday reported that a huge 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean and issued a regional tsunami watch for India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh that was lifted later. 13 killed, 10 reported missing as typhoon slams into western JapanTOKYO —A typhoon slammed into Japan’s west coast on Monday, bringing heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides that left at least 13 people dead and another 10 reported missing. Japan’s core machinery orders jump 9.7 percent in June from month earlierTOKYO —Japan’s core machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of corporate capital spending, jumped in June for the first time in four months, the government said Monday. Asian markets gain as US job report, Japan business spending kindle recovery hopesHONG KONG —Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as better-than-expected news about U.S. job losses and Japan’s business spending kindled hopes the world’s two largest economies were recovering. European markets fell. 12 killed, 10 missing as typhoon slams western JapanTOKYO —A typhoon slammed into Japan’s west coast on Monday, bringing heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides and left at least 12 people dead and another 10 reported missing. 9 killed, 9 missing as typhoon slams western JapanTOKYO —At least nine people were killed and nine others missing Monday in western Japan after Typhoon Etau slammed into the country bringing heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides. |
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TOKYO - A 6.8-magnitude earthquake had hit the south-western Japanese island of Miyako Monday morning but no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. A tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency that was lifted some 30 minutes after the quake hit the islands. And now as fresh news comes in, A strong earthquake struck off Japan’s Southwestern Ryukyu Islands just moments before. The magintude as recorded by USGS is 6.4
