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Okinoshima gets World Heritage status

Okinoshima gets World Heritage status

Okinoshima and related ancient sites in southwestern Japan join the ranks of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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 Regulators give TEPCO execs an earful

Regulators give TEPCO execs an earful

Nuclear regulators have harsh words for Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives including new President Tomoaki Kobayakawa.

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Record rain death toll climbs further

Record rain death toll climbs further

The death toll from torrential rains in Kyushu reaches 22 with 27 missing as the disaster continues to unfold.

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