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