Japanese share prices ended lower Monday, while the dollar fell against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index dropped 2.17 percent , to close at 8,374. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 76.34 yen, down a quarter of a yen from late Friday. The Taipei market fell 2.40 percent , to close at 6,877.
China Boosts Polar Exploration to Brace for Climate Change
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 2:11 am (UTC-5)
China has announced an ambitious program of exploration in the north and south polar regions with the goal of preparing the country to adapt to climate change. The official Xinhua news agency on Monday quoted officials saying China will launch five expeditions to the Antarctic and two to the Arctic through 2015. The first will […]
North Korea’s Prime Minister Visits China
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 1:51 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s prime minister arrived in Beijing Monday for a five-day goodwill visit. Choe Yong Rim is scheduled to meet with top Chinese officials, including President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao. Details of their agenda have not been released, but North Korea has grown increasingly dependent on China for trade and economic assistance. The […]
British Police Charge 6 in Terror Investigation
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
British police say they have charged six men with terrorism related charges. They were arrested last week in a major anti-terror operation in the Birmingham area. Four of the men were charged Sunday with preparing for acts of terrorism. Police said two of them had travelled to Pakistan for terrorist training, including bomb and poison […]
US, European Firms Bid for Japanese Jet Fighter Contract
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 1:37 am (UTC-5)
A competition to provide Japan’s next generation of jet fighters is under way after U.S. and European aircraft makers submitted specifications and prices to Japan’s Defense Ministry on Monday. Tokyo plans to buy about 40 new planes to serve as the country’s primary fighter jet. Analysts say the contract to replace Japan’s decades-old fleet of […]
Jamaica PM to Step Down
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 1:01 am (UTC-5)
Jamaica’s prime minister has announced that he is stepping down in the coming weeks to make way for a new leader from within the ruling Jamaica Labor Party . Bruce Golding has been in office since 2007. Prime Minister Golding said Sunday the last four years have “taken a toll.” He said now is an […]
Aung San Suu Kyi Raises Prospect of Working With Government
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi says she would participate in the nation’s new government if her National League for Democracy decided that was the best way forward. In an interview broadcast Monday by Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, the Nobel laureate said pro-democracy activists have a responsibility to try to strengthen the forces for […]
British Police Charge 6 in Terror Plot
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC-5)
British police say they have charged six men with terrorism related charges. The six were arrested last week in a major anti-terror operation in the Birmingham area. Four men were charged Sunday with preparing for acts of terrorism. Police said two of them had travelled to Pakistan for terrorist training, including bomb and poison making. […]
Philippines, Japan to Boost Maritime Security Cooperation
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 12:26 am (UTC-5)
Philippines President Benigno Aquino is in Tokyo for talks with his Japanese counterpart that are expected to lead to closer cooperation on maritime security. Japan’s Nikkei newspaper said Sunday that Mr. Aquino and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda will announce an agreement Tuesday providing for expanded joint naval exercises and regular talks between maritime defense officials […]
French Left Takes Majority in Senate
Posted September 26th, 2011 at 12:20 am (UTC-5)
For the first time in modern French history the Socialist Party and their left-leaning allies control the French Senate. France’s opposition Socialists are claiming victory in Sunday’s elections, leaving President Nicolas Sarkozy without a majority in the upper house as he prepares to announce an expected re-election bid. The Socialist Party now controls 177 Senate […]
