Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have agreed to join hands with South Korea in applying more pressure on Pyongyang.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has denied he used his influence to have the education ministry approve a veterinary school proposed by a university operator. The operator is headed by Abe's close friend.
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Key words : north launched Shimane
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday morning. Government officials believe it landed within Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan will work alongside the US to deter North Korea from further provocations and that it will also work with the international community, including South Korea, to maintain a high level of security.
A Japanese government official says the missile flew nearly 400 kilometers before landing in the sea and that there is no damage to vessels or aircraft in the area.
The official also says it is believed that the missile landed about 300 kilometers from Japan's remote islands of Oki in Shimane Prefecture.
South Korean military officials believe it reached as high as 120 kilometers. They say it was a "Scud" missile, which has a range of up to 500 kilometers, and can be transported on a mobile launcher.
Japan's Prime Minister Abe convened the country's National Security Council.
He says the latest launch clearly violates UN Security Council resolutions and that his government will take appropriate measures against the North.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan will work alongside the US to deter North Korea from further provocations and that it will also work with the international community, including South Korea, to maintain a high level of security.
A Japanese government official says the missile flew nearly 400 kilometers before landing in the sea and that there is no damage to vessels or aircraft in the area.
The official also says it is believed that the missile landed about 300 kilometers from Japan's remote islands of Oki in Shimane Prefecture.
South Korean military officials believe it reached as high as 120 kilometers. They say it was a "Scud" missile, which has a range of up to 500 kilometers, and can be transported on a mobile launcher.
Japan's Prime Minister Abe convened the country's National Security Council.
He says the latest launch clearly violates UN Security Council resolutions and that his government will take appropriate measures against the North.
Key words : Kishida agreed
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Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have agreed to join hands with South Korea in applying more pressure on Pyongyang.
The two spoke over the phone on Monday after North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch earlier in the day.
Kishida and Tillerson confirmed that both Japan and the US will take concrete action to enhance their defense capabilities, and urge China to play a greater role in dealing with the North.
The two also confirmed their readiness to call on Russia to also play a role.
Following the discussions, Kishida told reporters in Tokyo that Japan will respond to the issue firmly while maintaining close coordination with the US and South Korea in the UN Security Council and other forums.
The leaders of the Group of Seven nations issued a communique over the weekend saying North Korea presents a "grave threat."
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump last Friday confirmed that both countries will work closely to tackle the issue of North Korea.
The two spoke over the phone on Monday after North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch earlier in the day.
Kishida and Tillerson confirmed that both Japan and the US will take concrete action to enhance their defense capabilities, and urge China to play a greater role in dealing with the North.
The two also confirmed their readiness to call on Russia to also play a role.
Following the discussions, Kishida told reporters in Tokyo that Japan will respond to the issue firmly while maintaining close coordination with the US and South Korea in the UN Security Council and other forums.
The leaders of the Group of Seven nations issued a communique over the weekend saying North Korea presents a "grave threat."
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump last Friday confirmed that both countries will work closely to tackle the issue of North Korea.
Key words : US Pacific
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The US Pacific Command says it detected the launch of a short-range ballistic missile by North Korea on Monday.
The command suspects the missile was launched from near the town of Wonsan on the east coast of North Korea, and landed in the Sea of Japan after being airborne for 6 minutes.
A White House spokesperson told reporters the US government has also acknowledged the missile launch.
The spokesperson said President Donald Trump has already been briefed on the matter and that US authorities are analyzing the situation.
Meanwhile, the US Defense Department says officials are planning to dispatch the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to the region to conduct a joint drill with the USS Carl Vinson carrier group which is already maneuvering in waters off the Korean Peninsula.
A drill involving 2 US aircraft carriers in the Sea of Japan near the Korean Peninsula would be unprecedented.
It is believed the US is planning to use the drill as a warning to North Korea.
The Pentagon says the USS Nimitz will depart from a naval base in the State of Washington on June 1st, and will pass through the western Pacific region on its way to Mideast.
Multiple sources say the USS Nimitz will replace Carl Vinson along the way.
They say it is unlikely that the 3 aircraft carriers will maneuver simultaneously in the northeast Asian waters.
The command suspects the missile was launched from near the town of Wonsan on the east coast of North Korea, and landed in the Sea of Japan after being airborne for 6 minutes.
A White House spokesperson told reporters the US government has also acknowledged the missile launch.
The spokesperson said President Donald Trump has already been briefed on the matter and that US authorities are analyzing the situation.
Meanwhile, the US Defense Department says officials are planning to dispatch the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to the region to conduct a joint drill with the USS Carl Vinson carrier group which is already maneuvering in waters off the Korean Peninsula.
A drill involving 2 US aircraft carriers in the Sea of Japan near the Korean Peninsula would be unprecedented.
It is believed the US is planning to use the drill as a warning to North Korea.
The Pentagon says the USS Nimitz will depart from a naval base in the State of Washington on June 1st, and will pass through the western Pacific region on its way to Mideast.
Multiple sources say the USS Nimitz will replace Carl Vinson along the way.
They say it is unlikely that the 3 aircraft carriers will maneuver simultaneously in the northeast Asian waters.
Key words : Japanese believe message
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Key words : top diplomats
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Top diplomats from Japan and China are expected to discuss North Korea's latest missile launch in meetings this week.
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi arrived in Japan on Monday for a 3-day visit. The trip was arranged before North Korea's missile launch on Monday morning.
Yang is scheduled to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and the chief of Japan's National Security Secretariat Shotaro Yachi.
Kishida told reporters on Monday that he hopes to thoroughly discuss the issue of North Korea with Yang.
He says China has a significant role in terms of applying pressure on North Korea and that he conveyed the view to Beijing's foreign minister in 2 meetings earlier this year.
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi arrived in Japan on Monday for a 3-day visit. The trip was arranged before North Korea's missile launch on Monday morning.
Yang is scheduled to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and the chief of Japan's National Security Secretariat Shotaro Yachi.
Kishida told reporters on Monday that he hopes to thoroughly discuss the issue of North Korea with Yang.
He says China has a significant role in terms of applying pressure on North Korea and that he conveyed the view to Beijing's foreign minister in 2 meetings earlier this year.
Key words : Abe denied
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has denied he used his influence to have the education ministry approve a veterinary school proposed by a university operator. The operator is headed by Abe's close friend.
Abe was speaking at an Upper House session on Monday in connection with an allegation that there are ministry documents that say the project is in line with the intent of the prime minister.
Former vice education minister Kihei Maekawa told reporters last week that the documents do exist, although a ministry internal probe has concluded otherwise.
During the session, Abe stressed that the ministry's investigation did not confirm the existence of such documents.
He also said the processes for opening the new school were conducted based on laws and regulations, and no political pressure was involved.
The operator of the planned veterinary school wants to open the school in a special economic zone of Imabari City, western Japan.
Abe said the proposal for the school was initially rejected by a government led by his Liberal Democratic Party, but when the Democratic Party came to power, the plan was upgraded for "swift consideration."
The planned veterinary medicine school would be the first to be opened in Japan in about half a century.
The Democratic Party and other opposition groups are demanding that the former vice education minister be summoned to give sworn testimony in the Diet.
Abe was speaking at an Upper House session on Monday in connection with an allegation that there are ministry documents that say the project is in line with the intent of the prime minister.
Former vice education minister Kihei Maekawa told reporters last week that the documents do exist, although a ministry internal probe has concluded otherwise.
During the session, Abe stressed that the ministry's investigation did not confirm the existence of such documents.
He also said the processes for opening the new school were conducted based on laws and regulations, and no political pressure was involved.
The operator of the planned veterinary school wants to open the school in a special economic zone of Imabari City, western Japan.
Abe said the proposal for the school was initially rejected by a government led by his Liberal Democratic Party, but when the Democratic Party came to power, the plan was upgraded for "swift consideration."
The planned veterinary medicine school would be the first to be opened in Japan in about half a century.
The Democratic Party and other opposition groups are demanding that the former vice education minister be summoned to give sworn testimony in the Diet.
Key words : Insight Sumo tournament
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Key words : death toll
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The death toll from landslides and floods caused by heavy rain in Sri Lanka has risen to 169.
Disaster management authorities say military and police personnel are searching for 102 people who are still missing.
Torrential rain has continued since last week, causing mudslides and floods across Sri Lanka. The authorities say some 500,000 people have been affected by the disaster. Military helicopters are delivering food and medicine to isolated communities.
The authorities say this is the heaviest rain since 2003, when a similar disaster killed about 250 people.
Residents living along rivers are being advised to flee to safe areas as more rain and gusty winds are expected in the coming days.
Disaster management authorities say military and police personnel are searching for 102 people who are still missing.
Torrential rain has continued since last week, causing mudslides and floods across Sri Lanka. The authorities say some 500,000 people have been affected by the disaster. Military helicopters are delivering food and medicine to isolated communities.
The authorities say this is the heaviest rain since 2003, when a similar disaster killed about 250 people.
Residents living along rivers are being advised to flee to safe areas as more rain and gusty winds are expected in the coming days.
Key words : Japan won race
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Japan's Takuma Sato has won the Indianapolis 500 motor race. It is the 1st time for a Japanese driver to reach the milestone.
The Indy 500 is part of the "Triple Crown of Motorsport" alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Drivers race 200 laps around an oval circuit covering a distance of 500 miles. They reach top speeds of about 350 kilometers per hour.
Sato held out until the final phase of the 101st Indy 500 held in the US state of Indiana on Sunday. With 5 more laps to go, he took the lead and capped the race with a victory.
The 40-year-old Sato is a former Formula One driver.
This was his 8th appearance in the Indy 500.
The Indy 500 is part of the "Triple Crown of Motorsport" alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Drivers race 200 laps around an oval circuit covering a distance of 500 miles. They reach top speeds of about 350 kilometers per hour.
Sato held out until the final phase of the 101st Indy 500 held in the US state of Indiana on Sunday. With 5 more laps to go, he took the lead and capped the race with a victory.
The 40-year-old Sato is a former Formula One driver.
This was his 8th appearance in the Indy 500.
Key words : golfer
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Japanese former world number 1 golfer Ai Miyazato says the main reason she decided to retire is because she has lost her motivation.
Miyazato met reporters at a hotel in Tokyo on Monday.
She first explained that she made the decision last summer to retire at the end of this season.
She said that in the past few years she has found it difficult to keep motivated. Miyazato said she cannot continue playing professional golf if she is not inspired.
Throughout her career, Miyazato has notched 9 wins on foreign tours and 14 in Japan. In 2010, she achieved 5 wins on the US tour -- the most for a Japanese player -- and was ranked first in the world.
Looking back on her career since she turned pro in 2003 while still a high school student, Miyazato said she did better than she hoped, and that she is savoring her 14 years as a professional golfer.
When questioned on her future, Miyazato said she will think about that after playing her remaining tournaments this season. She added that she still wants to win.
Miyazato met reporters at a hotel in Tokyo on Monday.
She first explained that she made the decision last summer to retire at the end of this season.
She said that in the past few years she has found it difficult to keep motivated. Miyazato said she cannot continue playing professional golf if she is not inspired.
Throughout her career, Miyazato has notched 9 wins on foreign tours and 14 in Japan. In 2010, she achieved 5 wins on the US tour -- the most for a Japanese player -- and was ranked first in the world.
Looking back on her career since she turned pro in 2003 while still a high school student, Miyazato said she did better than she hoped, and that she is savoring her 14 years as a professional golfer.
When questioned on her future, Miyazato said she will think about that after playing her remaining tournaments this season. She added that she still wants to win.
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