Police in Japan continue to investigate an assault allegedly carried out sumo grand champion.
This year's Nobel Peace Prize winning organization has called on all nations including Japan to join a treaty banning nuclear weapons.
Indonesian authorities say Bali's international airport will remain closed for another 24 hours amid strong volcanic activity.
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Key words : police in Japan sumo bare hand
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Police in Japan have interviewed Yokozuna grand champion Hakuho about the alleged assault by fellow Yokozuna Harumafuji that's rocking the sumo world.
Investigative sources say Hakuho was interviewed at a hotel in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Tuesday morning. The year's final sumo tournament ended in the city on Sunday.
Hakuho was present at the lounge bar in Tottori, western Japan, when the alleged assault took place in late October.
Harumafuji has admitted to hitting lower-ranked wrestler Takanoiwa with his bare hands and with a karaoke remote control. The Mongolian wrestlers were out drinking during a regional tour.
Those present at the time have reportedly said that Takanoiwa continued to fiddle with his smartphone while Hakuho was cautioning him about his daily behavior.
This is said to have enraged Harumafuji.
Hakuho earlier told reporters that he intervened, and took Takanoiwa out the room.
Police have already interviewed the other wrestlers present.
Investigators are expected to look for inconsistencies in the accounts given by the wrestlers.
Investigative sources say Hakuho was interviewed at a hotel in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Tuesday morning. The year's final sumo tournament ended in the city on Sunday.
Hakuho was present at the lounge bar in Tottori, western Japan, when the alleged assault took place in late October.
Harumafuji has admitted to hitting lower-ranked wrestler Takanoiwa with his bare hands and with a karaoke remote control. The Mongolian wrestlers were out drinking during a regional tour.
Those present at the time have reportedly said that Takanoiwa continued to fiddle with his smartphone while Hakuho was cautioning him about his daily behavior.
This is said to have enraged Harumafuji.
Hakuho earlier told reporters that he intervened, and took Takanoiwa out the room.
Police have already interviewed the other wrestlers present.
Investigators are expected to look for inconsistencies in the accounts given by the wrestlers.
Key words : head of Hakkaku Suzuki
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The head of the Japan Sports Agency has urged the sumo association to quickly get to the bottom of the assault by Yokozuna Grand Champion Harumafuji against a lower-ranked wrestler.
Commissioner Daichi Suzuki met with Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku at the agency in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Hakkaku apologized for the trouble caused by the incident that occurred in a lounge bar in the western prefecture of Tottori last month.
He said the association will cooperate fully with police so the matter can be settled at the earliest date possible. He added that he believes violence is totally unacceptable within the sumo association, which is a public-interest corporation.
Suzuki responded that the incident is truly regrettable and betrayed people's expectations. He said the association needs to fulfill its accountability to the public by clarifying what really happened through interviews with relevant people.
Suzuki also urged the association to prevent violence and ensure strong governance.
In their meeting, Hakkaku reportedly did not give Suzuki any detailed report as the association has yet to interview the assaulted wrestler, Takanoiwa.
Commissioner Daichi Suzuki met with Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku at the agency in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Hakkaku apologized for the trouble caused by the incident that occurred in a lounge bar in the western prefecture of Tottori last month.
He said the association will cooperate fully with police so the matter can be settled at the earliest date possible. He added that he believes violence is totally unacceptable within the sumo association, which is a public-interest corporation.
Suzuki responded that the incident is truly regrettable and betrayed people's expectations. He said the association needs to fulfill its accountability to the public by clarifying what really happened through interviews with relevant people.
Suzuki also urged the association to prevent violence and ensure strong governance.
In their meeting, Hakkaku reportedly did not give Suzuki any detailed report as the association has yet to interview the assaulted wrestler, Takanoiwa.
Key words : Insight alledged asault sumo
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Key words : nobel called
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This year's Nobel Peace Prize winning organization has called on all nations including Japan to join a treaty banning nuclear weapons.
A key member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, or ICAN, met participants from nuclear and non-nuclear-armed nations on Tuesday, at an international conference on nuclear disarmament.
The conference is being hosted by Japan's Foreign Ministry in Hiroshima. The city was destroyed by an atomic bomb toward the end of World War Two.
Global experts and members of non-government and other organizations discussed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. It was adopted at the UN General Assembly in July.
ICAN's Akira Kawasaki says he wishes every nation to acknowledge the significance of the adoption of the treaty, which legally bans nuclear arms, and to join it.
He adds that countries that cannot accept it should also discuss what conditions would enable them to join.
A participant from Germany said it was meaningful for a civic group to win the Nobel Peace Prize because it suggests citizens themselves can drive a country to change its course.
A US participant said it would not solve the problem to simply make nuclear weapons illegal. The official cited as an example the fact that despite a global ban, chemical weapons were used in Syria's civil war.
The Japanese government has not joined the treaty on the grounds that it will not lead to substantive nuclear disarmament.
But it says it wishes to serve as a bridge between nuclear and non-nuclear-armed states. Japan hopes to work out a proposal by early next year for both sides to work together toward abolishing nuclear weapons.
A key member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, or ICAN, met participants from nuclear and non-nuclear-armed nations on Tuesday, at an international conference on nuclear disarmament.
The conference is being hosted by Japan's Foreign Ministry in Hiroshima. The city was destroyed by an atomic bomb toward the end of World War Two.
Global experts and members of non-government and other organizations discussed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. It was adopted at the UN General Assembly in July.
ICAN's Akira Kawasaki says he wishes every nation to acknowledge the significance of the adoption of the treaty, which legally bans nuclear arms, and to join it.
He adds that countries that cannot accept it should also discuss what conditions would enable them to join.
A participant from Germany said it was meaningful for a civic group to win the Nobel Peace Prize because it suggests citizens themselves can drive a country to change its course.
A US participant said it would not solve the problem to simply make nuclear weapons illegal. The official cited as an example the fact that despite a global ban, chemical weapons were used in Syria's civil war.
The Japanese government has not joined the treaty on the grounds that it will not lead to substantive nuclear disarmament.
But it says it wishes to serve as a bridge between nuclear and non-nuclear-armed states. Japan hopes to work out a proposal by early next year for both sides to work together toward abolishing nuclear weapons.
Key words : Indonesian airport recording
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Indonesian authorities say Bali's international airport will remain closed for another 24 hours amid strong volcanic activity. Flights between Japan and Bali have been cancelled.
Authorities decided to extend the closure of the island's airport on the outskirts of Denpasar until 7 AM Wednesday local time. The 3,000-meter Mount Agung erupted on November 21st for the first time in 54 years.
Disaster management officials say the volcano has spewed ash as high as 3,000 meters. They say they are recording large volumes of ash and frequent volcanic tremors.
Indonesia AirAsia X decided to cancel 2 flights on Tuesday between Narita airport, near Tokyo, and Denpasar.
Garuda Indonesia has called off 6 flights between Bali and Narita as well as Kansai Airport, in western Japan.
Authorities decided to extend the closure of the island's airport on the outskirts of Denpasar until 7 AM Wednesday local time. The 3,000-meter Mount Agung erupted on November 21st for the first time in 54 years.
Disaster management officials say the volcano has spewed ash as high as 3,000 meters. They say they are recording large volumes of ash and frequent volcanic tremors.
Indonesia AirAsia X decided to cancel 2 flights on Tuesday between Narita airport, near Tokyo, and Denpasar.
Garuda Indonesia has called off 6 flights between Bali and Narita as well as Kansai Airport, in western Japan.
Key words : German suggested
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has suggested that she will explore ways to form a grand coalition between her conservatives and the Social Democratic Party.
Merkel's center-right bloc, which is comprised of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, has been unable to form a government since September's election.
She saw coalition talks collapse between her bloc and 2 small parties, due to differences on several issues, including immigration.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Merkel stressed the importance of forming a stable government. She also expressed a willingness to negotiate with the center-left SPD.
The SPD suffered a major defeat in the election. Its leader, Martin Schulz, pulled the SPD out of the previous coalition in order to rebuild the party, which is the second largest in Germany.
But Schulz met with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and he agreed to meet with Merkel on Thursday.
Schulz apparently plans to make a final decision after party members vote on the issue.
Some SPD members have voiced opposition to the grand coalition. They fear that the party's standing could be weakened if it joins the coalition again.
Merkel's center-right bloc, which is comprised of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, has been unable to form a government since September's election.
She saw coalition talks collapse between her bloc and 2 small parties, due to differences on several issues, including immigration.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Merkel stressed the importance of forming a stable government. She also expressed a willingness to negotiate with the center-left SPD.
The SPD suffered a major defeat in the election. Its leader, Martin Schulz, pulled the SPD out of the previous coalition in order to rebuild the party, which is the second largest in Germany.
But Schulz met with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and he agreed to meet with Merkel on Thursday.
Schulz apparently plans to make a final decision after party members vote on the issue.
Some SPD members have voiced opposition to the grand coalition. They fear that the party's standing could be weakened if it joins the coalition again.
Key words : Eastern and
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Eastern and Central European countries are stepping up their pursuit of investment from China for infrastructure and economic development.
Leaders and ministers from 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Balkan nations, met in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Monday. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also took part.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the meeting that European funds are not enough for Eastern and Central Europe to develop and that it will require external technology and financial contributions. He said Eastern Europe welcome China's participation as part of the new economic order.
Orban unveiled a plan to modernize a railway linking Budapest with the Serbian capital of Belgrade, using China's high-speed train technology. He said the project will begin soon.
Premier Li said China is ready to offer cooperation to help countries in the region promote industrialization and build infrastructure.
Analysts say that struggling Eastern European nations are eager to draw investment from China, showing interest in Beijing's "One Belt, One Road" initiative to establish a wide trans-Eurasian economic zone.
Leaders and ministers from 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Balkan nations, met in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Monday. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also took part.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the meeting that European funds are not enough for Eastern and Central Europe to develop and that it will require external technology and financial contributions. He said Eastern Europe welcome China's participation as part of the new economic order.
Orban unveiled a plan to modernize a railway linking Budapest with the Serbian capital of Belgrade, using China's high-speed train technology. He said the project will begin soon.
Premier Li said China is ready to offer cooperation to help countries in the region promote industrialization and build infrastructure.
Analysts say that struggling Eastern European nations are eager to draw investment from China, showing interest in Beijing's "One Belt, One Road" initiative to establish a wide trans-Eurasian economic zone.
Key words : sake capitalize
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Sake breweries in northern Japan are hoping to capitalize on growing demand in Hong Kong. They're using a "regional certification system" to explain to consumers there what it is that makes their beverage so distinctive.
A group of sake producers from Yamagata Prefecture met with more than 50 potential buyers in Hong Kong on Monday. They showcased a range of drinks that have qualified for regional branding under a government system.
The drinks carry a logo as proof that their quality and production methods meet government standards. The brewers explained the system and talked about the distinctively mild and clear flavor of their sake.
A sake distributor in Hong Kong said the logo will make it easier for him to recommend Yamagata sake to customers. He said he thinks the certification system gives a sense of assurance.
Hong Kong has been the top importer of Japanese farm produce and foods for 12 years. Last year, the value of sake imports climbed to 23 million dollars, nearly double the amount 5 years ago.
A group of sake producers from Yamagata Prefecture met with more than 50 potential buyers in Hong Kong on Monday. They showcased a range of drinks that have qualified for regional branding under a government system.
The drinks carry a logo as proof that their quality and production methods meet government standards. The brewers explained the system and talked about the distinctively mild and clear flavor of their sake.
A sake distributor in Hong Kong said the logo will make it easier for him to recommend Yamagata sake to customers. He said he thinks the certification system gives a sense of assurance.
Hong Kong has been the top importer of Japanese farm produce and foods for 12 years. Last year, the value of sake imports climbed to 23 million dollars, nearly double the amount 5 years ago.
Key words : experts sendai docomo
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Key words : nhk successfully
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NHK has successfully filmed a recently discovered species of orangutan on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Earlier this month, an international team of scientists announced that the new species had been discovered in northern Sumatra. It was named the Tapanuli orangutan.
It's the first great ape species to be discovered by scientists in nearly 90 years.
On Monday, an NHK crew successfully captured footage of a Tapanuli mother orangutan and her child in the forest.
The 2 were seen moving from tree to tree and huddling together to eat nuts. The Tapanuli is characterized by its yellowish-brown fur.
Local conservationists say it is rare to spot Tapanuli orangutans spending time with their children.
Researchers estimate that there are about 800 Tapanuli orangutans in the region.
Experts say steps need to be taken immediately to protect the species, as illegal logging is rampant in the area and construction of a dam is planned.
Earlier this month, an international team of scientists announced that the new species had been discovered in northern Sumatra. It was named the Tapanuli orangutan.
It's the first great ape species to be discovered by scientists in nearly 90 years.
On Monday, an NHK crew successfully captured footage of a Tapanuli mother orangutan and her child in the forest.
The 2 were seen moving from tree to tree and huddling together to eat nuts. The Tapanuli is characterized by its yellowish-brown fur.
Local conservationists say it is rare to spot Tapanuli orangutans spending time with their children.
Researchers estimate that there are about 800 Tapanuli orangutans in the region.
Experts say steps need to be taken immediately to protect the species, as illegal logging is rampant in the area and construction of a dam is planned.
