Key words : strong winds and high wave
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Strong winds and high waves have been battering parts of southwestern Japan as typhoon Tapah passes west of the prefecture of Okinawa. Rain is expected over wide areas of the entire country through Monday.
The Meteorological Agency says as of around noon, typhoon Tapah was moving over waters about 120 kilometers off Kume Island. The storm was traveling north-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour.
Tapah is expected to approach northern Kyushu on Sunday evening. It's then forecast to move over the Sea of Japan.
The weather agency says by Monday, the storm may hit northern Japan. The typhoon's path will bring heavy rains and strong winds to Kyushu and Shikoku through Sunday.
Weather officials urge people to take precautions, even if they appear to be out of the storm's way.
The typhoon has forced the cancelation of more than 250 flights, mainly to and from Okinawa. Airlines are urging passengers to check their websites for updates.
Key words : volunteer
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Volunteers are helping residents in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, patch up roofs damaged by Typhoon Faxai as another typhoon approaches Japan.
More than 100 volunteers gathered in Tateyama City on Saturday, the first day of a three-day weekend.
Men wearing helmets and using safety ropes climbed across rooftops, restacking tiles in places and draping tarpaulin over others.
A volunteer construction worker was one of many people helping with repairs in the Funakata district, where the typhoon tore roofs of several homes.
He said he hopes to get as many roofs covered as possible before it starts raining.
A 70-year-old woman who lives alone said she's worried that another typhoon will cause more rain to leak into her home. She said she's delighted to see volunteers helping out.
Key words : US defense Washington is more troop
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Key words : trade deal cancel
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A trade deal between the United States and China remains elusive after Chinese officials unexpectedly canceled a visit to US farms as deputy trade negotiators wrapped up their two-day talks in Washington on Friday.
Before the meeting, the two sides were said to be seeking an interim deal that would include China's purchase of US soy beans and other farm products.
The US Trade Representative's office issued a statement saying the two days were "productive."
But observers say China's abrupt cancellation of goodwill visits to farms in the states of Montana and Nebraska, scheduled for next week, suggests the talks did not achieve any progress.
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, "We're looking for a complete deal. I'm not looking for a partial deal."
Trump has indicated that the US wants an agreement that addresses China's alleged violations of intellectual property rights.
The apparent hitch in negotiations comes before ministerial talks planned for early next month.
Key words : US presidential
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The crowded field of Democrats competing for next year's US presidential candidacy has gotten a little thinner after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended his campaign.
De Blasio quit the race on Friday, reducing the pack to 19 candidates. But opinion polls show that three of those candidates are pulling well ahead of their rivals.
Former Vice President Joe Biden remains the front-runner with a support rate of about 30 percent. He is followed by senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Of the other 16 candidates, eight have a support rate of one percent or lower and are struggling to raise money.
If they can't boost their showing on both fronts, they won't qualify for the fourth televised debate, scheduled for next month.
Key words : Akishino
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Japanese Princess Kako has paid a courtesy call on Hungarian President Janos Ader.
The princess, the second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino, is in Hungary to mark the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It's the second leg of her first official trip abroad.
The princess, dressed in a formal kimono, visited the presidential office in the capital, Budapest, on Friday.
She was greeted by the president and the first lady.
Asked about her impression of Budapest, she described it as very beautiful.
The Hungarian president expressed his sympathy for Empress Emerita Michiko who has recently undergone surgery for breast cancer.
Princess Kako said her grandmother looked fine when she met her after the surgery.
The princess then visited the National Assembly building and met Speaker Laszlo Kover and a group of lawmakers working to enhance friendly ties between Japan and Hungary.
In a tour of the parliament building, the princess listened to an explanation of Hungary's history and then viewed the 96-meter tall dome and sculptures set on columns.
She is scheduled to attend a dinner to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Japan-Hungary diplomatic ties on Saturday.
Key words : tens of climate change 60 nations
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Tens of thousands of young people around the world have rallied for more action to tackle climate change.
The "Global Climate Strike" began on Friday, ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit in New York on Monday. Leaders from more than 60 nations are due to attend.
The weeklong strike was inspired by the "Fridays for Future" campaign by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. The 16-year-old has been skipping school every Friday to bring attention to climate change.
Rallies in big cities such as New York, Berlin and Sydney drew massive turnouts, with crowds swelling to more than 100,000 in some areas.
Demonstrations were also held in smaller cities.
In the Danish city of Skanderborg, high-school students organized a rally at a government office and handed a letter to the local leader.
A 16-year-old student said world leaders should act, not talk, and that there is no time to lose in the fight against the serious challenges posed by climate change.
Key words : german climate change chancellor
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced a plan to spend about 60 billion dollars to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions.
Merkel said on Friday that the governing parties have agreed on a package that will cost 54 billion euros through 2023.
It will offer financial incentives for people who switch to electric vehicles and low-emission heaters. The value added tax on long-distance train tickets would be cut to encourage travel by rail.
Merkel expressed support for the massive rallies staged globally to demand action against climate change. She said countermeasures must be taken to protect future generations.
Merkel said she hopes Germany can achieve its goal of cutting emissions by at least 55 percent from 1990 levels by 2030.
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