Japan's Emperor Akihito turned 84 on Saturday.
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted fresh sanctions against North Korea in response to the country's launch of a ballistic missile last month.
A Japanese H2A rocket has released 2 satellites into orbit at different altitudes.
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Key words : Akihito turned
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Japan's Emperor Akihito turned 84 on Saturday.
Before his birthday, the Emperor spoke to reporters at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
He referred to his abdication date, which has been scheduled for April 30, 2019.
He said he is sincerely grateful for the numerous people who have worked hard on the abdication issue and considered it from various viewpoints.
He said during the remainder of his days in an active role, he hopes to work with the relevant people to prepare for the succession into the next era, while fulfilling his duties as the symbol of the nation.
The Emperor reflected upon his visit to the areas in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures which sustained major damage from torrential downpours in July.
He said the severe extent of the damage that he viewed from his car reminded him of the terrifying force of nature. He said he was heartened by the victims who helped each other to rebuild while suffering deep grief.
The Emperor spoke about his meeting with the residents of Kuchino-erabu-jima Island when he visited remote islands in Kagoshima prefecture last month.
All the island's residents had to evacuate their homes after a volcanic eruption in 2015.
He said the islanders lived as evacuees with the help of the people of Yakushima Island.
He said he is happy that many of them are now back in Kuchino-erabu and have returned to their previous lives while engaging in rebuilding efforts.
The Emperor said Japan is blessed with an abundance of nature, but at the same time is exposed to natural threats and disasters.
He said he had profound thoughts about how important it is to prepare for such situations and for people to help each other when disaster unfortunately occurs.
Referring to his visit to Vietnam earlier this year, the Emperor said he came in contact with the history of various exchanges between Japan and Vietnam.
He said he hopes that the friendly ties between the 2 countries will continue to develop.
The Emperor expressed joy over the engagement of his eldest grandchild, Princess Mako, to her college classmate Kei Komuro. They are expected to be married next year.
He said he is very happy and wishes for their happiness.
The Emperor and other members of the Imperial family are scheduled to appear on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo 3 times on Saturday morning to greet well-wishers.
Before his birthday, the Emperor spoke to reporters at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
He referred to his abdication date, which has been scheduled for April 30, 2019.
He said he is sincerely grateful for the numerous people who have worked hard on the abdication issue and considered it from various viewpoints.
He said during the remainder of his days in an active role, he hopes to work with the relevant people to prepare for the succession into the next era, while fulfilling his duties as the symbol of the nation.
The Emperor reflected upon his visit to the areas in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures which sustained major damage from torrential downpours in July.
He said the severe extent of the damage that he viewed from his car reminded him of the terrifying force of nature. He said he was heartened by the victims who helped each other to rebuild while suffering deep grief.
The Emperor spoke about his meeting with the residents of Kuchino-erabu-jima Island when he visited remote islands in Kagoshima prefecture last month.
All the island's residents had to evacuate their homes after a volcanic eruption in 2015.
He said the islanders lived as evacuees with the help of the people of Yakushima Island.
He said he is happy that many of them are now back in Kuchino-erabu and have returned to their previous lives while engaging in rebuilding efforts.
The Emperor said Japan is blessed with an abundance of nature, but at the same time is exposed to natural threats and disasters.
He said he had profound thoughts about how important it is to prepare for such situations and for people to help each other when disaster unfortunately occurs.
Referring to his visit to Vietnam earlier this year, the Emperor said he came in contact with the history of various exchanges between Japan and Vietnam.
He said he hopes that the friendly ties between the 2 countries will continue to develop.
The Emperor expressed joy over the engagement of his eldest grandchild, Princess Mako, to her college classmate Kei Komuro. They are expected to be married next year.
He said he is very happy and wishes for their happiness.
The Emperor and other members of the Imperial family are scheduled to appear on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo 3 times on Saturday morning to greet well-wishers.
Key words : tens of
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Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Saturday to celebrate the 84th birthday of Emperor Akihito.
More than 10,000 people were waiting at the main gate under blue skies when it opened at 9:30 AM.
The Emperor, Empress Michiko, and other members of the imperial family appeared on the palace balcony 3 times in the morning and greeted the crowd.
In his address, the Emperor expressed his gratitude for the words of congratulation he had received.
He also expressed sympathy for people in areas hit by heavy rains and typhoons this year, as well as for those still affected by past disasters including the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The Emperor said he hopes 2018 will be peaceful for all.
The Imperial Household Agency says some 52,000 people in total visited the palace on Saturday. That's much more than last year's 38,000 visitors and a record since the Emperor took the throne in 1989.
The agency attributes the increase to the recent approval by the Cabinet for the Emperor to abdicate on April 30th, 2019.
More than 10,000 people were waiting at the main gate under blue skies when it opened at 9:30 AM.
The Emperor, Empress Michiko, and other members of the imperial family appeared on the palace balcony 3 times in the morning and greeted the crowd.
In his address, the Emperor expressed his gratitude for the words of congratulation he had received.
He also expressed sympathy for people in areas hit by heavy rains and typhoons this year, as well as for those still affected by past disasters including the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The Emperor said he hopes 2018 will be peaceful for all.
The Imperial Household Agency says some 52,000 people in total visited the palace on Saturday. That's much more than last year's 38,000 visitors and a record since the Emperor took the throne in 1989.
The agency attributes the increase to the recent approval by the Cabinet for the Emperor to abdicate on April 30th, 2019.
Key words : UN security unanimously all 15
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The UN Security Council unanimously adopted fresh sanctions against North Korea on Friday in response to the country's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile last month.
All 15 members, including China and Russia, voted in favor of the resolution.
The sanctions proposed by the US include capping exports of kerosene, gasoline and other refined petroleum products to North Korea at 500,000 barrels a year from January.
That's a reduction of nearly 90 percent from the current 4.5 million barrels.
The Security Council resolution expresses concern about income from North Korean workers in foreign countries. Pyongyang continues to use those funds for its nuclear and missile programs.
All North Korean workers in foreign countries are in principle to be repatriated within 2 years from the day the resolution is adopted.
UN member countries will be obligated to capture, inspect or seize North Korean vessels docked at their ports that are suspected of violating the sanctions.
They will also be allowed to detain such ships within their territorial waters.
The resolution does not halt the supply of crude oil from China to North Korea, even though the US strongly pressured China to halt such shipments.
However, for the first time the resolution clearly states that North Korea will see its oil supply further restricted if it conducts more nuclear tests, or launches more ballistic missiles.
Diplomatic sources say the US and China likely reached a compromise after behind-the-scene negotiations.
All 15 members, including China and Russia, voted in favor of the resolution.
The sanctions proposed by the US include capping exports of kerosene, gasoline and other refined petroleum products to North Korea at 500,000 barrels a year from January.
That's a reduction of nearly 90 percent from the current 4.5 million barrels.
The Security Council resolution expresses concern about income from North Korean workers in foreign countries. Pyongyang continues to use those funds for its nuclear and missile programs.
All North Korean workers in foreign countries are in principle to be repatriated within 2 years from the day the resolution is adopted.
UN member countries will be obligated to capture, inspect or seize North Korean vessels docked at their ports that are suspected of violating the sanctions.
They will also be allowed to detain such ships within their territorial waters.
The resolution does not halt the supply of crude oil from China to North Korea, even though the US strongly pressured China to halt such shipments.
However, for the first time the resolution clearly states that North Korea will see its oil supply further restricted if it conducts more nuclear tests, or launches more ballistic missiles.
Diplomatic sources say the US and China likely reached a compromise after behind-the-scene negotiations.
Key words : Japan convince
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Japan and the United States say they hope a UN Security Council sanctions resolution targeting refined petroleum product exports to North Korea will convince Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear and missile programs.
The Security Council unanimously adopted the resolution against the North on Friday in reaction to a ballistic missile launch last month.
The sanctions proposed by the United States include capping exports of kerosene, gasoline and other refined petroleum products to North Korea at 500,000 barrels per year, starting in January. That's a reduction of nearly 90 percent from the current 4.5 million barrels.
Japan and the United States hoping the timing of the punitive measures, which will take effect in the middle of winter, will enhance the impact.
US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said the sanctions are the toughest so far against the North.
Japanese ambassador Koro Bessho pointed to the significance of enforcing strict measures on readily consumable petroleum products.
China's deputy ambassador Wu Haitao called on the international community to implement the Security Council's resolutions. But he also repeated his call for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Saturday that the UN sanctions should not impact ordinary economic activities, the provision of humanitarian aid to North Korea or the activities of foreign diplomats stationed there.
The Security Council unanimously adopted the resolution against the North on Friday in reaction to a ballistic missile launch last month.
The sanctions proposed by the United States include capping exports of kerosene, gasoline and other refined petroleum products to North Korea at 500,000 barrels per year, starting in January. That's a reduction of nearly 90 percent from the current 4.5 million barrels.
Japan and the United States hoping the timing of the punitive measures, which will take effect in the middle of winter, will enhance the impact.
US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said the sanctions are the toughest so far against the North.
Japanese ambassador Koro Bessho pointed to the significance of enforcing strict measures on readily consumable petroleum products.
China's deputy ambassador Wu Haitao called on the international community to implement the Security Council's resolutions. But he also repeated his call for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Saturday that the UN sanctions should not impact ordinary economic activities, the provision of humanitarian aid to North Korea or the activities of foreign diplomats stationed there.
Key words : H2A different
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A Japanese H2A rocket has released 2 satellites into orbit at different altitudes.
The rocket blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at around 10:26 AM, on Saturday.
The first satellite, Shikisai, entered its orbit at an altitude of about 790 kilometers about 16 minutes after lift-off.
The rocket then reversed its engine thrust to lower its altitude, before releasing the second satellite, Tsubame, at about 480 kilometers above the Earth shortly after noon.
The Shikisai satellite will gather data that will help with efforts to monitor and forecast climate change. Tsubame will be used to test technology in low-altitude orbits.
It is the first time Japan has put 2 satellites into orbits at different altitudes.
The rocket blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at around 10:26 AM, on Saturday.
The first satellite, Shikisai, entered its orbit at an altitude of about 790 kilometers about 16 minutes after lift-off.
The rocket then reversed its engine thrust to lower its altitude, before releasing the second satellite, Tsubame, at about 480 kilometers above the Earth shortly after noon.
The Shikisai satellite will gather data that will help with efforts to monitor and forecast climate change. Tsubame will be used to test technology in low-altitude orbits.
It is the first time Japan has put 2 satellites into orbits at different altitudes.
Key words : palestinian occupied
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Palestinian protesters have clashed with Israeli forces across occupied Palestinian territories. At least 2 people were killed and more than 600 were injured.
The latest "Day of Rage" rallies were held after Friday prayers in reaction against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
In the West Bank city of Bethlehem, demonstrators marched on a road leading to Jerusalem, raising flags with written messages rejecting Trump's decision.
The Israeli military responded with tear gas shells, triggering clashes with protesters.
In the Gaza Strip, protests led to violent clashes with Israeli forces. Palestinian health authorities say 2 people were killed.
The Red Crescent says 689 people were injured in Jerusalem and Palestinian territories.
Anti-US protests by Palestinians are set to continue, following Thursday's adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution rejecting any change to the status of Jerusalem.
The latest "Day of Rage" rallies were held after Friday prayers in reaction against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
In the West Bank city of Bethlehem, demonstrators marched on a road leading to Jerusalem, raising flags with written messages rejecting Trump's decision.
The Israeli military responded with tear gas shells, triggering clashes with protesters.
In the Gaza Strip, protests led to violent clashes with Israeli forces. Palestinian health authorities say 2 people were killed.
The Red Crescent says 689 people were injured in Jerusalem and Palestinian territories.
Anti-US protests by Palestinians are set to continue, following Thursday's adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution rejecting any change to the status of Jerusalem.
Key words : senior India
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Senior officials from China and India have agreed to work for maintaining peace along their common border in an effort to prevent a repeat of a military standoff earlier this year.
China's State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks in New Delhi on Friday.
The military standoff between the countries began in June when China built a road in the disputed Doklam region claimed by the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and China. Indian troops moved in to support Bhutan.
The tension eased about 2 months later as troops from both sides retreated.
India's External Affairs Ministry released a statement after Friday's meeting.
The statement says the 2 sides agreed on the need to maintain peace in the border areas.
It says they re-emphasized their commitment to achieve a fair, reasonable and mutually-acceptable solution to the boundary question.
The 2 countries are rivals in geopolitical affairs, but China is one of India's main trading partners. India appears to consider cooperation with China indispensable for its economic growth.
Observers say India has shown its opposition to China's advance into border regions, but it apparently wants to avoid confrontations.
China's State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks in New Delhi on Friday.
The military standoff between the countries began in June when China built a road in the disputed Doklam region claimed by the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and China. Indian troops moved in to support Bhutan.
The tension eased about 2 months later as troops from both sides retreated.
India's External Affairs Ministry released a statement after Friday's meeting.
The statement says the 2 sides agreed on the need to maintain peace in the border areas.
It says they re-emphasized their commitment to achieve a fair, reasonable and mutually-acceptable solution to the boundary question.
The 2 countries are rivals in geopolitical affairs, but China is one of India's main trading partners. India appears to consider cooperation with China indispensable for its economic growth.
Observers say India has shown its opposition to China's advance into border regions, but it apparently wants to avoid confrontations.
Key words : crowds
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Crowds massed at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Saturday for a chance to see a giant panda cub who was making her first weekend appearance in public.
Xiang Xiang was born on June 12th.
To ease stress on the cub, the zoo is limiting viewers to about 2,000 a day, broken up into 400 groups, through the end of January.
A lottery system is used to determine who gets in. On Saturday, just one in 144 applicants was successful.
Xiang Xiang was seen climbing a small tree and taking a nap.
A 10-year-old visitor said the way Xiang Xiang followed her mother, Shin Shin, around the enclosure was very cute. She said she hopes the cub will grow up strong.
At a zoo in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, a one-year-old female giant panda got an early Christmas gift.
Jie Bang was treated to a meal of her favorite food -- apples and carrots on top of a Christmas cake made with bamboo and ice.
Xiang Xiang was born on June 12th.
To ease stress on the cub, the zoo is limiting viewers to about 2,000 a day, broken up into 400 groups, through the end of January.
A lottery system is used to determine who gets in. On Saturday, just one in 144 applicants was successful.
Xiang Xiang was seen climbing a small tree and taking a nap.
A 10-year-old visitor said the way Xiang Xiang followed her mother, Shin Shin, around the enclosure was very cute. She said she hopes the cub will grow up strong.
At a zoo in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, a one-year-old female giant panda got an early Christmas gift.
Jie Bang was treated to a meal of her favorite food -- apples and carrots on top of a Christmas cake made with bamboo and ice.
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