Key words : Biden dprk
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_10/
US President Joe Biden has held a summit with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in in Washington. The two leaders were keen to tout the strength of their alliance and said they'll work together toward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
At a joint news conference, Biden said, "Our two nations also share our willingness to engage diplomatically with the DPRK to take pragmatic steps that will reduce tensions as we move forward. Our ultimate goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."
Moon said, "President Biden has expressed support for inter-Korean dialogue. South Korea will work to promote progress in inter-Korean relations through close cooperation with the United States and to create a virtuous cycle and dialogue between the US and North Korea."
The Biden administration recently completed a review of US policy toward the North, opting for a practical approach and the possibility of diplomacy.
Moon is the second foreign leader to meet Biden at the White House, following Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.
Key words : Biden kim
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_13/
US President Joe Biden says he is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, if Kim is committed to discussing his nuclear program.
Biden made the remark at a joint press conference following his first summit with his South Korean counterpart, Moon Jae-in.
The two leaders touted the strength of their alliance and said they'll work together toward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Biden said, "Our two nations also share our willingness to engage diplomatically with the DPRK to take pragmatic steps that will reduce tensions as we move toward our ultimate goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."
Moon said, "President Biden has expressed support for inter-Korean dialogue. South Korea will work to promote progress in inter-Korean relations through close cooperation with the United States and to create a virtuous cycle and dialogue between the US and North Korea."
Biden said he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on, "if there was a commitment," to discuss his nuclear program.
In a joint statement released after the summit, the 2 sides stressed the importance of trilateral cooperation among the US, South Korea and Japan towards North Korean issues.
The Biden administration recently completed a review of US policy toward the North, opting for a practical approach.
To explore the possibility of diplomacy with Pyongyang, Biden has appointed veteran State Department official Sung Kim as special envoy for North Korea. Moon welcomed the move.
Moon is the second foreign leader to meet Biden at the White House, following Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.
Key words : Biden human rights
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_15/
A joint statement issued by US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in has stressed the importance of the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and human rights but without directly mentioning China.
Biden and Moon issued a joint statement after holding a summit in Washington on Friday.
The statement says the leaders "emphasize the importance of preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait" in an apparent effort to keep China in check.
The statement also says the two countries pledge to respect international law, including freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea and beyond.
It says the two countries "share our intent to promote human rights and rule of law issues, both at home and abroad."
However, there was no direct mention of China in the document, in marked contrast with the Japan-US joint statement issued last month, following a summit meeting between Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.
In the Japan-US joint statement, the two countries expressed objection to what they saw as China's unlawful maritime claims and activities in the South China Sea. It also said the two countries share serious concerns regarding the human rights situation in Hong Kong and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Ahead of Friday's summit, diplomatic sources on both sides told NHK that China would be a major topic in the talks and a focus of attention would be how to refer to China in an envisioned joint statement.
Observers say while the US side sought to put forward a strong message against China, South Korea may have been reluctant to do so, out of concern for provoking China.
The Biden administration hopes to strengthen coordination between the US, Japan and South Korea in an effort to counter China. However, the US-South Korea joint statement has revealed some differences among the three parties in how to deal with China.
Key words : clashes ceasefire mosque
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_07/
Israeli security forces and Palestinians have clashed at an Islamic holy site in Jerusalem, leaving some people injured. The violence comes amid a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas that took effect on Friday.
The clashes broke out following Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City.
There are concerns the incident could trigger further violence, as clashes there were a major cause of the latest deadly conflict.
No other fighting between the two sides has been reported since the truce came into effect.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has touted the success of Israeli attacks targeting Hamas.
Speaking at a news conference, he warned that Israelis will respond strongly against any aggression by the Islamist group. Israel continues to deploy ground troops around Gaza.
The death toll in Gaza from the fighting that erupted on May 10 has reached 243, including 66 children. A child and 11 adults have died on the Israeli side.
Key words : myanmar dissolving
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_02/
Myanmar's election commission says it will consider dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party due to allegations of fraud during last year's election.
On Friday, military-appointed commission chairman Thein Soe spoke at a meeting with political parties in the capital Naypyitaw.
He alleged widespread fraud in last November's general election, in which the NLD won 83 percent of the contested seats.
He said, "What shall we do to the NLD party that planned and acted illegally? Should the party be dissolved? It must be considered."
The military seized power in a coup in February, and has said that a general election will eventually take place. There has been speculation that the NLD would be excluded.
Key words : macron olympic
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_06/
France's sports minister says President Emmanuel Macron will attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23. Paris will host the Olympics in 2024.
Roxana Maracineanu revealed the plan in a radio program on Friday.
When asked if she thinks the Games will go ahead despite a resurgence of coronavirus cases in Japan, she said the Japanese prime minister and organizing committee have been working to minimize risks.
She also said France has been inoculating athletes as part of preparations.
Maracineanu said she and another minister also plan to visit Japan during the Games.
Key words : emergency extend
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_08/
The Japanese government is weighing an extension of the coronavirus emergency declaration beyond its scheduled end date of May 31. The declaration is currently in force for nine prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka.
Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says the government will study the infection situation next week and decide on an extension by the end of the month. He again stressed the importance of taking all possible measures to contain the virus.
The state of emergency will be extended to Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday, and last until June 20.
Some within the government have suggested the declaration for the nine prefectures should also be extended to June 20. They say infection rates have not sufficiently improved to end the emergency on May 31.
Key words : 1,303
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_12/
Japan's health ministry says the number of severe COVID-19 cases in the country hit a record high on Saturday.
The ministry said 1,303 patients are on ventilators or being treated at intensive care units, up nine from a day earlier.
The previous high of 1,294 was announced on Friday.
Key words : berlin
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_16/
Beer gardens in Berlin have reopened for the first time in about six months as the situation surrounding the coronavirus has improved.
Restaurants had been banned from operating since November, except for takeout services.
Crowds of people visited beer gardens with friends and family members after restrictions were eased on Friday.
One man said he is glad that the number of new cases has dropped and shops have reopened.
Customers are required to present a negative test result taken within 24 hours or a vaccination certificate.
Major museums and art galleries in the capital have also reopened but the number of people who can enter at one time is restricted, and they must confirm they have tested negative.
People who booked in advance visited the Pergamon Museum, a popular tourist site.
More than 10 million people, or about 13 percent of the country's population, had been vaccinated by Friday.
The daily tally of new cases that came close to 30,000 last month has frequently fallen below 10,000 recently.
An outdoor film screening is planned next month as part of the Berlin International Film Festival, which is one of the world's three most prestigious cinema events.
The government plans to cautiously ease restrictions by promoting vaccinations and carrying out tests.
Key words : G7 coal-fired
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210522_09/
Ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies agreed on Friday to take concrete measures to end international financing of coal-fired power plants by the end of the year.
Climate and environment ministers from the G7 issued a joint statement following a two-day online meeting.
The statement says the G7 recognizes coal power generation to be the single biggest cause of global temperature increases.
It pledges the G7 will take concrete steps to end government support, including Official Development Assistance and export finance, in what it calls "unabated international thermal coal power generation." The term unabated refers to the burning of coal without emissions controls.
The statement says the G7 commits to "overwhelmingly" decarbonizing the power system in the 2030s, and aims to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Alok Sharma, the head of the COP26 UN conference on climate change, tweeted the G7 has taken a major step towards creating a net-zero emissions economy.
The BBC has reported Japan's opposition to restrictions on fossil fuel power. It said the British government expects Tokyo to change its stance by the time of the COP26 meeting to be held in the UK in November.
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