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Earthquakes in Venezuela
Death Toll Tops 5,000, Survivors Need Aid Urgently
The death toll from last month's massive earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 5,000.
Relief efforts are continuing for people who have lost their homes.
Two quakes with magnitudes over seven hit the nation on June 24.
Venezuela's government said on Friday that 5,069 deaths have been confirmed so far.
It has not disclosed the number of people who are unaccounted for.
The fatalities could rise further.
More than three weeks after the quakes, efforts to find missing people and remove debris are ongoing.
About 18,000 people have been displaced. Many of them have to live in tents in the heat.
A local representative from the UN Migration Agency says humanitarian assistance remains essential, but the response is shifting toward early recovery.
00:01:12 話者 2/Lia Poggio/Chief of Mission in Venezuela, International Organization for Migration
Support housing solution, restoring critical infrastructure, rebuilding the livelihoods, and reducing the risk of retractory displacement will be critical to helping families and the communities move forward with dignity and hope.
00:01:30 (Maria Sato)
She called for continued international support to help people rebuild their lives.
Landslide Kills at Least 8 in Chongqing, China
A mountain slope has collapsed in the Chinese city of Chongqing, leaving at least eight people dead. 34 people remain unaccounted for.
State-run Xinhua News Agency and other sources say the landslide struck on Friday in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County.
Footage shows homes and structures engulfed by mud, with debris scattered over a wide area.
Large rocks and the risk of subsequent landslides are hindering search and rescue efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the need to prevent secondary disasters.
He urged officials to identify the cause of the collapse and ensure safety.
Trump Insists Canada Tariffs Be Raised Over Wildfire Smoke
US President Donald Trump says his country must impose higher tariffs on Canada to pay for US air pollution caused by Canadian wildfires.
The fires in the eastern Canadian province of Ontario were caused by high temperatures, lightning, and other factors.
Firefighting efforts are underway, but smoke has spread to the United States.
In Washington, the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument are not clearly visible due to smoke.
Health authorities on Friday warned that the wildfires are causing unhealthy air quality.
They're advising people to limit their outdoor activities.
Trump said in a social media post on Friday that Canada is not properly maintaining its forests and brush.
He added that the US is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted and unhealthy air.
Trump also wrote that the problem is costing the United States billions of dollars.
He said he would call Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to ask how the situation will be addressed.
Tokyo Police Say Detained Turkish Man Died of Peritonitis
Police in Japan have shed more light on the death of a Turkish man who was in detention.
They say he died from peritonitis, a serious abdominal condition.
The man was arrested on suspicion of violating Japan's immigration control law late last month.
The 48-year-old was held at the Takao Police Station in Hachi-oji City, western Tokyo.
The Metropolitan Police Department says he had an accident while driving in Tokyo and was arrested, allegedly for not carrying his passport.
On Friday, police explained what led to the man's death.
They say he vomited in a bathroom four days after the arrest and complained of stomach pain. They also say they gave him over-the-counter medicine.
The police say they took him to a hospital, but doctors saw no need for him to stay.
The man was taken back to the police station. The man again complained of stomach pain and asked to be taken to a hospital several times.
The police say they did not contact any doctors because he was not feverish.
Early the next morning, the man was found lying on a bathroom floor.
He was then taken to a hospital where he was confirmed dead.
Peritonitis can require emergency surgery.
It was established as the cause of death after a suspected hole was found in the man's small intestine.
Police say he did not disclose any chronic diseases at the time of arrest.
They're investigating whether their response was problematic.
ICC Head Defiant on Founding Treaty’s Anniversary
It's been 28 years since the adoption of a treaty to establish the International Criminal Court.
The current chief judge has marked the occasion with a defiant statement in the face of rising pressure. ICC President Akane Tomoko spoke on Friday.
00:05:41 話者 3/Akane Tomoko
International courts must always remain independent and free from political influence and cohesion.
Yet, in recent years, international law has come under increasing pressure through both direct attacks, and the weakening of the commitment to uphold it.
00:06:04 (Maria Sato)
Akane vowed to continue the pursuit of justice, and she said the ICC will stick to its mission even in the most challenging times.
The Hague-based court has come under pressure from Russia after issuing an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the situation in Ukraine.
The US State Department said on Monday it may put diplomatic pressure on countries to pull out of the ICC, claiming the court poses a threat to US sovereignty.
Japan’s Ambassador to China Urges Caution Over Exports
Japan's ambassador to China is calling for utmost caution over Beijing's increasingly strict export controls.
His comments come after Chinese authorities arrested two Japanese nationals in June.
00:06:54 話者 4/Kanasugi Kenji/Japanese Ambassador to China
The biggest priority is to ensure everyone's safety and security and to support Japanese companies.
And under these circumstances, one of the most important things to note is China's tighter export restrictions.
00:07:09 (Maria Sato)
Kanasugi was speaking at a business gathering in Beijing.
About 200 people took part, including delegates from Japanese firms.
The chair of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, Homma Tetsuro, spoke before Kanasugi.
He commented on the arrests, which were related to rare earth exports, and said Beijing's controls are becoming increasingly severe.
Homma also said there is no doubt that Japanese companies are being closely watched.
Beijing has strengthened regulations this year on exports of rare earths and dual-use items with civilian and military applications.
A system to encourage tip-offs was launched in July.
Shipments of Eels, Japan’s Summer Specialty, Hit Peak
Here in Japan, July 26 will be the midsummer day of the ox and a time for eating eels.
It's a tradition to eat them that day to help maintain stamina in the summer heat.
So shipments in a city that's a big part of the eel trade have hit their peak.
The city of Nishio, in the central prefecture of Aichi, is a major producer of farmed eels.
Staff at a local fisheries cooperative say the wholesale price is 20 to 30 percent lower than last year due to a bountiful catch of glass eels this season.
They put the eels in cold water for a day or two to give the meat the right texture before shipping.
00:08:44 話者 5
The eels have grown well again. They'll be delicious.
They're more affordable than last year.
00:08:52 (Maria Sato)
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