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CHINA'S CHANG'E-6 PROBE LANDS ON MOON'S FAR SIDE, STATE-RUN MEDIA REPORT

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: China's state-run media say the country's unmanned lunar probe touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning. China Central Televis... Read More


CHINESE DEFENSE MINISTER KEEPS US IN CHECK OVER TAIWAN

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: China's Defense Minister has warned that whoever tries to split Taiwan from China will end up in self-destruction, apparently referencing the Uni... Read More


HASEBE MAKOTO LOOKS BACK ON HIS 22-YEAR CAREER AS PRO SOCCER PLAYER

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: The former captain of Japan's national soccer team, Hasebe Makoto, has talked to NHK about his 22 years as a professional player. The 40-year-old... Read More


JAPAN TO BOLSTER 'PROPOSAL TYPE' ASSISTANCE WITH NEW SECTION AT FOREIGN MINISTRY

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: Japan's Foreign Ministry is to set up a new section to further promote proactive assistance to developing countries. With the program called Off... Read More


WEATHER OFFICIALS WARN OF UNSTABLE CONDITIONS IN NORTH, EAST JAPAN

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: Japanese weather officials are advising people to be alert for lightning strikes, tornadoes and localized downpours, as atmospheric conditions ar... Read More


NORTH KOREA SENDS MORE TRASH BALLOONS TOWARDS SEOUL

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: The South Korean military says that North Korea launched balloons carrying trash and waste towards South Korea again. The Joint Chiefs of Staff ... Read More


TRADITIONAL RIPARIAN IRIS FLOWER WEDDING PROCESSION REENACTED

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: Visitors to a riverside garden in Ibaraki Prefecture enjoyed a traditional wedding ceremony procession on a boat amid irises in full bloom. Itak... Read More


VOTING IN INDIA'S ELECTION ENDS, MODI'S ALLIANCE PROJECTED TO WIN MAJORITY

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: All voting in India's general election ended on Saturday. Local media released the results of exit polls showing the Indian Prime Minister Narend... Read More


COAST GUARD OFFICIALS DISCUSS SOUTH CHINA SEA MARITIME SECURITY

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: Coast Guard officials have discussed ways to ensure maritime security amid China's increasingly coercive actions in the South China Sea. The Sha... Read More


ITALIAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER TO MAKE AUGUST PORT CALL IN JAPAN

TOKYO, June 2 -- NHK World issued the following news: The Italian aircraft carrier Cavour left southern Italy for the Indo-Pacific region on Saturday. The vessel is scheduled to make its first-ever p... Read More