JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

The icebreaker Soya's logo is painted over as a ceremony to decommission the ship, the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar

Aerial view of the winding Panlong Ancient Road in Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China on August 26, 2025. The Panlong Ancient Road is 75 kilometers long and has over 600 S-bends.

Peru: M7.2 Quake Jolts Southern Region 2

A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru off the coast west of Atiquipa early Friday, June 28. The shaking was felt as far as the capital, Lima, around 600 kilometers away. At least eight people were injured, officials said. A warning of a "possible" tsunami was issued, but the alert was later dropped.

Peru: M7.2 Quake Jolts Southern Region

A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru off the coast west of Atiquipa early Friday, June 28. Shaking was felt as far as capital Lima around 600 kilometers away. No casualties were reported as of writing.

ECRL mega rail project to bring rapid development for Malaysia

STORY: ECRL mega rail project to bring rapid development for Malaysia SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ECRL project 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG YINLONG, Deputy general manager at Section 10 of ECRL project STORYLINE: The ECRL, a Malaysia's mega rail project with a total planned length of over 600 km, is being built by the China Communications Construction Company. The rail link is expected to greatly enhance connectivity and bring more balanced growth to the country by linking its less-developed region on the east coast to the economic heartland on the west coast. As of mid-April, the project has seen 65 percent completed, with 13 stations along the route already under construction. Currently, there are about 23,000 staff working on the project. Since the track-laying work of the ECRL officially started last December, more than 180 kilometers of tracks have been installed. SOUNDBITE (Chine

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming has a quick lunch while waiting for unloading at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truc

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming wipes the rearview mirror during a break on his way to a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming waits for unloading at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truck drivers," said Ma Ming

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming checks prefab houses on his truck at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truck drivers,

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming calls to confirm the delivery place of prefab houses at the exit of an expressway in Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truck drivers," sa

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Construction workers prepare to transfer a prefab house at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming drives to a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truck drivers," said Ma Ming. In his view

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming prepares to have a quick lunch while waiting for unloading at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibi

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming drives to a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truck drivers," said Ma Ming. In his view

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming checks prefab houses on his truck at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us truck drivers,

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(231226) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Ming has a quick lunch while waiting for unloading at a prefab house transfer point in Liugou Township of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 26, 2023. 50-year-old Ma Ming is a veteran truck driver with more than 20 years of experience in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, Ma Ming volunteered to transport relief supplies. Under a unified arrangement, Ma Ming drove more than 600 kilometers from Yinchuan to Jishishan County, and delivered the relief materials safely. In the following days, Ma Ming and many truck drivers from all over the country traveled day and night from Lanzhou, Linxia of Gansu Province and other places to transport prefab houses to various resettlement sites in the quake-hit area. "This is the responsibility of us tr

Survivor of 1954 U.S. nuclear test still unable to return home

Survivor of 1954 U.S. nuclear test still unable to return home

MAJURO, Marshall Islands - Photo taken Jan. 21, 2014 shows Lemeyo Abon, survivor of radioactive fallout from a 1954 U.S. hydrogen bomb test on the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, living in Majuro, the capital of the island nation, 600 kilometers south of her native Rongelap Atoll. Abon is still unable to return home 60 years after the United States detonated the bomb code-named "Bravo."

10 firms develop clean-air alternative to diesel truck

10 firms develop clean-air alternative to diesel truck

TOKYO, Japan - Trading firm Itochu Corp., steelmaker JFE Holdings Inc. and eight other entities said May 25 they have succeeded in developing a clean-air alternative to a diesel-engine truck, using dimethyl ether produced from natural gas. The 8-ton truck (in photo) can travel up to 600 kilometers when its two tanks are filled with dimethyl ether. The fuel is considered a promising alternative to diesel oil as it produces no sulfur oxide or

Radar facility to track space debris opens in Okayama Pref.

Radar facility to track space debris opens in Okayama Pref.

OKAYAMA, Japan - The Kamisaibara Space Guard Center, which is the world's first radar station dedicated only to the observation of space debris, opens in the village of Kamisaibara, Okayama Prefecture, on April 6. The facility is capable of detecting an object 1 meter in diameter from 600 kilometers away and tracking up to 10 pieces of space debris simultaneously.

Spent nuclear fuel transported to reprocessing plant

Spent nuclear fuel transported to reprocessing plant

ROKKASHO, Japan - Workers load containers of spent nuclear fuel from a cargo ship at a port in the village of Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, on Dec. 19. The 4,913-ton Rokuei Maru, carrying some 24 tons of spent fuel, arrived at the port earlier in the day to deliver the fuel to a reprocessing plant in the village, some 600 kilometers north of Tokyo.