Earlier today. Leaders gathered from more than 80 countries in asia africa and the middle east. Abe referred to the principles that were adopted at the historic bandung conference 60 years ago and stressed japan has been a peaceful nation since the end of world war ii. Translator refraining from acts or threats of aggression or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country country, settling international disputes. Reporter abe didnt mention apologies made in the past by japanese leaders. Ten years ago the then Prime Minister addressed the same summit where he expressed deep remorse an and apology for japans past aggression and colonial rule. He emphasized the development of other countries in asia and africa. He said those countries are no longer aid recipients but partners for growth. He outlined a plan to give industrial knowledge and Technical Expertise to 350,000 people in the region over the next five years. Abe said japan is determined to
Region. And the head of the u. N. United nations wants to increase the number of inspectors in syria who are working to eliminate the countrys chemical weapons arsenal. Two scientists who developed a theory 50 years ago about a tiny particle have won the biggest award in their field, the nobel prize in physics. The higgs boson gives mass to all things. Its existence was confirmed last year. The nobel prize in physics to professor francois anger, and professor peter higgs. They predicted the component of the higgs boson. They said the discovery of the particle was confirmed in july of 2012 by Research Conducted at an underground lab in switzerland. About 6,000 scientists from around the world participated in the project using a huge particle accelerator. The Nobel Committee said the higgs boson theory is a key element to how our society is constructed. They said without it there would be no gravity or universe. Here is some background. Reporter the universe was created in the big bang,
Politics. Translator i dissolved the lower house of the diet because i wanted to keep my promise. Im seeking a new mandate following the passage of the bills on Social Security and tax reforms upon which i base my political life. The major issue in the upcoming general election is how to steer this country in 2013 and beyond. Can we move forward or do we turn back the clock and return to the old politics before the change of government . Do we go forward or do we step back . Thats the issue the public will vote on. The Democratic Party carved out an historic victory three years ago ending more than 50 years of nearly unbroken rule by the liberal Democratic Party. But Prime Minister noda and his colleagues will have to fight to hold on to power. Recent polls suggest the main opposition ldp could gain the most seats, but no party is expected to win a majority. That would mean leaders have to negotiate to form a coalition government. Prime minister noda will be going head to head with the
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Borders. But the russian president has ignored the warnings. He signed an agreement to annex the autonomous ukrainian republic of crimea. He says its an integral part of russia. Nhk worlds craig dale reports. Reporter a crowd in red square cheered on Vladimir Putin as he spoke about a move thats frustrated and infuriated western leaders. The president shouted glory to russia, as he talked about his plan to annex crimea. Translator after a difficult, lengthy, tiring sale crimea and sevastopol are returning to their home harbor. Reporter earlier in the day, putin asked lawmakers to adopt a draft bill that would allow the crimean republic to join the russian federation. He said International Law is on his side, and he stressed historical bonds. Crimea became part of the soviet union in 1921. Then in the mid 1950s, it was integrated into ukraine, still under the soviet umbrella. But after the ussr collapsed crimea remained with the newly independent ukraine. [ chanting ] ethnic russians ma