Economic sanctions all together. Ive said consistently after five difficult decades the relationship between our governments will not be transformed overnight. We continue as president castro indicated to have some very serious differences, including on democracy and human rights. Translator i had the opportunity to discuss with president obama further steps that could be taken in order to remove restrictions, and contribute to the dismantling of the blockade. On the first day of obamas visit, members of a womans group campaigning for democracy in cuba were detained during a rally. Theres opposition in the u. S. To rebuilding ties with cuba. Critics cite Human Rights Violations in the communist state. Castro said the issue should not be used for political purposes. Japans Prime Minister shinzo abe says the selfdefense forces must prepare for their new duties. Security legislation set to go into effect next week will expand duties abroad. Abe spoke at a National Defense Academy Graduati
Eastern part of north korea. Officials say they landed in the sea after flying about 200 kilometers. Theyre monitoring the situation. Japanese Defense Ministry Officials Say one of the projectiles was a missile. The u. S. And south korea began the biggest ever joint military exercise in march. It practiced drills. The north launched shortened midrange Ballistic Missiles towards the sea of japan on march 10th and 18th. The north also conducted a set of military drills under the supervision of leader kim jongun. The staterun Korean Central Television reported on sunday that the norths ground, naval and air forces took part in drills bedn a scenario of landing south kea. Translator it cannot be denied that north korea may further engage in provocative actions in defiance to increasing pressure from the International Community and to the ongoing u. S. South korea joint military drills. Nakatani said japan will continue to collect and analyze information and monitor the situation while work
Leader sue chiu boycotted the poll. It guarantees a quarter of the states in parliament go to military personnel. The date of this years election has not been announced and leaders havent said if theyll take part. Theyre demand inging changes to the constitution and the lek troll system. U. S. President obama has expressed concern over the slow pace of reforms an Opposition Boycott would cast further doubt. But many analysts see great promise in myanmar. They describe the country as asias final frontier for its economic potential. Theyre looking to the election as a test for whether leaders can maintain stability while carrying out democratic reforms. Former taiwanese president has been released temporarily after about six years in prison. Authorities have granted him one month of medical parole. They say he has been diagnosed with depression and other ailments while behind bars. He emerged from jail on monday after leaving a prison hospital. He waved to supporters from his wheelchair
Poll. It guarantees a quarter of the states in parliament go to military personnel. The date of this years election has not been announced and leaders havent said if theyll take part. Theyre demand inging changes to the constitution and the lek troll system. U. S. President obama has expressed concern over the slow pace of reforms an Opposition Boycott would cast further doubt. But many analysts see great promise in myanmar. They describe the country as asias final frontier for its economic potential. Theyre looking to the election as a test for whether leaders can maintain stability while carrying out democratic reforms. Former taiwanese president has been released temporarily after about six years in prison. Authorities have granted him one month of medical parole. They say he has been diagnosed with depression and other ailments while behind bars. He emerged from jail on monday after leaving a prison hospital. He waved to supporters from his wheelchair before getting into a car this
Mission at age 45 is encouraging others to take on new challenges. The operators of two Japanese Nuclear plants say they will scrap three aging reactors. Its the first time any reactors, apart from those at Fukushima Daiichi, have been targeted for dismantzleing since the Nuclear Disaster four years ago. Members of Kansai Electric Power Companys board met to discuss the me hama plant in central japan. They agreed to decommission reactors number one and number two. President makoto yagi then reported the decision to fukui governor nishikawa. Translator the company must ensure residents can lead safe and sound lives. If the board of Japan Atomic Power Company decided to scrap the number one reactors at tsuruga plant also in fukui. The three reactors are all at least 40 years old. Thats the operational age limit the japanese government set after the Nuclear Accident in fukushima. The utilities would have had to clear tighter inspection to extend their reactors lifespan. Two other utilitie