Extinguishing agents as flammable chemicals are believed to remain at the site. Its expected to take some time for the full extent of the damage to become clear. Translator the rescue headquarters has set up five teams to treat the injured, clean up accident sites, relocate residents, maintain stability and investigate the cause of the accident. Officials say theyre still investigating what triggered the explosions. They say the first blast was equivalent to three tons of tnt exploding and the second to 21 tons. The two explosions occurred about 30 seconds apart. Japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe is poised to continue a war anniversary tradition undertaken by some of his predecessors. He will issue a statement about japans role in world war ii. And its progress since then. Abe told senior members of his liberal Democratic Party last friday that hell release a statement after its approved by the cabinet. Abe will apparently say he upholds the position on historical recognition outlined
Extinguishing agents as flammable chemicals are believed to remain at the site. Its expected to take some time for the full extent of the damage to become clear. Translator the rescue headquarters has set up five teams to treat the injured, clean up accident sites, relocate residents, maintain stability and investigate the cause of the accident. Officials say theyre still investigating what triggered the explosions. They say the first blast was equivalent to three tons of tnt exploding and the second to 21 tons. The two explosions occurred about 30 seconds apart. Japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe is poised to continue a war anniversary tradition undertaken by some of his predecessors. He will issue a statement about japans role in world war ii. And its progress since then. Abe told senior members of his liberal Democratic Party last friday that hell release a statement after its approved by the cabinet. Abe will apparently say he upholds the position on historical recognition outlined
For its actions in the war. He also used the words colonial rule, and aggression. Leaders in neighboring countries had been watching closely to see if abe would include those expressions. The Prime Minister also spoke about repentance prehe described japans pledge to follow a different course after the war. Translator we shall abandon colonial rule forever. And respect the right of selfdetermination of all peoples throughout the world. With deep repentance for the war, japan made that pledge. While taking silent pride in the path we have walked as a peaceloving nation for as long as 70 years, we remain determined never to deviate from this steadfast course. Abe also touched on ending disputes over history. Translator in japan the postwar generations now exceed 80 of its population. We must not let our children, grandchildren, and even further generations to come who have nothing to do with that war be predestined to apologize. Abe explained his generation has a responsibility not to pa
Members of Islamic State recruit their sons. Officials in the u. S. Have responded to the japanese Prime Ministers new year address. Shinzo abe said his administration will inherit the stance of past governments on historical issues when he delivers a statement later this year to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of world war ii. Our view is that the apologies extended by previous Prime Minister murayama and cabinet kono marked important chapters in japans effort to improve relations with its neighbors. Psaki indicated u. S. Officials support abes plan to inherit the statement of previous cabinets. She said the u. S. Encourages japanese leaders to continue dialogue with their neighbors to resolve concerns over history. In 1995 thenPrime Minister Tomiichi Murayama expressed deep remorse and heartfelt apology for japans colonial rule and wartime aggression. A 1993 statement by former chief cabinet secretary kono expressed sincere apologies and remorse to those referred to as comfort w
And are hitting the campaign trail. And the u. S. Congress has convened with republicanss controlling both chambers for the first time in eight years. Indonesian searchers say they found the tail of an airasia passenger jet that disappeared with 162 people on board. They say the section could house the crucial black box flight recorders. Translator i can confirm that weve found the tail. Thats been our main target today. The head of the search and rescue agency said searchers located the wreckage off the coast of kalimantan. Divers were able to identify it from letters written on the side. International teams from the u. S. Australia, and japan have been taking part in the operation. Searchers have only recovered 40 bodies so far. Theyve made it a priority to retrieve the tail and the black boxes inside. They hope these voice and flight data recorders will reveal the cause of the crash. Aviation Authorities Say the plane was flying through Stormy Weather when it disappeared on december