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
South korean prosecutors say theyre seeking a warrant for the arrest of the countrys former president. Park geun hye, who was impeached earlier this month, is accused of bribery, abusing her president ial power and leaking government secrets. Now for the latest Financial News with and World Business report. Extending the cuts to oil production. Major Oil Countries consider a plan in a bid to boost sagging prices. And first day in the office for hong kongs new leader, carrie lam. Well be looking at the business reaction and challenges ahead. Welcome to World Business report. Im sally bundock. Also in the programme bt has been hit with a record fine from the uks telecoms regulator. Details in a moment. But first. It was a key weekend for the oil industry. Members of the producers cartel opec and some of their allies were meeting in kuwait. They signalled they are considering extending their curbs on how much oil they pump each day. So what impact will this have on the price of oil and th
Former president could face 13 charges. And more protests ahead. People in hong can kong are bracining after the top candida wins the job. Developing story out of japan. Seven students and one teacher are feared dead after a ski resort north of tokyo. Dozens have been injured. Police and firefighters are trying to figure out what happened when the avalanche struck in nasu. A doctor has to examine the eight people before a death notice can be issued. About 60 students and teachers were taking part in the workshop. An avalanche advisory was in place at the time. It remains in effect. On the same day, another avalanche occurred on another mountain in fukushima prefecture. A 70yearold man was found unconscious. Another man in his 60s was found swept away. He was found unhurt. South korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for former President Park geunhye. This is the latest development that has gripped the country in scandal for months and saw park booted from office. They want
About 100 people spent the night on the second floor of a supermarket. Employees say the floodwater rose to two meters inside the store. They were rescued by helicopters and boats. Theres now about 2,000 selfdefense force personnel, police and firefighters dispatched to the area. Theyre being assisted by 40 choppers. Translator i couldnt go anywhere. I was so isolated. Torrential rainfall also caused damage in neighboring Tochigi Prefecture. A landslide in ckanuma city crushed several homes. Another man who fell into a storm drain was rescued but is still unconscious. The active rain band had moved further north. Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency warning due to record rainfall in miyagi prefecture. Translator a strong rainfall reached a level not previously experienced in miyagi prefecture. Were treating it like a state of emergency. A river in taiwa town overflowed its banks. People are stranded inside. Many cities and towns have issued evacuation orders and advisori