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Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam may face severe drought
Kyodo News, Published on 19/11/2019
» PHANOM PENH: Severe to extreme drought is expected to hit the four lower Mekong River Basin countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam from now until January, threatening agricultural production, experts warned Tuesday.
Death toll hits 89 in Indonesia's flash floods, 74 missing
Kyodo News, Published on 19/03/2019
» JAKARTA: The death toll from flash floods that hit a district in the easternmost Indonesian province of Papua over the weekend has climbed to 89, while 74 others are still missing, authorities said Tuesday.
Tropical cyclone kills 19 in Indonesia, new one brewing
Kyodo News, Published on 29/11/2017
» A tropical cyclone churning off the southern coast of Indonesia's main island of Java has triggered landslides, floods and tornadoes, leaving at least 19 people dead, an official said Wednesday.
52 dead, 37 missing in Nepal floods, landslides since Friday night
Kyodo News, Published on 13/08/2017
» The death toll in rain-induced disasters since Friday night in Nepal's southern flatlands has risen to 52 with 37 people missing, the Home Ministry said Sunday.
Japan's Kyushu on alert for more rain; death toll rises to 7
Kyodo News, Published on 07/07/2017
» The death toll from flooding and mudslides caused by severe downpours on Japan's southwestern main island Kyushu rose to seven Friday, as heavy rain continued in parts of the region.
Death toll rises to 16 in flood-hit Kyushu
Kyodo News, Published on 08/07/2017
» FUKUOKA, JAPAN - The death toll from flooding and mudslides caused by heavy rain on the Japanese island of Kyushu rose to 16 on Saturday, while 15 people remained unaccounted for as rescue efforts continued.
Japan flood death toll rises to 23
Kyodo News, Published on 10/07/2017
» FUKUOKA, JAPAN - The death toll rose to 23 on Monday as rescue efforts continued to find those unaccounted for after torrential rain hit southwestern Japan last week, with over 20 still missing.
Jailed ex-Jakarta governor Ahok drops blasphemy appeal
Kyodo News, Published on 23/05/2017
» JAKARTA - The outgoing Christian governor of Jakarta, who was under arrest pending an appeal after being found guilty of blasphemy and sentenced to two years in jail, surprisingly dropped his appeal request Monday, as UN experts called for his release.
Japan to aid Manila 'war on drugs'
Kyodo News, Published on 13/01/2017
» MANILA - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged a 1 trillion yen ($8.7 billion) aid package, including government aid and private investment in infrastructural development in the Philippines over the next five years, as Japan moves to strengthen ties with a key nation in the Asia-Pacific region to counter China's growing maritime assertiveness and influence.
Japan adds Kobe beef to list of protected brands
Kyodo News, Published on 22/12/2015
» TOKYO — The Japanese government added Kobe beef and Yubari melons on Tuesday to a list of food items accorded government protection as regional brands to enhance their branding and sales.