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G-8 disappoints Syrian rebels, makes progress on corporate tax evasion
Leaders of the G-8 agree on a plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders, while pushing for immediate peace talks on Syria.
National Mar 12, 2013
Tokyo dust storm came complete with China sand
by Mizuho Aoki
The dust storm that choked Tokyo over the weekend contained yellow sand and particulate matter from China, despite official denials.
National Mar 10, 2013
Yellow sand, Chinese pollutants wreak havoc
Yellow sand from China reduced visibility in many parts of the nation Saturday and will continue to drift over the archipelago through Sunday afternoon, the Meteorological Agency said. Visibility was reduced to 5 km in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, and in the city of Saga ...
National Mar 9, 2013
PM2.5 sandstorms to reach Tokyo
Sandstorms from northern China and Mongolia are forecast to reach Tokyo this weekend, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Yellow desert dust from China’s northwestern provinces and Mongolia will reach Tokyo at about 3 a.m. Saturday and remain until Sunday morning, according to the ...
National Mar 9, 2013
Fukuoka gears up for China's smog cloud
The average daily amount of the toxic air pollutant PM2.5 was forecast to reach 42 micrograms per cubic meter in the city of Fukuoka on Friday, topping the national environmental standard of 35 micrograms, city officials said. PM2.5, or hazardous particulate matter measuring below ...