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Roland Buerk

The World

Japan’s Military Priorities Now Focus on China

Conflict & Justice

A national review of Japan’s military forces has resulted in a change in their focus: potential threats to stability coming from China. Japanese leaders now see the military of their gargantuan neighbor as a threat to stability in the region, along with North Korea. China replied this morning to the review, condemning the move. Will […]

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Development & Education
The World

6.6 Aftershock Hits Japan

Environment

A 6.6 magnitude aftershock hit Japan on the one month anniversary of the tsunami and quake which devastated much of the country. So far there has been no additional damage and a tsunami warning was lifted.

The World

Japan: Dispatch from Takata

Environment

Tens of thousands of people in Northern Japan remain homeless following the quake and tsunami that devastated its country. The city of Takata was hit particularly hard by tragedy. Roland Buerk is in Takata, where the recovery process has begun.

The World

Tsunami hits Japan after quake

Environment

Japan’s most powerful earthquake since records began struck its north-east coast on Friday, triggering a massive tsunami, which struck about 250 miles north-east of Tokyo. Officials say 350 people are dead and about 500 missing. Mary Kay Magistad reports.

The World

Sri Lankan government launches offensive against Tamil tigers

For more than 25 years, the Tamil rebels have been fighting for independence from the government of Sri Lanka. Today the Sri Lankan army is continuing a massive military assault to force the rebels to give up much of the territory they have won.