Japan, PH extend liquidity buffer deal

The central banks of the Philippines and Japan on Friday signed their amended third bilateral swap agreement (BSA), a stopgap measure for short-term liquidity problems. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bank of Japan, which acted as the agent ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Earthquake Shakes Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Site

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked Japan's coastline Friday, threatening an already volatile area and recalling the disaster of 2011, in which at least 16,000 people died. Friday's temblor struck at about 4 a.m. EDT near the Japan Trench, about 200 miles ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo governor Koike unveils new party manifesto

A new Japanese political party led by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike reveals its policy attack plan saying it wants to end nuclear power in the country. Ryan Brooks reports. She may not be aiming for Japanese leader Shinzo Abe's job just yet, but on Friday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan earthquake: 6.3-magnitude quake strikes off east of country

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off eastern Japan. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake struck 300km (180 miles) east of Iwaki, Honshu, at a depth of 77.8km, the US Geological Survey said. It happened relatively close to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan earthquake: 6.3 magnitude quake strikes off coast

An earthquake measuring 6.3 has struck off the eastern coast of Japan. The quake struck 180 miles east of Iwaki, Honshu, at a depth of 77.8 km. There were no reports of casualties or damage. Full story on dailymail.co.uk ( read original story ...)