(Channel 4 News: 1400 PST, March 22, 2011) Channel 4's Alex Thompson reports on the effort to reopen the Sendai airport, just a week after the devastating tsunami.

(Euronews: 1300 PST, March 22, 2011) The Japanese economy has been negatively affected by the earthquake and tsunami, and though uncertainty remains, many remain hopeful about Japanese economic stability and long-term growth.

(Euronews: 0710 PST, March 18, 2011) Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi shelled the rebel-held town of Misurata on Friday morning, according to opposition troops holed up in the coastal city.

It came after last night's resolution authorising military action against Libyan forces but before Libya's foreign minister declared that Libya would respect the resolution and had declared a ceasefire.

The attack is believed to have started at around 7am CET and involved tanks and heavy artillery. Amateur video showed buildings in the city going up in smoke.

(Associated Press: 0912 PST, February 24, 2011) Forces supporting the regime of Moammar Gadhafi in Libya were striking back at protesters in towns near the capital Thursday. At least a dozen people were reported killed.