News Headlines - 12 August 2015

▽China stuns financial markets by devaluing yuan for second day running | The Guardian

China stunned the world’s financial markets on Wednesday by devaluing its currency for a second consecutive day, triggering fears its economy is in worse shape than investors believed.

▽Catastrophic explosion in Tianjin, China: what we know - Vox

On Wednesday, social media users in China posted videos and photos showing a massive explosion — or what appears to potentially be a quick series of explosions — in Tianjin, a port city in the country's northeast. Within minutes, it became clear that this was a major incident:

▽6 injured in U.S. military helicopter crash off Okinawa - CNN.com

Six people were injured when a U.S. Army helicopter came in for a hard landing Wednesday on the deck of a Navy ship off the coast of Japan, according to the U.S. military.

▽World War II Anniversary Opens Old Wounds in Japan Over How Much to Apologize - WSJ

A scene at a courthouse here last month showed why Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has had to work all year on a statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II... This year’s, to be released Friday, is unlikely to satisfy Asian countries that have had frosty relations with Japan and want Mr. Abe to deliver a full-throated apology like some of his predecessors have done.

▽Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro responds to Jose Mourinho criticism with subtle message - Telegraph

Eva Carneiro, Chelsea’s first-team doctor, who was heavily criticised by Jose Mourinho for attempting to treat Eden Hazard during stoppage time as 10-man Chelsea held on for a point against Swansea on Saturday, has responded with a rare post on Facebook to thank the public for their support.'I would like to thank the general public for their overwhelming support,' she wrote. 'Really very much appreciated.'