>> the union bosses who have played such a huge role apparently -- >> this is a fox news alert. from new york i am marianne rafferty. breaking news a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake shaking buildings in tokyo. >> the assignment desk is monitoring news around the clock, around the world. after 1:00 there is word that there was a significant earthquake in japan. the assignment thus begins confirming details getting information and start to look for images to go with it. we quickly realized it was a significant event and we mobilized fox news resources around the world to start sending coverage teams into the area and start getting the story. >> there are no reports of injuries. stay with fox news channel for more on this developing story. the first reports were coming from japan's new tv station in tokyo. >> we are being told by japan's