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Japan's tallest Ferris wheel opens in Osaka
Published on 02/07/2016
» Japan's tallest Ferris wheel started operating Friday at a large commercial complex in Osaka, its operator Ferris Wheel Investment Co said.
As overhead lines go underground, traffic chaos likely (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2016
» It is unclear how much influence Bill Gate's Facebook photo had on their decision, but authorities have begun the first phase (Ratchawithi Road) of putting 127 kilometres of overhead power lines and cables underground. Motorists have been warned of possible traffic congestion in the area.
Game of tones
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2016
» Teen music label MBO has created a huge buzz with its new talent show, The Idol Game. In the fun show, two teams of singers compete against each other and viewers vote for their favourites. And the winner — who’ll be announced on July 24 — will get to release their own single.
Two new cases of alleged sex abuse by peacekeepers in C. Africa
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United Nations said Friday it is investigating allegations that peacekeepers in the Central African Republic have sexually abused two minors, the latest in a wave of shocking cases to hit the UN mission.
Netanyahu rejects quartet 'myth' that settlements prevent peace
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday rejected a Middle East diplomatic quartet appeal for Israel to halt settlement construction, that said it diminished chances for a process leading to Palestinian statehood.
Ibrahimovic reunited with Mourinho at Manchester United
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Swedish superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic completed his transfer to English Premier League giants Manchester United on Friday on a free transfer.
Last US gig or not, Paul Simon at top of his game
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Paul Simon, who has hinted he may hang up his guitar after more than six decades in the music business, performs what could be his last major gig on US soil Friday, in New York where he grew up.
Police in firefight with gunmen in Bangladesh capital
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» DHAKA - A massive firefight has broken out between police and an unknown number of gunmen in a restaurant in Dhaka's diplomatic zone, police said Friday night, with reports that some people may have been taken hostage.
Israel slaps security, cash curbs on Palestinians after attacks
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» JERUSALEM - Israel on Friday announced a lockdown on the West Bank city of Hebron and a reduction in monthly tax payments to the Palestinian Authority, after a wave of deadly attacks.
Belgian invasion for Euro 2016 clash with Wales
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» LILLE (FRANCE) - Swarms of Belgian fans made the short trip across the border into France on Friday ahead of their side's Euro 2016 quarter-final against Gareth Bale's Wales in Lille.