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Crippled Japan nuclear plant hit by power cut
AFP, Published on 19/03/2013
» Engineers at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant succeeded Tuesday in restarting three cooling systems after a power cut underlined its still-precarious state, two years after a tsunami struck.
Kate Moss wraps up Paris fashion week with star turn at Vuitton
AFP, Published on 07/03/2013
» Supermodel Kate Moss on Wednesday wrapped up Paris Fashion week with a surprise appearance on the catwalk at Marc Jacobs's Louis Vuitton show.
World's oldest woman turns 115
AFP, Published on 05/03/2013
» The world's oldest woman celebrated her 115th birthday on Tuesday in a Japanese nursing home with her favourite mackerel sushi dish on the menu.
114-year-old Japanese woman named world's oldest
AFP, Published on 27/02/2013
» A 114-year-old Japanese woman was recognised on Wednesday as the world's oldest female, making the Asian nation home to the longest-living woman and man on the planet.
US radar to boost missile defence in Japan: reports
AFP, Published on 24/02/2013
» Tokyo and Washington plan to install a US early-warning radar system at a coastal base near Kyoto to bolster defences against the North Korean missile threat, reports said Sunday.
Japan researchers close in on stem cell trial
AFP, Published on 14/02/2013
» Researchers in Japan have moved one step closer to clinical trials using adult stem cells in a therapy they hope will prove a cure for common sight problems, an official said Thursday.
Japanese kabuki star dies after leukaemia fight
AFP, Published on 04/02/2013
» Japanese kabuki star Ichikawa Danjuro has died after a long battle with leukaemia, his family said. He was 66.
Japanese airlines switched many Dreamliner batteries
AFP, Published on 30/01/2013
» Japan's two major airlines said Wednesday they had replaced a number of batteries in their Dreamliners after experiencing problems well before the worldwide grounding of Boeing's next generation plane.
Japan researchers grow kidney tissue from stem cells
AFP, Published on 23/01/2013
» Researchers in Japan said Wednesday they have succeeded in growing human kidney tissue from stem cells for the first time in a potential breakthrough for millions with damaged organs who are dependent on dialysis.
Japan, US team probes Dreamliner battery maker
AFP, Published on 21/01/2013
» Japanese and American safety inspectors were on Monday probing the company that makes batteries for Boeing's Dreamliner after the aircraft's worldwide fleet was grounded over safety fears.