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Putin says no talks with Japan unless stance altered
Kyodo News, Published on 06/06/2024
» ST PETERSBURG - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that conditions are not currently in place for his country to resume talks with Japan on a post-World War II peace treaty, blaming Tokyo for souring bilateral relations by supporting Ukraine.
German automakers face heat over tests on monkeys, humans
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» FRANKFURT: Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.
Daimler to recall 3m Mercs to improve emissions
Associated Press, Published on 19/07/2017
» FRANKFURT -- German automaker Daimler will voluntarily recall 3 million Mercedes-Benz brand cars with diesel engines in Europe to improve their emissions performance, the company said Tuesday in the wake of widespread public debate over the future of diesel.
Severe weather creates havoc across Germany
Associated Press, Published on 20/05/2017
» BERLIN - Thunderstorms have created havoc across Germany leading to the derailment of a train with seven people injured, flight cancellations at Hamburg's airport and a mudslide on a highway in the eastern part of the country.
Death toll at 16 as Koppu continues to cause heavy rain (Updated Tues.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2015
» As of Tuesday morning, Koppu is no longer a typhoon, but the slow-moving storm is still dropping heavy rain, over 500ml in some places. The death toll has risen to at least 16.
Cambodia celebrates colourful 'ghost festival'
dpa, Published on 29/09/2015
» PHNOM PENH -- Hundreds of Cambodians gathered at downtown’s Wat Langka pagoda early Tuesday to celebrate Pchum Ben, an annual 15-day festival honouring the dead.
Vietnam fetes 70 years of independence
dpa, Published on 02/09/2015
» HANOI — Huge crowds gathered on the streets of Vietnam's 1,000-year-old capital Wednesday for a massive military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the nation's independence.
Not Guilty: Phuket court dismisses defamation charges against journalists
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/09/2015
» A Phuket court has dismissed defamation charges filed by the Thai Navy over a report implicating the kingdom's navy in human trafficking.
Police arrest Erawan blast suspect
Published on 29/08/2015
» Police are holding a man with a fake Turkish passport on explosives possession charges following an arrest in the first possible breakthrough in the deadly Ratchaprasong bombing two weeks ago.
Top bomb investigation excuses: Cameras broken, need more equipment...
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2015
» Bomber left country already, CCTV cameras all broken, fake reports & tip-offs, need more equipment, can't accept foreign help, too tired, the list of excuses why no progress yet in investigation grows longer & longer.