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Japan deploys destroyers for N. Korea rocket
AFP, Published on 06/12/2012
» Japan on Thursday dispatched three destroyers to waters over which North Korea says its satellite-bearing rocket will travel.
Aakash tablet not cheap Chinese import: DataWind
AFP, Published on 24/11/2012
» Makers of India's low-cost Aakash tablet on Saturday denied a local media report that said the computer was a cheap Chinese import and not an Indian innovation as was claimed.
India unveils world's cheapest tablet'
AFP, Published on 12/11/2012
» India has launched a new version of its ultra-low-cost tablet computer with a quicker processor and an improved battery, on sale to students at the subsidised price of $20.
Work underway on contested mega-dam: Laos official
AFP, Published on 09/11/2012
» Laos has begun work on a controversial multi-billion dollar dam, an official confirmed Thursday, defying objections from environmentalists in its bid to become a regional energy hub.
Ponting confident of playing in Gabba Test
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Senior batsman Ricky Ponting plans to step up sprint work to prove his fitness from a hamstring injury ahead of Friday's opening Brisbane Test against South Africa.
US urges Laos to address mega dam concerns
AFP, Published on 06/11/2012
» The United States urged caution on plans by Laos to build a multibillion-dollar dam that has raised environmental concerns from neighboring nations, saying its impact was still "unknown."
Laos to start construction of mega dam 'this week'
AFP, Published on 05/11/2012
» Laos on Monday said it would start construction of a controversial multi-billion dollar dam this week, after adapting the design to calm environmental concerns from neighbouring nations.
Proteas 'opt to use spinner Tahir in Aussie Test'
AFP, Published on 05/11/2012
» South Africa will be looking to play leg-spinner Imran Tahir and opt against playing four specialist pace bowlers in Friday's opening Test against Australia, a team coach said on Monday.
After storm backlash, New York cancels marathon
AFP, Published on 02/11/2012
» New York is cancelling its annual marathon, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Friday, after a fierce backlash over plans to hold the race even as New Yorkers struggle in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.
Apple updates its computer range and sheds optical drives
AFP, Published on 25/10/2012
» On top of the iPad mini, Apple also unveiled the new 13-inch Macbook Pro, which boasts a Retina screen, as well as its new range of Mac Minis and iMacs, and all of these new devices have shed the optical disc drive (ODD).