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Japan eases visa rules for SE Asia
Kyodo News, Published on 30/09/2014
» Japan said Tuesday it has significantly relaxed its visa requirements for visitors from Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Koh Tao murders: "Person of interest" (updated Tuesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2014
» Police investigators have released photographs and clearer video footage of an unidentified man they believe could be a key to resolving the Koh Tao double-murder case and are asking the public to identify him.
Weak EU inflation challenges ECB
AFP, Published on 30/09/2014
» FRANKFURT - Inflation remains stubbornly low in several eurozone states, national data showed on Monday, keeping pressure on the ECB to unveil new steps to stoke the region's moribund economy this week.
PSG without Ibrahimovic against Barcelona
AFP, Published on 30/09/2014
» PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Parc des Princes due to a nagging heel problem, the French club have confirmed.
Hong Kong protests swell, defying Beijing
Published on 30/09/2014
» HONG KONG - Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters blocked Hong Kong streets in the early hours on Tuesday, maintaining pressure on China as it faces one of its biggest political challenges since the Tiananmen Square crackdown 25 years ago.
Japan's volcanoes: Could Fuji be next?
AFP, Published on 30/09/2014
» TOKYO - The sudden eruption of Mount Ontake over the weekend, which is believed to have killed at least 31 people, was a reminder of Japan's vulnerability to its many active volcanoes.