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News, Published on 05/11/2014
» On Saturday, Brittany Maynard died, with her family and friends by her side. She had been suffering from glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, and had decided to control the manner and timing of her imminent and unavoidable death. She died on her own terms, a day after her husband Dan's birthday and a week after completing her final wish to visit the Grand Canyon.
Business, Published on 05/11/2014
» BERLIN: Air Berlin has named a new chief executive to take over a restructuring programme as it tries to return to profit.
Kyodo News, Published on 05/11/2014
» TOKYO - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at September's Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, said Wednesday that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue.
Kyodo News, Published on 05/11/2014
» The Republicans' victory in the US midterm elections raises hope for progress in protracted talks with Japan under a Pacific free trade initiative, according to US-based analysts.
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2014
» Dozens of workers toiled all night to free a Thai Airways International Airbus and reopen Khon Kaen airport, which was forced to close for a day.
Associated Press, Published on 05/11/2014
» NEW YORK — A rare piece of artwork painted by Vincent van Gogh weeks before his death sold for US$61.8 million Tuesday at a sale kicking off New York City's fall auctions of impressionist and modern art.
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2014
» A young Chinese student was found dead in her rented apartment room in Bangkok’s Klong Toey district on Tuesday evening, with several packs of diet pills also found nearby, police said.
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2014
» WASHINGTON — Republicans won control of the US Senate, capturing seats from Democrats in elections Tuesday shaped by deep voter discontent with President Barack Obama.
dpa, Published on 05/11/2014
» SINGAPORE — Only a fraction of seats on the boards of Singapore's listed companies are taken by women, a new study revealed.