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Laos PM in Japan to expand ties
Kyodo News, Published on 04/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan and expand political and economic ties between the two countries.
Herd of deer delay flights in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 04/03/2015
» SAPPORO — A herd of seven deer caused flight delays Tuesday evening at New Chitose Airport near Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after they were found entering the runway area, the Transport Ministry said.
Yangon looks to ride the rails to traffic bliss
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» Trains chug around Yangon's circular railway at a stately pace barely faster than a brisk walk, but this creaking relic of colonial times is at the heart of plans for a public-transport revolution in the traffic-choked metropolis.
Europe mulls third Greek bailout
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» BRUSSELS - Fresh talk of a third international bailout for debt-hit Greece spread through European capitals on Tuesday, despite Brussels insisting it was far too soon to start discussing any new rescue package.
Lin calls for more freedom for players
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Lin Dan, widely regarded as the greatest men’s singles player in badminton history, marked his return to the All-England Open with an appeal for his fellow professionals to be given more freedom.
Williams confirm Wolff test schedule
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» PARIS - Williams test driver Susie Wolff will compete in practice at three Grand Prix, as well as other testing, during the 2015 season, the Formula One team confirmed on Tuesday.
N.Korea warns has power to conduct 'strike' on US
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» GENEVA - North Korea's foreign minister warned Tuesday Pyongyang had the power to conduct a "pre-emptive strike" on the United States, following joint US-South Korea military drills earlier this week.
Phone firms begin search for 5G
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» BARCELONA - Lightning-quick downloads, driverless cars and remote surgery: telecom firms are racing to develop a new generation of "5G" mobile networks that could start to change the world in five years.
John Oliver, the British comedian spurring America to action
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - John Oliver may have been ruled out of the running to replace Jon Stewart but the British comedian's role in helping sway the debate over "net neutrality" has cemented his status as The Daily Show host's spiritual heir.
Ivory Coast hero 'Copa' announces international retirement
AFP, Published on 04/03/2015
» BRUSSELS - Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar "Copa" Barry who became a national hero when he scored the decisive penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final announced on Tuesday his international retirement.