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AirAsia boss urges solution to Japan congested airports
Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2015
» The head of Malaysian airline AirAsia told an aviation congress on Tuesday that Japan needs to find a solution for congestion at its airports amid the country's rising number of tourists.
Suu Kyi to continue charter amendment bid
Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2015
» YANGON — Less than two months ahead of Myanmar's general election in November, the National League for Democracy, the opposition party led by Aung San Suu Kyi, has released its manifesto which says it will continue to strive for a constitutional amendment.
OECD cuts global outlook to 3%
Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2015
» The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday slightly cut its global economic outlook for 2015, reflecting a slowdown in China and other emerging economies.
Hokkaido bullet train to be launched next year
Published on 16/09/2015
» SAPPORO - A shinkansen bullet train line will open on March 26, 2016 linking the northern main island of Hokkaido with Tokyo and other stations on the Honshu mainland, railway operators said Wednesday.
True Beauty: a time-lapse by Saengthit Kamlangchai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2015
» In his most ambitious project yet, time-lapse photographer Saengthit Kamlangchai tours some of Thailand's lesser-known provinces and adds stunning night-time images of the Milky Way. Watch the HD video and read his explanation of how it was done.
Storm no more, but low pressure still means welcome rain (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2015
» Early morning weather satellite and radar images show little rain apart from the Bangkok area this morning, but meteorologists are still forecasting moderate to heavy rain in many areas through Friday, particularly in the lower Northeast, North, East, and Central regions.
Binladin firm responsible for mosque deaths
AFP, Published on 16/09/2015
» RIYADH - Saudi Arabia's King Salman sanctioned the powerful Saudi Binladin Group Tuesday over the collapse of a construction crane at Mecca's Grand Mosque, which killed more than 100 people days before the haj pilgrimage.
Maiyet turns ethical luxury into New York cool
AFP, Published on 16/09/2015
» NEW YORK - Luxury label Maiyet, which partners with artisans from far-flung corners of the world, made its fashion week debut with a sensuous collection in desert hues designed for the sophisticated New York woman.
Cheika restoring smile to Wallaby faces
AFP, Published on 16/09/2015
» BATH (UNITED KINGDOM) - The Wallabies have a smile back on their faces and coach Michael Cheika regards that as one of his achievements since he took over the job in October last year.
US urges NKorea to avoid nuclear 'provocations'
AFP, Published on 16/09/2015
» WASHINGTON - The United States urged North Korea Tuesday to refrain from "irresponsible provocations that serve only to aggravate regional tensions."