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Fukushima 'must do more' to reduce radioactive water
Associated Press, Published on 08/03/2018
» TOKYO: A government-commissioned group of experts concluded Wednesday that a costly underground ice wall is only partially effective in reducing the ever-growing amount of contaminated water at Japan's destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant, and said other measures are needed as well.
Suu Kyi award revoked, UN wants Rohingya war crimes probe
AGENCIES, Published on 08/03/2018
» The United States Holocaust Museum in Washington is revoking a major human rights award given to Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's head of government.
US crime warning causes bitcoin fall
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2018
» NEW YORK Bitcoin fell to a 1-1/2 week low on Wednesday after the US Securities and Exchange Commission warned of "potentially unlawful" systems that trade crypto-currencies, which investors may use with an unearned sense of safety.
Lexus joins baby SUV fray with new UX
Richard Leu, Published on 08/03/2018
» Compact crossover comes with the brand’s new GA-C platform and two petrol engines to fight the likes of the BMW X1.
Counting underway for new Sierra Leone government
AFP, Published on 08/03/2018
» FREETOWN - Counting began on Wednesday in Sierra Leone following a largely peaceful general election dominated by voters' desire for better economic conditions and an end to corruption.
Transatlantic war of words as Trump tariffs planned within days
AFP, Published on 08/03/2018
» WASHINGTON - Washington and the European Union -- the world's two largest economies -- were on an accelerating collision course Wednesday as Donald Trump's administration vowed to unveil new tariffs on steel and aluminum within days, and Brussels readied to retaliate.
Pritzker prize goes to Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi
AFP, Published on 08/03/2018
» NEW YORK - Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi, a pioneer of low-cost housing design, won the prestigious Pritzker Prize on Wednesday, considered architecture's Nobel equivalent.
Putin praises Trump, raps US politics
Associated Press, Published on 08/03/2018
» MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin lavished praise on President Donald Trump, but added that he was sorely disappointed with the US political system, saying that it has been "eating itself up."
Regime rattles sabre at young bloods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2018
» The regime has warned so-called new-generation politicians seeking to set up parties that are offering themselves as alternatives to challenge the regime not to cross the line.
Gambia 'sorry' for sex tourism slur
News, Published on 08/03/2018
» The Gambian government has apologised over comments made by its Tourism and Culture Minister Hamat Bah referring to Thailand as a sex tourism destination.