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Radioactive water leak suspends Japan reactor start-up
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» TOKYO - A radioactive water leak has halted plans to re-start a reactor at a nuclear power plant in western Japan, which would have been the fourth to come online after a nationwide shutdown, its operator said on Sunday.
Prawit, Somkid to visit Russia, Belarus Feb 23-27
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/02/2016
» Deputy prime ministers Prawit Wongsuwon and Somkid Jatusripitak are scheduled to visit Russia and Belarus on Feb 23-27, defence spokesman Maj Gen Kongcheep Tantrawanich said on Sunday.
US shooter in Michigan kills at least six: local media
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» CHICAGO - At least six people have been shot and killed in Kalamazoo County, in the northern US state of Michigan, local media reported citing police.
France to mark Battle of Verdun, symbol of French suffering
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» PARIS - France marks the centenary of the start of the Battle of Verdun -- the longest battle of World War I which became a symbol of the country's suffering -- on Sunday, focusing on educating the young rather than honouring veterans.
Jagr's two goals lift him to third on NHL all-time list
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» MIAMI - Czech right winger Jaromir Jagr netted two goals to become the third-highest scorer in National Hockey League history and spark the Florida Panthers over visiting Winnipeg 3-1.
Black market hormones one of many hurdles for transgenders
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» Chalit Pongpitakwiset has always felt like a man. Now the 25-year-old wants everyone else to see it too.
Philippine church defends Manny Pacquiao on gay marriage stance
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» MANILA - The Philippine Catholic church on Sunday defended boxing hero Manny Pacquiao for his opposition to gay marriage, saying he was only quoting the Bible.
India Post rides e-commerce wave as villagers buy online
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» ALWAR (INDIA) - With his rickety bicycle and sackcloth mail bag, 62-year-old Indian postman Chet Ram does not look like a worker at the vanguard of an e-commerce revolution delivering everything from mobile phones to cow manure.
North Korea confirms new military chief after reported execution
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» SEOUL - North Korean state media on Sunday confirmed the country has a new military chief following earlier reports in Seoul that the former holder of the post had been executed.
EU won't intervene against IS in Libya unless asked: Mogherini
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» PARIS - Europe will only intervene in war-torn Libya against Islamic State jihadists if it receives an official request from a legitimate government, the EU's foreign policy chief told a French newspaper in an interview published Sunday.