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Japan fears radioactive contamination, evacuates over 170,000 people

Japan fears radioactive contamination, evacuates over 170,000 people

March 13, 2011 - 17:59 AMT  11:37 GMT
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said that a hydrogen explosion could occur at Unit 3 of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex, the latest reactor to face a possible meltdown.

Investigators question Renault staff on spying claims

March 13, 2011 - 17:39 AMT  11:37 GMT
"In the course of the investigation, certain things have come to light that suggest a possible fraud by an organized gang," said the judicial official, who asked not be named.
iPad 2 has host of improvements over its predecessor, game developers say

iPad 2 has host of improvements over its predecessor, game developers say

March 13, 2011 - 17:30 AMT  11:37 GMT
Users can expect improved graphics and faster performance overall.
U.S. State Department advising citizens to avoid traveling to Japan

U.S. State Department advising citizens to avoid traveling to Japan

March 13, 2011 - 17:18 AMT  11:37 GMT
In a travel alert, the State Department is urging all non-essential U.S. government personnel to defer travel to Japan.
OSCE official calls on Azeri government to stop intimidation of jailed journalist

OSCE official calls on Azeri government to stop intimidation of jailed journalist

March 13, 2011 - 17:06 AMT  11:37 GMT
“I am deeply worried about Fatullayev’s safety and deteriorating health, and seriously concerned by reports that his family has been continuously receiving anonymous threats,” Dunja Mijatović said.

The Quartet condemns murder of Israeli family

March 13, 2011 - 17:02 AMT  11:37 GMT
A baby girl of three months, two children aged 3 and 11, and their parents were all stabbed to death in their home in an Israeli settlement.
Marseille Armenians urge criminal punishment for Armenian Genocide denial

Marseille Armenians urge criminal punishment for Armenian Genocide denial

March 13, 2011 - 16:55 AMT  11:37 GMT
The rally brought together French Senators, who called on their colleagues to adopt the bill criminalizing the denial of the first Genocide of the 20th century.
EU calls on Azerbaijan to maintain dialogue with civil society

EU calls on Azerbaijan to maintain dialogue with civil society

March 13, 2011 - 16:26 AMT  11:37 GMT
Azerbaijan security forces detained over 40 people after anti-government activists used social media to call for street protests.

Death toll in Japan quake-tsunami likely to exceed 10 000

March 13, 2011 - 15:39 AMT  11:37 GMT
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has appealed to the Japanese to unite in overcoming what he says is the nation's worst crisis since World War II.
Gadhafi forces reported to take control over oil town of Brega

Gadhafi forces reported to take control over oil town of Brega

March 13, 2011 - 15:34 AMT  11:37 GMT
The report could not immediately be verified. Libyan TV has issued faulty reports claiming territory in the past.
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