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Three former Tepco executives indicted over Fukushima nuke disaster

Three former Tepco executives indicted over Fukushima nuke disaster

February 29, 2016 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
Prosecutors indicted the three on charges they failed to strengthen the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant despite foreseeing dangers.
Brie Larson wins best actress Oscar for “Room”

Brie Larson wins best actress Oscar for “Room”

February 29, 2016 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
Larson’s performance in “Room” previously earned her a Golden Globe and SAG Award in the best actress category.
Russia reports Syria truce violations by Turkey, rebels

Russia reports Syria truce violations by Turkey, rebels

February 29, 2016 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
A group of up to 100 fighters, who crossed the border from Turkey, mounted an attack on the northern part of Tal Abyad.
China to launch 2nd space station into orbit

China to launch 2nd space station into orbit

February 29, 2016 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
China launched Tiangong 1, its first space station, in 2011 and plans to construct a permanent station by 2022.
Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams’ “Spotlight” wins Oscar for best picture

Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams’ “Spotlight” wins Oscar for best picture

February 29, 2016 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
The journalism drama beat favorite “The Revenant” and financial comedy “The Big Short” to take home the big prize.
Oscars: Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins best actor for “The Revenant”

Oscars: Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins best actor for “The Revenant”

February 29, 2016 - 10:13 AMT  06:13 GMT
The 41-year-old actor was the favourite to win after picking up both a Golden Globe and a Bafta for his performance.
Europe can’t allow Greece to fall into ‘chaos’, Merkel says

Europe can’t allow Greece to fall into ‘chaos’, Merkel says

February 29, 2016 - 09:19 AMT  05:19 GMT
The German Chancellor defended her decision to open borders to migrants, despite a resulting slump in her popularity.
China to lay off 1.8 million workers in coal, steel sectors

China to lay off 1.8 million workers in coal, steel sectors

February 29, 2016 - 08:49 AMT  04:49 GMT
Yin Weimin that he was confident of keeping employment stable this year despite downward pressure on the economy.
Google doodle marks February 29

Google doodle marks February 29

February 29, 2016 - 08:40 AMT  04:40 GMT
Pope Gregory XIII coined the term "Leap Year" and declared that such a year could be divisible by 100 but not by 400.
Twin suicide bombing kills 70 in Shi'ite district of Baghdad

Twin suicide bombing kills 70 in Shi'ite district of Baghdad

February 29, 2016 - 08:35 AMT  04:35 GMT
Security analyst Jasim al-Bahadli said the assault suggested it was premature to declare that IS was losing the initiative in Iraq.
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Turkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.
Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.
Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.
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