Prince Akishino, who is second in line to the Japanese imperial throne, has called for debate on whether a retirement age should be set for the country's head…
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Japon: la préfecture de Fukushima ne veut plus du nucléaire sur son territoire
La préfecture de Fukushima dans le nord-est du Japon a demandé, ce mercredi 30 novembre 2011, la fermeture définitive de tous les réacteurs nucléaires sur son territoire, autrement…
Hillary Clinton visit: Burma hails new chapter in ties
Burmese President Thein Sein has hailed a "new chapter" in relations with the US during talks with Hillary Clinton in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw.
Afghanistan maternal mortality drops, survey suggests
Many more Afghan women are surviving pregnancy and childbirth than was thought, a new survey suggests.
North Korea says nuclear plant is ‘progressing apace’
The building of a nuclear reactor in North Korea is "progressing apace", officials say, in a further snub to the US and South Korea.
Bangalore is best Indian city, says global survey
Technology hub Bangalore has been ranked the best Indian city to live in, according to a global survey.
China increases rural poverty limit to $1 a day
China has redefined the level at which people in rural areas are considered poor to include everyone earning less than $1 a day (6.5 yuan).
En Afghanistan, l’Inde concurrence la Chine dans l’exploitation minière
Un consortium de sept entreprises indiennes, mené par l'entreprise publique State Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a remporté, lundi 28 novembre, l'appel d'offres pour l'exploitation, en Afghanistan, d'une…
Pakistan blocks BBC World News TV channel
Pakistani cable television operators have begun blocking the BBC's international news TV channel, BBC World News.
Chinese official: Eurozone collapse would be a ‘disaster’
A collapse of the eurozone would be a "disaster for everyone" and EU leaders have not "fully realised" the urgency of the situation, a Chinese official said Tuesday…