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China’s Hu welcomes new city boss Hong Kong - Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong hours after Chinese President Hu Jintao swore in the city's new leader and urged him to resolve what he calle... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu) Independent online China Democracy Diplomatic Hong Kong Photos Wikipedia: Leung Chun-ying |
Residents ponder escape routes as restart begins | OI, Fukui Pref. — Hundreds of out-of-town protesters gathered Sunday evening at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture in a last-ditch attempt to stop the reactivation of its No. 3 rea... (photo: AP / Shizuo Kambayashi) Japan Times Energy Nuclear Photos Protests Wikipedia: Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster |
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Lives in danger as many seek refuge from extreme heat July 1, 2012 -- Updated 1640 GMT (0040 HKT) Linda Gordon, right, finds relief from the extreme heat with an ice pack in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, June 30. Children... (photo: AP / Paul Sancya) CNN Heat Wave Photos US Weather Wikipedia: Summer 2012 North American heat wave |
Jetstar Japan faces first big test - wooing people | JETSTAR executives will be holding their breath tomorrow when they launch a new offshoot in Japan, a market where budget airlines are a phenomenon. | The biggest challe... (photo: Creative Commons) Canberra Times Airlines Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: Jetstar Airways |
Canberra Airport to be hit hard | One of Canberra's biggest and most energy efficient businesses faces a hike in electricity of between 16 and 18 per cent under the carbon taxes introduced yesterday. | ... (photo: Creative Commons / Bidgee) Canberra Times Airlines Energy Photos Transport Wikipedia: Canberra International Airport |
The right way to dress for teachers | IT is school time again; teachers and students are back inside the classroom. Coming to school needs a lot of preparation and one is choosing the right clothes to make ... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Sun Star Outfits Photos School Teachers Wikipedia: Professional |
Guinness: Philippine Croc Is Largest in Captivity | Connect With Us on Twitter | Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. | Twitter List: Reporters and Editors | MANILA, Philippines (AP) &mdash...; (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) The New York Times Animals Environment Philippines Photos Wikipedia: Philippine crocodile |
Australia introduces controversial carbon tax Australia has introduced its highly controversial carbon tax, after years of bitter political wrangling. | The law forces the country's 500 worst-polluting firms to ... (photo: AP / Francois Mori, File) BBC News Australia Carbon tax Photos Pollution Wikipedia: Carbon tax in Australia |