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March 31, 2011

Japan to scrap stricken nuclear reactors

Japan is to decommission four stricken reactors at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, the operator says. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) made the announcement three weeks after failing to bring reactors 1 - 4 under control. Locals would be…

March 31, 2011

Japan Sees No Immediate Need for Wider Nuclear Evacuation Zone

Japanese officials said Thursday they have no immediate plans to widen the evacuation area…

March 31, 2011

Ivory Coast Rebels Now Control Official Capital

Forces opposed to incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo have seized the country's official capital, Yamoussoukro, although Gbagbo forces still control the main seat of power in Abidjan. A spokeswoman for the New Forces rebels, who support…

March 31, 2011

Libya foreign minister ‘defects’

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa is in Britain and "no longer willing" to work for Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime, the UK Foreign Office says. He flew in from Tunisia on a non-commercial flight and was questioned for several hours by…

March 31, 2011

Mathew Knowles on Beyonce’s Departure: ‘Business Is Business, Family is Family’

Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles has issued a statement regarding her departure from his…

March 31, 2011

Legendary Rapper Play of Kid-N-Play Hosts Holy Hip Hop Awards

Rapper Christopher "Play" Martin of the revered Hip-Hop group Kid-N-Play will host the 11th Annual Holy Hip Hop Awards next month in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Play will join co-host eDDie Velez in hosting the The Holy Hip Hop Awards, which will…

March 31, 2011

Jim Jones Arrested In NY For Driving With A Suspended License

Rapper Jim Jones was released from police custody after being arrested in New York City for driving with a suspended license. TMZ.com reports that Jones was busted today (March 30th) for driving his 2011 Bentley in the bus lane with a suspended…

March 31, 2011

Jimmy Carter criticises US Cuba policy

Former US president Jimmy Carter - on a visit to Cuba - has criticised US policy towards the…

March 29, 2011

South Korea firms in bidding race for Korea Express

Three of South Korea's biggest companies have bid for a controlling stake in Korea Express, the country's biggest logistics firm. POSCO, Lotte Group and CJ Group have all submitted preliminary bids to buy 37.6% of the firm as they look to reduce…

March 29, 2011

Japan to discuss nationalising Tepco, reports say

Speculation is growing that the Japanese government may start talks to nationalise Tokyo Electric Power, which owns the Fukushima nuclear plant. Conflicting reports in local media caused nervousness among investors and Tepco's share price fell by…