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Nissan becomes first Japanese firm to launch self-driving car
Published on 24/08/2016
» TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co has released a vehicle that can automatically control its own steering, acceleration and braking when on a single expressway lane, the company said Wednesday, becoming the first Japanese manufacturer to launch a self-driving car.
State enterprise reform means no more skipping work
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2016
» New state enterprise reform law forces businesses to perform & make money, also shields from politicians seeking gain.
Russia suggests anti-doping agency ordered samples destroyed
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» MOSCOW - Russia's powerful Investigative Committee on Tuesday suggested the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) could have ordered the destruction of test samples at Moscow's anti-doping laboratory as the country tries to deflect blame over a string of doping scandals.
Israeli Olympic star auctions Rio ID badge for charity
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» JERUSALEM - An Israeli Olympic bronze medallist has put her Rio Games identification badge up for sale on eBay to raise money for a children's cancer hospital, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Pakistan charges exiled political leader with treason
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» KARACHI - Pakistani police charged the exiled leader of a major political party with treason and inciting terrorism Tuesday, as his own second-in-command vowed to disown him a day after a violent protest in Karachi.
Argentina coach hoping to ease Messi workload
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - New Argentina head coach Edgardo Bauza said on Tuesday that he wants to see his side rely less on Lionel Messi, after the Barcelona forward's brief retirement from international football.
Olympics protest runner not going back to Ethiopia: agent
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» ROME - Olympic marathon silver medallist Feyisa Lilesa will not return to Ethiopia despite assurances he would not be punished for his Rio protest over political repression in his country, his agent said Tuesday.
Long-term damage seen from brain injuries: large study
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» MIAMI - Youths who suffer traumatic brain injuries such as concussions are more likely than their unharmed siblings of experiencing long-term psychological and social problems, a major study said Tuesday.
Sprint queen Thompson heads Paris line-up
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» PARIS - Jamaica's newly-crowned double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson will headline a strong field featuring 27 Rio medallists in Friday's Diamond League meeting in Paris, event organisers announced on Tuesday.
Hulkless, goalless Shanghai SIPG held by Jeonbuk
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» SHANGHAI - Injured Brazilian forward Hulk sat out again as his Shanghai SIPG side drew 0-0 at home to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the Asian Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.