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IAEA forum aims to lift awareness of nuclear power

IndustryOct 10, 2011

Nuclear experts aim to allay fears of atomic energy after Japan crisisThe International Atomic Energy Agency’s workshop for public information on new nuclear power plants kicked off in Seoul on Monday.The five-day event organized by the Korea Nuclear Energy Promotion Agency in collaboration with the
Thousands take Wall Street protest to NYC park

World BusinessOct 10, 2011

Police arrest a protester on New York's Brooklyn Bridge during a march by Occupy Wall Street, as protesters speaking out against corporate greed and the gap between the rich and the poor attempted to walk over the bridge from Manhattan, resulting in the arrest of more than 700 during a tense confron
Samsung reports LED breakthrough

IndustryOct 10, 2011

Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday that its researchers reported a breakthrough in light-emitting diode technology that will allow production of ultra-large advanced display panels on ordinary glass, such as window panes. Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology succeeded in fabricating nearly sing
New Zealand, Australia book semifinal showdown

More sportsOct 10, 2011
Syria: Don’t recognize opposition

World NewsOct 10, 2011

BEIRUT (AP) ― Syria’s foreign minister warned the international community Sunday not to recognize a new umbrella council formed by the opposition, threatening “tough measures” against any country that does so.Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem did not specify what measures Damascus might take. But he
Sinopec to acquire Canada’s Daylight Energy for $2.1b

World BusinessOct 10, 2011

China Petrochemical Corp., the country’s biggest refiner, agreed to buy Daylight Energy Ltd. for about CA$2.2 billion ($2.11 billion) in cash to add oil and gas assets in Canada. The offer of CA$10.08 a share from China Petrochemical, known as Sinopec, is more than double Daylight’s closing price of
How bad can it get if the U.S. falls into recession?

World BusinessOct 10, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Are investors overreacting to the prospect of a recession?The slightly better jobs report on Friday notwithstanding, the odds of a recession appear to be climbing, and that’s bringing back scary memories. Though stocks may look cheap thanks to record corporate profits, that was also
Korea looks for strong for UAE clash

SoccerOct 10, 2011

South Korea can take a huge step toward the final round of qualification for the 2014 World Cup this evening at Suwon World Cup Stadium when it faces United Arab Emirates.After two games in Group B, the host sits on top with four points after a 6-0 win at home to Lebanon and 1-1 tie in Kuwait. With
China sees higher quality at lower prices in H.K.

World BusinessOct 10, 2011

Pan Jingdan traveled more than 40 miles to shop in Hong Kong during China’s Golden Week holiday. Unlike the thousands of Chinese tourists who lined up outside luxury goods stores, she stuffed her bags with shampoo, cosmetics and Unilever’s Dove shower gel. “It’s so much cheaper here, especially if y
Libya oil chief optimistic on output

World BusinessOct 10, 2011

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) ― Libya’s oil production stands at about 25 percent of its prewar levels but could return to an output of 1.6 million barrels per day in about 15 months, the country’s oil chief said Sunday.The OPEC country’s output all but stopped during the months of fighting to oust Moammar Ga
Ex-vice minister denies bribery allegations

Social affairsOct 10, 2011

A former vice culture minister, during an overnight questioning, denied allegations that he received a huge amount of money from a local businessman in return for influence peddling, prosecution sources said Monday.Shin Jae-min, the ex-vice minister and close presidential confidant, returned home ea
Flying in Africa still pricey despite busier skies

World BusinessOct 10, 2011

CAPE TOWN (AFP) -- It has never been easier to fly to Ouagadougou, Juba or Maputo but Africa’s increasingly busy skies are still among the most expensive in the world.Budget carriers are cropping up in the bigger countries, with South African taxi operators last month becoming the latest to enter th
Pension agency’s investment in foreign property jumps

Oct 10, 2011

Investment by South Korea’s state-run pension fund in overseas properties jumped almost nine times this year, compared with that of the 2008 global financial crisis, according to data Monday, showing its effort to diversify its asset portfolio.The investment in overseas real estate by the National P
Paul McCartney gets married in London

World NewsOct 10, 2011

Former Beatle Paul McCartney and American heiress Nancy Shevell arrive at Marylebone Town Hall in central London to be married Sunday Oct 9 2011. Shevell, 51, is McCartney's third wife. They were engaged earlier this year. The couple met in the Hamptons in Long Island, New York, shortly after the si
‘N.K., U.S. to hold more nuclear talks this month’

North KoreaOct 10, 2011

North Korea and the United States will hold a second bilateral meeting to discuss the stalled six-nation talks on the North’s nuclear weapons programs, a senior Seoul diplomat said Monday. The exact date for the meeting has not been set, but the two sides will meet sometime after this week’s planned