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Cats at Japan's 'cat cafes' now allowed to stay up till 10
Felines at Japan's "cat cafes" are now officially allowed to stay up until 10 p.m. to interact with customers.
Five groups renew expressions of interest in sale of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Three out of the eight parties interested in purchasing a majority stake in Thessaloniki Port Authority (OLTH) have dropped out of the race, as only five of the original candidates have responded to a new invitation for expressions of interest by state privatization fund TAIPED.
France wins 'momentous' $39 bln Australia submarine contract
France on April 26 beat off competition from Germany and Japan to win an Aus$50 billion ($39 billion) contract to design and build Australia's next generation of submarines, a decision Tokyo called "deeply regrettable."
Mitsubishi Motors says it used non-compliant mileage data for 25 years
Mitsubishi Motors Corp said it had used fuel economy testing methods that were not compliant with Japanese regulations for 25 years, much longer than previously known, and would set up an external committee to investigate the matter.
UN slams N. Korea missile launch, Obama rejects test offer
The UN Security Council echoed international condemnation April 24 of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test by North Korea, while US President Barack Obama dismissed Pyongyang's offer of a nuclear moratorium.
N. Korea's Kim hails 'successful' submarine missile test
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un hailed a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test as an "eye-opening success", state media said April 24, declaring Pyongyang has the ability to strike Seoul and the U.S. whenever it pleases.
The launch on April 23 came amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing a fifth nuclear test.
RCEP Members Issue Ultimatum To India
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a trading bloc comprising 16 Asia-Pacific countries, has issued an ultimatum to India, saying that New Delhi should cut tariffs on most products as soon as possible or leave the talks on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Turkey's first botanical expo opens in Antalya
The 2016 World Botanical EXPO, one of the largest horticultural shows in the world, opened its doors with an official ceremony on April 22 in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya.
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu and cabinet ministers attended this year's opening ceremony, along with a number of ministers from more than 10 countries.
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Ertu?rul frigate artifacts at permanent exhibition
Artifacts removed from the Ertu?rul frigate as part of the Ertu?rul Project underwater excavations are on display at a permanent exhibition at the Mersin Naval Museum in the southern province of Mersin.
Tufan Turanl?, the head of the Ertu?rul frigate underwater excavation, said in the opening that it was the 12th exhibition of the Ertu?rul frigate.
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Mitsubishi Motors says manipulated fuel economy tests, shares tumble
Mitsubishi Motors Corp said it falsified fuel economy test data to make emissions levels look more favorable, and its shares slumped more than 15 percent, wiping $1.2 billion from its market value on April 20.