Fukushima operator pumps out toxic groundwater
The operator of the crippled Japanese Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has started pumping out radioactive groundwater to reduce leakage into the Pacific ocean.
Almaty airport to be overhauled
The project envisages expanding the current terminal to accommodate 2600 passengers an hour as compared to the current 1600 passengers an hour.
Colombia's largest oil pipeline attacked Colombia's largest oil pipeline was hit by an explosion causing a significant oil spill in an attack blamed on leftist guerrillas.
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Myanmar-China gas pipeline goes into operation: Xinhua Gas has started flowing to energy-hungry China through a pipeline from Myanmar, Beijing's official media reported, in a major project that highlights their economic links even as political ties weaken.
A year on, Olympics yet to solve East London's problems A year after hosting the Olympics, London is trumpeting the economic benefits of the Games. But residents living near the Olympic Park are still waiting for the promised benefits as rents soar.
Rio metro breaks down, causing chaos amid papal visit Rio de Janeiro's subway broke down on Tuesday, causing chaos for throngs of pilgrims in town for a huge Catholic gathering and a papal visit already marked by security lapses.