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Japanese robot walks like a monkey
"It may walk like a Japanese robot, but it's thinking like a monkey in the United States. Japanese and US researchers said Wednesday they have created a humanoid robot that acts according to the brain activity of...
created by imung satriani | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Indonesia envoy to Japan leaves for Jakarta for preparation of Prince Akishino
" "I am leaving for Jakarta on Wednesday to help the State Secretariat prepare various activities which have been put in the agenda by the Japanese empire and the governments of the two countries," Ambassador Jusuf Anwar said here on Tuesday.He said his return to...Court rules Japan whalers breaking Aust law
"The [Australian] Federal Court has ruled that the Japanese whaling fleet is breaking Australian law, and has issued an injunction to stop its activities. The court says it is satisfied that the Japanese whaling fleet, controlled by Japanese company Kyodo Senpaku...
Greenpeace chases away Japan's whalers
Way to go, Greenpeace! I hope you can keep it up. This is such a dramatic situation, happening way out there in the middle of the ocean. I will be watching for more news about it. " * Justin McCurry in Tokyo This article appeared in the... Taiwan Opposition Wins Vote by Landslide
Taiwanese voters have swept the ruling party out of office, apparently unhappy about Taiwan's edgy relationship with China, as well as its current economic situation."Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party...
created by Jordan Yerman | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Japan`s pop princess `Ayu` goes half deaf: blog
"Hamasaki, better known as "Ayu" with a large fanbase in Asia, is believed to be suffering tinnitus, which involves a ringing in the ear that can be caused by constant exposure to sound.Tinnitus is the same...Indonesia now Japan`s eighth investment destination
""The latest survey is like the best New Year`s present for Indonesia," Economic Affairs Coordinator at the Indonesian Embassy in Japan, M Abas Ridwan said on Friday.The subject was raised at a year-end meeting between the Indonesian Embassy`s economic team with JBIC... 90 Year Old Marathon Runner and WWII Veteran Speaks
Tatsuo Okawara was the oldest finisher from Japan in the December 9th,
2007 Honolulu Marathon. At 90 years old, he completed the 42.19 kilometers
(26.2 mile) course in 8 hours, 11 minutes. He walked briskly and... Japanese monks strut their stuff on the catwalk
The Japanese are known to tolerate ambiguity between high and low culture, between the sacred and profane..."Japanese monks and nuns held a fashion show — replete with rap music and a catwalk — at a major...
created by cynthia yoo | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Japan intercepts missile in milestone test
"The $55 million test was a "major milestone" in growing U.S.-Japanese cooperation, said Rear Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Lt. General Henry Obering, head of the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency.U.S.-Japanese missile-defense ties have...NATO chief asks Japan to mull civilian participation in Afghan aid
"I made a plea and asked them if it were at all possible that on the civilian side, not from the military side...that there would perhaps at a certain stage be support from Japan by sending civilian helicopters to Afghanistan,`` Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said in Tokyo.``I...Japan - Santa Claus rides on eel
Tree in Japan is drawing tourists from all over the country Japanese inventor, Kazuhiko Minawa devised a system which uses an electric eel to light up a Christmas tree. Two aluminum panels inside the eel's tank work as electrodes to catch its power. Cables attached to the...Ang Lee`s steamy spy thriller sweeps Chinese-language "Oscars"
""Lust, Caution," took home seven awards, including the coveted best film, best director, and best actor accolades. Lee was also recognised as the outstanding Taiwanese filmmaker of the year at the 44th edition of the awards in a glittering ceremony in the Taipei Arena. "I am... No money, not enough food, rampant sickness, night-time raids. Darfur today
This is a really good article about the current situation in darfur. Once again we are somewhat helpless to provide any Major Assistance which is what they need, but I think it deserves attention.The first part of the article describes the detail of the human suffering in the... Dreaming for Darfur
Darfur as had some deserved attention of late but it can always use more. The number of people killed or affected by this war is astounding.' The United Nations estimates the Darfur conflict has left as many as... Top Members Today
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