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Japan fears nuclear plant meltdown Blast reported at nuclear plant amid worries that quake-hit reactor can no longer cool radioactive substances. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/20113124353222667.html Last Modified: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:27:06 GMT - Asia-Pacific PM: Japan 'can exist without nuclear power' Japanese prime minister vows to move country towards renewable energy after disaster-triggered Fukushima meltdown. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2011/07/201171395417817629.html Last Modified: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:29:26 GMT - Asia-Pacific Fighting the Greek meltdown Activists are protesting the effects of the financial bailout in Greece - and taking matters into their own hands. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2011/05/201159144754237576.html Last Modified: Tue, 10 May 2011 01:07:12 GMT - Features Post quake, Japan struggles for normalcy Tokyo is fighting for a comeback despite fears of radiation exposure, another earthquake, and a looming energy crisis. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2011/09/20119107231319769.html Last Modified: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:38:29 GMT - Features Japan: Reeling from triple disasters The earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown which killed around 20,000 people was our No. 2. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/spotlight/aljazeeratop102011/2011/12/2011122682751372250.html Last Modified: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:33:36 GMT - Al Jazeera top 10 2011 Japan ex-PM apologises for Fukushima failure Naoto Ken tells inquiry that state should bear most of blame for meltdown at tsunami- and quake-stricken nuclear plant. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2012/05/201252842649729894.html Last Modified: Mon, 28 May 2012 04:40:56 GMT - Asia-Pacific IAEA approves Japan nuclear 'stress tests' The UN watchdog says it is satisfied with series of safety tests carried out by Japan in wake of Fukushima meltdown. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2012/01/2012131104332640466.html Last Modified: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:13:30 GMT - Asia-Pacific Are we on the deck of another Titanic? The US housing bubble is what caused the global economic meltdown, but politicians are still dawdling. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/04/2012415105257878742.html Last Modified: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:21:14 GMT - Opinion 'There are Marxists in India?' Economist Prabhat Patnaik says moving back to an economic 'golden age' is impossible, so we must invent new solutions. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/04/2012423164839425416.html Last Modified: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:26:59 GMT - Opinion Senna A look at Ayrton Senna's tragic story - told in his own words and the words of those who knew and adored him. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/fps/2011/05/201152484957860310.html Last Modified: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:21:19 GMT - The Fabulous Picture Show Time for the Fed to take over in Europe To avoid eurozone troubles from spreading, the US Federal Reserve should intervene. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2011/11/20111128143150223756.html Last Modified: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:15:14 GMT - Opinion Gambling with the planet Japan's disaster and the global recession provide stark lessons on societies' failure to manage risks, economist says. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2011/04/201146115727852843.html Last Modified: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:24:09 GMT - Opinion Lessons from Iceland What can the eurozone learn from Iceland's 2008 meltdown? www.aljazeera.com/programmes/countingthecost/2011/11/20111112112247893482.html Last Modified: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:56:45 GMT - Counting the Cost The week in pictures A look at some of the major events of the week March 5 - 11 from all over the globe. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2012312144542373607.html Last Modified: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:13:00 GMT - In Pictures: Manchester City’s road to glory How Manchester City claimed the English Premier League crown. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2012/05/2012514143141794277.html Last Modified: Mon, 14 May 2012 03:36:05 GMT - In Pictures In Pictures: NBA Finals www.aljazeera.com/photo_galleries/sport/20116101544017796.html Last Modified: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:03:09 GMT - Danger Zone: Ageing Nuclear Reactors Following Japan's nuclear disaster last year there are fears the US may be heading for a nuclear catastrophe of its own. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2012/02/2012222134934495461.html Last Modified: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:24:13 GMT - People & Power Voluntourism: 'A new future for aid' Could the convergence of volunteering with travel bridge the divide between the private, public and social sectors? www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2012/05/2012521133546329829.html Last Modified: Thu, 24 May 2012 06:48:24 GMT - People & Power Client 9 Filmmaker Alex Gibney talks about a shady world of financial excess, political intrigue and eye-popping scandal. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/fps/2011/04/201142815307425476.html Last Modified: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:38:06 GMT - The Fabulous Picture Show France's Hollande plunges into debt crisis President-elect Francois Hollande's decisions on eurozone austerity and NATO troop withdrawals will be closely watched. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/05/201257132146861140.html www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/05/201257132146861140.html Last Modified: Mon, 07 May 2012 03:38:51 GMT - Europe South Korea set to host nuclear summit Security and safety on agenda, but diplomatic fallout from North Korea's rocket launch plan could dominate on sidelines. www.aljazeera.com/video/asia-pacific/2012/03/20123236039720271.html Last Modified: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:47:13 GMT - Asia-pacific Experts struggle to collect data in Fukushima Is enough being done to ensure solid data, key to making future nuclear safety plans, is being gathered in Fukushima? www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/03/20123158401893688.html Last Modified: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:25:29 GMT - Features Pushing nuclear exports after Fukushima Even though popular support for nuclear power is waning, Japan's government plans to boost its civilian nuclear exports. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/01/2012120104952186833.html Last Modified: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:31:04 GMT - Features Can the nuclear industry survive? As South Korea hosts a nuclear industry summit, we ask what lessons have been learned from the Fukushima disaster. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/03/201232584936106462.html Last Modified: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:03:03 GMT - Inside Story Should leaders be tried for mismanagement? As Iceland's former PM is convicted over his handling of the 2008 banking crisis, we ask if others should face trial. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/04/201242583242744989.html Last Modified: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:03:49 GMT - Inside Story Can US banks be trusted to self-regulate? As JPMorgan posts a massive $2bn trading loss we ask if this strengthens the case for greater regulation of Wall Street. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/05/201251593733577549.html Last Modified: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:05 GMT - Inside Story Americas IOC consider 2020 Olympic bids Olympic Committee leaders to decide on shortlist from Istanbul, Madrid, Tokyo, Doha and Baku for the Summer Games. www.aljazeera.com/sport/olympics/2012/05/2012521115126280153.html Last Modified: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:48:24 GMT - Olympics England knock Sweden out of Euro 2012 England came from behind to beat Sweden 3-2, eliminating the Swedes from Euro 2012. www.aljazeera.com/sport/football/2012/06/2012615211811247258.html Last Modified: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:39:17 GMT - Football Japanese PM says no choice but nuclear Yoshihiko Noda angers anti-nuclear lobby with call for two reactors to be restarted to head off energy crisis. www.aljazeera.com/video/asia/2012/06/201268182715216812.html Last Modified: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:25:49 GMT - Asia Argentine senate set to approve YPF takeover The 72 member house expected to support plans to re-nationalise the country's biggest oil company. www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/04/2012425232833347146.html Last Modified: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:07:40 GMT - Americas Federer beats Tsonga in Tour Finals opener Swiss champion weathers big-hitting Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to kick off title defence at ATP World Tour Finals. www.aljazeera.com/sport/tennis/2011/11/20111120153553705980.html Last Modified: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:10:26 GMT - Tennis Mixed verdict for Iceland's former PM Geir Haarde faces no punishment as he is cleared of most charges for his handling of the 2008 financial crisis. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/04/2012423141121527195.html Last Modified: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:52:35 GMT - Europe Mugabe scoffs at calls to retire In power since 1980, Zimbabwe's president declares himself 'fit as a fiddle' as he celebrates his 88th birthday. www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2012/02/2012221112731813562.html Last Modified: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:54:15 GMT - Africa Argentine senate approves oil nationalisation President's plan for takeover of country's largest oil company receives wide support in early-morning senate vote. www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/04/201242644253368164.html Last Modified: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:48:17 GMT - Americas Gloomy times for Glasgow Rangers Rangers Football Club has entered administration, triggering a 10-point deduction in the league. www.aljazeera.com/sport/football/2012/02/2012214135136568502.html Last Modified: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:51:12 GMT - Football French police battle anti-nuclear activists Protesters damage railway and delay departure of train carrying German nuclear waste treated in France. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2011/11/20111123185620764852.html Last Modified: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:25:51 GMT - Europe Italy set to vote on austerity measures Berlusconi expected to step down as PM after the package to reduce the country's $2.6tn debt is approved by the senate. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2011/11/2011111182011322347.html Last Modified: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:05:59 GMT - Europe McIlroy claims first major title at US Open Northern Irishman eases to eight-shot victory to become championship's youngest winner since 1923. www.aljazeera.com/sport/golf/2011/06/201162022450275811.html Last Modified: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:42:52 GMT - Golf Serena Williams fails to reach quarters Despite Serena's shock exit, the final week sees all the top seeds through to the quarter-finals of Australian Open. www.aljazeera.com/sport/tennis/2012/01/201212315435629227.html Last Modified: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:58:19 GMT - Tennis Obama says eurozone crisis threatens world US president wraps up G8 summit by saying more must be done to promote growth and job creation as potential remedies. www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/05/2012519173652632938.html Last Modified: Sun, 20 May 2012 07:04:08 GMT - Americas State plan polarises 'worst' US city Troubled city of Benton Harbor, Michigan, is divided over improvements imposed by state capital. www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/05/20125248115762683.html Last Modified: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:27:32 GMT - Americas Transcript: Decline of the American empire Read the full transcript below. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/empire/2011/12/20111222131842527472.html Last Modified: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:15:05 GMT - Empire Review of the year In the last programme of 2011, thinkers, politicians and analysts pick over the bones of the year. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/frostovertheworld/2011/12/201112151336429641.html Last Modified: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:54:35 GMT - Frost Over the World The indigenisation of Zimbabwe Will Zimbabwe's controversial new law offer 'economic emancipation' or just further weaken an already battered economy? www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2011/09/2011928907739448.html Last Modified: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:37:33 GMT - Inside Story What a turnaround ... It looks like many countries got ahead of themselves when talking about an 'economic recovery'. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/countingthecost/2010/11/2010111811324217564.html Last Modified: Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:25:51 GMT - Counting the Cost Another seed falls in France China's Li Na follows in footsteps of Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka as she departs from French Open prematurely. www.aljazeera.com/sport/tennis/2012/06/2012641685924474.html Last Modified: Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:03:08 GMT - Tennis Tiger fades in Augusta Frustration and tantrums at the Masters as Tiger Woods fails to live up to expectations and McIlroy marches on. www.aljazeera.com/sport/golf/2012/04/201247102837466125.html Last Modified: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:21:27 GMT - Golf Bric: The new world order While most countries struggle economically, Brazil, Russia, India and China are booming. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/empire/2010/04/2010428124457451637.html Last Modified: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:11:40 GMT - Empire Westwood fails to Thai up Championship Battle for the Thailand Championship heats up as South African Charl Schwartzel charges down Lee Westwood at the top. www.aljazeera.com/sport/golf/2011/12/20111217123514750964.html Last Modified: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:09:25 GMT - Golf England's rugby World Cup laid bare Leaked confidential report paints a bleak picture of indiscipline, player mistrust and managerial failings. www.aljazeera.com/sport/rugbyworldcup2011/2011/11/20111123122336522210.html Last Modified: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:52:34 GMT - Rugby World Cup 2011 Apple rises to world's most valuable company California tech darling founded in 1976 eclipses Exxon to take spot once held by General Electric and Microsoft. www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2011/08/20118114274146252.html Last Modified: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:35:26 GMT - Americas Eurozone crisis sinks Wall Street giant Brokerage firm MF Global reveals $6.4bn of eurozone debt, making it seventh-largest bankruptcy by assets in US history. www.aljazeera.com/business/2011/11/20111117555642766.html Last Modified: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:39:57 GMT - Business |
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