Rethink on N-power

As Japan’s nuclear crisis intensified on Wednesday, governments across Europe remained at odds over whether to scale back nuclear power programmes or continue plans to expand, while China announced that it was suspending new plant approvals until it could strengthen safety standards.

MOC assures China’s public of substantial salt supply

Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Friday joined other government departments to halt the panic buying of salt prompted by radiation fears over Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant, reiterating the country’s salt reserves are “quite substantial.”

Greater Danger Lies in Spent Fuel Than in Reactors

Years of procrastination in deciding on long-term disposal of highly radioactive fuel rods from nuclear reactors are now coming back to haunt Japanese authorities as they try to control fires and explosions at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Indonesia police anticipate more ‘book bombs’

Indonesian police said Friday they expect more “book bombs” to be found in the capital, after four of the devices were sent to moderate Muslim figures and a counter-terrorism official.

Bi Feiyu wins Asia’s top literary prize

Acclaimed Chinese author Bi Feiyu on Thursday won Asia’s top literary prize for his “Three Sisters”, set during the Cultural Revolution.

U.S. donations not rushing to Japan

The natural disaster in Japan and the threat of a nuclear catastrophe are dominating world headlines. But beyond the shock and sympathy, everyday Americans’ financial response to the crisis is so far oddly subdued.

US: Sleepy California Town, and a Tsunami Magnet

There are images of waves throughout Crescent City: on the signs marking the city limits, on the logo of its credit union and on the facade of Tsunami Lanes, where this city’s local rollers come to bowl.

Japan crisis spotlights China nuclear concerns

The atomic crisis sparked by Japan’s massive earthquake and tsunami is throwing a spotlight on energy-hungry China’s own plans to build dozens of nuclear power plants despite questions over safety.

China says executions of 3 Filipino drug convicts will proceed, not linked to territorial spat

China will proceed with the executions of three Filipino drug convicts delayed last month and the decision was unrelated to a recent territorial spat, the Chinese ambassador said Thursday.

Clinton is thronged in Tahrir Square

The Obama administration on Wednesday sharply warned Bahrain against violent crackdowns on anti-government demonstrators as unrest worsened around the Middle East.