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Japanese firms take lead in electronics and transportation technology

Tokyo, Dec 02 (ANI): A Japanese multinational provider of IT services and products, NEC, hosted the C and C User Forum and iEXPO 2014 at Tokyo International Forum recently. The two-day expo was attended by some 24,000 visitors. Under a new brand message "Orchestrating a brighter world" the annual event is designed for a deeper understanding of NEC's solutions for society. The exhibition showcased the latest NEC Group products and solutions, which are aimed at the realization of social values such as safety, security, efficiency, and equality that are essential for people in modern society. Visitors were introduced to around 100 exhibits and lectures on a wide array of solutions, experienced the leading-edge network and computing technologies, wide range of products, services, and know-how developed at NEC for many years. The NEC has been annually hosting the C and C User Forum and iEXPO for nearly 20 years. Since the establishment in 1899, the NEC has built a rich history of technological innovations, by continually offering better products and services both for Japan and the world.

Dec 2, 2014

Saudi woman Loujain Hathloul arrested for driving

Saudi Woman Arrested for Driving, Detained at UAE Border Overnight [VIDEO]

Saudi woman Loujain Hathloul, who tried to drive into Saudi Arabia in defiance of the driving ban against women, was arrested on Monday.

Dec 2, 2014

Compensation Remains A Concern for 1984 Bhopal Gas Victims Even After 30 Years, Despite A New Film And Museum On The Tragedy

The children of the victims are becoming new victims of the 1984 incident as the poisonous gas is still leaking from the UCC plant in Bhopal.

Dec 2, 2014

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Doctor's 'Bomb in the Bag' Joke at Miami Airport Costs Him $90,000 in Fine

The prosecution has dropped false bomb threat and criminal mischief charges and has agreed that the surgeon can leave after paying the entire fine amount.

Dec 2, 2014

British Jihadists Hisham Folkard and Shabazz Suleman

Britain Confronts Turkey Over Trading Its Nationals In Hostage Swap with ISIS

Back in October,the Turkish government in its deal with the Islamic State militants, reportedly swapped at least 180 ISIS terrorists, including the two British jihadists,in exchange for its embassy staff in Mosul.

Dec 2, 2014

Guinness World Record for Largest Live Nativity Scene Set in Provo

Breaking the previous records, as many as 1,039 people gathered at the Rock Canyon Park in Provo to set a new world record for the world's largest nativity scene on Monday.

Dec 2, 2014

Rohtak Sisters: Another Video Surfaces - Siblings Fight off Eve-Teaser

This time around, one of the Rohtak sisters beat up a youth, who allegedly passed lewd comments at them in a park

Dec 2, 2014

Fearing an imminent terrorist attack, Chinese officials searched thousands of pigeon bums to find bombs

Bird Bombs: Did Taliban Fit Bird With Explosives?

The bird exploded when it was shot and "suspicious metal stuff" lay scattered around it.

Dec 2, 2014

Singer Kumar Sanu joins BJP, says will serve poor not contest elections

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu on Tuesday joined the BJP in New Delhi. Sanu in the presence of BJP President Amit Shah said that he is a big fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi because of the work he is doing. Sanu also said that he will concentrate towards working for the welfare of poor and under privileged. He also claimed that he will never contest elections or become a leader.

Dec 2, 2014

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Kenya: Missing Penises in Bodies of Murdered People Hint at Trade in Sexual Organs

Two men who were found to be killed separately in Kirinyaga County had their penises missing.

Dec 2, 2014

Bengaluru Private Bus Catches Fire; 3 Injured

The three injured passengers have been admitted to a nearby hospital.

Dec 2, 2014

In one of its strongest ever warning, the FBI has asked the American soldiers and their families to be on alert on social media,as they can be a possible target of 'violent' jihadists.

FBI: US Armymen, Families Could Be Targetted By ISIS Through Social Media

The joint warning from FBI and DHS has been the strongest ever 'alert' issued to the US military members.

Dec 2, 2014

Opposition parties accuse Modi government of U-turn on poll promises

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Congress on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led ruling BJP government and said it took a U-turn on its polls promises made during general elections. Meanwhile, a leader of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Sitaram Yechury, said it was a good thing that other parties were realizing double standards of the BJP. However, a BJP leader Anurag Thakur said that Rahul Gandhi was just doing a drama.

Dec 2, 2014

Politicos react on Ranjit Sinha's retirement

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday hoped that the new CBI chief would be capable enough to lead the federal investigating agency. As CBI chief Ranjit Sinha retires on Tuesday, a high powered committee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge and Chief Justice of India HL Dattu will meet to decide on a new officer to head country's premier investigating agency.

Dec 2, 2014

Dutch retirement home breaks boundaries and age divide

An innovative retirement home in The Netherlands has opened its doors to students who live on site and help elderly residents in return for free lodgings while they carry out their studies. Duration: 02:37

Dec 2, 2014