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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Japan's Heisei era: Changes, growth and tragedies

Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication on April 30 will end the three-decade Heisei era that began on Jan. 8, 1989, one day after he inherited the throne upon the death of his father, Hirohito.

Drones to deliver vaccines, blood and drugs across Ghana

Hundreds of drones will begin delivering life-saving vaccines, blood and medicines to patients in Ghana this week in the largest scheme of its kind, the global vaccine alliance GAVI said on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Behind Airbnb's bet on show business to hook travelers

Hollywood has a new suitor in Silicon Valley.

Job-search site Indeed plans to add 600 jobs in Ireland

The job-search site Indeed will hire 600 more people at its European headquarters in Dublin over the next five years, the latest significant jobs announcement by a multinational company in Ireland.

NASA probe detects likely 'marsquake' - an interplanetary first

NASA's robotic probe InSight has detected and measured what scientists believe to be a "marsquake," marking the first time a likely seismological tremor has been recorded on another planet, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California reported on Tuesday.

Turin to host ATP Finals from 2021 to 2025

Turin's Pala Alpitour stadium will host the ATP Finals from 2021-2025 replacing London, the governing body of men's tennis said on Wednesday.

In summer movie season, superheroes and a king may set movie records for Disney

The final chapter in a decade-long superhero saga and the remake of a big-screen classic could topple box-office records during a summer movie season expected to be dominated by Walt Disney Co.

Thieves pinch rifles as Kenyan police watch Champions League football

The temptation to watch UEFA Champions League quarter-finals football on TV both featuring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo backfired for some Kenya policemen when thieves raided their unmanned post and made off with weaponry.