Tokyo (AFP) – Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a rare public appearance.
Murakami tells alma mater he was a 'terrible student'
Spanish actor and Almodovar favourite Marisa Paredes dies at 78
Madrid (AFP) – Marisa Paredes, an acclaimed Spanish actor who achieved international fame by starring in many films by director Pedro Almodovar, has died at 78, the Spanish film academy said on Tuesday.
China says spying claims involving UK's Prince Andrew 'preposterous'
Beijing (AFP) – China on Tuesday said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain’s Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were “preposterous”, after the UK government voiced mounting concerns over the allegations.
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan wants renewable energy to be its top power source by 2040 in a push to reduce dependence on coal and gas and become carbon neutral by mid-century, government plans showed on Tuesday.
Restoring Milan's Duomo, one statue at a time
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project — a battered statue from the top of the Italian city’s gothic cathedral, and its gleaming white replacement.
Tehran malls close early to save energy: media
Tehran (AFP) – Malls and shopping centres in Iran’s capital will limit opening hours starting Tuesday, closing two hours earlier to tackle severe energy shortages, local media said.
Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Australia
Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the rest of the India Test series after injuring his right calf during his warm-up before play in Brisbane Tuesday.
Pistons top Heat in overtime, Nuggets edge Kings
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Cade Cunningham delivered a triple-double and Tim Hardaway Jr. came up big in overtime as the Detroit Pistons held off Miami 125-124 in an NBA thriller on Monday that snapped the Heat’s four-game winning streak.
Vikings dominate Bears, bolster bid for division crown
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Minnesota Vikings, already headed to the NFL playoffs, bolstered their bid for the NFC North division title on Monday, beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for a seventh straight NFL victory.
