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A few days ago Universal announced that a number of artists donated their songs for use on a new compilation to be released in aid of the Japan Red Cross following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that his earlier this

There are several differences between the facility at Indian Point and the Fukushima reactor, and those differences show that while Indian Point, like other nuclear power plants, has risks, they are different risks than those at Fukushima.

US stocks rallied on Friday on positive economic data and another good earnings report from the technology sector.

here is the latest update from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the ongoing nuclear power crisis in Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan.

The Japanese government is urging residents who live between 20 and 30 kilometers from crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to voluntarily evacuate the region, citing the difficulties of daily life there and the possibility of more radiation leaks.

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan gave no indication as to when he thought the nuclear crisis might be brought under control.

Reports are coming from Japan that one of the six reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have suffered a breach to the reactor containment vessel.

During its fourth-quarter earnings call, Research In Motion revealed that its upcoming BlackBerry Playbook tablet would be compatible with applications developed for Google's Android operating system.

The triple disaster in Japan and the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa likely would have only a limited impact on the global economy - provided the twin shocks of higher oil prices and the supply chain disruptions from Japan do not get much worse, market research firm IHS said.

SUZAKU observatory shows evidence of million-degree gas clouds in galaxy

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 26 people in Tali village in north-east Myanmar on Thursday night, while one woman was reported to have died in Thailand, reports say.

Apple is launching its iPad 2 in more than 25 countries on March 25th, 2011. Their supply shortage is not stopping them from launching the products abroad quickly.

Apple has decreased iPad 2 shipping estimates to 3-4 weeks, down from 4-5.

Stone Rose men's apparel company now has the hair on loan from Golden Palace and is hosting a picture day with Bieber's hair to raise money for tsunami victims in Japan.

Here is the latest update on the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Gwen Stefani is the latest celebrity reaching out to help Japan. OK! Magazine is reporting that the singer and fashion designer has donated $1 million to the country which was devastated after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami.

The immense tragedy in Japan has brought out waves of support, comfort and succor from volunteers seeking to provide help if any kind, even by people who themselves have suffered terribly during the current crisis.

While the metropolitan government of Tokyo has lifted its warning on radioactive tap water, the nearby prefectures of Chiba and Saitama reported radioactive iodine was detected in their tap water sources.

Barclays Capital said Apple Inc.'s iPad 2, which began shipping in the U.S. on March 11, remains sold out across retailers with limited sporadic availability at Apple stores themselves and 4-5 week wait times via Apple.com.

At least four US airlines have reduced their capacity plans for 2011 largely due to the high oil price.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it has lifted restrictions against using tap water for consumption by infants in Tokyo's 23 wards and 5 adjacent cities, according to a report from public broadcaster NHK.