TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's energy minister admitted on Tuesday that no records were kept of top level discussions in the critical early days on how to respond to the world's worst nuclear disaster in 25 years. The admission, and apology, by Trade Minister Yukio Edano comes in the face of widespread debate over the government's response to the Fukushima nuclear crisis triggered by a massive ...

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA-- - KT Skylife, the sole 3D broadcaster in Korea, has received the I3DS's "Jury Prize " from the 3rd 3D Creative Arts Awards of I3DS with its 3D micro-space episode "Forest ...

It was the jump heard around the world. That it came at a little meet in Colorado Springs a year after the Olympics and didn't make much noise didn't matter.

New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards announced the finalists for the 2012 competition. The Grand Jury determined the shortlist from entries submitted from 40 countries worldwide. Trophies will be presented at the 2012 Television & Film Awards Ceremony on April 17th at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 14th – 19th. ...

(Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday that key emerging-market nations must let their currencies rise in value in order permit more stable global growth. In an interview in Tokyo with Japanese broadcaster NHK, Geithner appeared to refer to China when he spoke about the role of emerging market countries in creating a more stable monetary system. ...

Sundance Institute and NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) have announced Jens Assur, director of the upcoming film, "Close Far Away," as winner of the 2012 Sundance/NHK International Filmmaker Award. Created in 1996 to celebrate 100 years of cinema, the annual award recognizes and supports a visionary filmmaker on his or her next film. Sundance Institute staff works closely with the winner ...

Boy tries to revive his soccer team after encounter with female pro player

Jeremy Mendes and Leanne Allison's interactive doc premieres at Sundance Film Festival--and online at nfb.ca/bear71

MEXICO CITY - Tourism officials said Thursday that 2012 will be a special year for Mexico, even though they don't expect the world to end Dec. 21.

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