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Issue: March 01, 2012 (Archive)

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Japan takes giant step to lure back tourists There seems to be no complaints in punctual Japan now that construction of the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest self- supporting communications tower, has finally been completed - more than two months behind schedule. Best bite in the world Scientists say they have proof that the Tyrannosaurus rex, the dinosaur adored by children and makers of plastic toys, had the most powerful bite of any creature that lived on land. Cha role may soon be ironed out Ronald Arculli is soon leaving behind Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, and no one has a clue - or wants to give away any clue - about who will replace him as chairman. Murdoch son kicked upstairs James Murdoch, pictured, has stepped down as executive chairman of News International, News Corp's troubled British publishing unit. Mainland architect draws top prize Mainland architect Wang Shu, whose buildings have been praised for their presence and careful attention to the environment, has won an award dubbed the "Nobel Prize of architecture." Long way round for marchers Activists are up in arms about the route for an upcoming march - because police have made it too long. Running out of steam It appears embattled Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen can do little right these days. Protester states his case to bank chief If you've got a grievance - take it to the top. At least that is what protester Du Jianguo did in Beijing yesterday during a visit by World Bank president Robert Zoellick.

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