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Kyoto Prizes awarded to philosopher and scientists

Kyoto Prizes awarded to philosopher and scientists Kyoto - The 24th Annual Kyoto Prizes, Japan's highest private awards for lifetime achievement, were awarded to three North Americans on Monday, said the Inamori Foundation.

The three were recognized for their contributions to computerized problem solving; understanding how cancer cells form and grow; and developing a more peaceful world by promoting harmony among diverse cultures.

Blaze destroys wooden hall in Daigoji Temple

Daigoji Temple, KyotoTokyo - A wooden hall within Kyoto's l

North Korea takes centre stage at G8 meeting

Kyoto, Japan (G8) - North Korea's nuclear declaration and expected removal from a US terrorism list is in the spotlight Friday at two- day talks by the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight, crea

G8 foreign ministers start meeting in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan  - The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight (G8) on Thursday started a two-day meeting in Japan as international attention focused on North Korea's long-expected declaration of its

North Korea, Afghanistan at centre of G8 foreign minister talks

Kyoto, Japan  - Terrorism and nuclear non-proliferation were set to dominate the first day of a meeting of the Group of Eight (G8) foreign ministers starting Thursday in the Japanese city Kyoto.