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画像説明, 倒壊した建物の近くで、下敷きになったとみられる人々の救出の知らせを待つ人たち（9日、トルコ・ハタイ県）
Best-selling Miffy the rabbit author Dick Bruna dies
Dick Bruna (above) was still writing Miffy stories in his old age The Dutch creator of Miffy the cartoon rabbit has died aged 89, his publishers have announced. Writer and illustrator Dick Bruna died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday night in the Dutch city of Utrecht. He created the much loved character in 1955 as a story to entertain his young son. More than 80 million Miffy books have been so
Nintendo's Satoru Iwata dies at 55
Japanese video game maker Nintendo has said its chief executive Satoru Iwata has died of cancer at the age of 55. Mr Iwata underwent surgery last year and had resumed his duties after a brief period of recovery. A highly revered figure in the Japanese gaming scene, he was considered the leading figure behind some of Nintendo's most popular devices since he joined the company in 2000. Most recently
'Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash killed in crash
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Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek's Mr Spock, dies at 83
US actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr Spock in the cult sci-fi series Star Trek, has died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, his family has said. His son, Adam, said he died of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Friday morning. Nimoy had a long career as both an actor and director. However he was best known for his portrayal of the half-human, half-Vulcan character in both the TV fra
Japan soy sauce bottle designer Kenji Ekuan dies
The designer of the iconic Japanese soy sauce bottle has died aged 85. Kenji Ekuan was also responsible for other design classics, including the Yamaha VMAX motorbike and the Narita Express airport train. Ekuan, a former Buddhist monk, designed the funnel shaped soy sauce bottle, with red top in 1961. The design, first used by Japanese food company Kikkoman, became known internationally as the cra
Japan outraged at IS 'beheading' of hostage Kenji Goto
The BBC's Rupert Wingfield-Hayes: "The question now is how Japan will respond to this murder" Japan has reacted with anger and defiance to a video appearing to show the beheading of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto by an Islamic State militant. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan "would not give in to terrorism" and that he would expand his support to countries fighting IS. IS has cited Japanese aid a
Japan PM Abe condemns hostage 'death' video
Islamic State had demanded a ransom in return for sparing the hostages' lives Japan's prime minister has condemned as "outrageous and unacceptable" a video declaring the murder of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa by Islamic State. Shinzo Abe demanded the release of a second hostage, purported to be Kenji Goto, shown in the video. Japan says it is trying to verify the footage. On Tuesday, Islamic Sta
Singer Joe Cocker dies aged 70 after cancer battle
Singer Joe Cocker, best known for his cover of The Beatles' With A Little Help From My Friends, has died aged 70. The Sheffield-born singer had a career lasting more than 40 years, with hits including You Are So Beautiful and Up Where We Belong. His agent Barrie Marshall said Cocker, who died after battling lung cancer, was "simply unique". Sir Paul McCartney said he was a lovely guy who "brought
Veteran Japanese actor Ken Takakura dies at 83
Ken Takakura found fame with his brooding acting style in Japanese yakuza and detective roles Veteran Japanese actor Ken Takakura has died of lymphoma aged 83. The actor passed away at a Tokyo hospital on 10 November, his office said on Tuesday. Known as the "Clint Eastwood" of Japan, Takakura was renowned for his brooding style and stoic roles in several Japanese yakuza and action movies. He also
India yoga guru BKS Iyengar dies
Until Mr Iyengar fell ill last year, he could still hold a headstand for more than half an hour, as Sanjoy Majumder reports Indian yoga guru BKS Iyengar has died in the western city of Pune, aged 95. Mr Iyengar was admitted to hospital last week and died early on Wednesday following kidney problems, doctors treating him said. Mr Iyengar was credited with his own brand of yoga, and taught author Al
Actor and director Richard Attenborough dies aged 90
Lord Attenborough, seen here in 2008, was among Britain's best-known actors Oscar-winning British film director Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90, his son has said. Lord Attenborough was one of Britain's leading actors, before becoming a highly successful director. In a career that spanned six decades, he appeared in films including Brighton Rock, World War Two prisoner of war thrille
Stem cell scientist found dead in apparent suicide
Prof Sasai answering questions from reporters at a news conference in April A Japanese scientist involved in a scandal over discredited stem cell research has been found dead at his laboratory in an apparent suicide. Prof Yoshiki Sasai, 52, was cleared of direct misconduct by an investigation, but faced criticism for his oversight. Scientists around the world have expressed regret at losing a reno
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, found dead at 63
US actor and comedian Robin Williams has been found dead, aged 63, in an apparent suicide. Marin County Police in California said he was pronounced dead at his home shortly after officials responded to an emergency call around noon local time. Williams was famous for such films as Good Morning Vietnam and Dead Poets Society and won an Oscar for his role in Good Will Hunting. His publicist said he
Georgian ex-President Eduard Shevardnadze dies at 86
Former Georgia President Eduard Shevardnadze has died aged 86. His aide Marina Davitashvili said he had passed away on Monday after a long illness. In 1992 he became the head of state of Georgia after it broke away from the Soviet Union. He led the country out of instability and civil war but in November 2003 was toppled in the "Rose Revolution" sparked by opposition allegations of irregularities
Ex-Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher dies, aged 87
Baroness Thatcher was the first woman to be UK prime minister, winning three elections Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has died "peacefully" at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke while staying at the Ritz hotel in central London. David Cameron called her a "great Briton" and the Queen spoke of her sadness at the death. Lady Thatcher was Conservative prime minister from 1979 to 1990. Sh
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