The expansion of China’s manufacturing activity slowed in May to its lowest rate in nine months, reflecting the government’s attempts to cool the economy and slow inflation. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing says its purchasing managers index, which measures the manufacturing sector, fell from 52.9 in April to 52 last month. The federation […]
China’s Manufacturing Sector Declines in May
IAEA Experts Say Japan Underestimated Tsunami Threat
A team of international experts investigating the Fukushima nuclear accident says Japan underestimated the risk posed by tsunamis to its nuclear plants. The finding is contained in a preliminary report prepared for delivery to the Japanese government Wednesday. The 18-member team’s full report will be delivered to an International Atomic Energy Agency meeting beginning June […]
US Space Shuttle Set to Land Early Wednesday
Astronauts aboard the U.S. space shuttle Endeavour are headed toward a middle-of-the-night landing early Wednesday in Florida. Commander Mark Kelly and his crew circled 320 kilometers above the Earth, aiming to touch down at 2:35 a.m., local time, Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center. It will be the 25th time the U.S. space agency, NASA, has […]