Japan's financial services minister has been found dead at his home in Tokyo, in what…
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South Korea’s second quarter growth misses estimates
South Korea's economy grew at a slower pace than previously estimated, hurt by a fall…
Details sought on jailed US businessman in Dubai
An American businessman fighting corruption charges in Dubai is apparently being held outside the normal…
Qantas forms Emirates alliance as it seeks turnaround
Qantas Airways has agreed to form a 10-year alliance with Emirates as it looks to…
NATO helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — NATO says one of its helicopters has crashed in eastern Afghanistan. It says no one was killed.
Afghan beheadings could signal confusion in Taliban ranks
(Reuters) - It was meant to be another night of music and dance, a brief…
Two Tibetans die, burning protests top 50: groups
Two teenagers burned to death in southwest China, taking to over 50 the number of Tibetans…
2 Chinese ships hit by typhoon; 5 dead, 10 missing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A powerful typhoon pounded South Korea with strong winds and heavy rain Tuesday as…
China export and import growth slows sharply in July
China's export and import growth slowed for the second straight month in July, raising fears…
India: Rajasthan couple held for selling baby
Police in India's Rajasthan state have arrested and bailed a couple suspected of selling their…