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China inflation growth dims hopes of interest rate cut
China's inflation rate grew more-than-forecast in March as higher fuel and food costs pushed up…
China sets up rare earth body to streamline the sector
China has set up a rare earth association in a bid to streamline the sector's…
Sony to axe 10,000 jobs worldwide: report
Sony will cut 10,000 jobs worldwide this year as it attempts to carry out sweeping…
First Arab sumo wrestler chases glory in Japan
With legs resembling tree trunks and packing the body weight of two average-sized men, sumo…
South Korea police chief resigns over murder outcry
Cho Hyun-oh apologised for police negligence and its 'horrendous result'
Voters in Indonesia’s Aceh cast ballots for governor
Voters in the Indonesian province of Aceh are electing their governor for the second time…
Kyrgyz new anti-graft police take test on live TV
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — Authorities in Kyrgyzstan began testing members of the new anti-corruption agency…
Afghanistan says deal agreed with US on night raids
The Afghan government says it has agreed a deal on the conduct of night raids…
North Korea moves rocket into place for launch
North Korea has moved into place a long-range rocket for a controversial launch later this…