China has set up a rare earth association in a bid to streamline the sector's development, as it continues to face criticism over its policies.
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Sony to axe 10,000 jobs worldwide: report
Sony will cut 10,000 jobs worldwide this year as it attempts to carry out sweeping reforms aimed at reviving the iconic but loss-making Japanese electronics giant, the Nikkei…
First Arab sumo wrestler chases glory in Japan
With legs resembling tree trunks and packing the body weight of two average-sized men, sumo wrestling's "Great Sandstorm" would seem a good fit for the wildly popular Japanese…
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 since a peace deal in 2005 ended decades of conflict.
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 on live television Monday in a bid to display an unusual level of…
Победа Тибилова: международные наблюдатели признали итоги выборов в Южной Осетии
Международные наблюдатели не зафиксировали каких-либо серьезных нарушений в ходе президентских выборов в Южной Осетии.
Россияне предпочитают иметь сбережения в рублях
Впервые за 20 лет более 70% россиян заявили о наличии сбережений, по данным мартовского опроса исследовательского холдинга Romir. Более 80% из них хранят накопления только в рублях.
Afghanistan says deal agreed with US on night raids
The Afghan government says it has agreed a deal on the conduct of night raids by US special forces.
North Korea moves rocket into place for launch
North Korea has moved into place a long-range rocket for a controversial launch later this month - amid reports it is also planning a nuclear test.