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- Indigenous peoples say G-8's economic agenda responsible for global warming, food crisis
- South Korean president's former business partner sentenced to 18 more months in prison
- Indigenous peoples say G-8's economic agenda responsible for global warming, food crisis
- Asian markets mixed amid high oil prices, uneven US economic data; European indices open lower
- Chinese tourists arrive on historic direct flights to Taiwan in sign of warming relations
- BHP Billiton and China's Baosteel agree on iron ore price rise of up to 96.5 percent
- Asian markets mixed amid high oil prices, uneven US economic data; European indices open lower
- Chinese tourists arrive on historic direct flights to Taiwan in sign of warming relations
- Asian markets mixed amid high oil prices, uneven US economic data; Japan down 12th day
- Australia's Origin Energy rejects BG Group's US$13 billion takeover bid
- BHP Billiton and China's Baosteel agree on iron ore price rise of up to 96.5 percent
- Philippine food, oil price hikes raise inflation to 11.4 percent, highest in 14 years
- BHP Billiton and China's Baosteel agree on iron ore price rise of up to 96.5 percent
- India's inflation rate hits 11.63 percent on rising food, oil prices
- BHP Billiton and China's Baosteel agree on iron ore price rise of up to 96.5 percent
- High inflation pressuring Asian economies, but region remains robust, says ADB president
- Government adviser says Australia should raise gas prices to combat climate change
- Asian markets mixed in midday trade; Nikkei threatens to stretch losing streak to 12 days
- G-8 meets amid growing calls for it to admit China, other top economies to summit
- Japan's ANA sets up panel to study purchase of Airbus A380, other aircraft
- Japan's ANA sets up panel to study purchase of Airbus A380, other aircraft
- Chrysler, Chinese automaker Great Wall to study sharing technology, distribution
- Chinese tourists arrive on historic direct flights to Taiwan in sign of warming relations
- G-8 leaders face worst economic outlook in at least a decade in surging prices, global slump
- Australia's Origin Energy rejects BG Group's US$13 billion takeover bid
- Chinese tourists arrive on historic direct flight to Taiwan in a sign of warming relations
- New Zealand trucks snarl cities in nationwide tax protest
- Key Indian party delays decision on government bid for support on US civilian nuclear deal
- South Korea's president calls for end to US beef dispute
- India's key stock index drops 4.2 percent on worries about global oil prices
- Rice says US beef safe, urges South Koreans to listen to their government
- Rice says US beef safe, urges South Koreans to listen to their government
- Toyota paying about $300 million to boost stake in Subaru car maker to nearly 17 percent
- G-8 foreign ministers condemn Zimbabwe vote; Rice warns of sanctions
- Toyota to boost stake in Subaru maker to nearly 17 percent
- Pakistan urges India to act quickly on proposed gas pipeline from Iran
- Asian markets tumble on oil's spike above $141 a barrel, Wall Street's plunge
- Shanghai index falls to 16-month low on dismay over lack of govt support, soaring oil prices
- Soaring oil and commodities drive up Japan's core inflation, sap household spending
- Asian markets tumble on oil's spike above $141 a barrel, Wall Street's plunge
- Report: China's foreign reserves rise to US$1.8 trillion in May but growth slows
- South Korea begins inspection of US beef before it hits markets, but protests continue
- Japanese stock market drops to 2-month low, hit by plunge on Wall Street, spike in oil
- G-8 foreign ministers' slam Zimbabwe vote, cautious on North Korea
- Japan's core inflation rises to 10-year high and household spending falls
- Asian markets tumble after Wall Street sell-off, oil spikes to record above US$140
- North Korea nuclear issue focus of G-8 foreign ministers' summit
- Oil prices ease in Asia after overnight jump above US$140 a barrel
- North Korea nuclear issue focus of G-8 foreign ministers' meeting in Japan
- Japan core inflation at 10-year high in May on rising food, gas prices
- New Zealand economy shrinks, fueling concern of recession
- Security, oil and food prices main topics of G-8 foreign ministers' meeting
- Samsung Group unveils management shakeup to boost transparency
- Securing Afghan borders, averting oil crisis top agenda of G-8 foreign ministers
- Securing Afghan borders, averting oil crisis top agenda of G-8 foreign ministers
- Securing Afghan borders, averting oil crisis top agenda of G-8 foreign ministers
- China orders halt to new phone, Internet accounts in August as carriers focus on Olympics
- Asian markets mixed after Fed keeps rates unchanged; Nikkei slides for 6th day
- Hong Kong stocks fall as investors sell export-related stocks on worries over US demand
- Toyota, Nissan global production expands in May on strong overseas demand
- Malaysia sticks to undersea power cable plan across South China Sea despite firm's pullout
- Australia's worst polluters must keep records of greenhouse gas emissions
- North Korea nuclear program, Afghanistan dominate G-8 meeting in Japan
- China: Tibet's airport upgraded to handle night flights, increasing capacity by 40 percent
- Sony aims for profitability in TV and video game businesses by next March
- Taiwan relaxes control of investment between the island and China
- Wireless carrier tests eye controls for electronics
- Argument spurs Kentucky worker to kill 5, himself
- Nintendo DS game console helps spur interest in English in Japan classrooms
- China's shares end little changed after modest 2-day rally
- Sony aims for profitability in TV and video game businesses by next March
- Japanese shares slip for 6th day amid caution over U.S. economy
- Sony aims for profitability in TV and video game businesses by next March
- Sony to start US movie download service for PlayStation 3 machine in summer
- Malaysia raises development spending
- South Korea lifts ban on US beef imports, president calls on country to move past dispute
- China's mobile phone accounts rise to 592 million; number of fixed-line accounts falls
- Sony aims for profitability in TV and video game businesses by next March
- Nintendo DS game console helps spur interest in English in Japan classrooms
- Sony aims for profitability in TV and video game businesses by next March
- Sony aims for profitability in TV and video game businesses by end of March 2009
- Shareholders of Matsushita approve company name change to Panasonic
- Australia to decide in 90 days on Sinosteel stake in Murchison
- Oil prices steady in Asia above $134 after sharp decline on increase in US oil stockpiles
- Ky. gunman argued with boss over phone, goggles
- Malaysia raises development budget by US$9.4 bln until 2010 to boost growth
- Ky. gunman argued with boss over phone, goggles
- China's mobile phone accounts rise to 592 million; number of fixed-line accounts falls
- New Zealand nonbank finance sector hits more credit crunch turbulence
- Ky. gunman argued with boss over phone, goggles
- Australia to decide in 90 days on Sinosteel takeover of Murchison
- Qantas cancels Australian flights Thursday due to aircraft shortage
- Shootings at Ky. plastics plant stun town; 6 dead
- 6 dead in Henderson, Ky., plastics plant shooting
- 6 dead in Henderson, Ky., plastics plant shooting
- 6 dead in Henderson, Ky., plastics plant shooting
- South Korea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- 6 dead in Henderson, Ky., plastics plant shooting
- South Korea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- Most Asia markets rise as traders buy oil stocks in China, HK; Nikkei down for 5th day
- Most Asia markets rise as traders buy oil stocks in China, HK; Nikkei down for 5th day
- China shares rise for 2nd day as rebound renews hopes correction may be over
- Panasonic adds new compact, ultra-mobile PC to popular Toughbook series
- Samsung Group unveils management shakeup to boost transparency
- Malaysia resolves crisis over gas stations' refusal to accept credit cards
- Hong Kong looking to launch commodities exchange to trade fuel oil in 1st quarter of 2009
- Corruption trial begins for former Indonesian central bank chief
- Oil prices steady around $137 a barrel amid concerns about weakening demand
- Oil prices steady around $137 a barrel amid concerns about weakening demand
- South Korea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- Japanese shares drop for 5th day on worries about inflation, economic slowdown
- India provides Myanmar with US$84 million in loans and credit
- South Korea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- Nissan chief says price hikes likely in Japan amid soaring material costs
- India's central bank hikes interest rates; car, home loans to cost more
- India's central bank hikes interest rates; car, home loans to cost more
- ADB says Asian cities need help becoming sustainable as 100,000 people a day migrate to cities
- Hong Kong plans to launch commodities exchange to trade fuel oil in 1st quarter of 2009
- India's central bank hikes interest rates to rein in inflation that has soared to 13-year high
- Hong Kong plans to launch commodities exchange to trade oil in 1st quarter of 2009
- Nissan chief says industry woes, not performance, behind share price drop
- Malaysia gas stations refuse credit cards to protest falling profits after fuel price rise
- Tropical storm hits China's southeast coast after killing hundreds in Philippines
- Ruling party: SKorea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- Oil prices steady around $137 a barrel amid concerns about weakening demand
- Ruling party: SKorea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- ADB says Asian cities need help becoming sustainable as 100,000 people a day migrate to cities
- Ruling party: SKorea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- Japan's trade surplus falls 7.6 percent in May from year earlier
- Ruling party: SKorea decides to implement deal to resume US beef imports this week
- Japan's trade surplus falls 7.6 percent in May from year earlier
- Pakistani stock index skyrockets 8.6 percent after exchange limits daily losses
- Most Asia markets slip ahead of U.S. Fed meeting; Hong Kong index hits near 3- month low
- Reports: Former Malaysian steel tycoon, acquitted in high-profile corruption case, dies at 75
- Air China says historic first regular flights between Beijing and Taiwan to begin July 4
- India's Reliance, other investors in talks with DreamWorks to fund $2 billion movie venture
- Hong Kong's stock market falls again to close at near 3-month low; Foxconn sheds 5.4 percent
- China's shares rise on bargain-hunting after earlier drop, led by real estate, financials
- India's Reliance, other investors in talks with DreamWorks to fund $2 billion movie venture
- Toyota may miss US sales target due to market downturn
- Angry Indonesians hurl stones, burn tires outside Parliament
- Japan's Nikkei dips for 4th straight session on fears over US economy
- Angry Indonesians hurl stones, burn tires to protest students demonstrator's death
- Oil prices steady above $137 as market eyes Nigeria supply disruptions, Iran sanctions
- India's Reliance, other investors in talks with DreamWorks to fund $2 billion movie venture
- Qantas chief invokes fuel rises in pay dispute, saying costs are "almost out of control'
- SKorean court overturns guilty verdict against US equity group Lone Star
- Macarthur Coal, ArcelorMittal talks end without a deal
- Britain's BG Group renews takeover offer for Australia's Origin Energy to US$13 billion
- India's Reliance, other investors in talks with DreamWorks over $2 billion movie venture
- SKorean court overturns guilty verdict against executive from US equity group Lone Star
- SKorean president stands up against illegal demonstrations over US beef imports
- India's Reliance, other investors in talks with DreamWorks over $2 billion movie venture
- Britain's BG Group boosts takeover offer for Australia's Origin Energy to US$13 billion
- Malaysia to import more rice only when prices drop
- Report: Japanese government may abandon latest nominee for central bank board
- Air China says historic first regular flights between Beijing and Taiwan to begin July 4
- SKorean court overturns guilty verdict against executive from US equity group Lone Star
- Oil prices steady near $137 as market eyes Nigeria supply disruptions, Iran sanctions
- SKorean president stands up against illegal demonstrations over US beef imports
- SKorean president stands up against illegal demonstrations over US beef imports
- Malaysia's government wins first test of strength in Parliament over fuel price hike
- Britain's BG Group renews takeover offer for Australia's Origin Energy
- Qantas cancels some flights in Australia due to engineers strike
- China's Baosteel agrees to nearly double iron ore price with Rio Tinto
- SKorea seeks to reassure public over beef deal, calls for strict inspection of US imports
- Asia markets stumble amid concern over US economy, China moves to tighten monetary policy
- Malaysia's government wins first test of strength in Parliament over fuel price hike
- Japan Airlines plans test flight partially powered by biofuel next year
- Vietnam's PM visits US, seeks tips on improving economy from former foe
- Malaysia government wins first test of strength in Parliament over fuel price hike
- Pakistani stock index tumbles 4.2 percent on inflation, interest rate worries
- Pakistani stock index tumbles 4.2 percent on inflation, interest rate worries
- Chinese stocks fall on worries about oil price hike and possible moves to cool inflation
- Hong Kong stocks slide amid China credit-tightening efforts and Chalco profit warning
- Softbank says Japan price for iPhone comparable to marked down US price
- Macarthur Coal director steps down, fueling ArcelorMittal takeover speculation
- Impoverished, electricity-crippled Tajikistan adds more hydropower
- South Korean court fines Samsung Heavy over oil spill
- Oil prices rise despite Saudi pledge to raise output; prices buoyed by Mideast concerns
- Japan's Nikkei drops for 3rd straight session on fears over US economy
- Singapore inflation holds at 26-year high on food prices
- Malaysia governmentt faces first test of strength in Parliament over fuel price hike
- Indian minister accepts that it can't buy uranium from Australia
- Oil prices rise despite Saudi pledge to raise output; prices buoyed by Mideast concerns
- Pledged foreign direct investment in Vietnam jumps nearly fourfold so far this year
- Foreigners to pay market prices for gasoline at Malaysian border stations
- Qantas cancels some flights in Australia due to engineers strike
- Expert: New AIDS threat emerging in India among 'call center Romeos'
- No pornography, gambling for Chinese vacationers to Taiwan
- US, SKorea reach beef import deal, but protests in Seoul continue
- US, SKorea reach beef import deal, but protests in Seoul continue
- US, SKorea agree to restrict beef imports to soothe health concerns, but protests continue
- US agrees to restrict beef imports to South Korea to cattle less than 30 months old
- US agrees to restrict beef imports to South Korea to cattle less than 30 months old
- US agrees to restrict beef imports to South Korea to cattle less than 30 months old
- Indian finance minister promises action as inflation hits 13-year high
- US agrees to restrict beef imports to South Korea to cattle less than 30 months old
- South Korea, US agree on import of US beef only from cattle less than 30 months old
- Report: SKorea, US agree on import of US beef from cattle less than 30 months old