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New Galaxy Note 3 Dual-SIM Variant Launched, Features and Price Revealed
Newly launched Galaxy Note 3 Dual-SIM features and price surface online.
Bank of Japan Maintains Monetary Policy Despite Risks of Sales-Tax Hike
Bank expects Japan's moderate recovery to continue amid improving business sentiment.
US Government Shutdown Weighs on Most Asian Markets
Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy on hold as US shutdown spreads concern among markets.
Banned Erotic Japanese Art on Show at British Museum [PHOTOS]
Shunga: Sex and Pleasure in Japanese Art examines explicit works from early modern Japan.
Bank of Japan May Ease Monetary Policy After April's Sales Tax Hike
Pressure grows to increase monetary stimulus for Japanese economy.
European Markets Open Higher on Positive China Data
China's services PMI jumps to a six-month high in September.
Japan: Infertile Woman Gives Birth in Breakthrough Egg Growth Treatment
In vitro fertilisation helps treat women with primary ovarian insufficiency.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Confirms Sales Tax Rise after Survey Finds Strong Business Sentiment [VIDEO]
Japan will also announce $50bn stimulus to offset bad effects of tax increase on economy.
Manchester United Midfielder Set to Battle for Starting Spot
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has revealed that he will strive hard to secure his future at Manchester United.
European Markets Mixed on US Government Shutdown
Uncertainty surrounds the length of the partial shutdown.
Asian Markets Mixed Following US Government Shutdown
Uncertainty surrounds the length of the partial shutdown
Japanese Banks Provide $5.9bn Lifeline to Fukushima Operator Tepco
Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) expected to receive funds in December
Kagawa's United Future Thrown Into Further Doubt After Moyes Criticism
Shinji Kagawa is subject to criticism from manager David Moyes after the 2-1 defeat to West Brom
Trained Rats Sniff Out Crime for Dutch Police
Rotterdam force believed to be first in world to train rats for police work.
European Markets Outside Britain Open Higher Ahead of Eurozone Data
British home prices rise for the fifth straight month in September.
Nissan Self-Driving Car Now Road Legal in Japan
An autonomous and all-electric Nissan Leaf granted license to drive on Japanese public roads.
Nuclear Plant Operator Tepco Seeks to Restart Reactors Post-Fukushima Earthquake
Governor of Japan's Niigata prefecture gave nod to apply for restarting Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant.
Asian Markets Trade Higher on Upbeat US Jobs Data
Gains across Asia capped by US budget fears.
Japan on Track to Achieve Inflation Target with August CPI at 5-Year High
Rising energy prices after shutdown of nuclear power plants boost inflation.
Arsenal Youngster Unaware But Flattered By Messi Comparisons
Ryo Miyaichi says he hopes to someday come close to Lionel Messi's stature
United Legend Insists Fans Will See More From Likes of Kagawa
Gary Neville says that with the season in full swing Manchester United will be taking advantage of all their squad members.
Shinzo Abe Urges Wall Street Traders to Invest in Japan
Abe said in his speech at the New York stock exchange that Japan's economy "is exceptionally good".
European Markets Outside Italy Open Higher Despite US Budget Fears
Markets will track two deadlines in the US -- 1 October and 17 October.
Japan's Lixil to Buy EU's Largest Bathroom Equipment Maker Grohe for $4bn
The deal marks the second multi-billion dollar European acquisition by a Japanese company in September.
Mitsubishi: Japan's Abenomics Boosts Market Optimism
Chairman Yorihiko Kojima says economic policy helps investment in domestic energy sector.
Asian Markets Outside China Trade Higher Despite Lingering US Debt Woes
Market players to track developments surrounding two deadlines in the US -- 1 October and 17 October.
Takatoshi Ito's Investment Panel: 'Japan's Rising Welfare Costs Add to Case for Sales-Tax Hike'
Ito, who heads investment panel for Government Pension Investment Fund, wants sales tax rate of 20% by 2020.
Libor Fixing Scandal: Credit Unions Take Aim at JPMorgan, UBS and Credit Suisse
National Credit Union Administration sues 13 banks over Libor fallout.
Angela Merkel: The Most Important Woman in Europe
IBTimes assesses what Germans and the outside world can expect of Angela Merkel over the next four years.
UBS and APG Bid for Australian Toll Road Operator RiverCity Motorway
Deal valued at more than A$600m.