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Asian Stocks Rebound as China Kicks Off National People's Congress
Markets recover from the previous session as traders speculate on China's economic forecasts and Japan's stimulus promises.
Ten Weirdest and Most Extreme Foods People Eat Around The World [PHOTOS]
Take a look at the most strange, repelling and extremely disgusting foot items around the world.
Japex plans to Buy 10% Stake in Petronas' Canada Project
Japan's LNG dependence has soared after the 2011 disaster.
Asian Stocks Drop on China Property-Sector Fears and Growth Concerns
Asian markets slip as speculations of tighter controls over the real estate sector in China dampen sentiments.
Liverpool Transfer Rumour: Reds Look at Pre-Contract Deal with Japan Star
Liverpool look to sign pre-contract agreement with Japan international playmaker Keisuke Honda.
US Judge Orders $450m Cut in Samsung's Damages to Apple
Apple suffers another setback in its legal battle with Samsung with a reduction in $1bn damages awarded in 2012.
European Stocks Weak on US Sequester and China PMI
Markets open lower as traders consider US spending cut talks and disappointing China manufacturing data.
Japan's Consumer Prices Fall 0.2% in January
Consumer prices continued to decline in January, making its difficult for Japan to reach its 2 percent inflation target in the near future.
Asian Stocks Mixed after Disappointing China Manufacturing PMI
Markets remain mixed as official and private sector China manufacturing surveys indicate slower growth in February.
Fukushima Disaster: Infant Girls at 70% Increased Risk of Thyroid Cancer
World Health Organisation outlines health risks of those in fallout zone of Japan's 2011 nuclear disaster.
Guinness World Records: Japanese Woman is Oldest in the World, Born When Marie Curie Discovered Radium
Guinness World Records recognises Misao Okawa of Japan as the oldest living woman in the world
RBS Posts £5.2bn Pre-Tax Loss as Operating Profit Rises
State-owned lender sees operating improvements and fewer charges for bad loans but sets aside £1bn for PPI and derivatives mis-selling.
Japan's Industrial Output Continues to Expand in January
Vehicles, iron and steel, electronics equipment, semiconductors and auto parts help growth.
Japan Nominates ADB Chief Haruhiko Kuroda as BoJ Governor
Haruhiko Kuroda, champion of monetary easing policy, to head Japan's central bank.
Asian Stocks Climb as Japan Nominates Pro-Stimulus Central Bank Chief
Markets set to close month higher after Shinzo Abe appoints Haruhiko Kuroda as BoJ governor.
NEC Announces Folding Dual-Screen Medias W Smartphone
NEC has announced the Medias W smartphone at Mobile World Congress, which features two 4.3in screens and a design that folds in half.
5 Tonnes of Liquid Cyanide Leaks in Japan
Plough clearing snow hits tank containing liquid waste causing leak in Japan’s city of Hanamaki.
Egypt Balloon Crash: British Victims Named
Britons Joe Bampton and Yvonne Rennie died in Luxor crash along with UK resident Suzanna Gyetvai.
Egypt Balloon Crash: Gas Leak Blamed for Disaster
Luxor hot air balloon crash said to have been caused by snapping of gas tube and canister explosion.
Japanese Retail Sales Fall Less-Than-Expected in January
Sluggish retail sales underline need for further government help.
British Tourists Survive Hot Air Balloon Inferno in Luxor, Egypt
New reports emerging from Egypt suggest two British tourists have survived the hot air balloon crash near Luxor.However Thomas Cook has confirmed initial reports of two British fatalities.
Japan's Parliament Approves £93bn Stimulus Package
Extra budget aimed at creating jobs and infrastructure as well as to aid tsunami recovery efforts.
Libor Fixing Scandal: Rabobank Could Get Over $440M Fine
Dutch bank expected to reach deal with UK and US regulators over Libor rigging claims.
Chelsea Defender Blames Fixture Pile-up for Poor Run
Gary Cahill has blamed Chelsea's 'ridiculous' fixture list for their inconsistent form this season.
Egypt: 2 Britons Among 19 Tourists Killed in Luxor Balloon Crash [PHOTOS]
Tourists from France and Japan among victims as balloon turns into ball of fire and crashes.
iOS 6 Untethered Jailbreak: New iOS 6.1.3 Update Will Kill Evasi0n Jailbreak, Says Planetbeing
Apple fixes key loop-holes in evasi0n jailbreak making it futile.
Asian Stocks Decline on Italy Election Concerns
Fears of inconclusive Italian election results have cast doubts over direction of eurozone's recovery efforts.
Japan's All Nippon Airways Cancels Dreamliner Flights Until May-End
Boeing's biggest Dreamliner customer grounding entire fleet over battery issue.
Waterproof Sony Xperia Tablet Z Coming to UK
Sony has announced that the Xperia Tablet Z will be available internationally from Q2 this year, priced at £399 for the 32GB Wi-Fi model.
European Stocks Rise with Italy Elections in Focus
Markets open positive but remain cautious after Moody's UK downgrade ahead of Italy election results