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Military moves three PAC-3 batteries in defensive ring around central Tokyo - and more are likely to follow.

Several charred bodies have been found inside the Sasago tunnel, according to local media reports.

Several emerging economies welcome new policy, but Germany opposes it.

IMF says global economic slowdown has begun affecting emerging nations, a major force in pulling the world out of 2009 recession.

International Monetary Fund confirms absence of governor of People's Bank of China at annual meeting in Tokyo.

Protesters wave Chairman Mao placards and dance in dragon outfits in rage.

Japanese ambassador to China dies in Tokyo

Japanese activists land on disputed Uotsuri island and wave the Japanese flag, triggering protests in China.

International donors urge effective implementation of developmental projects with the aid as they worry financial mismanagement and corruption could undermine the purpose of the aid.

The status which comes into immediate effect will provide Kabul with special access to US arms.

London falls to 25th position in world rankings, seven places down from its 2011 position, while Birmingham and Belfast move up.

Pensioner has spent two decades living life of naked hermit on deserted island.