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Japan February trade deficit falls 47%
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2015
» Japan's trade deficit shrank 47.3% in February from a year earlier to 424.6 billion yen (US$3.5 billion), reflecting a recovery in exports, while falling crude oil prices pushed down import values, government data showed Wednesday.
Small town relies on Manga detective to lure tourists
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2015
» TOTTORI, JAPAN — Can a young boy playing the role of a detective lure more tourists from overseas to a small western Japan prefecture?
Hun Sen seeks record for biggest rice cake
Published on 18/03/2015
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday that he is seeking a Guinness World Record for the nation with "the largest sticky rice cake," which will be displayed at the upcoming Cambodian New Year celebrations next month.
Israel's election - AFP live report
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» TEL AVIV - 17:07 GMT - The Arab vote - In an unprecedented development for Israeli elections, traditionally disparate and apathetic Arab voting blocs have united in a single party, the Joint List. The group also includes the Jewish-Arab communist party Hadash.
Greek PM hastens Russia visit amid cash crunch
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unveiled Tuesday a surprise trip to Russia but also sought talks with European leaders to break a deadlock over reforms that has revived default fears.
IMF reform: US puts credibiilty on line
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - The credibility of the United States is at risk if Congress fails to approve International Monetary Fund quota and governance reforms, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned Tuesday.
Ireland fetes St Patrick's Day as PM rejects Irish cliches
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» DUBLIN - Hundreds of thousands of green-clad revellers partied in Ireland for Saint Patrick's Day on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Enda Kenny hit out at Irish stereotypes following comments from Australian PM Tony Abbott.
Indonesia ends AirAsia search
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» JAKARTA - Indonesian search and rescue teams called off the hunt for victims from last year's AirAsia plane crash, an official said Tuesday, with 56 people still unaccounted for.
Late double puts Beijing in box seat
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» BEIJING - Late strikes from Pablo Batalla and Yu Dabao gave Beijing Guoan a 2-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds as they took a firm grip on their AFC Champions League group on Tuesday.
Windows 10 devices to allow sign in with face, iris
AFP, Published on 18/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - The new Windows 10 operating system will allow users to sign in to a device without a password by using biometrics, including facial recognition, Microsoft announced Tuesday.