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Japan February surplus at 3-year high
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2015
» Japan's current account balance posted its biggest surplus in more than three years in February, as the sharp depreciation of the yen boosted income from abroad while a downturn in global crude oil prices pushed down imports, the government said Wednesday.
Tokyo's Narita airport opens budget-airline terminal
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2015
» Narita International Airport, Japan's largest international gateway, opened a new terminal for budget airlines Wednesday in a bid to court a growing number of low-cost carriers for domestic and short-haul international flights.
Watching the weather
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/04/2015
» A lot of people here in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand have learned that when they hear thunder or see lightning, they can check to see exactly where it is raining from their computer or smartphones.
Four injured in Jakarta explosion
Published on 08/04/2015
» JAKARTA — An explosion occurred in a busy area in central Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon, injuring four people, police officers said.
Bayern ready for 'ballsy' battle in Leverkusen
AFP, Published on 08/04/2015
» BERLIN - Thomas Mueller says injury-hit holders Bayern Munich must show some 'balls' at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday for a place in the German Cup's semi-finals without latest casualty Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Nepal Maoists withdraw strike after tear gas, arrests
AFP, Published on 08/04/2015
» KATHMANDU - Nepal's Maoist-led opposition withdrew plans to extend a nationwide strike late Tuesday after police fired tear gas and arrested dozens of demonstrators protesting the government's plan to push through a new constitution.
Microsoft starts program to hire workers with autism
AFP, Published on 08/04/2015
» NEW YORK - US technology giant Microsoft has launched a pilot program to hire autistic workers at its headquarters in Washington state.
Germany snubs Greece's war reparations call as 'dumb'
AFP, Published on 08/04/2015
» BERLIN - Germany snubbed Greece's call for more than 278 billion euros ($306 billion) in war payments Tuesday, calling it "dumb" to mix World War II claims with Athens' negotiations for more aid.
Tiger, Thongchai get late Masters tee times
AFP, Published on 08/04/2015
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Tiger Woods will tee off in the penultimate grouping of the 79th Masters on Thursday, marking his return to competition after two months on the sidelines seeking to put his game back together.
Poll shocker makes Bubba think again
AFP, Published on 08/04/2015
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - A new poll indicating that Bubba Watson is unpopular with his golfing peers has given the reigning Masters champion food for thought ahead of this week's title defense at Augusta National.