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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...