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Asian Stocks Rise After US Factory, Construction Data Boost Shares
Investors are also hoping the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan announce more stimulus measures when they meet this month, following the lead of the People’s Bank of China.
Flight MH370 Update: Pilot’s Links To Imprisoned Malaysian Politician Anwar Ibrahim Just Coincidental, Daughter Says
Amid speculation that the pilot hijacked the plane to protest the conviction of Anwar Ibrahim, a distant relative, Ibrahim’s daughter called the link between the two men coincidental.
Asian Stocks Mixed After China Cuts Reserve Requirement To Boost Economy
China cut bank reserve requirements for the fifth time in a year, injecting cash into the economy but also raising concerns about bubbles and “zombie” companies.
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The planned hike over the next 10 years was designed keeping in mind China's economic and military rise, and an increased U.S. focus on Asia-Pacific, the prime minister said.
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The Chinese capital has overtaken New York as the city with the largest number of billionaires for the first time, according to a new report.
Fiji Cyclone Winston Update: Country May Look For More Aid As Death Toll Rises To 44
As the death toll rose to 44, the country estimated damage from cyclone Winston at about $1 billion.
After Jakarta Attacks, Australian Government Warns Travelers Of Possible Terrorist Assaults In Indonesia
The advisory comes over a month after the Jakarta attacks, which claimed the lives of four civilians.
Australia Legalizes Medical Marijuana: Report
But patients will be unable to get cannabis until regulations are enacted and production licenses are issued.
Lowe’s Companies Earnings Boosted By Strong US Housing Market, Unseasonably Warm Winter
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Bond yields tumbled in the U.S., while European and Asian bourses were nearly all posting losses.
Rio Olympics 2016: Endorsements Way Down For Australian Athletes
Lingering scandals and a short window of public visibility has limited sponsorship deals for Australian Olympic athletes.
Kim Jong Un’s North Korea Threatens South Korea, US Mainland Attack Ahead Of Joint Military Exercise
As South Korea and the U.S. prepare for a joint military exercise next month, North Korea has warned of a pre-emptive attack.
Asian Shares Rise As Oil Rally Lifts US Stocks, Investors Await Singapore, Hong Kong Data
Singapore is expected to report on January inflation Tuesday, when Hong Kong is to report on inflation and employment.
South China Sea: China Foreign Ministry Says Activities On Disputed Islands Similar To US Deployments On Hawaii
On the eve of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the U.S., his office compared China's activities to those of the U.S. military in Hawaii.
South China Sea Controversy: US Navy Commander Urges Australia To Challenge China’s Claims On Disputed Islands
The U.S. Navy commander said it would be "valuable" if Australia and other countries conducted “freedom of navigation” operations near disputed islands in the region.
Fiji’s Cyclone Winston: Death Toll Rises As Prime Minister Orders Officials To Send Resources
The tropical cyclone, which struck Fiji Saturday, has destroyed several homes, leading to the declaration of an emergency and state of disaster in the region.
Asian Stocks Mixed As Oil Falls, Investors Await Japanese, European Manufacturing Data
A split in the U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party over a possible Brexit rattled currency markets.
Christian Anti-Drug Vigilantes, Myanmar Police In Opium Fields Standoff
In Myanmar, one of the world’s largest suppliers of opium, police are preventing Christian anti-drug crusaders from destroying poppy fields.
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The Australian government warned Sunday that terrorists may be planning attacks in and around the Malaysian capital.
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Investigators have been working from the theory that the aircraft was on autopilot when it disappeared, but may now consider the "rogue pilot" theory.
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