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Though a Sony employee accidentally posted the announcement just a bit too early, the company has now confirmed the release.

Jordan has held off on the Japanese hostage exchange until it receives proof that its pilot is still alive, but ISIS might have already carried out its execution threat.

Time is running out for both Jordan and Japan to save their hostages held by ISIS, and Japan has complete trust that Jordan will come through.

Kenji Goto has become the Islamic State group's messenger for ransom demands and execution threats sent to foreign governments.

Jordan said on Wednesday it had received no assurance that al-Kasaesbeh was safe .

As Uber's expansion looms, India's nascent ride-sharing market is already showing signs of consolidation.

India's growing affinity to online shopping is leading e-commerce firms to raise ever more funds to beat the likes of Amazon and Alibaba.

Four voting members from regional Feds at the policy panel are considered less hawkish than last year's rotating members.

Record amounts of money is being spent overseas, but tourism to China is dropping.

After years of lackluster performance by Hollywood films in Japan, Disney's "Frozen" blew life into foreign movie ticket sales again.

Uber's passengers are looking to make the rideshare startup pay for lax safety measures as technology outpaces regulation.

The news of the prisoner swap comes a day after ISIS released another video threatening to execute hostages in the next 24 hours.

"I only have 24 hours left to live, and the pilot has even less. Please don’t leave us to die," said the voice of Kenji Goto in a new ISIS video.

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One purpose of the event is to remind a rival of China's military might.

ISIS militants have changed their terms of a hostage exchange, complicating Japan's efforts to free a hostage who is reportedly still alive.

Think shelling out $400 for a PS4 is too much? One buyer paid more than $100,000 in an online auction.

South Korean officials said that any conditions to be discussed will be held during the talks, not before.

The recovery in exports could be a source of comfort for Shinzo Abe who is battling to re-kindle growth.

ISIS is now seeking the release of a former suicide bomber in exchange for Kenji Goto's freedom.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe did not comment on whether he would give in to ISIS demands for the release of suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi.