Japan Earthquake 2013: 5.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Country Amid Promises Tokyo Will Be ‘Quake-Proof’ For 2020 Olympics
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of northern Japan on Tuesday.
Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Island Dispute; Shinzo Abe Mulls Increased Defense Spending
Japan’s newly elected government headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Tuesday summoned the Chinese ambassador, for the time since its inauguration, to protest against the presence of Chinese vessels in waters near a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea.
Giant Squid Captured On Video For First Time; Japanese Scientists Found 'Kraken' 2,000 Feet Underwater
For the first time in human history a giant squid has been seen alive in its natural habitat, recorded on camera by a group of Japanese scientists working with a film crew from the Discovery Channel.
787 Dreamliner Fire Breaks Out At Boston's Logan International Airport Terminal; FAA And NTSB To Investigate
A Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner aircraft with no passengers on board caught fire at Boston's Logan International Airport when a battery in its auxiliary electric system exploded, officials said.
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US Trade Deficit, ECB Interest Rate Decision, China December Data: Economic Events For Jan 7-11
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US Stock Futures Signal Slightly Higher Open Ahead Of Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Reports
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Asian Shares Down, Dollar Up On Federal Reserve Easing Concerns
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World's Shortest Escalator Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]
The world’s shortest escalator can be found in Kawasaki, Japan, and a video of the pint-sized mode of transportation has gone viral on YouTube.
People's Liberation Army Bans Alcohol: How China's Drinking Culture Hurts The Military
A heavy-drinking culture is affecting China's armed forces, the world's biggest military.
iOS 6 ‘Do Not Disturb’ Bug: Apple Says Issue Will Automatically Be Fixed Jan 7
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Asian Stock Markets Extend Gains On US, China Data
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Capcom Passes Up On Porting Games To Wii U
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Zynga Shutters Japanese Offices, 11 Social Games Including PetVille, Mafia Wars 2
Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA) is closing its Japanese branch and ending maintenance and development on 11 of its social games in an effort to cut costs.
Asian Stocks Surge As US House Approves Fiscal Cliff Deal; Hang Seng Climbs 2.2%
Asian stock markets surged Wednesday as investor sentiment was buoyed after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a deal to avert the fiscal cliff.
Pursuing Economic Growth, South Korea Accepts The Risks Of Nuclear Power Generation
South Korea will open up one of its shuttered nuclear power plants this week, assuring citizens that safety comes first.
Sony Ends Playstation 2 Production After 13 Years [REPORT]
Sony (NYSE: SNE) is halting production of its Playstation 2 console in Japan, according to a Famitsu report.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open Ahead Of New Year Holiday
The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Monday, but trading volume is expected to be low.
Asian Stocks Mostly Decline Amid US Fiscal Fears
Asian stock markets mostly declined Monday as concerns over the U.S. fiscal cliff continued to weigh on the sentiment.
Japan’s Shrinking Manufacturing Activity: Investors Call For Easing Measures
Investors feel that there is an urgent need to take measures for enhancing the growth potential of Japan’s economy.
Weekly Roundup: Asian Stocks Rise On Japan, China Stimulus Hopes
Asian markets rose in the week amid the hope that the policymakers in Japan and China would announce stimulus measures.
Fukushima Makes Kids Fat: Japanese Parents Weigh New Health Dilemma
Children who have stayed indoors because of radiation fears due to Japan's nuclear disaster last year are now facing higher rates of obesity.
Sony PlayStation 2 Stops Production; How Fans Can Still Buy A PS2
The long-running Sony PlayStation 2 video game console has sent out its last shipment on Friday, ending more than a 12-year run.
US Stock Futures Signal Flat Open Ahead Of Pending Home Sales Report
U.S. stock index futures point to a flat open on Friday ahead of the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index report.
Yen Hits 28-Month Low; Nikkei Jumps As Japanese Stocks Hit 21-Month High
The yen hit its lowest level in more than two years Friday, helping lift Japanese stocks to a 21-month high.
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