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ACTA: Slovenia Ambassador Apologizes for Signing Treaty, Calls for Protests

Slovenia's ambassador apologized to her country for signing ACTA, and called for mass demonstrations on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Nikkei Falls for First Time in 4 Days

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday for the first time in four days ahead of U.S. jobs data, though Sony Corp (6758.T) soared as investors hoped a new CEO would turn things around after it forecast a $2.9 billion annual loss.

Nikkei Falls for First Time in Four Days

Asian Shares, Euro Fall Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data

Asian shares and the euro fell on Friday as debt restructuring talks between Greece and its creditors dragged on, undermining sentiment, and investors sat tight ahead of U.S. jobs data that will offer more clues on the health of the world's top economy.

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A worker walks in between oil barrels at Pertamina's storage depot in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jan. 26, 2011.

Year In Review: 2011 Not The Best for Energy but U.S. Became a Net Exporter Again

Faced with international political tensions, disruptive weather and natural disasters and global economic woes, oil companies in the U.S. and Europe reported overall declining earnings for the fourth quarter, even as they earned. The good news is that the U.S. became a net energy exporter for the first time since 1949.

Avril Lavigne, Brody Jenner: Reunion or Friendly Outing?

Two weeks after their split, the pair is making headlines again, thanks to a dinner date in West Hollywood.

Facebook Faces Daunting Challenge in Asia

Facebook aims to connect all two billion Internet users. So far it has captured 845 million of them. Of the rest, nearly 60 percent live in Asia and hooking them is going to be a daunting challenge.

Electronics Giant, Sony, Warns of Yearly Loss

Ailing Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp warned it was heading for a bigger-than-expected $2.9 billion annual loss, presenting a daunting task for incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai, who vowed to move quickly to turn things around.

Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Set for June 2012: WWDC to Host Launch Event [REPORT]

Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 5 at the Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) 2012, which will take place in San Francisco from June 6 to June 10. The new phone is said to feature a bigger screen and 4G LTE.

Employees work in the international user operations area at the new headquarters of Facebook in Menlo Park

Analysis: Facebook's Daunting Asian Challenge

Facebook aims to connect all two billion Internet users. So far it has captured 845 million of them. Of the rest, nearly 60 percent live in Asia and hooking them is going to be a daunting challenge.

Kanye West Eyes Middle East: Rapper Scouting for Short Film

Remember the 35-minute long Runaway? Kanye is making another one.

NRC: Nuclear Accidents Pose Little Risk to Health

The risk to public health from a severe nuclear power plant accident in the United States is very small because reactor operators should have time to prevent core damage and reduce the release of radioactive materials, U.S. nuclear regulators said in a study on Wednesday.

Smoking, High Blood Pressure Are Biggest Killers of Japanese Adults

While the life expectancy of a person born in Japan is among the highest in the world at 82.9 years, tobacco smoking and high blood pressure remain the biggest risk factor of death among Japanese adults.

AU Optronics: forms strategic alliance with Idemitsu

Taiwan's AU Optronics, the world's fourth-largest LCD maker, said on Thursday it would form a strategic alliance with Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to develop next-generation flat screen technology, as the industry struggles with falling prices.

Sony Warns Investors with $2.9 Billion Loss Revelation; Daunting Task for New CEO

Japan's ailing electronics giant, Sony Corp (6758.T), warned investors on Thursday it was heading for a worse-than-expected $2.9 billion annual loss, revealing the daunting task ahead for its incoming chief executive, Kazuo Hirai.

Analysis: Talk of Japan Inc's demise may be premature

Japan's punch-drunk corporate sector looks to be out for the count, having been knocked off its feet by a strong yen just as it was staging a wobbly recovery from natural disaster.

Analysis: Middlemen take toll on China agricultural profits

Want a slice of the billions of dollars China spends each year on farm subsidies? Become a middleman and open a toll road.

New Sony CEO to Confront Scale of Turnaround Task as Loss Looms

The incoming new chief of Japan's Sony Corp will confront the enormity of his task to turn around the business on Thursday, when the humbled electronics icon is expected to show it is headed for its fourth straight annual loss.

Elpida seen posting $1.6 billion annual loss: NHK

Japanese chipmaker Elpida Memory Inc is likely to post a net loss of 120 billion yen ($1.6 billion) for the year ending in March, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, as it struggles with a tough market and imminent debt repayments.

Qualcomm Handily Beats Street; Shares Rise

Qualcomm Inc's quarterly profit easily beat Wall Street forecasts and the wireless chip leader raised its full-year financial targets due to growing demand for smartphones such as Apple Inc's popular iPhone.

K-Pop Storms America: Girls' Generation, 2NE1 and Other Groups to Watch in 2012 [PHOTOS]

With YouTube fame reaching Bieber and Gaga levels, K-Pop groups are beginning to pick up in the US.

Japan Snowstorm Kills 52, Injures 600 and Collapses Steel Bridge

At least 52 people are dead and nearly 600 injured after a massive snowstorm battered Japan, dumping some 10 feet of snow on its western coast. The storm, said to be the worst snowstorm in six years, caused at least one steel bridge to collapse and forced school closures in towns and cities across the region.