Bangkok Floods: Latest News Isn’t Good for Tourism Industry
Six districts outside of Bangkok are being evacuated as floods threaten the economic center of Thailand.
Apple upgrades MacBook Pro Line with Faster Processors and Graphics
Apple on Monday quietly upgraded its MacBook Pro line with up to twice faster processors and graphics.
U.S., North Korea Agree to Resume Search for American War Dead
Almost 60 years after the end of the Korean War, the U.S. and North Korea have reached an agreement to resume searching for the bodies of American soldiers who died during that war.
Thai floods, hard drive shortage threaten PC sales
A looming shortage of hard drives caused by floods in Thailand threatens to disrupt computer manufacturers as soon as December and hurt tech giants like Intel , Apple and Dell .
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Thailand Flood: Bangkok Braces as Damage Swells [PHOTOS]
Severe flooding in Thailand has left more than 300 people dead and stranded thousands of others. As rain waters inundate farms and flood cities, the country now faces about $7 billion in damages.
Gold Reserve Levels at World's Central Banks Steady: World Gold Council
Gold reserve levels at the world's central banks are holding steady, the World Gold Council reported Monday.
Bangkok Prepares for Massive Flooding
Pathum Thani, a town only 30 miles north of Bangkok, is already heavily flooded.
Sensex, Nifty Hit Resistance; Metals Fall
Shares were trading down on Thursday after an early rise met with resistance, a day after the BSE Sensex had climbed to its highest close in more than three weeks.
Canon seeing no sales downturn, eyes year-end
Canon has so far seen no downturn in sales sparked by the European financial crisis, but cannot predict its effect on the year-end shopping season, the company's chief financial officer told Reuters on Wednesday.
Tips for Avoiding Travel Scams
Learn about these eight travel scams before booking your next trip and you'll be traveling like a pro.
Myanmar Begins Release of Political Prisoners
Myanmar has begun releasing dozens of political prisoners as part of a wider amnesty. Around 70 political prisoners were reported to have been released by noon Wednesday.
ON Semiconductor suspends ops at Thailand facility
Chipmaker ON Semiconductor Corp said operations at one of its facilities in Thailand has been suspended owing to floods, and it could affect revenues for the fourth quarter and 2012.
Japan Open Final - Murray Beats Nadal - Match Highlights (VIDEO)
The Japan Open finished with a bang as British number one Andy Murray clawed back from a set down to beat world number two Rafael Nadal in Tokyo.
Nadal Handed Murray Shocker - Japan Open
The Japan Open finished with a bang as British number one Andy Murray clawed back from a set down to beat world number two Rafael Nadal in Tokyo.
Nadal Vs Murray in Final - Japan Open
World number two Rafael Nadal and British number one Andy Murray will face-off against each other in the final of the Japan Open after coming through their respective semifinals unscathed.
New Ford Ranger truck launching outside North America
Just as the Ranger rides into the sunset in the United States, the importance of Ford Motor Co's compact pickup truck is rising in the rest of the world.
Federer's World Ranking Under Threat from Murray - Japan Open
British number one Andy Murray survived a tense encounter against Marcos Baghdatis to progress into the second round of the Japan Open in Tokyo and keep his hopes of usurping Roger Federer before the year-end.
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Thailand PM’s Twitter Account Hacked
One post read: If she can't even protect her own Twitter account, how can she protect the country? Think about it my brothers and sisters.”
Food, Fuel Price Falls Stir Asia Inflation Concern
Anyone hoping that recent falls in commodity prices would provide a boost to powerhouse Asian economies and help lift the developed world out of recessionary danger will be disappointed. The region's focus remains firmly on inflation.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2011 Begins [Graphic Photos]
Devotees stab knives, umbrellas, and other objects through their cheek in honor of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival now underway in Thailand.
Central Banks' Gold Buying Helps Lift Gold Prices
Central banks' gold buying is lifting the price of the precious metal in a trend that analysts expect to continue even if widespread predictions of a price rise to $2,000 by year-end comes true.
Ford Sticks to Adding 7,000 U.S. Jobs, Says Recovery Encouraging
Ford Motor Co. on Thursday stuck to its target of adding 7,000 jobs in the U.S. over the next two years, saying it sees an economic expansion there and not a double-dip recession.
Body Shop founder's legacy: laws to protect kids
Four years after her death, a campaign sparked by Body Shop founder Anita Roddick has had surprising success in getting governments to agree to toughen up child protection laws, the campaign's manager Christopher Davis said in an interview.
Vinegar May Be Key to Fighting Cervical Cancer in Developing World
The World Health Organization recently endorsed a cervical cancer detection method using vinegar that can diagnose precancerous spots and remove them in minutes.
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