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Japanese man swallows 246 packets of cocaine, dies mid-air

The deceased was on his way to Tokyo from Colombia when the incident took place.

May 29, 2019

Children among 16 injured in stabbing at Japan bus stop

Japan mass stabbing rampage leaves 1 dead, 12 injured

Mass stabbing leaves at least 12 school children injured in Kawasaki City, south of Tokyo.

May 28, 2019

Wadia Group shares nosedive 17% after Ness Wadia gets 2-year prison term in Japan

Co-owner of Kings XI Punjab Ness Wadia possessed 25 grams of cannabis resin. He was arrested in early March in Japan.

Apr 30, 2019

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Global Markets: Asian shares pause near eight-month high, dollar weakens

Overnight, European and U.S. shares gained. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 added 0.35 per cent, the Nasdaq climbed 0.7 per cent while the Dow was barely changed.

Apr 11, 2019

Carlos Ghosn Under Charge For Financial Misconduct

Nissan ex-chief Carlos Ghosn arrested for 4th time in Japan

The arrest comes just a day after Ghosn pledged on Twitter that he would hold a news conference on April 11 to "tell the truth" about the allegations against him.

Apr 4, 2019

With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons

The document's existence was first mentioned by White House national security adviser John Bolton in television interviews he gave after the two-day summit.

Mar 30, 2019

North Korea's Kim to travel to Vietnam by train, summit at Government Guesthouse

Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week President Donald Trump, two sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning told Reuters on Wednesday.

Feb 20, 2019

Japan's PM nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize on US request - Report

The report follows Trump's claim on Friday that Abe had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for opening talks and easing tensions with North Korea.

Feb 17, 2019

Asian markets outside Japan trade lower on 21 November

Global Markets: Asian shares, US stock futures dented by growth worries

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.5 per cent, drifting away from a recent seven-week top.

Jan 22, 2019

Holiday Travel Day Before Thanksgiving Predicted To Be Heavier Than Years Past

American traveller carries gun from US to Japan undetected

The security breach came two weeks into the government shutdown, during which TSA agents have been required to work but have not received paychecks.

Jan 14, 2019

Global Markets: Asian shares falter from 1-1/2-month highs, markets wary about China data

Partial data on trade from China showed dollar-denominated exports growth was the highest since 2011. Markets are still awaiting numbers for December due shortly.

Jan 14, 2019

Nissan top executive Jose Munoz resigns amid broadened Ghosn probe

In a statement, Nissan said that Munoz had "elected to resign" from the company, effective immediately. The company declined to offer details.

Jan 12, 2019

Asia stocks at one-month high, focus stays on US-China trade talks

Asian stocks inched higher to one-month highs on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the U.S. central bank can be patient on raising interest rates further.

Jan 11, 2019

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Global Markets: Asian shares blindsided by dismal China data

Asian shares turned tail on the first trading day of the new year as more disappointing economic data from China darkened the mood and erased early gains in U.S. stock futures

Jan 2, 2019

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Dollar steady; Aussie gains on US-China trade developments

The dollar traded narrowly against its peers on Monday, as risk sentiment remained fragile over heightened concerns of slowing global growth and a partial U.S. government shutdown.

Dec 31, 2018

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Global stocks under a cloud as US political tumult adds to growth anxiety

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had also raised market concerns by convening a crisis group amid the pullback in stocks.

Dec 26, 2018

Japan's cabinet approves record $900 billion budget, aims to soften sale tax blow

The general-account budget for the year starting April 1 is 101.5 trillion yen ($902.3 billion), and features increased spending on welfare, public works and defence on top of the offsetting steps.

Dec 21, 2018

Dollar struggles near one-month low, risk aversion boosts yen

The dollar hovered near a one-month low against its peers on Friday, weighed down by a subdued outlook toward U.S. interest rates and the economy, while risk aversion in the broader markets boosted the yen.

Dec 21, 2018

I don't touch a computer: Japan's cyber security minister makes shocking admission

The 18-year veteran in the parliament, however, exuded confidence that he will be able to discharge the duties of the cyber security minister despite not being computer literate.

Nov 15, 2018

This Japanese Island is the most trending travel destination in the world

The Island is expected to surpass Hawaii in terms of number of visitors

Nov 8, 2018

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