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A businessman walks past an electric market board in Tokyo, Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. Japan's Nikkei 225 plunges 7 percent in early trade following heavy Wall Street losse

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Briefing.com: Stock Market Update - 15:30 ET
Sep 03, 2010 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) -- Stock Market Update Updated: 03-Sep-10 The market at 15:30 ET Dow: +104.98... Nasdaq: +28.24... S&P: +11.85... NYSE Vol: 660.2 mln.. Adv: 2216.. Dec: 768... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara)

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The Guardian
Dollar falls vs euro, higher-yielding currencies
* Risk appetite increases; yen, Swiss franc under pressure * U.S. payrolls fall less than expected in August * U.S. service sector activity growth slows in August (Updates prices, adds quotes,... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)

Pedestrians wait to cross a street in front of an electric board in Tokyo as Japan's key stock index plunged a stunning 9.6 percent Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 to close out its worst week in history. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbled 881.06 points to 8,276.43, its lowest since May 2003. It was its biggest one-day percentage loss since the stock market crash of October

The Guardian
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar rise on signs recovery on track
* Risk assets rally on jobs report, falter on other data * Dollar rallies versus yen after U.S. jobs data * U.S. bonds fall sharply, then pare losses on ISM report * Oil flip-flops, falls after... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara)
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Paraguay head coach Gerardo Martino waits prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010.

Goal
Gerardo Martino Announces Paraguay Team To Take On Japan
Marcos Caceres and Nestor Camacho are the new faces in Paraguay's team to face Japan... By Daniel Edwards Share Share Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has announced the XI who will take on Japan... (photo: AP / Bernat Armague)
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Pedestrians are reflected on an electric market board in Tokyo, Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Asian stock markets advanced Monday, with South Korean shares gaining for the first time in four days as the government moved to shore up the country's banking system amid the global credit crisis. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average rose almost 3.6 percent to 9,005.59. In Tokyo, shares rose amid hopes for better-than-expected corporate earnin

Money Week
What's crimping Japan?
Currency traders may talk of the yen soaring to a new record against the dollar, but no one is getting excited about Japanese stocks. Indeed, the Nikkei 225 index has... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara)
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A high school student passes by a stock indicator in Tokyo Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. Japanese stocks rose Friday, helped by another record close on Wall Street and the dollar's rise above 120 yen, a boon to the nation's key export sector. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 218.84 pints, or 1.30 percent, to finish the day's trading at 17,057.01 points on the Tokyo Stock Exc

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Briefing.com: Stock Market Update - 09:02 ET
Sep 03, 2010 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) -- Stock Market Update Updated: 03-Sep-10 The market at 09:02 ET Dow: ... Nasdaq: ... S&P: ... NYSE Vol: .. Adv: .. Dec: Nasdaq... (photo: AP / Koji Sasahara)
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Japan's Kosuke Kitajima acknowledges the crowd after winning the men's 200m breaststroke at the International Swim Meet in Narashino, east of Tokyo, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007.

The Guardian
Kitajima to spearhead Japan's Asian Games team
TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's multiple Olympic gold medallist Kosuke Kitajima will head his country's Asian Games swimming team at the November event, Japanese... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara)
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Asahi News
Japan Airlines to Start New and Improved Services at Haneda from Autumn 2010
- Putting appreciation into action. This is JAL's resolution - Tokyo: September 3, 2010 -- Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin serving passengers at the newest international... (photo: Creative Commons / Arpingstone)
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An investor looks at the stock price monitor at a stock securities company Thursday Nov. 13, 2008 in Shanghai, China. Chinese shares have climbed, shrugging off losses in other Asian markets as newly released details of Beijing's economic stimulus plan helped boost construction and other stocks. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index jumped 3.68 percent, or 68.5 points, to close at 1927.61. (AP Photo)

Philadelphia Daily News
Asia stocks rise on slight improvement in US data
JOE McDONALD The Associated Press BEIJING - Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from a slight improvement in U.S. economic indicators amid... (photo: AP)
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NOVEMBER 11 , 2008 , ZAMBONAGA PROVINCE , PHILIPPINES - CARABAO AND GOATS , ANIMALS RAISED LOCALLY IN A RURAL AREA OF BARRIO MAASIN

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Nearly 1,200 cows die from summer heat in Japan+
TOKYO, Sept. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Nearly 1,200 cows have died nationwide due to intense heat this summer, the government said Friday, calling for measures to prevent... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
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The Siasat Daily
Japan imposes additional sanctions on Iran
Tokyo, Sep 3 (Reuters) Japan slapped additional sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear programme today, following the United States in pressuring Tehran despite... (photo: AP / ISNA, Arash Khamoushi)
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Finance & Investments

	Black Swan: Natalie Portman no 'snob' when it comes to films The Daily Telegraph
	U.S. Dollar Mixed in Quiet Trading The Street
	Asian Shares Higher; Nikkei Rises 0.6% The Street
	Southeast Asia drinks sector sparkles Malaya
	Amartya Sens vision of learning Deccan Herald

Sport News

	Federer beats the heat, Beck; Soderling looms The Himalayan
	Tennis: Davydenko falls in New York NZ Herald
	Tanihara wins shootout in Japan Kansas City Star
	Kobe Bryant brings hoops academy to Web Canada Dot Com
	Batista likely to be full-time Argentina coach CBC

Entertainment & Arts

	Threats keep protest of dolphin killing out of Japanese village where the hunt begins Hartford Courant
	Read comics on Dalai Lama, those on Gandhi also in offing DNA India
	Japanese animated film director Kon dies at 46 Herald Tribune
	Dining at work The Columbus Dispatch
	Britney Spears open to Gaga duet Musicrooms

Arnaud Lifts Wizards to 1-1 Draw With Union

Discordant Parts Find Harmony at the Open

Reds Roll Past Cardinals, Lengthen Lead

Reds 6, Cardinals 1

Temperature exceeds 39 C in Gifu Pref.+

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Japanese volunteers reach out to house poor families

Beautiful people look good in 'Norwegian Wood'

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A businessman walks past an electronic stock board in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. Japanese stocks veered sharply downhill Wednesday, as spreading pessimism over corporate earnings and a strengthening yen sent the benchmark index tumbling almost 7 percent. The Nikkei 225 stock average fell 631.56 points, or 6.79 percent, to 8,674.69. The broader Topix index lost 7.05 percent to 88

Asian stocks rise on improving US data

Containers are handled at the container terminal of the harbour in Hamburg, northern Germany, in this Jan. 16, 2006 file picture. German exports increased by 9.3 percent in May 2007 compared with the same month last year, and the country's trade surplus increased more strongly than expected, according to data released Monday, July 9, 2007.

Strong Yen Helps to Fuel Germany's Export Boom

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2010 file photo, Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius is on display at the automaker's showroom in Tokyo. Toyota said on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 it has received 77 complaints in Japan over brake problems with its popular hybrid.

Toyota Feels Exchange-Rate Pinch as Rivals Gain

Japan's Noda suggests joint steps difficult Gulf News
Has the bottom fallen out of equities? The Daily Telegraph
Toyota keen on Japan production despite yen rise DNA India
Coordinating yen intervention ‘difficult’: Noda Taipei Times
Yen, dollar drop after growth data Taipei Times
Asian stocks advance on BOJ, manufacturing data Taipei Times
Global economic recovery not in ninth inning yet The Examiner
2 men arrested for defrauding Itochu Finance of 750 mil. yen Breitbart
Amid China trouble, India, Japan to firm up economic pact Deccan Herald
Kan reiterates resolve to revive economy as he seeks support Breitbart
Stocks, commodities gain on labour market report Business Report
Japan Noda warns on yen, suggests joint steps difficult The Guardian
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Innovation vital to sustain economy Asahi News
Kan and Ozawa lock horns on key policy issues Asahi News
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, commodities gain on labor market repo The Guardian
Toyota's ride may get bumpier on surging yen The Times of India
Dollar slides vs most currencies but gains vs yen, franc aft Star Tribune
Bonds sell off as jobs data eases economy fears The Guardian

Democratic Party of Japan presidential candidates, senior lawmaker Ichiro Ozawa, left, and Prime Minister Naoto Kan pose for photos before their pre-election live political debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.

Rivals avoid rorts in Japanese debate

Hitoya Yaguchi, who heads a support group for victims of poison gas produced by Japanese Imperial Army during World War II, shows photos of the latest poison gas victims in the northeastern Chinese city of Qiqihar after drums of mustard gas dumped by Imperial Japanese soldiers decade ago were dug up last week, sickened at least 34 people, during a news conference in Tokyo Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003.

Hiroshima's poisonous past

Japanese Yen - Currency

Dollar, yen recover losses; ECB eyed

LEAD: Ozawa says he will stake political life as DPJ leader Breitbart
INTERVIEW/ Morihiro Hosokawa: Genuine nationalism includes t Asahi News
EDITORIAL: Kan-Ozawa debate Asahi News
Japan ruling party race for PM too close to call Indian Express
US lauds Japan for new sanctions against Iran Daily Star Lebanon
AP National News Calendar Fresno Bee
A Look at Economic Developments Around the Globe ABC News
Zebra-painted horses walk Moscow perilous intersections to i Star Tribune
Slow response made perfect storm worse [Japan Times, Tokyo] Insurance Newsnet
Alleged Pink Panther faces charges in Japan over diamond tia The Daily Telegraph
Dolphins herded in Japanese cove but none killed Herald Tribune
North Korea Takes Steps to Extend Dynastic Rule Herald Tribune
Japan ruling party race for PM too close to call - Kyodo The Star
PM consults envoys on UNMIN tenure The Himalayan
Old problems re-emerge, requiring old solutions The Columbus Dispatch
Japan imposes new Iran sanctions over nuclear programme Newsvine
LEAD: Futenma not appropriate topic for DPJ election: defens Breitbart
JGBs drop; sale sours sentiment, jobs eyed for relief The Guardian
Kyodo news summary -3-+ Insurance Newsnet
Rival may topple Japanese Prime Minister Kan San Fransisco Chronicle

High School Students - Classroom - Education - School - Philippines

4th graders do Math better in Filipino, says UP prof

Internet - Computer - Online

Two thirty seven million internet users in India by 2015: Report

A Kashmiri youth reads a news item posted on his Facebook page in an Internet cafe in Srinagar, India, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010. With student discussion groups banned and thousands of security operatives believed to be snooping on protesters, a wave of Web-savvy protesters in Indian-controlled Kashmir have begun using social networking to publicize their fight and keep fellow demonstrators energized and focused. The protesters who call themselves 'sangbazan,' or the stone pelters, use Facebook to debate the weekly calendar of protests, discuss ways to hold Kashmiri leaders accountable and trade daily news updates, some of questionable reliability.

237 million Internet users in India by 2015

Changing the Rules at For-Profit Schools The New York Times
Back to School The New York Times
Educational Gaps Limit Brazil's Reach The New York Times
Anti-mosque web game banned The Siasat Daily
Miami Dade College women's volleyball team serves notice The Miami Herald
Record China loss triggers cyber-rage The Guardian
TEDA promotes use of solar energy in colleges The Hindu
Sacramento eatery takes 'dancing shrimp' off menu Fresno Bee
Internet picks of the week The Guardian
Video of the US Open fight in the stands has created an Inte The Examiner
Internet plays integral role in decision-making: Study China Daily
Greer and Simpsonville host families wanted for two exchange The Examiner
Expert Advocates Fresh Approach to Aged Care Scoop
For Chinese museum, school textbooks, 1962 war never happene DNA India
AOL renews deal with Google for search Seattle Times
AOL vs. Yahoo: A Tale of Two Search Deals Gigaom
Mardy Fish Cruises to Third Round FanHouse
Only 4% of school nurses favor cervical cancer vaccination a Breitbart
Fashion Label Zara Launches Stores Online Orange News
Seychelles founder member of new Asian technology school Nation

Philippine flags seen in a motorcade truck that was used for Manny Pacquiao's welcome victory over boxer Ricky Hatton on a Knock Out ( KO ) decision , Manila City , Philippines , May 11, 2009.

National shame is global, not Filipino

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Samsung, Toshiba roll out iPad rivals

Pill, Drug, Medicine

New one-dose malaria drug discovered

Twins 12, Rangers 4 The New York Times
Thome's Pair of HRs Powers Twins Past Rangers 12-4 The New York Times
2 Heisman Winners Cut as Teams Trim Rosters to 53 The New York Times
WRs Hardy, Jackson Cut by Bills The New York Times
Jets Keep WR Clowney, RBs Woodhead, CWashington The New York Times
Robert Schimmel, 60, Provocative Comic, Dies The New York Times
Boeing's billion dollar gamble: Inside the world's biggest b The Daily Mail
Win or Lose, Gilles Simon Is Absolutely Fabulous The New York Times
A Strong Password Isn't the Strongest Security The New York Times
Anything Is Possible The New York Times
Resentment Simmers in Western Chinese Region The New York Times
General Says Foresight on Marja Was Flawed The New York Times
After Bargains of Recession, Air Fares Soar The New York Times
Federer Beats Mathieu 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 at US Open The New York Times
Mejia Loses in First Start for Mets The New York Times
Thome Hits Homers 583, 584 to Pass McGwire for 9th The New York Times
Thames' Homer Lifts Yankees to 8th Straight Win The New York Times
Yankees 7, Blue Jays 5 The New York Times
Zambrano, Castro Lead Cubs Over Mets 5-3 The New York Times
Injured Ravens S Reed to Miss First 6 Weeks The New York Times

Jay-Z and Kanye West

Kanye West & Jay-Z to release five-song record

People walk past a luxury apartment under construction at the Central Business District in Beijing, Thursday, July 9, 2009. China's bank lending in June more than doubled from the previous month as Beijing's stimulus drove a surge in credit that has prompted concern about the possible impact of such a rapid increase.

In China's Success, a Need for Change

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A Hit Song on YouTube, Unnameable on the Radio

A new chapter in Cheryl's life The Star
Almaty and Astana are just out of this world The Independent
Paul Conrad, Cartoonist, Dies at 86 The New York Times
Robert Schimmel, Comedian, Dies at 60 The New York Times
Hot wheels Deccan Chronicle
Maggie Cheung waits to age before return to films Fresno Bee
Brady's Balancing Act: Fatherhood and Football The New York Times
A Museum Quest Spins On and On The New York Times
The Villa By Barton G Embraces Versace Style The Examiner
Sneaker Freakers Inquirer
Sofia Coppola returns to Lost in Translation territory Gulf News
'Silent Souls' revives ancient Merja traditions Fresno Bee
Dante Marioni: Recent Glass Works The Examiner
Words Cannot Express The New York Times
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Garden goings on The News & Observer
U.S. Military Bands: Lighter and Faster The New York Times
Today in History The Guardian
Edgar tightens hold on lightweight division in August rankin CNN
Halford To Release Fourth Album Undercover

Specialist of Bank of America Donald W. Himpele works his post on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange just before the closing bell Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Stocks pause after a big rally

Traders gather at the post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange that handles General Motors as they wait for it to open

Wall Street Wanders as Traders Sort Through Data

Newly appointed Director General of the ITER (originaly International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) Organization, Japaneze Professor Osamu Motojima, poses for photographers, during a press conference, at CEA (Atomic Energy Authority) headquarters in Cadarache, near Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, southern France , Wednesday, July 28, 2010.

Key to limitless energy

PlayStation Network could compare to Xbox 360's in the futur The Examiner
Kutumba's vibrant performance The Himalayan
The Great Escape Mumbai Mirror
What's your weight fate? Mumbai Mirror
The Kids Aren't All Right The New York Times
Qatar Offers New Technology and Aggressive Pitch in World Cu The New York Times
The Most Crucial Battles Will Be Off the Field The New York Times
Egypt Opposition Leader Claims Official Harassment The New York Times
To Put Blacks in Pipeline, Possess the Pipeline The New York Times
Apple's Ping Tops 1M Users in Two Days, but It's No Google B The New York Times
Qatar pulls out all stops in bid to host 2022 World Cup CBS News
Letters, Saturday, 09.04.10 The Providence Journal
Art of the unwearable: Can fashion designer Hussein Chalayan The Independent
Angel's home The Star
Asia tops free-trade priorities: forum Taipei Times
Toyota gives P80-M reforestation grant to RP Inquirer
Stocks pop after jobs report CNN
Allegiances and the Call of the Local The New York Times
Stocks head for quiet open ahead of jobs CNN
Thousands of trucks stuck in China traffic jam The Himalayan

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