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Democratic Party of Japan new leader Yukio Hatoyama speaks to the media during a news conference after being elected its leader in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, May 16, 2009. Hatoyama takes control after the party's previous boss Ichiro Ozawa stepped down amid a political funding scandal.
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TOKYO, Feb. 8 (AP) - (Kyodo)—---------- Hatoyama approves Ozawa's remaining as DPJ's No. 2 | TOKYO - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who is also president of the Democratic Party of Japan, said Mo... (photo: AP / Itsuo Inouye)
Samsung LCD TV
Electronics   Photos   Samsung   Seoul   Technology  
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Samsung, Sharp agree on cross-licencing deal
| Seoul - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co said Monday it concluded a cross-licencing deal with its Japanese competitor Sharp Corp, ending patent disputes in liquid crystal display (LCD) technolog... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
A South Korean man looks at the Hyundai motor's showroom in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008  Inquirer 
Hyundai boss must pay $60 million for losses to firm
| SEOUL - A South Korean court Monday ordered Hyundai Motor chairman Chung Mong-Koo to pay almost 60 million dollars in damages to his company for loss-making deals. | The Seoul central district court... (photo: AP / Lee Jin-man)
Business   Hyundai   Losses   Photos   Seoul  
American missionary Robert Park, left, is escorted by U.S. officials upon his arrival at the Beijing Capital Airport, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. His arrival in Beijing came a day after North Korea announced it would free Robert Park.  The Times 
US missionary Robert Park returns home from North Korea
| A US missionary released by North Korea after entering the country on Christmas Day to protest human rights abuses is back in the United States. | "Robert Park arrived Saturday night at Los Angeles ... (photo: AP / Andy Wong)
China   Media   Northkorea   Photos   US  
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American missionary Robert Park is seen inside a vehicle after arriving at the Beijing Capital Airport, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. His arrival in Beijing came a day after North Korea announced it would free Robert Park. The Star
North Korea releases U.S. Christian activist
| BEIJING (Reuters) - A U.S. religious activist taken captive by North Korea in December arrived in China on Saturday and will next fly back to the United States, an offi... (photo: AP / Andy Wong)
Beijing   Justice   N.Korea   Photos   US  
European Economic Woes Threaten US Rebound CBS News
European Economic Woes Threaten US Rebound
Washington Post: Europe Crises Send Stocks Tumbling; Concern Over Euro Zone Stability Eclipses Signs of Recovery | Font size Print E-mail Share 0 Comments | European Comm... (photo: EC / EC)
Brussels   Economy   Europe   Photos   Recovery  
A pair of traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Wall Street tussled with fresh worries about the health of financial sector and the Big Three automakers Wednesday, forcing stocks to surrender most of their early gains. The Miami Herald
World stocks tumble amid global recovery doubts
| BEIJING -- World stocks tumbled Friday as ballooning European debt and a rise in U.S. unemployment claims added to fears the global economy could slip back into recessi... (photo: AP / Richard Drew))
Beijing   Economy   Photos   Tokyo   US  
A South Korean man walks near a picture of Robert Park, a 28-year-old Korean-American who was detained in North Korea after crossing the frozen Tumen River into North Korea from China on Christmas Day, during a rally in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, denouncing North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's dictatorship and alleged human rights violations. Khaleej Times
North Korea to free 'repentant' US missionary
SEOUL - North Korea announced on Friday it would release a US missionary who crossed into the communist state last Christmas Day on a lone campaign to publicise its human... (photo: Creative Commons / Lee Jin-man)
Culture   N Korea   Photos   Religion   US  
President Barack Obama takes a question from Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., left back to camera, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference at the Newseum in Washington. Seated, from left are, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. Breitbart
LEAD: Obama says U.S. not to designate N. Korea terrorism sponsor+
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (AP) - (Kyodo)—(EDS: UPDATING) | The United States has concluded that North Korea does not meet the criteria to again be designated as a state spo... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Government   Obama   Photos   Terrorism   Washington  
Business Economy
- Japan agrees to help boost Palestinian economy
- Seoul, Berlin find common ground on financial regulation, tr
- Samsung, Sharp agree on cross-licencing deal
- NKorea threatens South amid push to restart talks
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Samsung, Sharp agree on cross-licencing deal
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- Japan agrees to help boost Palestinian economy
- Solar module maker to set up headquarters at McClellan Park
- AP News in Brief
- AP News in Brief
European Economic Woes Threaten US Rebound
European Economic Woes Threaten US Rebound
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Power Industry
- Envoys go to North Korea for nuclear talks push
- NKorea threatens South amid push to restart talks
- Chinese envoy goes to North Korea for nuclear talks push
- Envoys go to North Korea for nuclear talks push
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the 4km wide buffer zone separating North and South Korea is rather ironically, anything but demilitarized.
NKorea threatens South amid push to restart talks
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- Kyodo news summary -6-+
- JSE buoyed by firmer metal prices
- NKorea threatens South amid push to restart talks
- In Bid for Buzz Overseas, Tahari Joins Fashion Week in New Y
Democratic Party of Japan new leader Yukio Hatoyama speaks to the media during a news conference after being elected its leader in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, May 16, 2009. Hatoyama takes control after the party's previous boss Ichiro Ozawa stepped down amid a political funding scandal.
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Science Technology
- Caught in middle-income trap
- Whaler, activist ship collide again off Antarctica
- Ancient Mongolian Tomb Holds Skeleton of Western Man
- Turmoil Reported in N. Korea After Currency Changes
In this undated photo released from North Korea's Chosun Shinbo via Yonhap, the front and back designs of North Korea's new paper currency after its recent reform are shown.
Turmoil Reported in N. Korea After Currency Changes
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- Samsung, Sharp agree on cross-licencing deal
- 18 indicted in chip technology theft
- South Korean espionage charge rocks international chip maker
- Samsung aims to triple smartphone sales in 2010
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Samsung, Sharp agree on cross-licencing deal
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Finance Stock
- Seoul, Berlin find common ground on financial regulation, tr
- Q+A - Will North Korea resume nuclear talks? If so, so what?
- Asian Shares Mostly Down on Europe's Woes
- Belize faces prospect of G20 sanctions over tax information
In this undated photo released from North Korea's Chosun Shinbo via Yonhap, the front and back designs of North Korea's new paper currency after its recent reform are shown.
Turmoil Reported in N. Korea After Currency Changes
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- World stock markets slump on fears over European debt levels
- World stocks hit by fears of debt crisis contagion
- World stocks tumble amid global recovery doubts
- World stocks tumble amid global recovery doubts
A pair of traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Wall Street tussled with fresh worries about the health of financial sector and the Big Three automakers Wednesday, forcing stocks to surrender most of their early gains.
World stocks tumble amid global recovery doubts
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