Noda, EU leaders unite on tackling debt crisis Japan Times | WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has agreed with European Union leaders to work together in addressing Europe's sovereign debt crisis, a Japanese official said. | Noda was quoted as telling European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel B...
World stock markets sink on US, Europe worries The Boston Globe | BANGKOK-World stocks fell Friday after credit downgrades slapped on Spanish banks unnerved investors already worried about the stability of the 17-country euro currency union. | The fall in European shares followed a sharp downturn in Asia where markets were also rattled by weak U.S. manufacturing...
East Asia, western US await 'ring of fire' eclipse Austin American Statesman | TOKYO — People in parts of East Asia and the western United States are awaiting a rare "ring of fire" eclipse. | The eclipse will occur when the moon slides across the sun, blocking all but a blazing halo of light. | Early risers in parts of ...
Ten Things: Why Kobe is responsible for the Lakers game four collapse The Examiner | Kobe Bryant had an interesting explanation for the Lakers' latest fourth quarter collapse against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Black Mamba responded, "They forced me to take tough shots." | This was his take after initially placing blame on Pau...
Republican-led House votes to allow military action against Iran Pakalert Press Share | Raw Story | The Republican-led House of Representatives approved Friday the use of US force against Iran if the Tehran regime threatens the United States and its allies with nuclear weapons. | According to a section of the National Defense Au...
Why A Japanese E-Commerce Giant Is The Lead Investor In Pinterest Business Insider | Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is the lead investor in Pinterest's $100 million round. | Most people in the United States have never heard of Raku...
Europe's banks on the brink Reuters | LONDON, May 17 (IFR) - The euro zone crisis was in full swing when Jean-Claude Trichet took the podium in Berlin last October 6 for his final press conference as president of the...
Tokyo stocks rebound, close up 0.86% The Times Of India TweetTOKYO: Tokyo stocks reversed early losses to finish 0.86 percent higher Thursday, as Japan reported better-than-expected growth figures although concerns over political turmoi...
G-8 leaders endorse policy of economic growth The Los Angeles Times | CAMP DAVID, Md. — In a significant political victory for President Obama, the leaders of Germany and other European nations endorsed a policy of economic growth over austerity and emphasized that Greece, which is trying to battle its way out ...
Legal drugs in Japan not always safe Stars and Stripes | Related Stories Individual bases determine rules for ‘legal’ drugs Banned by Bases | It’s no secret the thousands of people packing the streets of Tokyo’s infamous Roppongi party district every night are offered more than ju...
Wakamatsu Festival highlights traditional Japanese crafts in historic setting The Examiner | Today's Wakamatsu Colony Festival in Gold Hill brings together history and traditional Japanese music and crafts in a day of celebration honoring the settlers of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony. Immigrants from Aizu Wakamatsu in what is now Japa...
Why A Japanese E-Commerce Giant Is The Lead Investor In Pinterest Business Insider | Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is the lead investor in Pinterest's $100 million round. | Most people in the United States have never heard of Rakuten. And that's a big reason the company is trying to get in good with Pinterest. | Pinterest will be able to drive more traffic to Rakuten's sites, and it will help Raku...
