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Weak U.S. economic data released Wednesday are seen to have reduced the chances of an imminent rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

European shares fell at the open Wednesday and Asian stocks closed in the red as investors mulled over the likelihood of new stimulus measures in China.

Japan has been inching back toward nuclear energy, turning on its first reactor, the 890-MW Sendai No.1 unit, in mid-August after a near two-year blackout.

Japan has been taking on the much of the costs of Japanese who work at U.S. bases, as well as other expenses.

The marathon was run without pacesetters for the first time in 26 years, which noticeably affected times and strategy on the flat, typically fast course.

"Consumer spending has ground to a halt," says Noritoshi Murata, president of Seven & i Holdings.

The fund's chief says global economies still face substantial risks and that "continued monetary policies and improved financial stability" constitute the best course.

The U.S. and Japan began working on the Standard Missile (SM)-3 Block IIA missiles in 2006, according to reports.

The Indonesian government initially insisted that it would not accept help from other countries to battle the forest fires.

The Obama administration has cautioned U.S. bankers and foreign governments against rushing to invest in Iranian businesses.

McDonald's, known for high-calorie Big Macs and salty French fries, has especially struggled with how to appeal to health-conscious German consumers.

Investors were buoyed by the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's September meeting that cast doubts over the chances of a rate hike this year.

The haze is a product of the annual burning of forests by Indonesia to make way for palm-oil tree and paper plantations.

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Company leaders attributed the forecast to “relatively low recognition” of Uniqlo's brand in the U.S. and continuous losses at its American stores.

Asian and European stocks traded mostly lower though Chinese stocks surged in a post-holiday catch-up session, while U.S. stock futures pointed to a weak opening.

Sony has dropped the price of its PlayStation 4 console in the U.S. by $50 to $349, bringing it in line with the price of the Xbox One in time for the holiday season.

Indonesia has also asked for aircraft to artificially induce rain and carry out water-bombing.

Chinese stocks rebounded, taking heart from the slowing pace of the fall in reserves, as investors returned to the markets after a week-long break.

Poor Muslims in the region may be ideal targets for radical groups looking to recruit for deployment abroad.

Southeast Asia's largest economy is struggling as demand for commodities is damped by China's slowdown.