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China Pledges $43 Billion For Euro Zone; India And Russia, $10 Billion Each

China pledged $43 billion, while India and Russia promised $10 billion each, to the International Monetary Fund Monday as aid to debt-ridden countries in the euro zone.

Asia Stocks Slip As Euro Zone Fears Focus On Spain

Asian shares slipped on Tuesday as a post-Greek election relief rally quickly ran out of steam, with rising Spanish and Italian bond yields signaling that European leaders still have much to do to contain the euro zone debt crisis.

Asian Stocks Rise As Greek Election Results Ease Euro Zone Concerns

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Asian markets rose Monday as investors were relieved after the pro-bailout parties won Sunday's elections in Greece.

Korean Molluscan Shellfish Should Be Pulled From Market: FDA

U.S. food wholesalers, food retailers, and food-service operators have been advised by the Food and Drug Administration to remove from their distribution chains all clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops -- collectively known as molluscan shellfish -- that have come to the U.S. from South Korea.

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North Korean Missile Launchers Came From China, US Didn't Report UN Sanctions Breach: Report

Japan has evidence that China shipped missile launch vehicles to North Korea last year, in a possible breach of U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang, Japanese media reported Wednesday.

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Asian Stocks Gain But Weighed Down By Euro Zone Debt Concerns

Asian markets rose Wednesday but gains were weighed down as investors were worried about the debt crisis lingering over the euro zone.

South Korea's Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.2% In May

South Korea's unemployment rate fell in May to its lowest in four months with the availability of more jobs in the service sector, according to figures reported by Statistics Korea Wednesday.

Crude Oil Futures Decline As Spain Optimism Fades

Crude oil futures declined on Tuesday amid concerns that Spain's banking bailout may not be enough to rescue the country from the financial crisis.

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Asian Markets Fall As Spanish Bank Aid Optimism Weakens

Asian stocks fell Tuesday as optimism on the 100 billion euro ($125 billion) aid for Spanish banks faded, and markets failed to uphold the gains made Monday.

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Asian Markets Rise On Spain Bank Bailout, China Data

Asian markets rose Monday as investors were encouraged by the announcement of the Spanish bank aid deal and a report of less worrisome data from China over the weekend.

Ireland Vs. Croatia: Watch Live Stream Online of Euro 2012 Group C Clash; Prediction, Probable Lineups, Preview

Watch live coverage of Ireland's match with Croatia in Euro 2012, plus a full preview, team news and prediction.

North Korea Says No Plan For Nuclear Test 'At Present'

North Korea said Saturday it had no plans to conduct a third nuclear test, but lashed out at South for trying to rattle its nerves.

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Weekly Roundup: Most Asian Markets Rise On Hopes For Stimulus Measures

Asian markets rose this week amid hopes that policy makers would take concrete measures to tackle the financial crisis and regain the economic growth momentum.

US Trade Gap Shrinks In April, But Deficit With China Worsens

Lower U.S. demand for crude oil and petroleum products in April helped shrink the nation's balance-of-trade deficit from the previous month, the Commerce Department said Friday, but the trade deficit with China worsened.

Asian Markets Fall After US Fed Chief?s Lukewarm Stimulus Promise

Asian markets fell Friday as investors were disappointed with U.S. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's lack of a commitment to additional monetary easing measures in his congressional testimony on the country's economic outlook.

Selling England By The Pound: UK Up For Sale To The Highest Foreign Bidders

Punters in London pubs say the power station is cursed, but its latest purchase is far from extraordinary. The influx of Asian and Arab investors to England -- as well as to the United States, France, Greece and elsewhere -- is emblematic of the current economic state of the world.

North Korea Ranks People Based On Loyalty To Kim Dynasty: Study

North Korea profiles its citizens based on their families' loyalty to the ruling Kim dynasty. Fealty to the ruling regime plays a crucial role in deciding citizens' education, job, healthcare, food security, and even a partner in marriage, says a study carried out by a US-based human rights group.

Venus Transit 2012: The Rare Reunion Of The Sun, Venus And Earth For Last Time This Century [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

For the very last time this century, skywatchers and astronomers around the world got the opportunity to witness the rare astronomical reunion of the Sun, Venus and Earth Tuesday. Venus, the second brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon, made a rare pass in front of the Sun, making its presence in the solar system visible from Earth's day side.