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Sony posts 59 percent drop in quarterly profit

Sony Corp reported a 59 percent drop in quarterly operating profit, as it struggled with production woes following the devastating March earthquake in Japan.

Asia stocks fall but still outperform other markets

Asian stocks fell ahead of a long list of corporate results on Thursday that may shed light on the year's earnings outlook, though the region continued to outperform Wall Street in July.

Juniper tumbles as it catches Cisco "flu"

Investors punished Juniper Networks (JNPR.N) by selling its shares after the networking equipment maker joined Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) in warning that this year's results will miss Wall Street projections.

Downgrade fears show in options as U.S. dithers

Investors sought protection in options on Wednesday as fears of a U.S. credit rating downgrade intensified.

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Nissan says aims to nearly double China sales by 2015

Nissan Motor , the largest Asian automaker in China, plans to nearly double its annual sales in the country to 2.3 million vehicles by the end of 2015, the company said on Tuesday, as it accelerates its expansion in the world's largest auto market.

Japan repeats warning on yen rise as calls for action grow

Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda kept up his warning to markets against pushing up the yen too much, saying that he was aware of demands from the business sector for authorities to act against yen rises that hurt the export-reliant economy.

Asia shares up, investors calm on US debt deadlock

Asian shares edged higher on Tuesday, bouncing back from a slide the previous day, after U.S. stocks posted only modest losses in reaction to the worsening deadlock in Washington over raising the debt limit and avoiding a technical bond default.

TI forecasts modest third quarter

Texas Instruments Inc gave a lukewarm outlook for the current quarter, suggesting that back-to-school sales of computers and other consumer electronics would be weaker than normal.

Alaska Volcano May Erupt Soon

Is Alaska's Cleveland Volcano ready to erupt? Recent satellite images from the remote volcano suggest it might be, scientists say.

Elusive Rebound Better Come Soon

American consumers, faced with grim job prospects and the looming threat of a national debt default, are in no position to support the global economy with a new wave of spending.

BOJ Shirakawa: must closely watch recent yen rises

Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Monday that the central bank needs to closely watch recent rises in the yen, which may hurt the country's economy by undermining exports, corporate revenue and sentiment.

A Haitian resident suffering from cholera waits for help on a street at the slum of Cite-Soleil in Port-au-Prince

Cholera Wipes Out Nearly 6,000 in Haiti

Nearly 6,000 people in Haiti have died since a Cholera epidemic broke out in October, with about 1,000 new cases reported daily in June.

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Japan; No Tsunami Alert

Earthquake measuring 6.5 on Richter Scale rocked Japan's Northeastern Pacific coast of Miyagi prefecture on Saturday, but according to Japan Meteorological Agency there is no danger of a tsunami.

Seismic wallpaper may help houses through quakes

Researchers in Germany are working on a material that can keep walls from collapsing during earthquakes -- and even detect them before they happen.

Earthquake hits Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

The Quake Was Centered 26 Miles Southwest of Ferghana in Uzbekistan.

Yao Ming Officially Announces Retirement

China's Yao Ming, plagued by foot and ankle injuries, officially announced the end of his basketball career on Wednesday.

Watch the Thrilling Match VIDEO: USA vs. Japan -- FIFA Women's World Cup

Relive the entertaining World Cup Final.

Spreckels Mansion: Shacknai Death House Part of San Diego Lore

The house in southern California where two bizarre deaths have occurred in the past week, Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, is a historic property with a long history.

Japan win reminiscent of 1999 US Women’s World Cup Team

Japan won the Women's World Cup in stunning fashion on Sunday, outshooting the US Women 3-1 on penalty kicks, after a two surprising comebacks.

Japan Beats US in Women’s World Cup Finals [PHOTOS]

Japan beat the US in the 2011 Women's World Cup finals during a penalty kick shootout on Sunday in Frankfurt, marking its first victory over the US during the same year as a devastating earthquake hit the nation.

Women’s World Cup Finale US vs Japan Starts at 2:45 ET: Watch Live Online Coverage

Watch the women's world cup final live online at 2:45 eastern standard time as the U.S. takes on Japan for FIFA's coveted title.

People are reflected on a sign at Panasonic Corp's showroom in Tokyo

Panasonic to Build Energy Saving Homes Post Japan Quake

Panasonic may build homes with energy enhancing devices on its former factory sites post the devastating Japan quake that cut power supplies and wreaked widespread havoc in the nation.

Will Japanese upstage US Women in FIFA World Cup Soccer?

The US Women face the Japanese in the FIFA World Cup finals soccer game on Sunday in an epic battle between the upstart teams in Frankfurt, Germany.

Repeated Tsunamis and not Earthquakes Buried Ancient Olympia in Greece

Repeated Tsunamis, not Earthquakes Buried Ancient Olympia in Greece

A series of tsunamis might have submerged and later buried the ancient city of Olympia in Greece, a new research has revealed, contradicting earlier beliefs that earthquake destroyed the city in 551 AD.

Ben Bernanke testifies before the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

Ben Bernanke's Monetary Policy Report to the Congress (FULL-TEXT)

Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. July 13, 2011