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Marine Corps Ads Depict Sympathetic Side of America's Fierce Soldiers [VIDEO]

New ads depicting the Marine Corps show a softer side of some of America's toughest fighting force.

Japan Wasn’t Prepared for Fukushima Disaster: Ex-PM Kan

A Greenpeace activist holds a placard during a demonstration outside Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's official residence in Tokyo, criticizing the government's declaration of cold shutdown at the Fukushima nuclear power plant Decembe

Yet he insisted that his government did not intentionally conceal any information from the public.

Japan, One Year After the March 11 Tsunami: A Revisit (PHOTOS)

Japan: Before and After March 11 Tsunami

It's going to be a year since a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami devastated most parts of Japan March 11, 2011.

10 Most Iconic Images of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami a Year After

Japan Earthquake, Tsunami First Anniversary - 10 Iconic Images

As the first anniversary of the great 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami approaches, take a look at some of the most iconic images of the disaster that shattered the lives of people across the nation.

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New Car Sales To Soar in Feb: 14 Million Mark Looks Likely

Automakers will report nearly 1.09 million new cars in February on Thursday, according to two industry forecasts, continuing the ongoing revival of the industry as sales jumped nearly 6 percent from February 2011 and an eye-popping 20 percent from January. That would equal a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) above 14 million units -- the highest level since early 2008.

Woman from Iconic Tsunami Photo Reunited With Family Stares at Future

Woman from Iconic Tsunami Photo Reunited With Family (PHOTOS)

A year ago, when the powerful 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami struck the coast of Japan, thousands of families were affected and many lost their close ones.

The blunt arrow (L) which was shot at Jesus Keme (R) while patrolling led to bleeding. Image Credit: SERNANP

Human Safaris Threaten Peru’s ‘Uncontacted’ Mashco-Piro Tribe; Will it Go the Jarawa Way? (Exclusive)

Within a month from the release of first close-up pictures of the “uncontacted” Mashco-Piro tribe of Peru, concerns regarding “human safaris” allegedly threatening the tribe have surfaced.

Japan's Retail Sales Exceed Forecasts: Is it Sign of Recovery?

Retail sales in Japan rose above forecasts indicating a recovery in consumer spending which could help the country to attain economic growth this quarter.

French Director, Hazanavicius, winner of best director for his film "The Artist" smiles with his Oscar statuette during the Governors Ball following the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood

Oscar 2012 Winners: Best Photos from the Academy Awards [PHOTOS]

The Academy Awards is the biggest night of the year for the movie industry. It is a night to honor the crowning achievements for the films, actors and crew of the preceding year.

Japan Tsunami Recovery: Pictures of Then and Now

Japan Tsunami: Then and Now (PHOTOS)

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake that struck the coast of Japan, which triggered a tsunami and caused a widespread death and destruction, is regarded as one of the most powerful earthquakes in the history of the world.

Here is a full list of the 2012 Oscar Winners for the 84th Academy Awards.

Who Won the Oscar's 2012: Full List of Academy Award Winners

The Academy Awards is the biggest night of the year for the movie industry. It is a night to honor the crowning achievements for the films, actors and crew of the preceding year. Check out the full list of Academy Award winners.

Oscar Nominations 2012: Full List of Oscars Nominees for 84th Academy Awards

Here is a full list of the 2012 Oscar nominations for the 84th Academy Awards.

Watch Oscar 2012 Red Carpet Livestreaming: Full List of Nominees; Oscar iPad/ iPhone Apps

The countdown for the much-awaited Oscar/ 84th annual Academy Awards has begun. It will be aired from Kodak Theatre, Calif., Feb. 26.

Shown is a general view of the dam at Russia's largest hydroelectric plant Sayano-Shushenskaya, about 160 miles (258 kilometers) northwest of the Siberian city of Kyzyl last Oct. 12.

Earthquakes Rock Russia and Taiwan: No Tsunami Warning Issued

There's a whole lot of shaking going on in the Asia-Pacific region Sunday, as an absolutely strong magnitude-6.7 earthquake hit southwestern Siberia in Russia and a relatively strong magnitude-5.9 quake struck southern Taiwan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Kingfisher Airline’s Nosedive Poses Dilemma for Indian Government

As Kingfisher Airlines careens toward collapse, the Central Government finds itself between a rock and a hard place.

Flags written with supportive messages given by members of the public and foreign countries hang inside the emergency operations center of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO)'s tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima prefectu

Japanese Government to Seek Tepco Board's Resignation: Report

The Japanese government will seek the resignation of the Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s (Tepco's) board of directors at a shareholder meeting in June in return for injecting $13 billion of public funds, the Mainichi newspaper said on Saturday.

The crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is seen from bus windows in Fukushima

NRC Releases Transcripts on Japan Nuclear Disaster: Initial Confusions and Urgency Revealed

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released a collection of transcripts of internal conference calls held in beginning hours after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in the earthquake in Japan, which reveal a sense of urgency and confusion that the situation generated.

Japan's first trade deficit since 1980 raises debt doubts

Japan Trade Deficit Up on Aftershocks from Earthquake

Japan reported a record-high balance of trade deficit in January as last year's tsunami combined with floods in Thailand, the Eurozone's sovereign debt crisis, a slowing Chinese market and a soaring yen to leave the world's third-largest economy with its first trade deficit since the last century.

Japan Logs Record Trade Deficit in January

Japan posted its biggest ever trade deficit in January, topping the previous record seen during the financial crisis in 2009, Ministry of Finance data showed Monday, underlining concerns that a persistent trade gap may undermine the country's ability to finance its debt.

Japanese Emperor Undergoes Successful Heart Bypass

Japan's Emperor Akihito underwent on Saturday a successful heart bypass operation and doctors said they hoped he would be able to resume the normal lifestyle he wished for.

Handout photo of a seismograph drum reading

Oregon Earthquake 2012: 6.0 Quake Shakes Coast

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of Oregon on Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Fukushima Power Plant at Risk for Strong Earthquake

Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, which melted down after the March earthquake, is at risk of being hit with another strong earthquake.

Japanese businessmen look closely at stock prices in Tokyo

Japan Economy Contracts More Than Forecast for Q4 Amid Weak Exports and Strong Yen

Japan’s economy contracted more than economists forecast in the fourth quarter as exports slid on weakness in global demand and strength in the yen.

Japan Economy Shrank More Than Expected in Q4

Japan's economy shrank a bigger-than-expected 0.6 percent in October-December, hurt by slowing global growth, Thai floods and a strong yen, casting doubt about expectations that growth will resume this quarter as Europe's debt crisis clouds the outlook.

A couple cooks a pot of rice in a school building used as an evacuation center for tropical storm Washi survivors

Philippines Overhauling Disaster Management System

Aided by the World Food Programme (WFP), the Philippine government's Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is undertaking a $46,000 customization of open-source software, Sahana, which is commonly used in disaster relief to develop a national Relief Goods Inventory and Monitoring System (RGIMS).