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Export drive boosts Japan growth

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 09:29
Japan's export-driven recovery helped economic growth accelerate in the first three months of 2010, figures show.

'N Korean torpedo' sank navy ship

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 07:54
A North Korean torpedo sank a South Korean navy ship in March with the loss of 46 sailors, an international report finds.

Curfew in Bangkok after surrender

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 00:33
Bangkok and about a third of the rest of Thailand spend a first night under curfew after protest leaders surrender.