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Update on the latest in business:

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT

Stocks skidded lower in the latest session, as Wall Street fretted over weak economic data. Energy and material stocks logged the biggest losses as a jump in the dollar sent commodity prices tumbling. The Dow fell 94 points to 10,332. The S&

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Update on the latest in business:

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Stocks closed lower Wednesday, although off their worst levels of the day. Concern has gathered on Wall Street recently about the strength of the economic recovery. The drop comes a day after the major indexes had settled at fresh 13-month highs

Sony Ericsson closing NC site among global cuts

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMT

Cell phone handset maker Sony Ericsson is closing its North American headquarters in North Carolina as part of a global consolidation that will cut about 2,000 jobs worldwide. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported the company broke the ne

Update on the latest in business:

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:35:00 GMT

The key averages logged modest gains Tuesday, enough to be lifted to new 13-month highs. The Dow gained 30 points to 10,437. It was the highest close for the index since Oct. 2, 2008. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index rose just 1

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says the U.S. relationship with [[kxtopic:china:t[China]:t]] is deepening beyond trade and economics to cover climate, security and other matters of international concern. Obama spoke to reporters before starting meetings W

114yearold woman dies in NY nursing home

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMT

A 114-year-old woman believed to be the oldest native-born American and the third-oldest person in the world has died at a New York nursing home. Olivia Patricia Thomas died Monday in the St. Francis Home of Williamsville, near Buffalo. She had

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

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Timo Glock to drive for F1 team Manor in 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Timo Glock will drive for the new Manor Formula One team next season. Glock's manager Hans-Bernd Wersauer says the German driver has agreed to a two-year contract, with another season as an option. Glock drove for Toyota the past two season

Japan's Takahashi eyes major leagues

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:14:00 GMT

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi is hoping to continue his career in the major leagues. Takahashi, a 34-year-old left-hander, went 10-6 with a 2.94 ERA for the Japan Series champion Giants this year. His best season with Yomiuri was 200

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

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SAN'A, Yemen (AP) Japanese Embassy says Japanese engineer has been kidn...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMT

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:31:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2009. There are 37 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 24, 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published "On the Origin of Species," whi

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Today in History Today is Monday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2009. There are 38 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 23, 1765, Frederick County, Md. became the first colonial entity to repudiate the Brit

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:31:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Sunday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2009. There are 39 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot to death while riding in a motorcade in D

EU: bluefin tuna catches to be reduced

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

The EU Commission says over 45 countries who catch tuna have agreed to cut catches of the threatened Atlantic bluefin tuna next year. The EU executive says the decision by countries including the EU, U.S. and Japan to limit 2010 catch quotas to

Update on the latest in business:

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:34:00 GMT

Gains were seen for the stock market last week. The Dow rose 2.5 percent, boosting the gains for the year to 17 percent. The S&P 500 index rose 2.3 percent for the week, while the Nasdaq added 2.6 percent. In the latest session, the

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

A police official says a suicide car bomber has attacked a police station in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least two people and injuring 14 others. Liaqat Ali Khan says police opened fire on the vehicle as it approached a checkpoint in front

Citigroup sells stake in Japanese call center

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:43:00 GMT

Citigroup is selling its controlling stake in Japan's leading call center operator, Bellsystem24, to private equity firm Bain Capital Partners in a deal that values the operation at $1.1 billion. Under terms of the deal announced Sunday, Citi pr

Sakai sets 100 backstroke shortcourse WR

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Shiho Sakai of Japan has broken her own short-course world record in the 100-meter backstroke. Sakai clocked 55.23 seconds to win the event at a World Cup meet on Sunday and break the mark of 56.15 she set in Tokyo on Feb. 22. (Copyrig

Economic outlook...No climate change deal by Dec....Air power for...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT

With the help of stimulus spending and other emergency moves, leaders of Asian and Pacific countries say the stage is set for global economic recovery. But after meeting today in Singapore, President Barack Obama and the other leaders said that in or

Miyase leads at rainy Taiheiyo Masters in Japan

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Hirofumi Miyase shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to take a one-stroke clubhouse lead before darkness suspended the rainy third round at the Taiheiyo Masters. Miyase had five birdies in a bogey-free outing. He was one of only nine players to complete t

Sakai breaks women's 200meter breaststroke WR

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:16:00 GMT

Shiho Sakai of Japan has broken the women's 200-meter backstroke short-course world record. Sakai clocked 2 minutes, 00.18 seconds at a World Cup meet Saturday to break the mark of 2.00.91 set by Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe on April 11, 2008, in

2 Japanese tourists among 10 dead in fire

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:14:00 GMT

Police say at least two Japanese tourists are among the 10 people killed in a fire at an indoor shooting range in South Korea. The Yonhap new agency reports witnesses saw people running from the building on fire. One hospital that specializes in

Era of engagement...Fort Hood funerals...Moon money...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is declaring a new age of engagement with Asia, labeling the U.S. a "nation of the Pacific" and saying the continent and America are "bound" by the ocean. Obama says he's determined to engage Asians as equal partners in the e

Fire at indoor SKorean shooting range kills 10

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT

Police say at least 10 people are dead after a fire blazed through an indoor shooting range in Busan (boo-sahn), South Korea. Six others were injured, including some who are in critical condition. Police say seven Japanese tourists were inside t

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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has proclaimed a new era in relations with Asia during a wide-ranging speech in Tokyo. Obama told a crowd of 1,500 prominent [[kxtopic:japan:t[Japan]:t]]ese that "The fortunes of America and the Asia Pacific have become mor

Obama seeks fuller engagement with Asia

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has proclaimed a new era in relations with Asia during a wide-ranging speech in Tokyo. Obama told a crowd of 1,500 prominent Japanese that "The fortunes of America and the Asia Pacific have become more closely linked than

Obama speech...Pelosi and abortion...Stolen ashes

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has taken a firm stand on human rights in the Asia Pacific region during a speech in Tokyo. He says the U.S. "will always stand" on the side of those who seek the guarantees of liberty and dignity. Obama says human rights is

Obama and China...Warning North Korea...Detainee trials...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:58:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says the U.S. "does not seek to contain China." In a speech in Tokyo, Obama says America welcomes a robust China, but cautioned that human rights must be respected. He's urging greater cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and o

Obama: US won't 'be cowed' by North Korea

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:51:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says the U.S. and the world will not "be cowed" by North Korea's threats and nuclear belligerence. Obama said in a major address in Tokyo on Saturday that Pyongyang must learn that its failure to meet international obliga

Obama: Japan a success without nuclear weapons

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says Japan is a model of success that comes when a country develops nuclear technology solely for peaceful energy production. Obama told an audience on Saturday that the United States must redouble its efforts to reduce th

Obama: Human rights only path to security

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says the U.S. "will always stand" on the side of people who seek the guarantees of liberty and dignity. The U.S. leader dwelt on the need for human rights throughout the Asia Pacific region in a major address in Tokyo on S

TOKYO (AP) Obama says US, Japan reaffirm alliance, agree to deepen rela...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Obama speaks of Asian ties

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is highlighting his personal ties to Asia, as part of his effort to broaden U.S. engagement in the region. In his first major trip to Asia as president, Obama told a group of prominent Japanese in Tokyo about his childhood

Obama: Prosperous China strengthens all nations

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Obama to sound new warning to North Korea

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

At the start of his first major trip to Asia, President Barack Obama is warning North Korea that if it doesn't end its nuclear weapons programs, there will be tough, unified action by the U.S. and its Asian partners. It's part of Obama's emphasi

Colorado balloon boy parents plead guilty, jail time possible...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Prosecutors are pushing for some jail time for Richard and Mayumi Heene (my-OO'-mee HEE'-nee). The couple pleaded guilty in a Colorado court today to charges related to a hoax last month, when they told authorities their 6-year-old son had float

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder says self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York for trial in a civilian federal court and he expects to seek the death penalty. At a n

Guantanamo detainees to be moved...Morale is down...Coastal floods...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says he's "absolutely convinced" that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (HAH'-leed shayk moh-HAH'-med) will face "the most exacting demands of justice." He was asked today in Japan about the reports that the self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermin

Top White House lawyer Greg Craig lawyer quitting

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:17:00 GMT

The White House's top lawyer is returning to private practice and being replaced by a longtime adviser to Barack Obama. White House counsel Greg Craig, who's leaving in early January, has been the subject of questions about his future since late

Detainee trial...Meeting in Tokyo...Pondering Afghanistan...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:57:00 GMT

An Obama administration official says the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks is being sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, along with four other Guantanamo Bay detainees. President Barack Obama isn't confirming

News conference in Tokyo...Gitmo plans...Mosque seizures...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:53:00 GMT

President Barack Obama and Japan's prime minister both say it's time to review the nearly 50-year-old treaty that defines the relationship between the two countries. The two leaders have been meeting in Tokyo as Obama makes the first stop in his four

TOKYO (AP) Japan's Prime Minister Hatoyama reiterates support for sixpa...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:57:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:japan:t[Japan]:t]]'s Prime Minister Hatoyama reiterates support for six-party talks on [[kxtopic:north-korea:t[North Korea]:t]]. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-13-09 0542CST

Falling stocks...Trade gap data...Eurozone recession ends...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Stocks ended lower in the latest session. The Dow was down 94 points to 10,197. The S&P fell 11 points and the Nasdaq shed 18 points. WASHINGTON (AP) Before the opening bell on Wall Street, trade data is due from the government. The Septe

TOKYO (AP) Japan's Prime Minister Hatoyama vows 'civil assistance' to A...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

TOKYO (AP) Prime Minister Hatoyama says USJapanese alliance must adapt ...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Obama meets with new Japanese PM

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has met with Japan's new leader, as he seeks to shore up relations with Tokyo. Obama's visit comes at a time of uncertainty in Washington-Tokyo relations. Japan's prime minister (Yukio Hatoyama) has promised to end Japan's

Meeting in Japan...Bombing in Pakistan...Census worker case...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:54:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has been meeting with Japan's new prime minister. Obama arrived in Tokyo earlier today on a trip aimed at shoring up ties with Japan. The country's new leader came to power calling for a more equal partnership with Washington.

Lawyers: Colo. balloon boy parents to plead guilty

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

A Colorado couple who reported their son missing aboard a runaway balloon is due in court today. The two are accused of staging an elaborate hoax as a way of rustling up publicity. A lawyer for Richard Heene (HEE'-nee) says his client plans

URGENT

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT

Official figures show that the 16-country euro area has joined the United States and Japan out of recession after the bloc's economy grew by 0.4 percent in the third quarter. However, the rise in output reported Friday was not as big as most eco

Japan visit...NATO troops...Afghan bombing

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has begun his first presidential trip to the Far East. He's in Tokyo to meet with the new Japanese prime minister, who has vowed to end Japan's refueling mission that supports U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan. Obama's visit aims

Obama in Japan...Taliban claims responsibility...Pakistan bombings...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has arrived in Tokyo in an effort to shore up ties with Japan, at a time of uncertainty in relations. Japan's new prime minister has vowed to end Japan's refueling support to U.S. troops in Afghanistan and review an agreement o

Obama arrives...Japan meeting...Taliban claim

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:52:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has arrived in Tokyo, the first stop on his four-nation tour of Asia. He's landed at Tokyo's Haneda Airport after a brief stop at a U.S. military base in Alaska. There, he promised U.S. troops full support from the government a

Imano leads Taiheiyo Masters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:25:00 GMT

Yasuharu Imano shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Taiheiyo Masters. Imano had an eagle, six birdies and a bogey to finish at 10-under 134. Kaname Yokoo (67), Yusaku Miyazato (67) and Taigen Tsuma

Obama's trip...Fort Hood review...Afghan attack

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is vowing to be more assertive with Japan, which has vowed to end its help refueling U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan. Obama is making his first trek to the region as commander in chief. He'll meet with Japan's new prime minister

Obama trip...Intelligence probe ordered...Swine flu...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is making his first visit to Alaska. It happened during a refueling stop on his way to Asia. Obama told a gathering of troops at Elmendorf Air Force Base that he just didn't want to pass through without offering "a a message of

Obama in Alaska to visit troops before Asia trip

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is in Alaska for his first visit ever to the state, albeit a very short one. Obama landed Thursday at Elmendorf Air Force Base so Air Force One could refuel before the president continues on to Tokyo. During the layover,

Scuttled WWII Japanese subs found off Hawaii

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Two captured Japanese submarines scuttled by the U.S. Navy just after World War II have been discovered in the Pacific Ocean south of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Officials announced Thursday that the subs were found in February in 3,000 feet of water

Obama orders review...Plea deal reported...Kidnap suspect in court...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

As President Barack Obama orders a review into the handling of information about Maj. Nidal Hasan (nih-DAHL' hah-SAHN'), the Army psychiatrist has been charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder in last week's shootings at Fort Hood in Texas. Memb

Jackson's `This Is It' tops $200 million worldwide

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:43:00 GMT

Sony Pictures says "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has passed the $200 million mark at the box office worldwide. The film has pulled in $61 million domestically and more than $140 million overseas. That includes $27.2 million in Japan, $14.3 mil

Charges outlined...Jobless summit...Balloon dad could see jail...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:01:00 GMT

Military officials say the Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 others in last week's shooting rampage at his military post in Texas will face 13 charges of premeditated murder under the military's legal system. The decision

Japan drops childsnatching case against Tenn. man

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:23:00 GMT

A spokesman for a Tennessee father arrested in Japan when he snatched his children from his ex-wife says authorities are dropping the case. Christopher Savoie was arrested Sept. 30 in Fukoka, Japan, as he tried to enter the U.S. Consulate with h

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:16:00 GMT

The attorney for the Colorado father who reported his son floated away in a helium balloon says his client and the boy's mother will both plead guilty to charges in the case. Lawyer David Lane said in a statement Thursday that Mayumi Heene will

Obama leaves for Asia...Jobless summit...Tyson scuffle...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has left Washington on his first major trip to Asia. Obama already is the most traveled first-year president ever. His Asian journey will add four countries to the 16 he's already visited. He's traveling first to Japan, then to

Stocks quiet...Intel, AMD settle...Jobs summit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Stocks have been little changed in the early going. Investors are reacting to news of an improving job market and less than hoped-for sales numbers from Wal-Mart. WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama is planning to hold a wide-ranging White

Obama faces daunting challenges in Far East tour

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:41:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has left Washington on his first major trip to Asia, where a surging China and newly assertive Japan are threatening to upend America's longtime role as keeper of the peace and trader-in-chief. Obama already is the most tr

Laywer: Colorado parents to plead guilty in alleged balloon boy...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMT

The attorney for "balloon boy" dad Richard Heene (HEE'-nee) says his client is going to "fall on his sword" for the sake of his wife and children. David Lane says Heene will plead guilty to a felony charge while his wife Mayumi (my-OO'-mee) will

Intel to pay AMD $1.25B in legal settlment

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:24:00 GMT

Intel says it is paying AMD, its largest rival in the market for computer processors, $1.25 billion to settle all antitrust and patent suits. Intel Corp. says it has agreed to abide by a set of "business practice provisions." In return, Advanced

Presidential trip...Rejected options...Jobless claims drop...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:56:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is setting off on his first trip to Asia since taking office. The president stops first in Japan, followed by a two-city stop in China. Obama will also visit Singapore for a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders, and will wrap up his

Trip to Asia...Pondering Afghanistan...Accused shooter...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:53:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is launching a weeklong presidential trip to the Far East today. But first, he'll make a stop in Alaska, his first visit to the state. The president will speak deliver remarks and meet with service members at Elmendorf Air Forc

Seeking more options...More aid promised

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:57:00 GMT

A senior aide says President Barack Obama isn't accepting of his national security team's strategy options on Afghanistan. The official says Obama has ordered revisions across the board. He reportedly wants to clarify how and when U.S. troops would h

Obama embarks on his first presidential trip to the Far East...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:57:00 GMT

President Barack Obama launches his first presidential trip to the Far East today. After a quick stop in Alaska, he travels to Japan. There, he'll dine with the emperor and hold talks with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. Other stops include

Far East trip...War options...Cause of concern

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT

President Barack Obama embarks today on a weeklong visit to the Far East, his first as president. After a brief statement on the economy, the president will travel to Andrews Air Force Base to begin the first leg of his eight-day trip. His first stop

Update on the latest in business:

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT

The market closed higher in the latest session. The Dow rose 44 points to 10,291. The S&P added nearly 6 points to 1,099. And the Nasdaq surged 16 to 2,167. Trading was light because of the Veterans Day holiday, but volume has been weak fo

Finance ministers: Nations must rein in stimulus spending...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT

Asia-Pacific finance ministers are urging nations to rein in stimulus spending and embrace market-oriented exchange rates to ensure a prosperous global economy in the post-financial crisis period. That's according to a draft statement from the A

Obama ponders Afghanistan...Heads to Asia...Clinton promises...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT

President Barack Obama wants more options as he considers the next step for the U.S. in Afghanistan. A senior aide says Obama is rejecting every one of his national security team's proposals. Aides say Obama will likely announce a revamped war strate

Ishikawa stroke back at Taiheiyo Masters

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Japanese teen star Ryo Ishikawa shot a 4-under 68 to finish a stroke behind the leaders after the first round of the Taiheiyo Masters. The 18-year-old Ishikawa, a four-time winner this year on the Japanese tour, bogeyed the final hole to drop a