Air is so dirty in northern Thailand, leader flies to see it
The air hanging over Thailand's far north has become so polluted that it has drawn a visit by the prime minister to see in person what is being called a severe health crisis...
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Nissan's ex-chair Ghosn wants separate trial from automaker
Lawyer for Nissan's ex-chair Ghosn requests separate trial from automaker...
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Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on upbeat data
Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on encouraging global economic data...
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New Japan era to be called 'Reiwa,' or pursuing harmony
The era of Japan's next emperor, which begins May 1, to be named "Reiwa," connoting pursuit of harmony...
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World stocks rise on improved Chinese manufacturing data
Global shares rise on news of improved China manufacturing outlook...
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China's premier meets New Zealand's leader amid 5G dispute
China's Premier Li Keqiang has urged New Zealand to provide a "fair, transparent convenient" investment environment in a meeting with the country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that comes amid a disp...
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China to regulate all fentanyl drugs as controlled substance
China next month will begin regulating all fentanyl-related drugs as a class of controlled substances, in a change U.S. officials had long advocated as a way to stem the flow of lethal opioids from Ch...
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Toyota robot can't slam dunk but shoots a mean 3-pointer
It can't dribble, let alone slam dunk, but Toyota's robot hardly ever misses a free throw or a three-pointer...
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Japan surveys cast gloom over manufacturing outlook
The latest surveys of Japanese manufacturers are pointing to a slowdown for the world's third-largest economy...
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Asian markets rally, extending gains on Wall Street
Shares have surged in Asia following Wall Street advance...
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