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Japan Manufacturers’ Confidence Rises For 2nd Straight Quarter

Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has risen for the second straight quarter, a key central bank survey...

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Ghana, Japan Sign $58.4m Grant For Road, Health Projects

The governments of Ghana and Japan have signed two grant agreements to the tune of US$58.4 million designated for some...

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Wenger Vows To Continue Coaching

Arsene Wenger rubbished the notion that he could give up management if his two-decade reign at Arsenal ends, saying...

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Murakami Calls For Fight Against History Revisionism

Haruki Murakami, the Japanese author perennially pegged as a contender for the Nobel literature prize, has called for a...

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Hanyu Topples Fernandez To Claim Second World Figure Skating Gold

Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu demonstrated his spellbinding skating skills, soaring jumps and superstar status as he toppled...

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Olam’s Nutrifoods Biscuits Now Poised For West African Export Market

After taking the domestic biscuit market by storm, Olam’s Nutrifoods Biscuit company is headed for the gaping West...

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Sri Lanka Stops Jumbo Flying To New Zealand

A Sri Lankan baby elephant gifted to New Zealand has been prevented from leaving the South Asian island after animal...

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Thai Football Coach Resigns After Crushing World Cup Bid

The coach of Thailand's national football team has shocked fans by resigning from his post after leading the War...

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Japan Counts Down To Cherry Blossom Fever

Japan's cherry blossom season kicks off boozy parties across the country and draws tourists from far and wide, but the...

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Trump To Up Pressure On Global Trade ‘cheats’

President Donald Trump will on Friday launch an investigation to root out unfair trade practices around the world,...

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Japan Kills 333 Whales In Annual Antarctic Hunt

A Japanese whaling fleet returned to port on Friday after killing more than 300 mammals in an annual Antarctic hunt, as...

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Sindhu Beats Saina To Enter India Open Semis

India's PV Sindhu won a much-anticipated clash with compatriot Saina Nehwal in straight games to book a place in the...

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Trump To Attack Foreign ‘trade Cheats’

US President Donald Trump is launching a campaign to pinpoint nations and goods responsible for his country's huge...

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Trump Will Name Trade ‘cheats’ Like China In Order Before Xi Visit

President Donald Trump will sign a pair of orders today directing his administration to pinpoint countries that are...

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Australians May Strike If Super Rugby Team Axed

Australia's professional rugby players may go on strike early next year if one of their Super Rugby teams is axed in a...

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Japan Kills 333 Whales In Annual Antarctic Hunt

A Japanese whaling fleet returned to port Friday after an annual Antarctic hunt that killed more than 300 of the...

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Trump To Name and Shame Trade ‘cheats’

President Donald Trump will order staff Friday to pinpoint countries and goods responsible for America's nearly $50...

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Indians Try To Follow Cubs In Ending MLB Title Curse

There's still a bit of hangover from last year's epic World Series as the 2017 Major League Baseball campaign opens...

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Federer, Kyrgios Advance To Miami Open Semis

Roger Federer dramatically fought his way into the Miami Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Czech...