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LATEST HEADLINES

China Trade Rise Prompts Shifts Around the Globe
China is now the top trading partner for six G-20 economies and its rise as a trading power is felt in nearly every corner of the globe—in ways not always welcome.
- Earlier: China Logs Surprise Trade Deficit
- Heard: China's Good News, Bad News

U.S.-Led Raid Kills Karzai Cousin

Host of Worries Push Dow Below 12000
Stocks were routed as rumblings of unrest in Saudi Arabia compounded economic worries abroad and in the U.S. Oil rose, and the dollar gained.
Ho Family Settles Casino Dispute
Macau casino billionaire Stanley Ho reached a settlement resolving a two-month dispute with his family over a controlling stake in his multibillion-dollar gambling empire.
- Ho's Gambling Empire

Dalai Lama to Give Up Political Role | Photos
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Vietnam Fights Black-Market Dollars

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Business & Finance

Seed for Angry Birds
Angry Birds maker Rovio raised $42 million from investors for an expansion that could include a cartoon version broadcast on TV or online.
- Small Games Kick Up Big Waves
Gome Expansion Expected
After the unexpected resignation of its chairman, Gome Electrical Appliances likely will enjoy more stability but ambitious expansion plans could undercut profitability.
China Shows Willingness to Discuss Yuan Policy
French president Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his yearlong presidency of the Group of 20 industrialized and emerging nations on getting China to talk about its foreign-exchange policy at international gatherings. After a rough start, it now seems the Chinese are prepared to meet him halfway—at a seminar in Nanjing this month.
Moody's, Spain Disagree Over Banks' Capital Needs
Spain's central bank said the country's lenders will need $21.07 billion in new capital, but Moody's published a far higher estimate that spooked markets and called into question the credibility of Spain's figures.
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Japan Pension Fund Seeks Risk
The chief investment officer of Japan's Pension Fund Association, which oversees $130 billion in corporate retirement funds, says to boost returns the fund needs to take on more risk, in part by building up private-equity investments.
Galleon Trial's Star Witness Says He Gave Inside Tips
Anil Kumar, a former McKinsey consultant, testified Thursday that he provided inside information about the consulting firm's clients to Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam.
- Topics: Galleon Group | Graphic: The Web
Macau's Galaxy Casino to Open With 450 Tables
Swire Posts 75% Jump in Net
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Swiss Franc, Dollar Gain
Hongqiao Plans $1 Billion IPO
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New Zealand Cuts Interest Rates
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Hutchison Port Tightens IPO Pricing

Hong Kong

Red, White and Through
With mounting overseas tax and reporting obligations, a growing number of Americans living abroad are finding it pays off to renounce U.S. citizenship.
Messing with Mom's Cooking
Mixing cheese and soy sauce is certainly not a technique you'll find in many kitchens. But Mr. Low is not afraid to try something new with a traditional Hokkien braised pork recipe.
The Secret to a Good Night's Sleep
Another in our series of travel tips from executives who are often on the road.

Middle East

Global Leaders Back Libyan Rebels
Col. Moammar Gadhafi's government suffered a series of diplomatic setbacks, with France formally recognizing Libya's main opposition group, the U.S. saying it will hold talks with the rebels and European nations extending sanctions on the Libyan government and its banks. Pro-Gadhafi forces pressed rebels from the strategic oil port of Ras Lanuf.
- Clinton to Meet With Libya Opposition
- Photos | Map | Audio | Video
Opposition Rejects Yemen Reform Offer

Food & Drink

Sangiovese: The 'Blood of Jove' Grape
The red grape Sangiovese's name is derived from the Latin Sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove" [Jove is the Roman king of gods]. It is the dominant grape variety grown in most of Tuscany and Umbria. But it has also become popular with vineyards in the rest of the world, including several in California.
Something Fishy From China
A Hidden Upscale Sandwich Joint

Autos

Toyota Chief: I'll Take the Taxi
Toyota's scion Akio Toyoda chose the Crown Comfort, best known as Japan's neighborhood taxicab, as his favorite car in the Toyota range in an internal company award last year.
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GM CFO Liddell Departs
China Sales Lift VW, BMW Profits

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Tech

Samsung, LG Refuse to Lie Down in 3-D Fight
Maybe 3-D TV makers should invest in more comfortable sofas. Then they might have seen the uproar coming over whether users can watch while lying down.
AOL India Cuts Staff by 400

Fashion

The Runways' Best, Worst and Weirdest
These were the most dramatic, newsy fashion weeks in recent memory. Here are some of the highlights and lows.

Scene Asia

Discovering Sunken Tang Dynasty Treasures
Singapore is the first port of call on the four-year global tour of "Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds," a collection of cargo uncovered in an Arab trading dhow, which sank in the ninth century.
How a Tipster Invests in Asia's Art Scene

China

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Chinese Investors Find Fewer Mining Opportunities
Chinese investors are finding fewer mining deals than in the past few years, as a recovery in the capital markets translates into more funding alternatives for mining companies, said a managing director at Bank of China.
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China Likely To Buy More Copper
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Deaths Reported in China Quake

India

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India Shares Decline on Escalating Libyan Fighting
Indian shares snapped a two-session win streak in light range-bound trading, tracking declines in Asian and European markets amid escalating fighting in Libya.
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Volvo India Launches S60 Sedan
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Honda To Sell Hero Honda Stake At Half Of Market Price

Markets

Asia Lower on China's Unexpected Trade Deficit, Oil
Asian shares slumped as China's unexpected trade deficit for February and escalating fighting in Libya sparked selloffs. A Moody's downgrade of Spain's government-bond ratings also weighing on sentiment.
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Competition Won't Slash Australian Trading Costs
India Losing the Privatization Race

Tech

Personal Technology: The Evolved iPad 2
The new iPad 2 is thinner, lighter, faster and more powerful than the original, says Walt Mossberg. It offers an excellent balance of size, functionality and price, and keeps Apple ahead in the tablet race, at least for now.
AOL Cuts 950 Jobs
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World

14 Indicted in Piracy Killings Aboard Yacht
A federal grand jury has indicted 13 suspected pirates from Somalia and one from Yemen in the February hijacking of a yacht that left four Americans dead, the Justice Department said Thursday.
EU Weighs Wage-Setting Overhaul
Biden: Graft Stifles Russia's Progress

U.S.

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Union Bill
The Wisconsin Assembly voted to strip nearly all collective-bargaining rights from the state's public workers in one of the strongest blows to unions in years.
February Deficit at $222.5 Billion
FHA Commissioner to Resign

Life & Style

Elephant Polo by the Numbers
What happens when you bring out some long sticks, elephants and folks rich enough to spend a minimum of 12,000 baht (US$393) for just 14 minutes? You get elephant polo at a five-star resort.
Hong Kong's Tiger Mom and Cubs Roar
The Moment: Tabish Khair On India's Thugs

Opinion

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Japan's Shutdown About Nothing
Politicians in Tokyo play fiscal chicken, but to little end.
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Tom Switzer: Australia's Carbon Warning for Obama
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Ron Gluckman: Beijing by the Book Festival

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Photos of the Day
In today's pictures, a protester is detained in Nepal, a Muslim lawmaker cries on Capitol Hill, Coptic Christians mourn their loved ones in Cairo and more.
Personal Technology: The Evolved iPad 2
The new iPad 2 is thinner, lighter, faster and more powerful than the original, says Walt Mossberg. It offers an excellent balance of size, functionality and price, and keeps Apple ahead in the tablet race, at least for now.
How to Build for a Class-Bound Society
Real estate developer Ashish Mathur, CEO of Ramky Integrated Township, says he got one question again and again as his group went about building 'Discovery City,' a satellite town near the southern city of Hyderabad. Where are the servants?
Injuries Could Be Blessing for England, Oz
The last thing a World Cup squad needs is injuries, but sometimes they can be a blessing in disguise, and this looks to be the case with both England and Australia.
Fitch's Bold Call on China Banking-System Risk
Fitch Ratings turned a few heads Tuesday when one of its analysts was quoted saying that China has a 60% probability of experiencing a banking crisis by 2013. How credible is the prediction?
Gome Management Shuffle: Gain for Bain?
The truce at Gome Electrical Appliances seems to have been a short-lived one for Bain Capital LLC , but could the new arrangement in fact lead to greater stability in the long run?