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Calm returns to Asia markets as US data boosts dollar

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Calm returned to Asian markets Wednesday, with equities stabilizing after a two-day rally, as the…

Global stocks extend rally as North Korea fears wane

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- World stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, extending the previous day's rally as fears receded…

Tokyo shares rebound on easing US-N.Korea fears

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo shares rebounded Tuesday morning after four days of losses as fears over a US-North Korea…

Facebook samples China’s potential with sneaky app

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Facebook's sneaky launch of a photo-sharing app in China, where its social network is banned, gives…

US stocks rise as North Korea anxiety eases; Pentagon chief says US favors diplomatic solution

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street stocks finished solidly higher Monday, joining most global equity markets that gained…

Tokyo shares fall by break as N. Korea worries linger

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks dropped Monday morning as lingering worries about the war of words between the United…

Qatar visa move aims to decrease diplomatic row’s impact on economy: researcher

DOHA, Qatar (Reuters) -- Qatar's recent move to grant visa-free entry for nationals of 80 countries is aimed at decreasing…

Snapchat results failed to click with Wall Street

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Shares of Snapchat parent Snap sank to new lows on Thursday after the company…

Tokyo stocks flat by noon; eyes on US-N. Korea tensions

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks were flat Thursday morning after a sell-off the previous day sparked by fears over United…

Russia: Fishing beyond the arctic circle

Protected from icy winds by the fjords, the Barents Sea does not freeze even though it is located beyond the…

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