Japan lifts all tsunami warnings after Chile quake - BBC News

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Japan lifts all tsunami warnings after Chile quake
BBC News
Japan has lifted all tsunami alerts throughout the country, almost two days after a powerful earthquake hit Chile. A tsunami more than one metre (3 feet) ...
Japan Maintains Tsunami Advisory Along Nation's Pacific CoastBloomberg
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Japan 'cautious' as tsunami alert is canceledCNN
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Japan lifts all tsunami warnings (BBC News)

Japan lifts tsunami warnings nationwide, almost two days after they were prompted by a powerful earthquake in Chile.

Japan’s Bond Futures Fall on Stock Gains Before 10-Year Auction (Bloomberg)

March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japan bond futures fell for a second day as stock gains reduced demand for the relative safety of government debt.

Japan Stocks Advance on Commodity Prices; Banks Gain on Ratings - BusinessWeek

Japan Stocks Advance on Commodity Prices; Banks Gain on Ratings
BusinessWeek
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, led by commodity producers and banks after metal prices increased and JPMorgan Chase & Co. ...
JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) Bullish on Japanese Banking SectorAmerican Banking News
Japan Futures, Australia Stocks Rise as Greek Concerns WaneBloomberg
Japan Stocks Advance on US Economic Growth, Commodity PricesBusinessWeek

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India seeks to boost oil cooperation with Saudi Arabia - Channel News Asia

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India seeks to boost oil cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Channel News Asia
India, which receives 20 percent of its oil from Saudi Arabia, wants to deepen that relationship, he said. "We deeply value Saudi Arabia's role as a ...
India, Saudi Arabia resolve to step up tiesThe Hindu
Saudi to double crude oil supply to IndiaBusiness Standard
No third party role in India-Pakistan ties: Congress, BJPTimes of India
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Japan hit by 1.2m tsunami wave - Herald Sun

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Japan hit by 1.2m tsunami wave
Herald Sun
JAPAN has evacuated more than 320000 people as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive earthquake sent waves up to 1.2 ...
Japan 'cautious' as tsunami alert is canceledCNN
Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, RussiaFort Worth Star Telegram
Smaller-than-Expected Tsunami Reaches Japan, RussiaVoice of America
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Worried but well-prepared Japan escapes tsunami damage - Los Angeles Times (blog)

Worried but well-prepared Japan escapes tsunami damage
Los Angeles Times (blog)
A nervous Japan on Sunday prepared for Godzilla. What it got instead was closer to the car insurance gecko. Fearing a major tsunami could be triggered by ...

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South Korea watched as Yu Na Kim skates in 2010 Olympic exhibition gala last ... - Gather.com

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South Korea watched as Yu Na Kim skates in 2010 Olympic exhibition gala last ...
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The people of South Korea have fallen in love with Queen Yu Na, as they endearingly call her. They love her figure skating and they love the way she ...
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Despite Malaysian Open loss, Elena Dementieva takes top honors for February - OregonLive.com (blog)

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Despite Malaysian Open loss, Elena Dementieva takes top honors for February
OregonLive.com (blog)
... of the Month Award for February goes to Elena Dementieva, even though she collapsed in the final of the Malaysian Open today against Alisa Kleybanova. ...
Alisa Kleybanova wins maiden WTA tour title in MalaysiaBBC Sport
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Apple: Underage Workers May Have Built Your iPhone - PC World

PC World
Apple: Underage Workers May Have Built Your iPhone
PC World
Though the specific locations aren't disclosed, the report says inspectors visited facilities in China, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, the Philippines, ...
Apple uncovers workplace violations at overseas factoriesThe Money Times
Some suppliers hired underage workers: AppleThe Hindu
Apple found underage labour was used to make some iphones & ipodsDigitalJournal.com
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China boosts international rescue squad to match its growing world role (Guardian Unlimited)

People's Republic invests £10m to tackle earthquakes and natural disasters at home and abroad China is investing almost £10m this year to more than double the size of its international search and rescue squad. The move follows 2008's devastating earthquake in Sichuan province, south-west China, which left an estimated 90,000 dead or missing. Huang Jianfa, a division director at the Chinese ...

Tsunami warning downgraded, officials warn of high tidal swells - Stars and Stripes

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Tsunami warning downgraded, officials warn of high tidal swells
Stars and Stripes
OKINAWA, Japan - Japan suffered only minor flooding and no injuries Sunday despite predictions of massive tsunami waves spawned by Chile's earthquake that ...
7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coastWikinews
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocks Okinawa islands in southern JapanXinhua
Strong quake hits Japan's Okinawa, no major damageReuters
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Toyota Apology Sickens US But Wins Japan - ozCarGuide

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Toyota Apology Sickens US But Wins Japan
ozCarGuide
Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) Now as the widely-watched hearing is over, the latest discussion on many news blogs and forums is about the large number of Japanese ...
Toyota's president to visit China on MondayThe Associated Press
Toyota Ordeal Hardly UniqueKorea Times
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Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia (AP via Yahoo! News)

The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Hawaii and other Pacific islands were also spared.

China Restates Intention to Hold Currencys Exchange Rate Steady - Before It's News

China Restates Intention to Hold Currencys Exchange Rate Steady
Before It's News
China reaffirmed its determination Thursday to hold down the renminbi’s exchange rate to help its beleaguered exporters. Beijing is under pressure, ...
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India seeks regional cooperation from S. Arabia - DAWN.com

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India seeks regional cooperation from S. Arabia
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Some analysts had argued India should build its own relationship with Saudi Arabia, in part to ensure it does not lose out to Pakistan as countries position ...
No third party role in India-Pakistan ties: Congress, BJPTimes of India
India, Saudi Arabia to sign about ten agreementsHindustan Times
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Facing tsunami threat, Japan battens down hatches (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Flood gates slammed shut, neighbourhoods were evacuated and coastal rail lines shuddered to a halt as a tsunami from Chile's killer quake barrelled across the Pacific towards Japan on Sunday.

Somalia pirates free Greek cargo vessel - BBC News

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Somalia pirates free Greek cargo vessel
BBC News
The Navios Apollon was seized north of the Seychelles on 28 December as it headed from the US to India with a cargo of fertiliser. ...
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Seoul says Pyongang has given no details on detainees - Wall Street Journal

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Seoul says Pyongang has given no details on detainees
Wall Street Journal
The alleged detentions add a new complication to the continuing effort by China, the US, South Korea and two other countries to get North Korea to resume ...
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KOREA: Punishing The Dead - Strategy Page

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KOREA: Punishing The Dead
Strategy Page
South Korea will not budge on the "no bribe" policy, and the North Koreans refuse to talk without payments. So any negotiations are stalled. ...
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Factory in Georgia to produce 130000 vehicles this year - JoongAng Daily

JoongAng Daily
Factory in Georgia to produce 130000 vehicles this year
JoongAng Daily
Kia is affiliated with the Korea's top automobile manufacturer, Hyundai Motor, which has a US plant in Alabama. Kia ranks as Korea's No. 2 carmaker. ...
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Toyota's president to visit China on Monday (AP via Yahoo! News)

Fresh from a grilling by U.S. lawmakers, Toyota President Akio Toyoda will speak Monday in China about his company's quality problems, seeking to boost confidence and ease consumer worries in the world's biggest auto market.

Kim Yuna is a champion for all time - Los Angeles Times

New York Times (blog)
Kim Yuna is a champion for all time
Los Angeles Times
The 19-year-old Olympic gold medalist from South Korea displays a balance of athleticism and artistry that sets her apart from other figure skaters. ...
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Queen Yuna reigns supremeReuters
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Korea Rising Force in Winter Sports - Korea Times

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Korea Rising Force in Winter Sports
Korea Times
South Korea has etched its name among the winter sports powerhouses at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. As of Sunday (KST), the next to last ...
South Korea go home thinking "Oh no"Reuters
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Malaysia-US Enjoying Warmer Ties - Nazri - Bernama

Malaysia-US Enjoying Warmer Ties - Nazri
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WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United States are now enjoying warmer ties following a shift in the Malaysian foreign policy under the ...
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Tennis-Kleybanova wins Russian showdown to claim Malaysia title - Reuters UK

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Tennis-Kleybanova wins Russian showdown to claim Malaysia title
Reuters UK
... Kleybanova beat top seed Elena Dementieva 6-3 6-2 in a rain-disrupted all-Russian final to claim her first WTA title at the Malaysian Open on Sunday. ...
Dementieva eyes another title at Malaysia OpenAFP
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Poll setback tests Taiwan's China-friendly leader (San Francisco Chronicle)

Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday by-election losses this weekend were a warning for his Nationalist party, while pro-government newspapers said it reflected public dissatisfaction with his leadership. On Saturday, the Nationalists,... Ma Ying-jeou - Republic of China - Taiwan - Asia - President of the United States

Poll setback tests Taiwan's China-friendly leader (AP via Yahoo! News)

Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday by-election losses this weekend were a warning for his Nationalist party, while pro-government newspapers said it reflected public dissatisfaction with his leadership.

Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes - New York Times

Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes
New York Times
TOKYO â€" Nearly a half million people in Japan were ordered to higher ground on Sunday, as coastal areas across the vast Pacific region ...
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Japan's Miyazato wins HSBC Women's Champions - Malaysia Star

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Japan's Miyazato wins HSBC Women's Champions
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SINGAPORE (AP): Japan's Ai Miyazato claimed her second consecutive LPGA tournament after pulling away to beat Cristie Kerr by two strokes at HSBC Women's ...
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Hockey WC: India takes on Pak on Feb 28 - Oneindia

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Hockey WC: India takes on Pak on Feb 28
Oneindia
New Delhi, Feb 28: Emotions will run high when India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan on the opening day of the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday, ...
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Tiny tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small (AP via Yahoo! News)

The tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands on Sunday, but the initial waves washed ashore without causing any damage after sparing most of the Pacific islands that were in its path.

S Korea ready to offer relief aid to earthquake-hit Chile - People's Daily Online

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S Korea ready to offer relief aid to earthquake-hit Chile
People's Daily Online
South Korea on Sunday said it was prepared to offer relief aid to help Chile, which was hit by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake on Saturday. ...
S. Korea pledges aid to quake-hit ChileJoongAng Daily

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A Truly United Malaysia If People Embrace 1Malaysia Values, Says Najib - Bernama

A Truly United Malaysia If People Embrace 1Malaysia Values, Says Najib
Bernama
PETALING JAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- A truly united Malaysia can only happen if the people embrace the values contained in the 1Malaysia concept, ...

Japan on tsunami alert but Pacific fears abate (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Japan imposed its first tsunami evacuation alert in 15 years Sunday but fears of destructive waves triggered by Chile's killer earthquake ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire".

India May Seek Hindustan Copper Share Sale Approval: PTI Says - BusinessWeek

India May Seek Hindustan Copper Share Sale Approval: PTI Says
BusinessWeek
28 (Bloomberg) -- India's Mines Ministry may seek government approval next week for the sale of shares in Hindustan Copper Ltd., the country's largest ...

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China expresses regret over gymnastics punishment (GMA News)

BEIJING - China has expressed regret at a decision by international gymnastics officials to recommend the withdrawal of an Olympic medal won by the country at the 2000 games because a member of its squad was underage at the time.

Director of Dance School: Shen Yun Is the Consummation of Art - The Epoch Times

Director of Dance School: Shen Yun Is the Consummation of Art
The Epoch Times
DAEGU, South Koreaâ€"Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company's beautiful performance caused a sensation in the South Korean art community. ...
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Media Must Work For A United Malaysia, Says Najib - Bernama

The Malaysian Insider
Media Must Work For A United Malaysia, Says Najib
Bernama
Utusan (Malaysia) might take a different path...other papers might take a different path, but although we take different paths, we must converge and we must ...
Najib's 1 Malaysia means total acceptance of diversityThe Malaysian Insider
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China expresses regret over gymnastics punishment (AP via Yahoo! Asia News)

China has expressed regret at a decision by international gymnastics officials to recommend the withdrawal of an Olympic bronze medal won by the country at the 2000 games after an investigation found a member of the squad was underage at the time.

Toyota President to Visit China to Explain Recalls, Nikkei Says - Bloomberg

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Toyota President to Visit China to Explain Recalls, Nikkei Says
Bloomberg
Toyota has announced the recall of about 75000 multi- purpose sports vehicles in China following problems with the accelerator pedal, the Nikkei reported. ...
Report: Toyota leader to defend company in ChinaThe Associated Press
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