Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed
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Chinese stocks soar on stimulus plan. Can the rally continue?
China’s stock market surged the most in more than two years and industrial commodity prices bounced after Beijing on Tuesday unleashed a swathe of stimulus measures.24 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Russia jails U.S. citizen for six years for kidnapping son
A court in Russia’s Kaliningrad region said it had sentenced a U.S. citizen to six years in jail and fined him for 100,000 roubles ($1,078) for kidnapping his son, after he tried to leave Russia ...1 hour ago - Russia -
CNBC - Business
China central bank releases slate of support measures amid a deepening economic slump
Beijing will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on hand, known as the reserve requirement ratio, or RRR, by 50 basis points in the near term, People's Bank of China Gov. Pan Gongsheng said.4 hours ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Top Economist in China Vanishes After Private WeChat Comments
A government adviser was detained and removed from his posts after he allegedly criticized the Chinese leader’s management of the economy.4 hours ago - China -
ABC News - World
Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has asked her Chinese counterpart to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after a 10-year-old schoolboy was fatally stabbed5 hours ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Family call on UK to ensure British activist goes free from Egyptian jail
Alaa Abd el-Fattah is due to complete five-year sentence over social media post but family fear further charges. The family of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British activist and author imprisoned in Egypt, ...6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
China bonds rally with yields hitting record lows after PBOC signals more easing to boost growth
China bond yields fell to a record low after the People's Bank of China announced that it will cut the reserve requirement ratio on Tuesday.7 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Tech
A tsunami advisory for remote Japanese islands has been lifted after small waves wash ashore
A tsunami advisory for remote Japanese islands has been lifted after small waves wash ashore7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Small tsunami waves wash ashore on remote Japanese islands
Small tsunami waves washed ashore on some Japanese islands after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity7 hours ago -
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U.S. to send troops to be ready to help evacuate U.S. citizens from Lebanon
The Defense Department plans to send a few dozen U.S. troops to the Middle East in the coming days to be ready to help Americans flee a region bracing for a significant escalation in the simmering ...9 hours ago -
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Japan issues a tsunami advisory for remote islands south of Tokyo after a strong earthquake.
Japan issues a tsunami advisory for remote islands south of Tokyo after a strong earthquake.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trial begins into Italian stabbing that has cast grim spotlight on femicide
Filippo Turetta accused of killing university student Giulia Cecchettin in case that has ignited calls for cultural change. A major femicide trial has opened in Italy after the brutal murder of a ...17 hours ago -
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Titan boss said: 'No-one is dying under my watch'
A transcript reveals the OceanGate chief in a heated exchange, years before he and four others died when the submersible imploded.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Weather tracker: Extensive flooding in Japan after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
One dead and several missing as ‘life-threatening situation’ declared in earthquake-hit Ishikawa prefecture. Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least ...Yesterday - Japan -
The New York Times - World
6 Dead in Japan After Record Rainfall Causes Flooding
The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said.Yesterday - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
Floods inundated emergency housing built for those who lost their homes in an earthquake that hit Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast in January. At least six people have died and 10 others are ...Yesterday -
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Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan’s Noto region
Rescue workers are searching for at least six people missing after heavy rain pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto, triggering landslides and floods and leaving one person dead in a region ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
China’s BYD raises car export hopes in Pakistan after being spurned by India
Planned assembly plant in the country would mark carmaker’s first venture into south Asia as it expands globally2 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.2 days ago - Japan -
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Second murder charge following fatal house fire
Daniel Tatters, 25, is also charged with four counts of attempted murder.3 days ago -
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Indiana woman faces up to 6 years in prison after repeatedly stabbing Asian American student on bus
Billie Davis, who was accused of stabbing an Asian American student at Indiana University Bloomington last year because she said she had “noticed” the victim was Chinese, has pleaded guilty to a ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Burglar stabbed in prison kitchen awarded £5m
Steven Wilson lives with "life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, the High Court is told.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ...3 days ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Europe automaker shares slump after Mercedes becomes latest to cut 2024 guidance
Mercedes shares fell more than 6% Friday after the German carmaker cut its 2024 guidance on the back of weaker demand from China.3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release
Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ...3 days ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
China To ‘Gradually’ Resume Imports of Japanese Seafood
China imposed a ban last year after Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. They have agreed to expand monitoring of the water.3 days ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge in courthouse
Judge Kevin Mullins was found Thursday shot and killed inside his own chambers — with local sheriff Mickey Stines charged with the murder. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.3 days ago -
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China and Japan end dispute over Fukushima water discharge
China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Chinese foreign ministry said Friday.4 days ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
Fatal stabbing of 10-year-old rattles Japanese community in China
Spate of attacks reignites concern among expatriates and companies about anti-Japanese sentiment4 days ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars; BOJ and PBOC hold rates
Traders in Asia also look toward August consumer prices index from Japan and Hong Kong, and central bank decisions from Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.4 days ago - Japan -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.4 days ago - China -
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Schoolboys who sang in Benjamin Britten's choir reunite after 61 years
The boys who sang on Benjamin Britten's historic recording of War Requiem reunite, 61 years later.4 days ago