Testing: 2014

2014年4月2日星期三

Photos of the Day: March 31

In today’s pictures, Turkey’s prime minister celebrates his party’s victory in elections, a trainload of Russian tanks arrives in Crimea, the re-election campaign of Toronto’s mayor is spoofed, and more.

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Remote Cabin Enjoys World's Fastest Internet

A small cabin in an isolated outpost near the North Pole has been fitted with some of the highest quality Internet available.

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Japan Eases Rules on Sales of Military Equipment

The new guidelines are in line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policy of having the defense establishment play a greater role.

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U.K. Watchdog Criticizes Royal Mail Privatization

The British government could have achieved a better deal for the taxpayer when it privatized Royal Mail in October, the country’s independent public spending watchdog said.

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Koreas Trade Fire Amid North's Drills

North Korea fired artillery across its maritime border with South Korea in the Yellow Sea as part of a military drill, prompting South Korea to return fire in the latest reminder of the unstable security situation on the Korean peninsula.

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Japan Business Sentiment Set to Weaken Sharply

The Bank of Japan’s tankan survey of big manufacturers shows business sentiment falling for the next three months as firms grow more cautious about the impact of a national sales tax increase and skepticism builds over Abenomics.

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Japanese Inflation Fails to Lift Spirits

Prices are finally rising in Japan after years of deflation, but for

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Japan Institute Finds Misconduct in Stem-Cell Studies

Hailed two months ago as a national hero and Nobel hopeful, a young Japanese stem-cell researcher faced allegations Tuesday that she betrayed science with a string of fabrications.

Global Warming Impacts Widespread, U.N. Panel Says

Global warming has already had a widespread effect and the problem will become increasingly difficult to manage as the planet continues to warm, scientists said in the most comprehensive report on climate change.

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German Minister Compares Russian Actions in Crimea to Nazis

Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said President Putin’s argument that he had a duty to protect Russian minorities abroad mirrored Hitler’s pretext for invading the Sudetenland.

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Ecuador Expects to Finish EU Trade Negotiations by Midyear

Ecuador expects to close negotiations for a trade agreement with the European Union during the first half of this year, and sign the accord in 2015, Foreign Trade Minister Francisco Rivadeneira says.

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CIA Interrogations Criticized in Senate Report

A classified Senate report on the Central Intelligence Agency’s post-9/11 interrogation program contends the agency misrepresented the program to both the Justice Department and Congress, according to U.S. officials.

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India's BJP Says Economy Would Be First Priority

India’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party said Monday that if it wins national elections set to begin next week, its first priority would be to revive investment in the country’s slowing economy.

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Many Afghans Intent on Voting, Despite Terror

The Taliban’s violent onslaught to disrupt presidential elections has failed to tamp down the enthusiasm of ordinary Afghans for the election, in which the country will pick a new leader after 13 years under President Karzai.

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Italy's Renzi Turns to IMF Veteran

To take an ax to Italy’s unwieldy public spending, its prime minister has turned to former IMF veteran Carlo Cottarelli, who has vowed to scour everything from luxury cars for bureaucrats to film-festival subsidies.

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2014年4月1日星期二

China New Home Prices Moderate in March

China’s housing market showed a further slowdown in March as new data indicated that price growth moderated in more cities with developers slashing prices to attract buyers.

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South Korea's Exports Pick Up

South Korea’s exports in March grew faster than the previous month, bolstering views that Asia’s fourth-largest economy is picking up steam on growing demand from overseas.

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Thailand Inflation Accelerates

Thailand’s consumer-price index in March was up 2.11% from a year earlier, accelerating slightly from February’s 1.96% pace, driven by volatile food and energy prices.

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ADB: China's Slowdown to Hit Asia's Developing Economies

China’s economic growth will slow to 7.5% this year and that will weigh on overall growth in Asia’s developing countries, the Asian Development Bank said.

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Euro-Zone Jobless Rate Stays High

The euro zone’s economic recovery has been too weak to significantly reduce the number of people without jobs, with the unemployment rate unchanged since October.

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Export Rebound Eludes Asia

Stronger growth in the West raised hopes of an export-driven rebound in Asian economies, but so far this hasn’t happened.

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Thai Antigovernment Protester Killed

At least one protester was killed and four others hurt after unidentified gunmen fired on an antigovernment convoy in Bangkok.

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Venezuela High Court Backs Move to Oust Opposition Leader

Venezuela’s Supreme Court backed the government’s move to strip a top opposition congresswoman of her title, a move that sparked accusations the court lacks independence.

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Young Protesters Shaking Up Taiwan's China Policy

The youth of Taiwan have for years been seen as being so soft and easily squashed they’ve been dubbed the “strawberry generation” by their hardworking elders. But a student-led movement that has crystallized opposition to a trade pact with China is proving that young Taiwanese are a force to be reckoned with.

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Brazil Kicks Up Beer, Soda Tax

The Brazilian government on Tuesday said it has raised taxes on beer and soft drinks just in time to reap a windfall from the soccer World Cup in June and July.

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Poland's Reliance on Russian Natural Gas Eases

Poland’s reliance on Russian natural gas eased significantly on Tuesday after Germany completed an investment allowing Poland to meet the bulk of its consumption needs

Slowing Economy Leaves Chinese Leaders With Tough Choice

China’s manufacturing and property sectors slid further last month, leaving Chinese leaders with what economists said is a tough choice of accepting the economic slowdown under way or stimulating the economy at the risk of exacerbating longer-term problems.

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France's Valls Faces Austerity Challenge

One of the first economic tasks facing France’s new prime minister will be to lead a renewed offensive against the European Union’s prescription of austerity.

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Drone Found Near Korean Sea Border

South Korean military authorities are investigating a drone that crashed on an island near the disputed sea border with North Korea, the defense ministry in Seoul said.

Russia Troop Shift Does Little to Calm Kiev

Russia signaled it was pulling some troops away from its border with Ukraine, a move that met with skepticism in the West.

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China's Line in the Sea

China bases its claims in the South China Sea on a line made up of nine dashes that loops down almost to Indonesia like a giant lolling tongue, but has never properly explained what it represents.

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Greece to Sell Long-Term Bonds

Greece is planning to issue its first long-term bond since it was bailed out by euro-zone countries and the International Monetary Fund.

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Chinese Dragnet Entangles Family of Party Luminary

Chinese authorities have detained associates and family members of former security chief Zhou Yongkang, once head of China National Petroleum, in a sprawling investigation.

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Photos of the Day: March 30

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In Thailand, Copyright Enforcement Comes as a Shock

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Libya Fund Accuses SocGen of Fraud

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2014年3月31日星期一

EU to Send Troops to Aid Africa Mission

Will Portugal Still Need a Safety Net?

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Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners

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French Local Elections Deal Setback to Hollande

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Euro-Zone Inflation Unexpectedly Weakened

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Israel's Olmert Convicted of Bribery

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France Overshoots Deficit Target

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Thai Leader Defends Herself Over Subsidy

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Drawing Lines on Japan's Economic Map

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China Files Charges Against Ex-General

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Diverging Fortunes Hit Asian Currencies

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China Petrochemical Plant Proposal Draws Protests

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Court Finds Japan Whaling Breaches International Agreements

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Portuguese Bailout Payment Delayed

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Government Victory in Turkey Offers Respite From Turmoil

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Impact of Climate Change Is Wide, U.N. Panel Says

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2014年3月23日星期日

Egyptian Court Orders Activist Freed

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Investigators Still Can't Explain Mystery of Plane

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Obama's Europe Trip Takes On New Security Focus

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Three Dead in Venezuela Unrest

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India Captures Four Alleged Terrorists

Father of Spanish Democracy Dies

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Bird Hits Malaysia Airlines Flight Landing in Nepal

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Turkey Says It Shot Down Syrian Jet

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German Foreign Minister Warns on Further Sanctions

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Swiss Investigate Ousted Ukraine President's Associates

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In Holdout Crimea Base, Commander Waits, Hoping Not to Shoot

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Israel Museum in Jerusalem Shows Ancient Masks

Masks carved from stone 9,000 years ago are on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

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Denmark's Museums Take Visitors Inside the Animal Kingdom

In this Scandinavian nation, public dissections of animals draw crowds of students.

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A Thirsty World

About 768 million people, most of them poor, don’t have access to safe drinking water, Unicef said ahead of World Water Day, marked Saturday.

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First Lady Raises Sensitive Issue

First Lady Michelle Obama pushed for free speech and access to information Saturday during her tour of China, raising a sensitive political issue on a trip that’s been billed as a cultural exchange.

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The Case for Nationalism

Don’t blame the Ukraine crisis on nationalism or use the term as an insult. Nationalism is here to stay-—and it’s often a force for democracy and stability.

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China Warns on Local Land Sales

China’s land ministry accused local governments of selling land without authorization and failing to compensate farmers, warning that it could hold some officials personally responsible and may take criminal action.

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OAS at Center of Venezuela Showdown

The OAS was the stage for a political showdown when a Venezuelan opposition leader tried to address the regional body to discuss alleged human-rights abuse by that country.

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Chinese Homeowners Vent Frustrations After Price Cuts

Groups of angry homeowners put up banners and demanded their money back after Hong Kong-listed property developer Wharf Ltd. cut prices on new homes in an eastern Chinese city, in the latest sign of stress in the nation’s property market.

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2014年3月22日星期六

Painting Stolen by Nazis Returned to Family

Heirs to a prominent French art dealer secured the return of a portrait by Henri Matisse that was stolen by the Third Reich which could now be worth $40 million.

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Uganda Boat Mishap Kills at Least 19 People

Ugandan police said at least 19 people, most of them children, died in a boat accident on Lake Albert, which lies along the Uganda-Congo border.

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Three Palestinians Killed in Clash With Israeli Army

Palestinian security officials say three Palestinians have died in the West Bank after a raid by Israeli soldiers and ensuing protests by residents.

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Multivehicle Crash in Pakistan Kills 35

A multivehicle collision involving two trucks and two passenger buses on a coastal highway in southwestern Pakistan early on Saturday killed 35 people and injured 20 passengers, police said.

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A Taliban Massacre Jolts Heart of Kabul

Four Taliban gunmen smuggled tiny pistols into a Kabul hotel filled with foreign observers, killing nine people, including an AFP reporter and his wife and two children.

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ECB Sees Modest Euro Economic Recovery

The euro zone’s tepid economic recovery is “real” but plenty of risks remain, including the prospect of slower growth in emerging markets and the possibility of an escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Vitor Constancio, ECB deputy president, said Saturday.

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Armed Thieves Attack Colette Store in Paris

Two armed men barged into the trendy Colette concept store near the Élysée Palace Saturday and left with over half a million euros worth of goods, the third robbery in this fashion district of the French capital in a week.

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Pope Francis Appoints Eight to Sex-Abuse Commission

Pope Francis on Saturday appointed a victim of sexual abuse and a senior cardinal known for his zero-tolerance approach to a new group charged with advising the Catholic Church on how to respond to the problem of sexual abuse of children.

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Magazine Says NSA Spied on China Officials, Huawei

The U.S. National Security Agency spied on Chinese technology group Huawei in early 2009 and targeted Chinese officials including former President Hu Jintao, German news weekly Der Spiegel reports, citing documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

Spaniards Protest Against Austerity

Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across Spain marched in central Madrid to protest government measures they claim have eroded civil rights in the country.

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China Satellite Spots Object in Jet Search

Chinese and Japanese military aircraft will join an Australian-led squadron of planes scouring the southern Indian Ocean for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, as Beijing said it had found new satellite images of an object in the search area.

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The National Pastime Takes a Trip Down Under

Sydney’s historic cricket oval has been transformed into a diamond fit for the opening of the Major League Baseball season.

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'Dummies' Book Publisher Patrick McGovern Dies

Patrick McGovern, whose tech-world magazines both chronicled and helped define the rise of the computer age and who made the world safe for ‘Dummies,’ died Wednesday. He was 76.

One Man's Quixotic Quest to Boost British Cuisine

France has Champagne. Spain has Serrano ham. And in a restaurant on the outskirts of postindustrial Birmingham, England, Matthew O’Callaghan is tucking into a British dish that he hopes will soon join this constellation of elite brands: a curry called the Birmingham Balti.

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Photos of the Day: March 21

In today’s pictures, schoolchildren learn how to sleep in China, marathoners run through Jerusalem, a boy enjoys cotton candy in Kabul and more.

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EU Faces Difficult Choices Over Ukraine

Penalizing Russia and improving life in Ukraine both involve sacrifices the bloc seems unwilling to make.

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Moldova Fears Territory's Tilt Toward Russia

Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova, makes moves to join the Russian Federation, heightening concern in Europe’s poorest nation.

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U.K. Public Sector Borrowing Higher Than Expected

The U.K. public sector borrowed slightly more than expected in February, as government departments spent more than they did a year earlier and receipts fell, official data showed.

Euro-Zone Current Account Surplus Rises

The euro zone’s current account surplus rose to a record high in January, indicating that some euro-zone countries continue to rebalance their economies toward exports and away from imports.

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Leaders of Japan, South Korea Set to Meet

South Korea’s president will meet Japan’s prime minister in a trilateral summit with President Obama next week, in the first formal meeting between the two Asian leaders since each took power.

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U.K. Government Accused of Stoking Anti-Immigrant Prejudice

The government’s failure to estimate how many Bulgarians and Romanians would move to the U.K. after temporary controls ended led to anti-immigrant prejudice, a group of lawmakers said.

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Two Dead in Chinese Kindergarten Poisoning

Two children died and 30 others were sickened in a mass poisoning—whether intentional or accidental remains unclear—at a kindergarten in southwestern China.

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Uruguay May Accept 5 Guantanamo Prisoners

Uruguay President Jose Mujica said his government is in talks with the Obama administration and may accept five Guantanamo prisoners.

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China Reaches Deal to End Wine Spat With EU

China said it has reached a deal with the European wine industry to end a trade dispute over wine imports from the EU, just as President Xi Jinping prepares for a visit to Brussels.

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U.S. Cancels Summit With Gulf Nations

The White House canceled plans for summit this month between President Barack Obama and Persian Gulf monarchs in Riyadh because of splits between Washington’s closest allies in the region.

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2014年3月21日星期五

Taiwanese Students Refuse to End Protest

Taiwanese protesters opposing a controversial trade deal with China said Friday they would continue to occupy the legislative building until the government retracts the signed pact that has spurred heated debates in Taiwan.

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France's Hollande in Public Feud With Predecessor Sarkozy

With elections days away, France is caught in the middle of a public feud between President François Hollande and his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy.

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Iran Complying With Interim Nuclear Deal

The United Nations atomic agency said that Iran is complying with the interim nuclear deal it signed with six major powers last November.

French Far Right Expected to Gain Ground

When French voters cast ballots Sunday in the first round of local elections, they are expected to send Socialist President François Hollande a message: Many of them are attracted to far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

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Brazil's President Rousseff Leads in Poll

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff remains the clear front-runner to win re-election in October, according to a new poll, but many voters nonetheless say they want a clear change of direction.

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Geert Wilders Faces Defections After Comments on Moroccan Immigrants

Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch anti-immigration Party for Freedom, is facing opposition from his own members ahead of the launch of his widely anticipated campaign for the European elections.

Mrs. Obama's Ping-Pong Diplomacy

The first lady took ping-pong diplomacy to a new level on her weeklong tour of China as the two countries try a new tactic to build trust.

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Canada's Court Rules Harper Appointee Ineligible

Canada’s top court ruled Friday that Quebec-born federal court judge Marc Nadon cannot join its ranks, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

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Promerica Buys Stake in Ecuador's Produbanco

Panama-based Promerica Financial has bought a 56% stake in Ecuador’s Banco de la Producción for $130.3 million, the Guayaquil stock exchange said Friday.

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Court Nullifies Thai General Election

Thailand’s Constitutional Court nullified the inconclusive Feb. 2 general election and ordered a new poll, dealing a setback to the government and adding to the country’s political uncertainties.

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Rio Asks for Federal Help to Put Down Gang Offensive

The governor of Rio de Janeiro requested help from federal security forces Friday to quell violence in the sprawling slums of the capital just months before it hosts soccer’s World Cup.

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Russia Sends Mixed Signals on Sanctions

Russia sent mixed signals Friday on how it planned to answer broadening U.S. sanctions, with President Vladimir Putin saying officials should refrain from further retaliation but the foreign ministry and a top aide promising a tough response.

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Earthquake Hits Near India's Nicobar Islands

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near India’s Nicobar Islands Friday, according to the country’s Meteorological Department.

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Turk President Criticizes Twitter Ban

Turkey’s president criticized the country’s blockade of Twitter, sending a message on the social-media service to counter longtime ally Prime Minister Erdogan’s move to stifle government challenges before elections.

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Venezuela Arrests Opposition Mayor

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Foreign Gunmen Attack Turkish Security Forces

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Baby Bust Hits Developing World

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B.C. Government Prepares to End Trucker Strike

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South Sudan Troops Recapture Malakal

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Japan, North Korea to Restart Talks

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Fire Breaks Out in Downtown Tokyo

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Dutch Coalition Suffers Blow in Municipal Elections

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Alberta Ruling Party Chooses Interim Premier

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Polish Rate Setter Says Rate Hike Possible in 4Q

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BOE's Weale: U.K. May Have Less Spare Capacity Than Thought

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2014年3月20日星期四

EU to Change Budget Calculation

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Anglo American Reaches Deal with Union

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Indian Court Convicts Four Men of Raping Photojournalist

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Afghan Gunbattle Leaves 18 Dead

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Shanghai Raises Shareholding Cap for Foreigners

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Developed Country Wage Growth Rises

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Finding Debris Would Be Just the Start

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2014年3月16日星期日

South Africa-Rwanda Diplomatic Row Escalates

South Africa accused Rwandan diplomats of organizing “criminal networks” involved in the murder or attempted murder of refugees living in South Africa.

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Members of Peru's Cabinet Resign

Members of Peru’s new cabinet on Saturday submitted their resignation to President Ollanta Humala after Congress failed to ratify the new cabinet in a vote the day before.

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Pakistan Reduces Sentence for Doctor

A Pakistani judicial official reduced on Saturday the 33-year jail sentence of a doctor alleged to have helped the U.S. track down Osama bin Laden to 23 years.

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Italy, France Seek Growth for Europe

The leaders of France and Italy vowed on Saturday to make Europe more economic growth-friendly, as Paris and Rome are in the midst of crafting reforms they hope will make their economies more competitive.

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China Allows Wider Currency Fluctuation

China took a major step toward making the yuan a freer currency by further loosening its daily trading limits, indicating the leadership’s belief that the country’s economic growth, though slowing, is strong enough for exchange-rate reforms to move forward.

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China Broadcaster Targets Companies

China’s powerful government-controlled television broadcaster took aim at Japanese camera company Nikon Corp. in its annual campaign to stamp out service and quality problems that stifle the country’s domestic consumption.

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Australia's Liberal-National Coalition Wins in Tasmania

Australia’s conservative Liberal-National coalition tightened its control of state legislatures with an election win in Tasmania, but looked set to fall short of outright victory in South Australia in a blow to Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

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Slovak PM Leads in Presidential Race

Preliminary partial results from Slovakia’s presidential election are indicating the favored prime minister and his major rival are leading the first round of the race.

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Karzai Says His Military Is Ready

In his final address to Afghanistan’s parliament, President Karzai said U.S. soldiers can leave at the end of the year because his military, which already protects 93% of the country, was ready to take over entirely.

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Car Bombs Kill 19 People in Baghdad

A series of car bomb attacks targeting commercial areas and a restaurant killed at least 19 people Saturday in Iraq’s capital.

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Moscow Heightens Pressure on Ukraine

Russia landed troops outside the Crimean peninsula and on the Ukrainian mainland for the first time, as the Kremlin said it had received calls to “protect peaceful civilians” in eastern Ukraine and is considering the requests.

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2014年3月15日星期六

What Satellite Data Show About Jet's Location

The precise location of Flight 370 is unknown, but satellite data indicate that the plane may be in one of two different corridors.

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Photos of the Day: March 14

In today’s pictures, rescuers help a survivor of a collapsed building in Mumbai, police transport a detained protester in Venezuela, a man sleeps on a beach in Sri Lanka and more.

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When Democracy and Cricket Collide

India moves a wildly popular tournament to the Gulf to avoid stretching security thin during its coming election.

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A New Way to Learn Chinese

Entrepreneur ShaoLan Hsueh aims to bridge the gap between East and West by teaching Westerners how to read Chinese.

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The Quest for a Better Brain

The Saturday Essay: How soon can we expect to see brain implants for perfect memory, enhanced vision, hypernormal focus or an expert golf swing? We’re closer than you might think.

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Crimea Referendum: What You Need to Know

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Canada Household Debt Edges Down

After-tax income in Canada grew at a faster pace than borrowing in the fourth quarter, leading to a decline in a closely watched gauge on the level of household debt in the country.

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Fresh Bid to End Vancouver Port Strike

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have unveiled a plan to try to end an almost weeklong strike that has crippled operations and trade at Canada’s largest port.

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Northern Nigerian City Is Attacked

Suspected Islamic militants attacked the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, with shooting and explosions putting residents to flight Friday morning.

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Bayern Boss Won't Appeal Sentence

German soccer legend Uli Hoeness won’t appeal his jail term for tax evasion, and will step down as president of Bayern Munich.

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Lithuanian PM Says Ukraine Crisis May Lift Public Support f Euro

Lithuania’s prime minister said the political crisis in nearby Ukraine should give his government fodder to steer public opinion in favor of joining the euro zone in 2015.

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Anwar Steps Up Fight Against Malaysian Government

As he appeals the latest court ruling against him, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim vows in an interview to “mobilize support and appeal to the masses” to effect change.

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Euro-Zone Employment Rises

The long decline in the number of people at work in the euro zone has come to an end, although any recovery in the jobs market is likely to be slow.

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Nigerians Flee Insurgents in Northeast

Nigerians are fleeing the country’s northeast, offering Boko Haram’s violent insurgency more territory to roam and underscoring the collapse of confidence in the government’s ability to protect its people.

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Head of Japan's Riken Institute Apologizes Over Stem-Cell Papers

The head of the Riken science institute says two disputed papers in Nature on stem cells contained ‘serious errors.’

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Panama, Sacyr-Led Consortium Settle Canal Dispute

Panama and a consortium of construction firms led by Spain’s Sacyr settled a monthslong dispute over cost overruns on a multibillion-dollar expansion of the Panama Canal.

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Jakarta Governor to Run for Indonesian Presidency

Joko Widodo, the governor of Jakarta, said his party had named him as a candidate in Indonesia’s presidential election in July.

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Japan Sticks With Wartime Apologies

Prime Minister Abe said his administration had no intention of revising apologies for Japan’s wartime wrongdoing, signaling a move to repair relations with South Korea.

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Venezuela's Inflation Rate Climbs Above 57% in February

Venezuela’s annual inflation rate climbed to 57.3% in February as the country grappled with protests that weighed on the economy, the central bank reported Friday.

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Argentina Says Paris Club Asked to Start Talks in May

The Paris Club of creditor nations invited Argentina to start formal talks at the end of May to settle the multibillion-dollar defaulted debt the country has owed the group for over a decade.

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Rwanda Ex-Official Sentenced Over Genocide in France

A Paris court sentenced a Rwandan former intelligence chief to 25 years in prison over the 1994 killings of at least 500,000 people in the African country.

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Ukraine Gas Tycoon Bail Set at $174 Million

Dmytro Firtash detained by Austrian authorities earlier this week is considered a flight risk.

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Iraq's Oil Output Surges

Iraq’s oil production surged to its highest level in over 30 years last month, surprising skeptics of the country’s efforts to restore its oil industry after decades of war and neglect.

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Five Killed in Knife Attack in China

A knife attack left at least five people dead in a street market in the southern Chinese city of Changsha on Friday before police shot and killed the attacker, local authorities said.

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Brazilian Politician Heats Up Election

In Brazil’s poor northeast, an upstart presidential hopeful is shaking up this year’s election race by spotlighting a sensitive issue ahead of the Brazilian-hosted soccer World Cup contest: soaring murder rates.

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In Crisis, Rio Tries to Pacify Its Slums

Four community police officers have died in line of duty since February.

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Japan's Central-Bank Chief Defends Consumption-Tax Rise

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said he was ready to carry out additional monetary-easing measures even before all data are available on the effects of a consumption-tax rise in April.

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Kerry, Lavrov Talks on Crimea Break Down

Talks between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over this weekend’s Crimea secession referendum broke down after six hours, as Western leaders warned sanctions against Russia loomed.

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Expert Was Needed to Disable Plane Systems

If multiple communication systems aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 were manually disabled, as investigators increasingly suspect happened, it would have required detailed knowledge of the long-range Boeing Co. 777′s inner workings.

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The News Quiz: March 2-8

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U.S. to Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour

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Italy Tries for Less Government

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China Consumer Prices Rise 2%

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Powerful Afghan Vice President Dies

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Iraq Car Bomb Kills At Least 22

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Iranian Minister Questions Western Commitment

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Russia Risks Jeopardizing Ties, Says Hague

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Countries Put Disputes Aside in Search for Jet

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BIS Economists Cast Doubt on Forward Guidance

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Canada Confirms Plan for Free-Trade Pact With South Korea

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Russian Ambassador's Comments Rile Latvia

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Jet Disappearance Fuels Black Box Debate

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North Korea Touts Vote Turnout

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American on Flight 370 Was Excited for 'New Beginning'

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A Reunion With Family Turns Tragic

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Defense Radar Detected Possible Turn-Back of Missing Malaysian Jet

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Searchers Say They Spot Plane Debris

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U.S. Team to Help Airline Probe

Syrian Nuns Held By Rebels Released

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Stolen Passports Raise Security Concerns

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Photos of the Day: March 7

In today’s pictures, a woman labors on an Indian rubber farm the day before International Women’s Day, an Airedale competes at an English dog show and Ukraine’s flag bearer enters the arena as the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games begin in Sochi, Russia.

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Artist Georg Baselitz Shows the Woodcuts He Adores

Renaissance woodcuts from Georg Baselitz’s collection are on view at London’s Royal Academy.

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When Tigers Attack in India

A man-eating tiger that has killed 10 people in northern India is on the loose, and forestry officials have called in some experts: the local nobility.

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Fukushima's Toughest Cleanup Stage Ahead

Three years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the stricken plant’s operator estimates it is still six years away from grappling with the biggest cleanup problem: removing melted nuclear fuel.

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Canada Sheds Jobs in February

Canada unexpectedly lost jobs in February as the ranks of public-sector workers shrank, but the underlying details of the employment report were more encouraging, including gains in full-time positions.

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Svante Pääbo, Neanderthal Man

What makes humans human? A Swedish biologist has made notable progress toward answering that question, by sequencing an entire Neanderthal genome.

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Rwanda Expels 6 South African Diplomats

Rwanda has expelled six South African diplomats in an escalation of tensions between the two countries. South Africa said its ambassador remains in the country.

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