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In this photo released by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), The 'M. Star' oil supertanker anchors offshore Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates Thursday, July 29, 2010.
Accident   Japan   Mideast   Photos   Shipping  
 The New York Times 
Questions Swirl About Damaged Japanese Tanker
| Shipping officials said Thursday that they were examining the hull of a Japanese oil tanker that was mysteriously damaged this week as it traversed a strategically vital waterway between Iran and th... (photo: AP / Emirates News Agency)
In this photo released by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), damage is seen on the side of the 'M. Star' oil supertanker offshore Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates Thursday, July 29, 2010.
Accident   Japan   Mideast   Photos   Shipping  
 The Star 
Japan supertanker probe reveals smashed hull
| FUJAIRAH/TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese supertanker that reported suffering an "explosion" near the Strait of Hormuz oil shipping route may have hit a submarine or a mine, UAE port officials examining... (photo: AP / Emirates News Agency)
 KLdy1 - electronics - panasonic - business. (dy1)  The Guardian 
Panasonic buying Sanyo, other unit for $9.4 bln
* To make Sanyo, Panasonic Elec Works 100 percent-owned units * Move to help Panasonic boost eco-related businesses * To finance w/ treasury stock and up to $5.7 bln new shares * Panasonic shares down... (photo: WN / deniseyong)
Electronic   Panasonic   Photos   Technology   Wikipedia:Panasonic Corporation  
Toyota car - Driver - Motorist  The New York Times 
Toyota Recalls 412, 000 Cars in US, Mostly Avalons
| Filed at 7:31 a.m. ET | TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported, the automake... (photo: WN / Aldrin Leyba)
Avalon   Photos   Toyota   Vehicles   Wikipedia: Toyota  
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Panasonic LCD TV - Electronics Star Tribune
Panasonic plans to buy out subsidiaries Sanyo, Panasonic Electric under $9.4B green initiative
| TOKYO - Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works in a move costing up to $9.4 billion to stre... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Electric   Panasonic   Photos   Subsidiaries   Tokyo  
Sony Bravia - LCD TVs ABC News
Sony Surprises With Q1 Profit and Raises Outlook
| By Isabel Reynolds | July 29, 2010 | TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp surprised investors by lifting its annual outlook after returning to the black in the first quarter tha... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Bravia   Electronics   Photos   Profits   Wikipedia: Sony  
Sony The News & Observer
Sony rebounds to profit in April-June quarter
| TOKYO -- Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal ... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Business   Electronics   Photos   Sony   Technology  
Sony Chief Executive Howard Stringer speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Thursday, June 26, 2008. Sony outlined its strategy for growth Thursday geared at regaining its lead in TVs, wiping out the red ink in video games and rolling out movie services to woo Net-savvy consumers. CBS News
Sony Rebounds To Profit In April-June Quarter
TOKYO (AP) - Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, persona... (photo: (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa) / )
Earnings   Photos   Profit   Sony   Tokyo  
 KLdy1 - Nov07 - Euro - Currency - Money - Forex. (dy1) The Guardian
Euro dips vs yen on Japan exporter selling
* Euro dips vs yen on Japan exporter selling * Kiwi down, hurt by RBNZ statement on future hikes * Dollar index dips, support seen at 81.44 By Masayuki Kitano TOKYO, July... (photo: WN / deniseyong)
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Business Entertainment
- Oil falls to near $78 as global stocks drop
- Fund flows reflect underlying concerns on outlook-EPFR
- Japan's Ikeda frets about strong yen
- Denso raises profit forecast on global auto rebound
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, April 20, 2009.
Wall Street falls on tech outlook worries
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- The Fog of Film
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Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button, right, of Britain speaks to his father John and girlfriend Jessica Michibata in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 28, 2009 after he qualified fastest for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
Jessica Michibata is back in the pit stop again as she joins Jenson Button at ...
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Crime Health
- Oldest man in Tokyo been mummified for 30 years
- Kyodo news summary -12-+
- Obama signs bill to combat crime in Indian Country
- Dems, GOP warily eye Arizona immigration ruling
President Barack Obama walks to the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Friday, June 11, 2010, to announce that he wants Congress to pass legislation to help small business get loans and create jobs.
Obama not invited for Chelsea Clinton's wedding
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- Economic Growth Likely Slowed in Second Quarter
- Oil Falls to Near $78 as Global Stocks Drop
- Japanese unemployment hit 5.3 per cent in June (Roundup)
- Museum and Gallery Listings
In this photo released by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), The 'M. Star' oil supertanker anchors offshore Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates Thursday, July 29, 2010.
Questions Swirl About Damaged Japanese Tanker
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Trading Politics
- More Japan Workers Lose Jobs, Factory Output Falls
- More Japan workers lose jobs, factory output falls
- Asia stocks fall as data takes shine off earnings
- Japanese stocks decline on stronger yen
 KLdy1 - electronics - panasonic - business. (dy1)
Panasonic buying Sanyo, other unit for $9.4 bln
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- Rosie blasts Obama's 'View' gig
- Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis
- Bellemare must testify about judge selection claims
- Independence from Spain drives Catalonia's bullfighting
In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, people wait to board trains at the West Railway Station in Beijing, China.
Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis
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