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Pakistan Assassin
Had Revealed Plans
The member of an elite police force who killed a Pakistani governor had told others about the pending attack but had still been assigned to guard his victim.

Australia's Floods Exact Economic Toll
Flooding in Australia's coal-rich state of Queensland is expected to worsen, adding to the disaster's economic impact. Some residents are beset with contaminated water and are battling snakes seeking dry ground.
- Dispatch: Snakes on a Plain!
- Photos: Heavy Floods Hit Australia
China Newspaper Refers to New Jet
A Chinese newspaper published the first state media report about pictures that appear to show a prototype of China's first stealth fighter jet.
- Earlier: A Chinese Stealth Challenge? | Video
- Officer: China's Arms Technology Misjudged
Nikkei Up on U.S. Jobs Data
Asian stock markets were mixed. The Nikkei gained 1.2% on strong U.S. private-sector jobs data.
- Cold Weather Threatens Chinese Sugar Output
- U.S. Stocks Continue to Roll
Battery Factory Poisons Children
A state-run news agency says 24 children, between the ages of nine months and 16 years , have been hospitalized for lead poisoning caused by battery factories in their east China village.
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Yuanta to Sell Kim Eng Stake to Maybank
Yuanta Financial Holding agreed to sell its entire 29.19% stake in Singapore brokerage firm Kim Eng Holdings to Malayan Banking for US$404.23 million.
China Aims to Treat Foreign Firms Equally
Vice Premier Li Keqiang said China will strengthen intellectual-property protection amid criticism from foreign leaders that Beijing hasn't done enough to protect companies operating in China.
China, Spain Seal Deals
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said China will sign $7.3 billion worth of deals with Spain after reiterating Beijing's pledge to back the crisis-ridden European nation's austerity measures.
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China's Youku Goes Hollywood
China's Youku.com acquired rights from Warner to stream the movie "Inception," the latest in a growing number of U.S. films and TV shows making their way onto Chinese sites once known for having pirated content.
Citi Probe Could Hinder Access to India Banking
For years, foreign banks have been trying to gain greater access to India's vast financial services market, but a scandal at a Citibank branch near New Delhi threatens to complicate those efforts, banking experts say.
- Indian Police Probe Citi, Pandit
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FedEx Adds India-to-China Cargo Air Route
FedEx Corp. has added a direct air-cargo route between India and China, a move it said is aimed at serving booming regional trade growth.
Obama to Push China on Policies
First Solar Revives China Project
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South Korea to Inspect Quality of Banks' Loans
Shanghai Pudong Profit Soars
Japan Business Leaders Predict Mild Recovery
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Bank Indonesia's Missteps on Rates
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Kingstone Marble Seeks Up to $500 Million in IPO
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China May Complicate Reserve Requirements
Mixed Fortunes for Japan Auto Makers

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India Starts Looking Beyond Iran for Oil
India's largest buyer of Iranian crude is scouting for alternative supplies from the spot market to pre-empt a possible disruption in shipments from Iran after India's central bank closed a longstanding payment route for such transactions.
- On Iran Payments, SBI Wary of Sanctions
- India, Iran Try New Oil-Sale Conduit
S. Korea Rejects North's Call for Talks
North Korea issued a vague invitation for talks with South Korea in a news statement that abstained from its usual harsh criticism of the South's government.
Weather Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Freezing temperatures have forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people from their homes in southern China, as the region braces for more temperature drops in the coming days.
- Photos: Cold, Snow Cause Damage in China
The World's Most Expensive Tuna
Tokyo's Tsukiji central fish market rang in the new year with a happy new record: a bluefin tuna fetching a highest-ever price at the year's first auction Wednesday.
Wall Street Warms to the China Story
Visiting China was considered an indulgence for most financial executives just a few years ago. Now, deal makers and wealth creators are seeing such trips as something else entirely: crucial steps to keep their companies growing.

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Japan Sustains Chinese Rare Earth Imports
Despite wincing over China's rare earth export policies, Japan managed to lift its imports of some elements last year.
Nuclear Claim: No Piece of (Yellow) Cake
World Bank Endorsement for Yuan Bonds
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Bajaj Auto's Pain Will Be Short-Lived
The 18-month romance between investors and Bajaj Auto is showing signs of strain.
Connecting With God, the Luxurious Way
Bofors: Your Parents' '2G' Scandal
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Japan Real Time Report

Toyota's 'Morizo' a Mystery No More
Toyota Motor Corp president Akio Toyoda's open secret as the author behind a certain blog shows up on his new business card.
Sea Shepherd Godzilla vs. Japan Whalers
Japan Sustains Chinese Rare Earth Imports
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Korea Real Time Report

On Sale: South Korea
South Korea's government tourism organization has roped thousands of retailers into participating in a huge promotion targeted at shoppers, particularly those from overseas. It's called the Korea Grand Sale and it starts on Monday and lasts through Feb. 28.
SK a Bit Wary on Japan Defense Summit
Chung Mong-joon in Tough Race at FIFA
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