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Asian Markets Follow Wall Street’s Lead, Tumble 11-20-2008 10:05 am   -  AP

AP: Many Asian markets fell on Thursday, following the lead set on Wednesday by Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei fell more than six percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell more than five percent.

BBC Radio Host Fired After Requesting ‘Non-Asian’ Cabbie 11-14-2008 2:05 pm   -  Fox News

"A guy with a turban is going to freak her [daughter] out. She's not used to Asians."

Brown Cloud Of Soot Threatens Health In Asia 11-13-2008 1:54 pm   -  CNN

AP: The regional haze, known as atmospheric brown clouds, contributes to glacial melting, reduces sunlight, and helps create extreme weather conditions that impact agricultural production, according to the report commissioned by the U.N. Environment Program.

Asian Markets Soar To Begin Trading Week 11-10-2008 11:32 am   -  AP

AP: Asian stock markets were up across the board on Monday on news of a Chinese stimulus package totalling more than $500 billion. Stock futures also indicated an up day on Wall Street.

Asia Shares Slide, Toyota Hit 11-06-2008 11:03 am   -  Reuters

Reuters: Asian shares tumbled as auto giant Toyota cut its profit forecast, while the euro and sterling fell on expectations of pending rate moves.

Asian Stocks Rally After Fed Drops Interest Rate 10-30-2008 10:31 am   -  AP

AP: Relieved investors stormed back into global markets Thursday, sending stock indices in Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan surging by double digits, after the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to help revive the world's largest economy.

Asia Markets Soar On International Bailout Plan 10-14-2008 10:20 am   -  AP

AP: Stock markets in Asia soared Monday as governments in the U.S., Japan and Europe take drastic steps to shore up the global financial system.

Asian Markets Rebound After Rate Cuts 10-09-2008 11:33 am   -  AP

AP: There were another round of interest rate cuts in Asia, which left stocks mixed. Japan's benchmark fell slightly, but stocks in Hong Kong finished up by more than two percent.

Asian Markets Tumble Across The Board 10-06-2008 11:49 am   -  AP

AP: Most stocks started the week down in Asia. Japan's index fell four percent to a four-year low. Stocks were also down in Indonesia, Hong Kong and Australia.

Asian Stocks Fall Despite U.S. Bailout Plan 09-29-2008 9:46 am   -  AP

Asian stock markets traded lower on Monday, despite word that a deal has been reached to bailout the economy in the United States. There remains concern because of a bank bailout in Europe.

Asian Stocks Tumble Following Declines On Wall Street 09-18-2008 10:27 am   -  AP

AP: Investors feared more companies could succumb to the global financial crisis that forced The Federal Reserve to bail out AIG.

Inside an Apartment in ‘The Arch’ Building in Hong Kong That Houses Most Expensive Flat in Asia 06-18-2008 6:37 pm   -  YouTube

The complex called The Arch is located in Hong Kong's Kowloon area.

Death of Woman Disfigured by Facial Tumor Stirs Euthanasia Debate 03-21-2008 6:05 pm   -  AP

"Some of my bones are eaten into."

Brazilian Model Undergoes 42nd Plastic Surgery to Acquire ‘Asian’ Eyes 01-30-2008 3:21 pm   -  AP

AP: "Even in an image mad country Bismarchi stands out."

Police Mistake Caucasian Man for African-American Suspect 11-18-2007 5:50 pm   -  WFTV Orlando

"Obviously it's mistaken identity. We are two different races."



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