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WSJ.com: What's News Asia
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Russia, China Veto U.N. Move on Syria
Russia and China vetoed a U.N. call on Syria's Assad to step aside after reports of a government massacre in Homs prompted a push for a vote despite Moscow's objections.
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U.N.: Afghan Civilian Deaths Rose in '11
Increasing use of roadside bombs and a growth in deadly suicide bombings by Taliban-led insurgents brought the number of civilian deaths in Afghanistan to a record last year, the United Nations said in a report.
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Panasonic Forecasts $10 Billion Loss
Panasonic revised its forecast loss for the current fiscal year to more than $10 billion, which would be the second-largest ever for a Japanese manufacturer.
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Chunghwa Telecom to Expand Workforce
Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan's largest telecommunications operator by subscribers, plans to expand its workforce by around 8% this year to tap into new business opportunities brought on by the closer economic ties between Taiwan and China, the company's chief executive said.
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Dow at Highest Since May 2008
The blue-chip stock index rose 156.82 points to its highest level since May 2008, several months before the financial crisis, as better economic news encouraged investors to set aside their fears and focus on fundamentals.
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China Tamps Down Europe Aid Fears
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent.
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Why French Parents Are Superior
While Americans fret over modern parenthood, the French are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety. Pamela Druckerman on the Gallic secrets for avoiding tantrums, teaching patience and saying "non" with authority.
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Sunshine Oilsands Delays Hong Kong IPO Roadshow
Sunshine Oilsands, a Calgary-based energy company backed by Chinese investors including China Life Insurance (Group), is postponing the roadshow for its up to $700 million initial public offering in Hong Kong, two people familiar with the situation said.
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Xiwang Special Steel Plans IPO
China's Xiwang Special Steel plans to raise up to $217 million in a Hong Kong initial public offering, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday.
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Jobs Data Show Growth Is Sustained
The U.S. economy added more jobs in January than in any month since early last year, pushing down the jobless rate to a level not seen since Obama's first full month in office.
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