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Japan launches 5th spy satellite

AP - 5 minutes ago

Japan launched its fifth spy satellite into orbit Saturday in a bid to boost its ability to independently gather intelligence, the government said.

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Ireland's McIlroy, McDowell start fast at World Cup of Golf
USA Today - Fri Nov 27, 11:05 am ET
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell shot a better-ball 58 on Thursday to give Ireland a three-stroke lead over Argentina after the first round of the World Cup of Golf on Thursday.
Space shuttle Atlantis, 7 astronauts back on Earth
USA Today - Fri Nov 27, 11:02 am ET
Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts are back on Earth.
McDowell, McIlroy keep Ireland up front in World Cup of Golf
USA Today - Fri Nov 27, 11:02 am ET
Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy held onto Ireland's three-stroke lead in the World Cup of Golf, shooting a four-under par 68 in the second round foursomes Friday.
Dollar Hits a 14-Year Low Versus the Yen
New York Times - Thu Nov 26, 11:50 pm ET
The dollar’s weakness is causing jitters in Japan and other exporting countries that rely on American consumers to keep them afloat.
Dubai debt fears remain focus in world markets
AP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 27, 10:53 am ET
European stock markets regained their poise Friday after Wall Street didn't fall as much as feared on the news earlier this week that Dubai is having trouble handling its debt.
Bonds rally as credit fears sap confidence
CNN Money - Fri Nov 27, 10:49 am ET
Treasurys jumped Friday as investors flocked to the perceived safety of U.S. debt amid concerns about Dubai World's credit problems.
Asia Markets: Intervention eyed as yen rise hits Japan exporters
Market Watch - Thu Nov 26, 11:40 pm ET
The yen surges to 14-year highs against the U.S. dollar.
Dubai debt woes ripple through markets
Chicago Tribune - Fri Nov 27, 9:53 pm ET
Investors had little to be thankful for Friday, as shock waves from the Dubai debt crisis drove stocks down throughout much of the world.
Commonwealth summit to stoke climate debate
AFP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 27, 10:44 am ET
Leaders of the two-billion-strong Commonwealth and the UN on Friday opened a summit pushing the rest of the world to strike a deal to save the planet from catastrophic climate change.
Asia Stocks Drop for Second Week on Dubai, Share Sale Concerns
Bloomberg - Fri Nov 27, 9:40 pm ET
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dropped for the second straight week on concern that companies will book losses from Dubai’s plan to delay debt payments and that share sales by banks will erode the value of existing holdings.
Emerging markets try to manage flood of foreign capital
USA Today - Fri Nov 27, 10:30 am ET
As the global economy lurches from plunge to rebound, key emerging markets are erecting defenses against future financial upheavals.
Toyota Cuts Bonus Payments
Zacks.com via Yahoo! Finance - Fri Nov 27, 10:26 am ET
Toyota Motor (has decided to cut winter bonus payments for its managers and union workers in Japan.
Stocks Tumble on Fears over Dubai Debt
CBS News - Fri Nov 27, 9:30 pm ET
Investors Worried that Default in Dubai over $60B in Debt Payments Could have Ripple Effect in World Markets
Fujii Says Japan May Contact U.S., Europe on Yen (Update3)
Bloomberg - Thu Nov 26, 11:15 pm ET
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said he may contact U.S. and European officials to act on currencies, amid concern the yen’s surge to a 14-year high will hamper the economic recovery.
Ireland stay out in front at golf World Cup
AFP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 27, 10:15 am ET
Ireland's powerful pairing of Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell stayed out in front at the World Cup Friday but defending champions Sweden powered back into contention.