Tokyo shares slumped on Thursday as fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike sparked a rally in the yen, hitting exporters including Toyota and Nissan.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index shed 1.55 percent, or 259.63 points, to close at 16,486.01, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares also fell 1.55 percent, or 20.34 points, to 1,290.79.
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Damien Guerot engaged Cauchi on escalator, forcing him to flee
Yixuan Chen, 27, was one of six people killed in the attack by Joel Cauchi, who police believe targeted women while largely avoiding men
Beijing half marathon organisers said Monday they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win.Track and field's international body said it was "aware" of the footage online and the investigation into it.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down on May 15 after two decades in office. Lee, 72, will hand the reins over to his deputy Lawrence Wong, 51, in a widely-telegraphed transition
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Erin Ward, 45, was allegedly found inside a car with a 17-year-old student, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
The former president's disingenuous spin on his hush money trial whipped up anger on the right, including from his other sons Don Jr. and Eric.
There were boos around Stamford Bridge as the Chelsea players fought to take a second-half spot-kick
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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who’s set a May 15 date for passing the baton to his deputy Lawrence Wong, is leaving behind an economy that’s in a better position than he inherited it.
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Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday.
Three people have died and two more are in hospital after a late-night car crash at a retail park. All five were travelling in the same car and are believed to be men in their early 20s, police say. Emergency services were called to Staples Corner retail park in north London at just before 11:30pm last night (Sunday). Three people were pronounced dead at the scene while two others were taken to hospital. One is in a critical condition while the other person’s condition has been assessed as not life-threatening, the Metropolitan Police said.
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