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Prius Tale Prompts New Probe
Toyota and federal investigators probed the latest report of sudden acceleration, a dramatic incident on a California highway that ricocheted around the Internet.
- Video: Driver Rescued
- Toyota's Recall Costs Could Top $5 Billion

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Indonesia Says Bali Bomber Dead
Indonesia's president confirmed that Dulmatin, one of the masterminds behind the 2002 bombings in Bali, was among three terrorist suspects shot and killed Tuesday.
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China Export Growth Picks Up Pace
China's exports in February expanded 45.7% from a year earlier, in their third consecutive month of growth, while imports increased 44.7% in their fourth month of growth.
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Rudd, Yudhoyono Strengthen Ties
The leaders of Australia and Indonesia have agreed to formally cooperate on issues such as terrorism, climate change and people-smuggling in the region.
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Rio CEO to Attend China Meeting
The chief of the Anglo Australian miner, whose employees are awaiting trial on commercial spying charges in China, is scheduled to visit Beijing to attend a conference that usually attracts top Chinese officials.
Asia Mixed; Aurox Rises on Merger Talks
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday, with stocks drifting as investors looked to cues later in the week. In Australia, Aurox Resources powered higher on news of a merger with Atlas Iron.
- MarketWatch: Asian Airlines on Fast Track to Recovery
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Australia May Revisit Health Plan
Senate's rejection of plan to trim concessions for wealthy adds to speculation that the government will call an early election.
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Japan Machinery Orders Fall
Core machinery orders fell 3.7% in January after unusually strong growth in December, suggesting a full-fledged recovery in business investment is still some way off.
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India's Micro Industry to Share Data
India's top micro-finance institutions will join credit bureaus to ensure the world's poorest borrowers don't get overburdened with too many microloans.
- Solution or Sign of a Larger Credit Crisis?
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Chinese Reform Writer Ousted
An author of a bold editorial calling for reform of China's divisive household registration system has been forced from his position, underlining the tightening limits on expression.
- Read a translation of the editor's letter
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China, India Act on Climate Pact
China and India have given their qualified approval to the Copenhagen climate accord calling for voluntary limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
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China Cautious on Gold Buying
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Gates Praises Troops in Afghanistan
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Thailand OKs Use of Security Law
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China's February Auto Sales Rise
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Zhongsheng Reduces IPO
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Indonesia Electric Prices to Rise
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Myanmar Bans Suu Kyi From Vote
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Fujitsu Warned on Resignation Issue
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Sony Plans TV, 3-D Push
The electronics giant will shift to "attack" mode by ramping up unit production and attempting to shore up market share, despite trailing rivals planning earlier 3-D models.
- Digits: The Push for 3-D TV
- Digits: Sony's TV Warns Kids if They're Too Close
Microchip Technology Expects Continued Growth
CEO Steve Sanghi points to consumer demand in Asia, new products and new trends such as e-tokens and mechanical meters to help boost revenue
Legend Considers BOCI Stake
The Lenovo Group parent intends to take an equity stake in medium-sized brokerage BOC International (China) Ltd.
PCCW's Profit Rises 19%
PCCW, Hong Kong's dominant fixed-line telecom, said its 2009 net profit rose 19% on revaluation gains in its property and financial investments and stringent cost controls.
India
India's Micro Industry to Share Data
India's top micro-finance institutions will join credit bureaus to ensure the world's poorest borrowers don't get overburdened with too many microloans.
- Solution or Sign of a Larger Credit Crisis?
India's Equality Law Passes Hurdle
India's upper house of Parliament passed a bill that would reserve one third of the national and state legislatures for women.
- Opinion: Debasing India's Democracy
Ford Enters India's Small Car Market
Ford Motor made its entry into India's lucrative small car market, launching the Figo at price points that offer strong competition to products already launched by global rivals General Motors, Volkswagen and Hyundai Motor.
Daimler Sells Tata Stake
German premium car maker Daimler said it has sold its 5.34% stake in Tata Motors, India's largest auto maker by revenue, ending a partnership that dated back more than half a century.