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LATEST HEADLINES

Tokyo Protests Blast China's Stance
Thousands of demonstrators marched through Tokyo's central shopping districts, harshly criticizing China and the Japanese government's handling of a recent territorial dispute.
- Japan Real Time: Learning Senkaku
- Video: Anti-China Protest in Tokyo

China's Wen Pledges Support for Greece
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao offered Greece a major vote of confidence on a visit, saying China will buy Greek bonds and announcing the creation of a $5 billion fund to help Greek shipping companies buy Chinese ships.
Indonesia Train Crash Kills Dozens
A train crash in central Indonesia left at least 36 people dead and highlighted the country's continuing problems with inadequate—and sometimes unsafe—transportation networks.

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Business & Finance

How a Trading Algorithm Went Awry
The eagerly awaited report on the causes of the May 6 "flash crash" portrayed a market so fragmented and fragile that a single large trade could send stocks into a sudden spiral.
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Xinjiang Goldwind to Raise $916 Million in IPO
Chinese wind-turbine maker Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. priced its Hong Kong initial public offering in a deal set to raise around US$916 million.
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Repsol Sells Brazil Oil Stake to Sinopec
Repsol agreed to sell 40% of its Brazilian unit to China's Sinopec for $7.1 billion, securing key funding to explore coveted oil fields in South America's largest country.
- Heard: Repsol Cashes In on China's Oil Chase
- China's Hunger for Energy Grows
Bailout Ends, Not Anger
TARP officially ends Monday, but its impact will be felt for years—and well beyond the financial system.
- Sortable Table: Tracking TARP Bank Bailout Funds
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Goldman Opens Wallet Early
The Wall Street bank took the unusual step of granting midyear bonuses to about 100 partners in London, in a move to retain top talent.
Microsoft Sues Motorola Over Android
Hackers Siphoned $70 Million
Bank Aid Rankles Irish Voters
Civil Charges Loom for Satyam
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ChinaCache Jumps in Debut

U.S. & World

CIA Escalates Campaign in Pakistan
The U.S. military is secretly diverting aerial drones and weaponry from the Afghan battlefront to significantly expand the CIA's campaign against militants in their Pakistani havens.
- Video: Air Strikes and Supply Lines
- Pakistani Officials Cite Drones in Deaths
Brazilians Cast Votes in Key Election
U.S. to Issue European Travel Alert
Mexico Is Hit With More Violence
Palestinians Seek Suspension of Talks
Lee Kuan Yew's Wife Dies
EU Offers to Give Up 2 IMF Seats
Nigerian Pharmacists Fill a Need

Weekend Journal

Asia's Top Spas
Whether you need a weeklong getaway that will revamp you body and soul, or you're just looking for a romantic place to hide, read our shortlist of the best spas in the region.
Retro Gets a Retread
The Bosom is Back
No Excuses for a Cheap Suit
A Chinese Detective Story
'Flower Pot,' at The Krug Room

Tech

Rise of the Online Autocrats
It turns out that the enemies of free expression are adept at the Internet, too. The decentralized nature of online conversations often makes it easier to manipulate public opinion, writes Evgeny Morozov.
Kant on a Kindle?

Editors' Picks

China

Building, Wall Collapses Kill 14 in China
A four-story building under construction in China's northwest and a factory wall in an eastern city collapsed, killing at least 14 people and injuring eight others.
China Warns Travelers About Japan
Beijing Releases 3 Japanese Citizens

India

India Seeks Positive Spin at Games
India hopes to turn the tide of negativity over its hosting of the Commonwealth Games with an opening ceremony Sunday that will feature an Oscar-winning composer and high-tech helium balloon.
India Looks to Its Stars
Maruti, Mahindra, Hyundai Post Record Sales

Markets

Asian Stocks Mostly Higher
Asian stock markets were up Friday, as beaten down stocks in Tokyo attracted buyers. The Nikkei climbed 0.4%.
The Bond 'Bubble'
ISM Report Keeps Leash on Dow

Tech

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New H-P CEO Gets Rich Pay Package
In naming Leo Apotheker its new CEO, H-P picked a leader with a heavy sales focus and a reputation for making tough decisions. He also received an initial pay package that could be worth more than $50 million.
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Facebook Splits Stock 5-for-1
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EarthLink Buys Fiber-Network Operator

World

Kim Elevates Son
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appointed his third son as a four-star general, the biggest sign yet the family is attempting another father-to-son power transfer.
Paraguay President Needs Emergency Treatment
U.S. Apologizes for Syphilis Study

U.S.

Calif. Budget Headed for Vote Thursday
California's statehouse leaders said they reached an agreement on a budget that would close a $19.1 billion shortfall for the fiscal year ending next June.
Liberal Groups Stage D.C. Rally
Obama Touts Clean Energy

Life & Style

High Design in a Hong Kong Penthouse
British property developer Grosvenor hired celebrity designer Tara Bernerd to revamp its 8,343-square-foot penthouse in Hong Kong's Tsuen Wan. The property hits the market Tuesday for US$26.9 million.
The Folding Bike Goes Cool
Impalement Artist Takes Stab at 'Wheel of Death'

Opinion

Opinion: China's New Diplomacy
Beijing drives its neighbors into the arms of the U.S.
Nobel Arm-Twisting
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Michael Auslin: Woken Up by a Stirring Dragon

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India Real Time

Analysis and insights from The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires on the daily news in the world's largest democracy.

Essay

The Cancer-Drug Fast Track
Clinical trials are notoriously inefficient. Can an experiment in personalized testing revolutionize treatment?
When Stewardesses Were Hot and Jets Cool
Playboy founder and editor Hugh Hefner on the glory days of flying around the world in his private jet the Big Bunny; Elvis liked it, too.
- Photos: Aboard the Big Bunny
Titans Meet for Another Footy Final
The Collingwood Magpies and St. Kilda Saints meet again in Melbourne for a replay to decide the Australian Football League title after last Saturday's Grand Final match ended in a tie.
WSJ Newshound Quiz
Think you know something about a certain California housekeeper in the news? Perhaps you should try this week's Newshound Quiz. Play along.
Photos of the Day: Oct. 1
In Friday's pictures, rain slams the Northeast, a man is publicly whipped in Indonesia, India prepares to celebrate Gandhi and more.
The Waltz That Defines Vienna
To this day, Strauss's magnificent "Blue Danube" waltz is the veritable anthem of Vienna.