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Global stocks and dollar subdued as Fed, BOJ meetings begin
LONDON Shares hit pause and the dollar lost ground against the yen on Tuesday, as investors awaited the outcomes of Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings that will both conclude on Wednesday.
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Japanese bachelors learn the art of parenting to help find wives
TOKYO Japanese bachelors looking for love can now learn child-rearing skills to boost their chances of finding a partner. | Video
Astellas, Vical herpes vaccine fails mid-stage study
Japan's Astellas Pharma Inc and San Diego-based Vical Inc said their experimental herpes vaccine failed a mid-stage study involving certain kidney transplant patients.
China says Japan trying to 'confuse' South China Sea situation
BEIJING China on Monday accused Japan of trying to "confuse" the situation in the South China Sea, after its neighbor said it would step up activity in the contested waters, through joint training patrols with the United States.
U.S., Japan, South Korea ministers discuss tougher measures against North Korea
NEW YORK Foreign ministers for the United States, Japan and South Korea met in New York on Sunday, ahead of U.N. meetings, to discuss stepped-up measures against North Korea and expand collaboration with one another after Pyongyang's fifth and largest nuclear test.
Mitsubishi Corp to launch offer for majority stake in Lawson
TOKYO Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp will launch a tender offer to buy a majority stake in convenience operator Lawson Inc for about 144 billion yen ($1.4 billion), the companies said on Friday.