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Asian stocks subdued, oil rises on U.S.-Iran tensions

Asian stocks subdued, oil rises on U.S.-Iran tensions

Asian shares were off to a cautious start on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on any signs of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade negotiations while oil prices firmed on worries over heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.



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China's assistant foreign minister says global community sees harm from protectionism

China's assistant foreign minister says global community sees harm from protectionism

China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Jun said on Monday that the international community recognizes harm from protectionism, and that China will safeguard its fundamental interests.



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Explainer: What's behind Japan's support of whaling?

Explainer: What's behind Japan's support of whaling?

Japan has for decades been steadfastly defiant about hunting whales despite widespread anger, including from key allies like the United States.



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Raw, fried or on a bun: the many ways Japan eats whale

Raw, fried or on a bun: the many ways Japan eats whale

Whale cutlets, sliced raw whale, deep-fried whale nuggets, whale bacon and whale jerky feature on the menu at the restaurant Yoko Ichihara runs - and that's just a small sample of the ways Japan eats whale.



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Outlook uncertain for Japan's whaling industry despite commercial restart

Outlook uncertain for Japan's whaling industry despite commercial restart

When Yachiyo Ichihara was a child in Wada, one of Japan's oldest whaling villages, she'd go down to the harbor with a bucket and carry it home full of freshly butchered whale meat.



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Exxon Mobil says may sell all stakes in offshore Norwegian fields: newspaper

Exxon Mobil says may sell all stakes in offshore Norwegian fields: newspaper

Exxon Mobil is considering selling all of the stakes it holds in oil and gas fields off the Norwegian coast, a company spokesman told business daily Dagens Naeringsliv.



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UAE civil aviation authority instructs airlines to take necessary safety measures: WAM

UAE civil aviation authority instructs airlines to take necessary safety measures: WAM

The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday instructed airlines registered in the country to take necessary measures given current risks in the region, Emirates News Agency (WAM) said.



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China state media urges U.S. to drop win-at-all-costs trade stance

China state media urges U.S. to drop win-at-all-costs trade stance

Instead of waging a trade war with China, the United States should drop its win-at-all-costs mentality and consider the interests of its own people as well as the global community, the official People's Daily said an editorial on Saturday.



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Velodyne Lidar hires bankers for an IPO: Business Insider

Velodyne Lidar hires bankers for an IPO: Business Insider

Autonomous vehicle technology company Velodyne Lidar has hired bankers for an initial public offering, Business Insider reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the process.



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Daimler to recall 60,000 Mercedes diesels in Germany over emissions

Daimler to recall 60,000 Mercedes diesels in Germany over emissions

Daimler must recall 60,000 Mercedes diesel cars in Germany after regulators found that they were fitted with software aimed at distorting emissions tests, the Transportation Ministry said on Saturday.



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Iran says its airspace is fully safe and secure: Tasnim

Iran says its airspace is fully safe and secure: Tasnim

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said on Saturday the country's airspace was safe for airlines to fly through, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid heightened tension between Tehran and Washington.



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Investor Karen Firestone: What the pros do when they are underperforming (other than panic)

So, when you're underperforming and tempted to ditch your entire stock list for whatever is advancing that week, take a deep breath.

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3 steps college grads can take toward financial independence

Those armed with a newly minted diploma are about to enter the real world. Here's a guide to getting started.

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Exxon Mobil seeks bids for Norwegian offshore assets

Exxon Mobil seeks bids for Norwegian offshore assets

Exxon Mobil is considering selling all of the stakes it holds in oil and gas fields off the Norwegian coast, a spokeswoman said.



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Australia's Qantas directs flights away from Strait of Hormuz

Australia's Qantas directs flights away from Strait of Hormuz

Australia's flag carrier, Qantas Airways Ltd, said on Friday that its flights over the Middle East would avoid the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman following the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone in the region.



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