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US moves warship closer to N Korea amid growing tension

Amid raging tension in the Korean peninsula, the US is moving some of its key military assets, including a warship and a sea-based radar platform, closer to the North Korean coast to monitor......

Obama calls Xi, top US officials headed to China

US President Barack Obama on Thursday called up his new Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to congratulate him on taking up his new position and discuss future of bilateral ties between the two......

China says won't back down on territorial disputes

China on Saturday kicked off its annual legislative sessions with a stern warning to Japan and neighbouring countries that it will not "back down" on issues relating to sovereignty and Tokyo should......

China calls for talks with Japan over disputed islands

After months of high profile military posturing over the disputed islands with Japan, China said it attaches importance to the ties with Tokyo and called on the Japanese government to resolve the......

China to step up patrol in contested islands with Japan

China on Thursday said it would step up patrols of its territorial waters off islands disputed with Japan in the East China Sea and other contested islets in the South China Sea, amid reports that......

Indian city among world's top 20 in luxury rentals

Globally, rental prices for a three-bedroom have slipped from last year's average of $3,080 to $3,030 per month. Tokyo luxury rentals in particular are down five per cent, and those in Mumbai have......

India urges Japan to help build its infrastructure

Indian scholars, during a visit to Tokyo, have urged Japan to play a key role to support India in its efforts to develop industrial and urban infrastructure that so far have not caught up with the......

Gold slips as fund shift seen intact

Gold edged lower on Monday after rising by the most since November in the previous session on poor U.S. jobs data, with funds expected to continue cutting bullion holdings for better investment......

Boeing finishes 787 testing

With a successful flight on Friday, Boeing moved closer to proving that a revamped safety system can prevent batteries on its new 787 Dreamliner from catching fire or overheating, and getting back......

Govt will argue for lowering of rates by RBI: FM

Government will continue to argue for lowering of interest rates by Reserve Bank in the backdrop of softening of headline inflation and the need to promote economic growth, Finance Minister P......

'Sanjay Dutt is an errorist, not a terrorist'

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebritities are tweeting. Members of the film fraternity, have spoken out in support of Sanjay Dutt after the Supreme Court sentenced the......

Shah Rukh, Salman take their rivalry to Japan

What was meant to be a huge marketing coup pulled by the Ek Tha Tiger team may just end up as another round of one-upmanship between arch rivals Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan away from home.Barely......

Farah Khan takes Om Shanti Om to Japan!

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. After Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Om Shanti Om is set to open......

Tokyo an inspirational choice for Games, Abe tells IOC

Tokyo would be an inspirational choice to host the 2020 Olympic Games, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Olympic officials on Monday, with Japan keen to showcase its recovery from a devastating 2011......

Kimetto takes Tokyo record as Kenyans sweep podium

Dennis Kimetto claimed his first marathon victory in only his second race over the distance when the Kenyan won the Tokyo Marathon in a race record time on Sunday. The 29-year-old finished in a......

Photos: Lionel Messi golden left foot on sale in Japan

That Lionel Messi is worth his weight in gold was reaffirmed on Wednesday when a pure gold replica of the Argentina and Barcelona star's left foot was unveiled in Tokyo. The 25cm tall and 28cm......

Photos: Lionel Messi golden left foot on sale in Japan

That Lionel Messi is worth his weight in gold was reaffirmed on Wednesday when a pure gold replica of the Argentina and Barcelona star's left foot was unveiled in Tokyo. The 25cm tall and 28cm......

Nishikori breezes past Lopez to win Memphis title

Japan's Kei Nishikori wrapped up a straight sets win over Feliciano Lopez to win the Memphis International on Sunday. Nishikori breezed to a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Lopez in a match that lasted just......

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QNA

Q. traveled in japan train ever?
Trivial Pursuit: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/traveled-in-japan-train-ever/25365439/answers/

Q. To reach a port we must set sail Sail, not tie at anchorSail, not drift. --comments.
Anil Garg: A. Yes, from Tokyo to Osaka once, I did...! more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/to-reach-a-port-we-must-set-sail-sail-not-tie-at-anchorsail-/25094291/answers/25365485

Q. capital of the japan
Vivek Mahajan: A. tokyo Drift more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/capital-of-the-japan/25084774/answers/25094295

Q. Kabhi aisa hua h ki aapne chaha kuchh aur, aur mila kuchh aur...Means chaha ho Indrasan aur mil gaya ho Nindrsan?
Piaa: A. tokyo.... more

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Q. what is the currency of tokyo?
Iqbal Seth: A. ticket galat raatste ki katwaoge toh aisa ho sakta hai, looking London going Tokyo, jahan ki chah rakho, wahin ka raasta pakdo more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-currency-of-tokyo/24947316/answers/25029393

Web results for Tokyo

FOREX-Yen dives as BOJ jump-starts aggressive stimulus plan

* Yen near lowest level since July 2009 * BOJ begins operation to buy longer-dated bonds * Further downside for yen expected, other crosses quiet... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/04/08/markets-forex-idINL3N0CV0V820130408

Gold hits 8 week low on Dollar US economic recovery

MUMBAI (Commodity Online): Global gold prices fell to an eight week low, worst since 2004 on strong US dollar index and recovering US economy.... ...

http://www.commodityonline.com/news/gold-hits-8-week-low-on-dollar-us-economic-recovery-53780-3-53781.html

Japan service sector sentiment improves in March

TOKYO: sentiment index rose to 57.3 in March, up for the fifth straight month, a showed on Monday, suggesting weak yen and gains in share prices... ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/19439103.cms

TEPCO confirms 2nd leak of radioactive water at Fukushima plant

-ANI): Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) on Sunday said that about three liters of radioactive water has leaked from a second underground storage... ...

http://www.sify.com/news/tepco-confirms-2nd-leak-of-radioactive-water-at-fukushima-plant-news-international-neik4sbgeif.html

Nikkei soars to highest since August 2008

Tokyo: The yen tumbled and Japanese stocks soared on Monday as the Bank of Japan lost no time embarking on its ambitious stimulus drive, but US... ...

http://profit.ndtv.com/news/market/article-nikkei-soars-to-highest-since-august-2008-320598

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