Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle

Japan's top leaders defend 'Abenomics' economic strategies as roiled markets settle

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Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions

Q&A: Questions and answers about restrictions proposed on alcohol sales and ads in Turkey

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Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand

Crude oil falls below $94 a barrel with economic data pointing toward lukewarm demand

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Report predicts LivingSocial, as a brand, will die in 2014

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German business confidence unexpectedly rebounds

Key measure of German business confidence rebounds in unexpectedly strong showing

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France won't force companies to cap executive pay

As France tries to woo disillusioned companies, finance minister backs off bid to cap CEO pay

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Next step for Walter Reed redevelopment? Map it

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World stocks lower after big sell-off

World stocks depressed following previous day's global sell-off

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Slovenia adopts debt cap to stave off crisis

Slovenia approves cap on public spending to shore up market confidence, avoid bailout

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Stocks open lower, market headed for a weekly loss

Stocks slip in early trading, putting market on course for a weekly loss

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What rising home sales mean for the D.C. area

Sales of homes in the U.S. are at their highest level in 3 ½ years, rising 9.7 percent in the last 12 months. And the D.C. area is experiencing the same surge.

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87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

87-year-old woman loses to Donald Trump at trial alleging bait and switch by 'Apprentice' star

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Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss

Sears reports bigger-than-expected loss for 1st quarter

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Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady

Obama approval ratings remain steady, riding through the ups and downs of economy, controversy

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Futures slide; markets appear headed for down week

US stock futures falling again, major indexes on track for a down week in volatile trading

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Top Swiss negotiator in tax disputes steps down

Switzerland's top tax negotiator steps down as showdown with US looms

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Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep staff

Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep workers in setback for decommissioning

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Stocks edge lower as investors reassess Fed fears

Stocks recover from an early swoon as investors reassess fears that Fed will slow stimulus

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Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads

Turkey's parliament passes legislation restricting alcohol sales, ads

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Smooth confirmation hearing for Pritzker

Obama's commerce secretary pick, Penny Pritzker, gets smooth confirmation hearing in Senate

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