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Doggy couch surfing? Website has lodging for dogs
When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter _ or find him a new friend online.
Study: Fake malaria drugs common in Asia, Africa
More than a third of the malaria-fighting drugs tested over the past decade in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa were either fake or bad quality, seriously undermining efforts to fight the disease, a study said Tuesday.
Sony reports record annual loss
Sony Corp. racked up a record annual loss of 457 billion yen ($5.7 billion) in its fourth straight year of red ink as the once-glorious maker of the Walkman and PlayStation struggles toward a turnaround under a new president.
Sony reports record annual loss
Sony Corp. racked up a record annual loss of 457 billion yen ($5.7 billion) in its fourth straight year of red ink as the once-glorious maker of the Walkman and PlayStation struggles toward a turnaround under a new president.
Liver cancer cited in death of Thai text prisoner
A preliminary autopsy shows liver cancer killed a Thai prisoner who was serving a 20-year term for sending insulting text messages about Thailand's royal family.
Thai man imprisoned for anti-royalty texts dies
A 62-year-old Thai man who became known as "Uncle SMS" after he was convicted of defaming Thailand's royal family in text messages died Tuesday while serving a 20-year prison term.
Kim Hyun Joong to kick off pop tour in Singapore
Korean entertainer Kim Hyun-joong plans to kick off his "2012 Asia Fan Meeting Tour" by high-fiving all 3,000 people expected to turn up _ a first for a pop star visiting Singapore.
Toyota, Chrysler see big April sales gains
Toyota and Chrysler saw big U.S. sales gains in April, but they came at the expense of General Motors and Ford.
Verdict delayed for Thai media site's webmaster
A Thai judge postponed a verdict that had been expected Monday for a webmaster accused of failing to act quickly enough to remove Internet posts deemed insulting to Thailand's royalty.
Taking Names: Lady Gaga arrives in South Korea
Pop diva Lady Gaga arrived in South Korea late Friday, one week before a Seoul performance that will kick off her third concert tour.
Navy to send floating hospital to Asia
The Navy next month will send one of its two medical ships on a goodwill mission to Southeast Asia.
KFC Thailand apologizes for improper quake posting
KFC Thailand has apologized for posting a Facebook message that urged people to rush home during Wednesday's tsunami scare and order a bucket of KFC chicken.
Sony to cut 10,000 jobs, turn around TV business
Faced with mounting losses, Sony Corp. said Thursday it will slash 10,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its global workforce, and try to turn around its money-losing TV business over the next two years.
Sony to cut 10,000 jobs, turn around TV business
Faced with mounting losses, Sony Corp. said Thursday it will slash 10,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its global workforce, and try to turn around its money-losing TV business over the next two years.
Sony doubles red-ink forecast to worst loss ever
Sony Corp. more than doubled its projected annual loss to 520 billion yen ($6.4 billion), its worst red ink ever, because of a massive tax charge.