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Four Admit Guilt as Rio Tinto Trial Opens
The trial of four Rio Tinto PLC executives in Shanghai opened with a surprise when the men, including Australian national Stern Hu, admitted taking money in response to bribery charges.

Google Near Plan on China
Google is expected to announce this week its next steps in China, where it has said its plans to stop censoring search results may force it to close down its site.

'Mother' Takes Top Asian Film Honors
Clinton Urges Halt to Israel Building
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Euro Rebounds After Early Slip
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Banks Rush to Tap Asia's Wealth
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Business & Finance

Air China to Control Shenzhen Airlines
Air China unveiled plans to take control of Shenzhen Airlines by injecting funds into the smaller carrier, in a move that will further strengthen the flag carrier's foothold in southern China.
Health-Care Winners:
Tenet, Medtronic
The health-care sector led U.S. stocks higher as investors expressed relief that a big uncertainty for the market was largely removed. Among other stocks, Boeing gained while energy plays weakened.
- Which sector will gain from the health bill?
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Asian Markets Slide
Asian markets mostly declined Monday after India's surprise rate increase Friday raised fears of monetary tightening by other regional central banks. Hong Kong fell 2.1%.
- MarketWatch: Indian Shares Drop on Rate-Hike Fears
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Mubadala Swings to Full-Year Profit
The Abu Dhabi government investment firm said it swung to a profit in 2009, as revenue nearly doubled and the value of its investments rebounded.
- WSJ.com/Mideast: News, video, graphics
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Premier Wen Moves to Boost Business Confidence in China
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made good on a pledge to interact more with foreign businesses, holding a Q-and-A with more than 60 executives, amid growing complaints that the investment environment in China is souring.
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Consol Plans to Buy Rest of CNX
Tata Motors to Build Heavy Truck Plant in Myanmar
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Arrow Energy Sells Assets
ICICI Gets Full Banking Privileges in Singapore
Firms Feel Shut Out in China

U.S.

Landmark Bill Goes to Obama's Desk
The transformative health-care bill is slated for Obama's signature as focus moves to the Senate, which takes up companion legislation.
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Order on Abortion Solidifies Support
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How a Troubled Bill Was Revived

World

U.N. Peacekeepers Dodge Discipline
Six years after the U.N. implemented a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct by its peacekeepers, it's still struggling to persuade member states to investigate and discipline accused soldiers.
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Death Hampers Nepal Peace Process
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Iraqi Panel Says Recount Isn't Needed
Explosives Found on Indian Plane

Business

China Telecom's Profit Rises
China Telecom, the country's largest fixed-line operator by subscribers, reported a jump in full-year net profit as its year-earlier result was hurt by an impairment loss.
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Barclays Books Reorganization Charge
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Tiffany Earnings, Sales Jump
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Kimberly-Clark to Cut Costs Again
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Williams-Sonoma's Profit Soars

Editors' Picks

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A Fight for Maui's Water
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Canada Inc. Girds for Dollar Parity
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HSBC Steps Back Into U.S.
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Catholics in Bavaria Shaken
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Debate Over Deutsche Telekom Quota
Do You Have Enough to Retire?
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French Opposition Scores Victory
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Four Seasons Maui on Ropes
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French Menu for a Consumer Society
Cartel Wars Gut Onetime Boom Town
Lady Gaga Responds to Lawsuit
Nations Decline to March to U.S. Beat
Is It Safe to Invest in Europe?
Mega Sign Stirs More Debate
A 'Traditional' Radio for the Internet Age
Giddy Times for Chinese Wines
Taking the Driver Out of the Car
Tiger Can Win by Just Playing 'Average'
Fence Frustrates Minutemen, Too

China

Rio Tinto Trial Looms
Monday's trial of four Rio Tinto executives in Shanghai underscores the limits of foreign power when it comes to shaping the way China treats international companies there.
BofA CEO in China This Week
China Warns Against U.S. Sanctions

India

India Food Prices to Remain High
The Indian government hopes the arrival of winter-sown crops on the market from April will help lower soaring food prices in the country, but the harvest may not provide much relief beyond a few days even as analysts expect a bumper wheat crop and the federal government will likely release more wheat from its stockpile.
ONGC, GAIL Scout for Global Assets
Scripps Networks Plans Hub in India

Markets

Health-Care ETFs Gain
Exchange-traded funds tracking health-care stocks were the best-performing sector ETFs after the House on Sunday approved the health-care overhaul bill.
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CME Fights to Protect Identity of Bidders for Lehman Book
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Oil Recovers From Selloff

Tech

Failed Brands Get New Life
Systemax is trying to profit after buying the names of two deceased store chains, CompUSA and Circuit City.
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AT&T Plays Down Verizon's LTE Lead
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Verizon CEO's Compensation Drops

World

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Divisions Over Greek Aid Deepen
Prospects of Greece getting an EU aid package grew more distant after Germany made the strongest suggestion yet that the IMF should handle a bailout if Greece is threatened with insolvency.
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Sarkozy Regroups After Setback
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6 in German Diocese Accused in Abuse

U.S.

Bigger Role for a Government Few Trust
How the health bill is perceived in both the short term and long run may well depend on whether its advocates can convince Americans that, at least on this issue, the U.S. is up to the task.
Feinberg to Review Pay at Bailed-Out Firms
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Geithner: Bank Reform Must Help Consumers

Life & Style

Hong Kong Film Close-Up
As the city's 34th international film festival kicks off, the local movie industry is re-evaluating its role in Chinese-language cinema.
What Next: Skyscrapers
What a Weekend at the Big Dance

Opinion

Derek Scissors: India's Economic Miracle Loses Its Shine
If India hopes to achieve sustainable economic growth it must stop relying on the Federal Reserve's easy money policies and start liberalizing its economy.
The Doctors of the House
Strassel: Inside the Pelosi Sausage Factory

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Japan Says No to Seafood
A decline in seafood consumption in Japan has bureaucrats resorting to unusual means to keep their nation's fish gobbling from shrinking further.
- Video: Some Japanese Lose Their Taste for Fish
Pacquiao Mulls Politics
Boxer Manny Pacquiao is now focused on a bid to enter politics, campaigning for a seat in the Philippines's House of Representatives, though he said he's still open to fighting Floyd Mayweather.
- Pacquiao's Final Fight?
The Power List
The top business leaders in Asia making headlines last week in select global and regional media. Powered by Dow Jones Factiva and edited for relevance and clarity.
Not the Next Gandhi
Swapan Dasgupta writes about Varun Gandhi's rise in India and Hindu nationalism.
Internet Understanding and Infrastructure Are Key Challenges in India
A New York Magazine alum tries her hand at Indian media with MumbaiBoss.
Making the Case for Japanese Stocks
Jeremy Beckwith is chief investment officer of Kleinwort Benson Private Bank. He tells The Wall Street Journal why he likes Japanese equities.
Talent Key for Gerson Lehrman's Asia Plans
Gerson Lehrman Group dominates the U.S. expert networking industry—the task for David Legg, GLG's managing director for Asia and Europe, is to rapidly grow operations away from home while maintaining the highest standards.
- Topics: Managing in Asia
Stocks That Get a 'China' Bounce
Dozens of tiny companies have gotten big stock-market boosts simply by adding the word "China" to their names.
- Video: The Name Trap
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A Fight for Maui's Water
A coming ruling on water rights in Hawaii could have significant consequences in a fierce tussle between the state's last sugar plantation and a coalition of native Hawaiians and environmentalists.
- Photos: Maui's Water Battle
Dividends Take to Comeback Trail
In the tumult of the last two years, dividends have been all but forgotten. Now they are starting to make a comeback. Companies are again increasing their payouts as corporate balance sheets become flush with cash.
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Canada Inc. Girds for Dollar Parity
Many Canadian businesses were pinched hard the last time the loonie was on par with the greenback. Now, as they near the 1-for-1 level again, the pinched are prepared.
Sandstorm in Beijing; Afghan New Year
Sandstorm in Beijing, anti-Israel protest in Jakarta, Afghan New Year celebration and more.