7-Eleven Gets Buyout Offer From Canadian Owner of Circle K
A Canadian convenience store giant wants to buy the Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven in a deal that would create one of the world’s largest retail groups.
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Mitsubishi Estate takes on Simon Property in Indonesian outlet malls
JAKARTA -- Indonesia is experiencing a wave of construction of large outlet malls.
UN report: Bangladesh unrest kills more than 600 people
More than 600 people were killed during weeks-long violence in Bangladesh, the UN Human Rights Office said in a preliminary report.
Typhoon Ampil barrels towards Tokyo, disrupting flights, power
A “very strong” typhoon buffeted Japan’s Pacific coast with fierce winds and heavy rain on Friday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains in the Tokyo area and leaving over 4,000 homes without power.
Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
Typhoon Ampil neared eastern Japan with strong winds on Friday and dumped heavy rain on the greater Tokyo area, flooding some streets, forcing evacuations and causing widespread disruptions to businesses and travel.
China to limit antimony exports in latest critical mineral curbs
China will impose export limits on antimony and related elements in the name of national security, its Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, in Beijing’s latest move to restrict shipments of critical minerals in which it is the dominant supplier.
Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transit
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A powerful typhoon continued its advance toward Tokyo and other eastern areas of Japan on Friday morning, with the weather agency urging people to prepare for strong winds and heavy rainfall, and transport operators canceling many train services and flights.
On Anniversary of Taliban Takeover, Glee, Mourning and an Embrace of Jihad
The parade of cars rolled through Kabul from morning until night, clogging the streets in end-to-end traffic. Crowds of Taliban and their supporters lined the routes, chanting “God is great!” and “Long live the mujahedeen!” One truck dragged an American flag, a red X drawn across its stars and stripes.