Japanese 'Ran' actor Tatsuya Nakadai dies at 92
Japanese stage and movie actor Tatsuya Nakadai, who starred in a string of Akira Kurosawa films, including the lead in "Ran", has died aged 92, his acting school said on Tuesday.
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AI stock boom delivers bumper quarter for Japan's SoftBank
Japan's SoftBank Group reported Tuesday that net profit more than doubled in the second quarter thanks to a boom in AI-related share prices that has fuelled fears of a market bubble.
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Asian stocks struggle as US shutdown rally loses steam
Most Asian markets fell Tuesday as a rally fuelled by hopes for an end to the US government shutdown ran out of steam.
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India probes deadly Delhi blast, vows those responsible will face justice
India's defence minister vowed on Tuesday that those responsible for a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital that killed at least eight people will face justice.
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Pistons win streak hits seven on night of NBA thrillers
Cade Cunningham's triple double, Daniss Jenkins's three-pointer at the buzzer and Javonte Green's overtime dunk lifted Detroit past Washington 137-135 on Monday, stretching the Pistons' win streak to seven games.
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US state leaders take stage at UN climate summit -- without Trump
The Americans are coming.
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Burger King to enter China joint venture, plans to double stores
US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand its China operations in coming years, its parent company said, selling its controlling stake to form a new joint venture powered by hundreds of millions of dollars in local investment.
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Iraqis vote in general election in rare moment of calm
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that both Iran and the United States will be closely watching.
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Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs to 18
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on Tuesday, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm's death toll climbed to 18.
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'Demon Slayer' helps Sony hike profit forecasts
Shares in Japanese giant Sony jumped more than five percent Tuesday after it hiked full-year profit forecasts thanks to the latest "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster.
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