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North Korea's Latest Missile Launch not a Serious Security Threat - Seoul

By IBTimes UK

Pyongyang launches three short-range missiles directed at South Korean waters, forcing Seoul to beef up security. (1:55 am)

‘US Troops Used Japanese Sex Slaves Too,’ says Osaka Mayor Hashimoto

By IBTimes UK

Nationalist Japan Restoration Party co-head Toru Hashimoto fuels international row over 'comfort women' in WWII. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, HUMAN RIGHTS, TWITTER, JAPAN

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/17/13

By Comsec

The Australian market not only held onto its gains but extended them further this afternoon. The ASX200 Index jumped by 0.3 per cent, making it three stronger sessions this week. Despite the rise, local shares slipped by 0.5 per cent over the past five sessions. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, NIKKEI 225, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AUSTRALIA, WESFARMERS

Dollar near 10-month peak on Fed remarks, Asian shares mixed

By Reuters UK

The dollar held firm near a 10-month high versus a basket of currencies on Friday after a regional Federal Reserve chief said the U.S. central bank may begin to taper its asset buying this summer, while Asian shares were mixed. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, FEDERAL RESERVE, JAPAN

North Korea May Possess 200 Missile Launchers - Thinktank Report

By IBTimes UK

Korea Institute for Defence Analyses doubles estimates of number of transporter erector launchers held by Pyongyang. (May 16)

Japanese Sex Slaves During World War II Were Necessary to Relieve Soldiers?

By IBTimes AU

Osaka mayor Toru Hashimito remarked that 'comfort women' back in World War II was a 'necessary' action to provide rest and comfort to Japanese soldiers. The Unites States, China and South Korea criticised the Japanese city mayor. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, JAPAN, THAILAND, ABORTION

Asian Markets Subdued as Fed Hints End to Bond-Buying

By IBTimes UK

The dollar gains strength as the Fed indicates an exit from bond-buying programme. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: NINTENDO, CHINA, MICROSOFT, GOLD, FEDERAL RESERVE, AUSTRALIA, COPPER

Dollar firmer on Fed remarks, Asian shares mixed

By Reuters

The dollar held firm near a 10-month high versus a basket of currencies on Friday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official said the central bank may begin to taper its asset buying this summer, while Asian shares were mixed. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, FEDERAL RESERVE, JAPAN

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/17/13

By Comsec

Finally, after two straight days of losses the Aussie market is creeping higher. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 0.2 per cent or 8.8pts to 5,153.3. The gains are being recorded despite weakness in US markets, which slipped by 0.3 per cent however are still around all-time highs. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, FEDERAL RESERVE, WESTPAC, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, GOLD PRICES

Dollar supported by Fed comments, Nikkei eases

By Reuters UK

Japanese shares slipped and Asian equities were broadly steady on Friday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official said the central bank may begin to taper its asset buying this summer, lending support to the dollar. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, FEDERAL RESERVE, BEN BERNANKE, JAPAN, CONGRESS