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From Flight, a Diplomatic Crisis
The case of blind dissident Chen Guangcheng's escape from house arrest and tense U.S.-China negotiations reveals an episode that once seemed to promise a mature new phase in the two world powers' relations but turned into a crisis.
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Aston Martin Aims at Emerging Markets
Aston Martin expects to garner about a fifth of its 2012 sales from emerging markets such as China, India and the Middle East, the global sales director at the U.K. luxury sports car maker said.

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In Ajit Jain, Some See Next Buffett
Ajit Jain, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway's reinsurance business, is seen by some as a top candidate to succeed Warren Buffett. But Mr. Jain's age, 60, could prove an obstacle.

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Facebook's Wall Street Tour Kicks Off
Wall Street revved into high gear Friday preparing to sell Facebook. But while riches await the company's biggest holders, the deal won't prove nearly as lucrative for banks.
Indian Comments Rattle Tax Haven
The favorite route used by foreign investors to invest in India appeared in jeopardy after the Indian government signaled it wanted to review its taxation treaty with Mauritius.
Résumé Trips Up New Yahoo Chief
Pressure is mounting on Yahoo's board and CEO Scott Thompson after revelations that the Internet company's recently hired chief's academic record was misstated.
- ATD: Loeb Goes Full Bore
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Samvardhana Shelves IPO
Samvardhana Motherson Finance shelved its initial public offering to raise 16.65 billion rupees ($312 million), India's second largest IPO after Coal India's in 2010, after it met with feeble investor response.
China, U.S. Shake Hands on Economy
China and the U.S. closed a two-day ecomonic strategy meeting with several handshake agreements that observers called modest progress on the margins of a full-blown diplomatic dispute that overshadowed the gathering.
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Yahoo, Alibaba Working on New, Taxable Deal
Yahoo has been working on a new deal to sell a portion of its stake in Alibaba back to the Asian company, and a transaction could be completed within weeks.
RBI Moves to Ease Foreign Currency Inflows
India's central bank raised the limits on interest rates that banks can offer on certain foreign-currency deposits of Indians living abroad, as it stepped up efforts to support the rupee, which is trading close to its all-time low against the dollar.
India Shares Drop on Rupee, Treaty Worries
Cipla Cuts Cancer Drug Prices 75%
India Looks to Restrict Reliance Claim
Jobs Engine Sputters Again in April
Sistema Appeals India License Cancellation
Warning Signs Rise for Lenders in Asia
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Nokia Faces U.S. Class-Action Suit

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Q&A;: Moggach on 'Outsourcing' the Elderly to India
Deborah Moggach, the author behind the book that inspired 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,' tells us why India is a worthy place to 'outsource' the elderly.

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Bangladesh Is South Asia's Standard-Bearer
By Sadanand Dhume
The former 'basket case' is more moderate on religion and more pragmatic on development than its peers.

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Career Journal: Make Careers out of Shopping, Tasting Wine
We identify some unconventional careers which were unheard of a decade ago but which are slowly taking root in India.
What They Said: India's Presidential Race

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Labour Gains in U.K. Elections
British Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party suffered heavy losses in local elections around the country, adding pressure on a coalition government that has had a series of policy mishaps over the past month.
Frenchman Dies After Attack in India
Bin Laden Papers Reveal Strains
Egyptian Clashes Draw in Islamists
Blast Kills 20 in Pakistani Market

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Review Roundup: 'Jannat 2′ Is Far From Heaven
A roundup of what film critics said about 'Jannat 2,' a Bollywood sequel to the 2008 hit action-drama by the same name.
Aamir's TV Debut: Travel Show or Exposé?
'Avengers': More Marvel, Less Fun

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The IPL's Old Guard
Twenty20 cricket hasn't quite turned out the way people expected, with perhaps the biggest surprise being the effect the Indian Premier League has had on its elder statesmen.

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Economics Journal: Will India's Right to Education Act Upset Stereotypes?
For India's RTE Act to actually work, it has to be about much more than just getting underprivileged kids into better schools, says Rupa Subramanya.

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Tech Journal: Who Rivals Dropbox?
Dropbox is hugely popular for online storage and file synchronization, but two new products have the potential to compete with the service, says Amit Agarwal.
Tech Journal: Printing Without Cables

World

Deal Sought for Chinese Activist to Study in U.S.
U.S. officials said Chen Guangcheng would move to the U.S. with his family to study law under a new deal being discussed with Beijing. A New York University professor and adviser to the activist said he had an invitation to the school.
Mexican Candidate in Historic Bid
For Big Oil, the Libya Opening That Wasn't

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U.S. to Unload More of AIG
The Treasury Department, looking to capitalize on recent gains in American International Group shares, launched a third multibillion-dollar public offering of stock in the bailed-out insurer.
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Mogul Released From Prison
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FCC Dismisses Liberty Bid for Control of Sirius

Asia

Chen Affair Highlights Christian Ties
The dramatic events surrounding activist Chen Guangcheng this week have spotlighted deepening ties between Chinese rights activists and underground Christian groups.
Walter Kwok Arrested Amid Probe
China Activists See Crackdown

Europe

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Ad Steps Into Falklands Dispute
A nationalistic television ad on the disputed Falkland Islands by the Argentine office of Y&R; Advertising has triggered a diplomatic flap and prompted a sharp condemnation from the agency's corporate parent.
German Party Seeks Comeback
Greeks Fear Instability After Election

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Crude Sinks 3.9% to $98.49 a Barrel
Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level in three months, blowing through $100 a barrel, in a rout spurred by a weaker-than-expected reading on U.S. employment in April.
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A Lull, Then Trading Storm
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Yield on 10-Year Note Hits Three-Month Low

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Sprint Chief Cuts Pay After Shareholder Criticism
Sprint's CEO agreed to cut $3.25 million from his compensation after shareholders complained that his pay didn't reflect the hefty upfront expense of carrying the iPhone.
Facebook Targets $96 Billion Value
India Starts Process to Auction Bandwidth

Opinion

U.S. Weakness in Beijing
America's reputation is now implicated in Chen's fate.
Carson C. Block: China's Auditing Train Wreck
Han-yi Shaw: Japan's Dubious Claim to the Diaoyus

Life & Style

When the Troops Were Very Young
The newest troops in Afghanistan are barely old enough to recall the event that sparked the long war.
Why College Football Should Be Banned
Week in Ideas: Christopher Shea

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Photos of the Day: May 4
In today's pictures, a Chinese boy waits to welcome Hillary Clinton, thousands participate in a yoga camp in India, a camel learns to walk with a cast and more.
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India's Military Exercise
The Indian Army is conducting a military exercise named 'Shoor Veer,' which means brave warrior, in the Rajasthan desert. Some snapshots
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India in Pictures
Tourists in Srinagar, a military exercise in Rajasthan, a T20 cricket match, and more.
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Asia in Pictures
A man relaxes in a capsule hotel in China, police charge people during the Rato Machhindranath festival in Nepal, robots perform ahead of the World Expo in South Korea and more.
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India's Presidential Race
Indian President Pratibha Patil's five-year tenure ends in July. In pictures, a look at those in the running to replace her.
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Duke of York Visits India
Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is on a seven-day visit to India. Some snapshots.

Putin's History Lessons
As Vladimir Putin returns to Russia's presidency amid a clamor of prodemocracy protests, we take a look at autocratic role models who could offer Mr. Putin some guidance should he require an exit strategy.
Yankees' Legendary Closer, Broken
Yankees' Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera may have thrown his last pitch, after injuring his right knee while chasing down a fly ball in batting practice.
Road Building Still Tarred With Corruption
The chairman of one of India's largest road-building firms will likely have to take a lie detector test in connection with the murder of an anti-corruption activist.
Japan's Last Nuclear Reactor to Close
Japan's last running nuclear reactor is scheduled to go dark on Saturday, marking an extraordinary turnaround for a country that just over a year ago was one of the world's most eager proponents of atomic energy.
The Other Facebook Founder
Eduardo Saverin, the Brazilian-born billionaire whose skirmishes with Zuckerberg were dramatized in the "The Social Network," is leading a flashy new lifestyle in Singapore.
Kailash Kher: From Playing God to Touring the U.S.
Kailash Kher,a singer known for his unbridled vocals and Sufi-inspired sensibilities, is touring the U.S. this month.
Mystery Shrouds $20 Million Mughal Necklace
A rare Mughal-era diamond necklace is up for grabs for $20 million. Little, however, is known about who first owned the diamonds.
Coming Up in Your Fruit Salad: 'Akhilesh' Mango
Alphonso, Dasheri and Chausa are so passé. Next time you fancy sliced mango, you may want use the "Akhilesh" variety.

Flawed Miracle - in Hindi
•The Wall Street Journal's South Asia bureau spent last year on a series of related in-depth articles that examine what the 20 years since India adopted a series of economic reforms have brought the giant nation. Read these articles in a PDF format translated into Hindi.

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