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S. Korea president to visit disputed islands: reports
Aug 10th, 2012
South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak plans to visit on Friday a group of islets in the Sea of Japan controlled by Seoul but claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said. (Source: AFP) -
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NEW YORK (AP) - Disappointing reports about the U.S. economy helped push the stock market lower on Friday. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]