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Iraqi police open fire to disperse protesters on Baghdad streets

Security forces deployed in large numbers in the capital as anti-government demonstration targets the Green Zone.

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South Korea no longer wants to be treated as 'developing country'

South Korea no longer wants to be treated as 'developing country'

US President Trump has been pressuring several countries to drop their 'developing' status which comes with privileges.

Melons, crabs and a funeral: Japan's trade minister resigns

Melons, crabs and a funeral: Japan's trade minister resigns

Isshu Sugawara steps down on allegations that he violated election law just a month after his appointment to the post.

#earningsmiss: Twitter's results fall short of expectations

#earningsmiss: Twitter's results fall short of expectations

Revenue and profit for Twitter's fourth quarter missed analyst expectations, resulting in heavy selling of its shares.

Alipay, Tencent beware: China's digital yuan is closing in

Alipay, Tencent beware: China's digital yuan is closing in

A senior Chinese central bank official said in August that it is close to issuing its own cryptocurrency.