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Latest Headlines

Tokyo's Renewable-Energy Hopes May Fall Short
Fresh incentives to provide renewable energy for Japan are drawing private companies into the sector—but experts say the new measures will do little to lift electricity production.

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Tensions in Hong Kong Mount at Inauguration
Clashing visions for the future were on display as Chinese President Hu and Hong Kong's new chief executive emphasized social harmony while tens of thousands of protesters marched against Beijing and the local government.
- New Leader Opts for Mandarin

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Business & Finance

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At Nomura, Tips on Offerings Were Routine
An independent report on a probe into alleged insider trading involving deals that Nomura worked on described a sales culture in which information passed casually over corporate firewalls and employees scrabbled for tips on deals.
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Barclays Chairman to Step Down
Marcus Agius will step down from Barclays as soon as Monday, amid fallout from the bank's $453 million settlement of probe into Libor manipulation.
Iran Works to Offset Sanctions' Effect
With the European Union oil embargo taking full effect Sunday, Iran is stepping up its efforts to ensure its oil industry can withstand the sanctions.
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Global IPO Market Keeps Shrinking
Even with the Facebook offering, the value of IPOs in the second quarter was down a third from a year ago and was below that of just from emerging markets in the fourth quarter of 2010.
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Profit Forecasts Feel Europe's Effect
Investors will be watching nervously as U.S. companies report earnings over the next few weeks for any signs of collateral damage in the American economy from Europe's woes and China's slower growth.
Ireland Sees Hope for its Banks in EU Deal
The Irish government is mobilizing a campaign to seize advantage of a fresh euro-zone agreement to allow rescue funds to finance the currency bloc's broken banks, offering possible relief at the source of Ireland's financial straits.
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Bristol's Amylin Deal Expands Diabetes Roster
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Treasury Selloff May Be Brief As Cheer Fades
China Manufacturing Growth Slows
Stocks Out of Fashion Amid More Bonding
'Ted' Claws Way to Top of Box Office
Stars Align for Constellation

Sports

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  Spanish fans got in the spirit before their team took on Italy in the Euro 2012 final in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday. In Spain, tens of thousands of fans gathered in central Madrid to watch their team beat Italy 4-0.
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  Spanish midfielder David Silva, left, and Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci, right, vied for the ball. Silva scored the first goal on a header.
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  Jordi Alba, right, scored the second goal for Spain.
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  Spain's Sergio Ramos, top, and Italy's Mario Balotelli vied for the ball.
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  Spanish forward Fernando Torres, left—who became the first man to score in two European Championship finals—scored Spain's third goal.
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  Italy's Leonardo Bonucci, right, reacted as Juan Mata scored a fourth goal for Spain.
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  Spanish players ran off the field as they celebrated their win in the blowout match.
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The Reign in Spain Continues
With an emphatic 4-0 blowout of Italy on Sunday night, Spain claimed the Euro 2012 title, sealing its second consecutive European championship and securing a permanent place in the pantheon of soccer's greatest teams.
- Recap: Euro 2012 Finals Live Blog
- Earlier: Is 'La Roja' the Best Team Ever?
A Clash of Cricket's Little Big Fish
Is Wimbledon Title Meant For Murray?
Phelps Edges Lochte in 200-Meter IM

World

Japan Restarts Nuclear Reactor
Japan put its first reactor back online following a two-month hiatus without nuclear power, as concerns over possible power shortages won out for the time being over safety fears.
Merkel Faces More Domestic Criticism
Syria Transition Plan Falters
Mexicans Vote for President

Management

It's Still All About Knowing the Customer
Ken Mandel, Asia managing director for Buddy Media—which connects brands with customers through social-media networks—needs no telling that digital is the future, or that the region holds huge opportunities for any global company.
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Report: Women in Asia Face Barriers to Top Jobs

U.S.

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Millions Swelter Without Power
Utility crews untangled downed power lines and tree limbs, working to get the electricity turned back on for millions of Americans facing a second day of 100-degree temperatures without air conditioning.
- Photos: Storms' Aftermath
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Consumers Unlikely to Rekindle the Recovery
Websites Down as Storms Hit Servers

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Technology

Five Years of Walt Mossberg's iPhone Reviews
As the iPhone turns five years old today, here's a look back at WSJ columnist Walt Mossberg's reviews of each iPhone over the years.

Review

The Elusive Girl From Ipanema
The endlessly covered Brazilian song turns 50 this year. What explains its quirky endurance?
- Video: 'The Girl' Over the Years

Quarterly Markets Review & Outlook

In Asia, Stock Valuations Offer Opportunity
Compelling valuations, a boost from China and growth prospects are giving investors a reason to buy, but Europe hangs over markets.
Focus Turns to U.S. Politics
Coffee Goes Stale as Demand Falters

China

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Hong Kong Bonds With China Delta
Hong Kong and its neighboring Pearl River Delta—south China's industrial hub in Guangdong province—are moving toward tighter integration, aided by new transportation links and efforts by both sides to bolster stronger economic ties.
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China Facing 'Strategic Opportunity' to Open Capital Account
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Mongolian President's Party Likely to Lead Parliament

India

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World Bank Cancels $1.2 Billion Bangladesh Loan
The World Bank scrapped a $1.2 billion loan to build Bangladesh's longest bridge, citing concerns over corruption in the project.
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India's Current-Account Deficit Widens to Record
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India Consortium to Submit Bids for Afghan Mines

Markets

Money Funds Buck Euro-Zone Retreat
At a time when many money-market mutual funds are piling out of Europe, some are looking for more of it in their quest for higher returns.
U.K. Orders Review of Libor
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As China Slows, Commodities Shudder

Tech

RIM Tumbles 19% on Cash Concerns
Investors appear to be betting Research In Motion won't have enough financial firepower to successfully launch its new mobile operating system as a standalone company.
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Judge Bans Samsung From U.S. 'Nexus' Sales
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H-P Won't Jump on New Chips for Tablets Soon

World

Egypt's Morsi Faces Fight Over Cabinet
President Mohammed Morsi faces a bitter fight with Egypt's military leadership over cabinet posts in the next government after becoming the country's first freely elected leader on Saturday.
Cameron Says Vote Possible on Europe
U.N. Report Fuels Congo-Rwanda Rift

U.S.

Get Ready for the New Investment Tax
The Supreme Court's health-care ruling means the 3.8% surtax on investment income is for real. We answer your questions.
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Banks Face Foreclosure Regulation by States
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Focus on Penn State Turns to Emails

Life & Style

Summer-ize Your Spirits
No offense to all the gin and tonics out there, but 'tis the season to find a cooling cocktail that does more than just the trick.
America's New Tiger Immigrants
In Pursuit of the Presidential Pantheon

Opinion

Willy Lam: China's Hawks in Command
Gen. Zhang Zhaozhong denounced American-trained foreign policy experts as 'traitors.'
A Vast New Taxing Power
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David Gelernter: What Is the American Creed?

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Photos of the Day: July 1
In today's pictures, a rowing team celebrates in England, Hindus pray for monsoon rains, Mexicans vote for president, and more.
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Hu Jintao Arrives in Hong Kong
China's President Hu Jintao landed in Hong Kong for a three-day visit marking 15 years since Beijing regained control of the former colony.
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Photos of the Day: June 29
In today's pictures, a woman dips her feet in a fountain in Washington, D.C., a boy in Nepal lays in the mud, frogs get married in India and more.
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Window Washers World-Wide
Even at great heights, windows get dirty and need to be washed.
Lucas Jackson/Reuters
Asia in Pictures
A soldier waits in Afghanistan, 'supertrees' rise in Singapore, herdsmen head to the polls in Mongolia, and more.
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Chinese Astronauts Return to Earth
China's first female astronaut and her two crew mates emerged smiling from a capsule that returned safely to Earth Friday from a 13-day mission to an orbiting module that is a prototype for a space station.
Photograph & Styling by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele
Swept Away
For day-to-night dressing in paradise, bold swimwear is paired with fearlessly flashy jewels and sultry gowns. Getaway glamour was never so decadent.
Photographs by Philippe Chancel
An Ancient Village in Contemporary China
Working with a group of artists in a ruined factory zone on the edge of Shanghai, curator Johnson Chang has created an entire traditional Chinese village from the ground up, using ancient building methods that were almost lost to living memory.
Japan Power List: Shimizu's Spotlight
There's nothing like an investigation into the makings of a crisis to bring former headline stars back into the public eye.