They're soaking in it
Tourists take a dip yesterday in a Japanese spa's hot mountain spring coloured red with France's Beaujolais Nouveau, which is traditionally released from vineyards of France's Beaujolais region at the stroke of midnight on the third Thursday in November. The Beaujolais service, in which patrons also sip the wine, has struck a cord with Japanese people, who highly value seasonal events, spa official Mika Okitsu said. Beaujolais Nouveau sales have sharply declined in France but producers are finding new opportunities in Japan, of the world's biggest markets for French wine producers.
Ottawa aiding India in Mumbai massacre probe
New Delhi authorities seek information on Canadian charged in Danish plot, a man they believe was also involved in deadly bombing
Canadian operation targets Taliban command post
One of the biggest Canadian operations of the entire Afghanistan mission launched this week with barely a shot fired.
Currency rift casts shadow on Obama's hopes for strengthening U.S. trade with China
Increasing global frustration over China's currency waffling threatens to overshadow U.S. President Barack Obama's trade agenda as his first presidential visit to Asia gets under way.
Two is the loneliest number
Talk of a U.S.-China G2 ignores previous flawed attempts by the two economic superpowers to sort their differences out on their own
Men charged in Danish plot probed for roles in Mumbai massacre
Indian officials suspect two North Americans of Pakistani origin may also have scouted out targets for the terrorists
Bubble trouble: Policy makers strike warning note
IMF, World Bank advise caution over risks posed by emerging equity, property and commodity markets
China's links to Africa grow, with pledge of $10-billion in preferential loans
In the latest dramatic boost to its African expansion, China is pledging $10-billion (U.S.) in preferential loans to Africa, along with 100 clean-energy projects and lower customs duties on up to 95 per cent of African exports.
Learning on a jet plane: Taiwanese find a vehicle for global success
Mandy Chun leaned forward in seat 5A of her flight from Taipei to Vancouver and considered her options. "I like chicken please," she said, slowly pronouncing each word as she peered over her oval glasses at the flight attendant.
UN slashes Afghanistan contingent
A deadly attack on its staff and a fraudulent presidential election prompt the world body to withdraw half of its international workers
CHINA'S WILD, WILD WEST
By one measure, the new ChiNext is an expensive place to find earnings
India's bitter harvest
India expects its summer harvest will fall at least 10 per cent this year after devastating floods and the direst monsoon since 1972. The government plans to import massive amounts of sugar, vegetables and, for the first time, rice. Pictured is a sugar cane vendor in the northern city of Jammu
WORLD REACTION
International leaders were quick with congratulations and advice once Hamid Karzai was declared re-elected.
Ottawa's ally is 'damaged goods'
Layton argues tainted election throws 'goals into question,' while MacKay focuses on institutions, not individual
ENERGY / GAZPROM'S MAN IN HOUSTON
There's not much in John Hattenberger's corner office on the 25th floor of the Bank of America tower to indicate that he's Gazprom's man in America's oil and gas capital.
Oligarch's IPO attempt plods on
Oleg Deripaska's Rusal stock sale fighting headwinds as the final details slowly emerge
Asian nations feel heat from low yuan
Keeping a lid on its currency is both boosting exports and resentment among China's neighbours in the region
Peshawar blast signals switch to civilian targets
Increasing pressure on government to abandon its Taliban offensive, extremists waging 'battle of nerves'
Health Care
Indians suffer in a land awash with painkillers
Drugs are cheap but patients can't get them due to complex laws and lack of training on opiate use
Health Care
India touts expertise in 'medical tourism'
Many patients seek to avoid long wait times; others want cutting edge treatments not available at home