Mitsubishi Says It Tricked Fuel Mileage Tests On Some Cars
While the scandal seems to be limited to the Japanese domestic market, Mitsubishi Motors says it is now investigating vehicles it made for overseas markets as well.
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World's Steelmakers To China: Time To Cut The Glut
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker says the United States will join other nations in trying to curb China's steel output. Chinese steelmakers are overproducing, hurting prices and jobs, she says.
In A Remote Fishing Town, Young Pakistanis Question Plan To Build Trade Route
A teenage girl in a burqa steps out and takes the microphone. She launches into a tirade about the lack of girl's education in her home town of Gwadar on the Arabian Sea. In Pakistan, it's unusual for a young girl speak out. It's very rare for her to do so in front of Pakistan's most powerful man, the chief of the armed forces. The general came to Gwadar to listen to people debate a multi-billion plan to make the port a centerpiece of a new "silk road" trading route to China.
For Afghan Victims, U.S. Bombing Is Followed By Anger, Confusion
President Obama apologized for the attack on a hospital. But six months after the bombing, victims say they're facing a complicated bureaucratic process over compensation.
To The List Of High-Stakes Tests In Korea, Add The Samsung SAT
Samsung's rigorous aptitude test underscores the company's near-mythical status in Korean society. "I think this is only the way to be successful," says a test-taker before braving the entrance exam.
How Do You Stay Cool In What's Quite Literally A Killer Heat Wave?
The heat came early to India, and everyone is suffering. Here's a report from our village correspondent.
QUIZ: Do You Have What It Takes To Work For Samsung?
The "Samsung SAT" is the South Korean company's aptitude test that features a gauntlet of 160 questions in 140 minutes. Test yourself with a few practice questions.
Philippine Presidential Candidate Criticized For Rape 'Joke'
Rodrigo Duterte recently discussed a 1989 rape and murder in Davao City, during his long tenure as mayor. He said the victim was so beautiful "the mayor should have been first."
China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals
Candidates on the campaign trail have blasted NAFTA and the TPP. But the rhetoric has been wrong, says an MIT economist, noting it's trade with China that's done a number on U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Trade Matters In 2016; This May Help You Understand Why
Candidates vying for president are talking a lot about trade. But trade is not a subject easily summed up in slogans. Here are resources to help you study up on trade and make your own decisions.