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North Korean defector walks across border unchallenged

IKEA not rushing to set up India shops despite market liberalization

China snubs IMF and World Bank in Tokyo over row with Japan

TEPCO launches full-scale Fukushima reactor damage review

Indonesia housing plan seeking to lift families from slums falling short

Young Pakistani activist shot by Taliban

US Treasury welcomes India's push for reforms

Japan, S. Korea slash $57 million currency swap deal