Japan slides into recession
The economy shrank at an annualized pace of 0.4 percent in the three months through September, posting its second consecutive quarter of negative growth and indicating Japan has entered a recession for the first time since 2001....
DPJ to boycott debate in Diet on key legislation
Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa decides to boycott Diet discussions on key bills after his emergency meeting with Prime Minister Taro Aso fails to produce a substantial outcome....