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Japan back in economic recession
After the earthquake and tsunami in March, Japan's economy, the third largest worldwide, has slid back into recession. The annualized rate of contraction is 3.7%, surpassing analysts' prediction of 2% for the first three months of the year.

Data about mysterious Air France crash discovered
Investigators recovered the contents of the flight data recorder & last two hours of cockpit conversation from an Air France flight that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean on June 1, 2009. Experts said it will take them several weeks to analyze the contents.

Samoa to jump forward by one day
After 119 years of being on the east side of the international date line, the island of Samoa will switch back to the west side in order to facilitate commerce with Australia and New Zealand. At present, it is 21 hours behind the two countries.

Nissan recalls almost 196,000 vehicles in the US
Nissan is recalling nearly 196,000 vehicles because of corrosion issues that could cause damage to steering and suspension systems. They will inspect the vehicles and repair them free of charge.

Largest pro-president rally held in Yemen
Thousands rallied in support of Yemen's president, after he welcomed, but did not commit to, the Gulf Arab plan for a transition of power. It would have him quit after signing, and the protesters called on Saleh to remain in power until his term ends.

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