North Korea rocket launch raises nuclear stakes
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - North Korea successfully launched a rocket on Wednesday, boosting the credentials of its new leader and stepping up the threat the isolated and impoverished state poses to opponents. Full Article
EU agrees new ECB banking supervisory role
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union countries have agreed to allow make the European Central Bank the chief supervisor for banks in the euro zone, EU officials said on Thursday. Full Article
Asian shares rise, yen falls after Fed's stimulus steps
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares extended gains for a seventh day on Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve took new stimulus steps to bolster the economy, pressuring the yen with expectations the Japanese central bank will follow suit with more easing next week. Full Article
Honda to recall 871,000 vehicles for roll-away problem
(Reuters) - Honda Motor Co will recall 871,000 vehicles that could roll away after the ignition key has been removed, including 807,000 in the United States, the company said on Wednesday. Full Article
