Japan's Nikkei share average rises to highest since July 1990

China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on May 30

North Korea tells neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days

Australia's AMP names Blair Vernon as CFO, dissolves local wealth management arm

How prosperity fuels dowry demand in India

IRS funding cut won't hurt near-term tax collection, officials say

Oil climbs after US leaders strike provisional debt deal

Analysis: Debt deal could boost unloved corners of U.S. stock market, though risks loom

Premier League points difference over last two seasons

Dismissing Russian criticism, U.S. Senator Graham praises Ukrainian resistance

Houston Dynamo assert state dominance with 2–1 win over Austin

Debt ceiling agreement gets thumbs up from biz groups, jeers from some on political right