AP – Japan’s exports rose for a second straight month in September, showing a recovery is underway from the tsunami disaster even as manufacturers face a strong yen and weak global economy.

AP – Toyota eked out a 1.1 billion yen ($14 million) quarterly profit and raised its annual earnings forecast Tuesday as it mounts a comeback from the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.

AP – The slump in Japan’s exports moderated in June in a sign the world’s third-largest economy is beginning to mend after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

AP – Japan’s exports dropped in April, bearing the brunt of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, which destroyed factories and caused massive production losses across the nation.

AP – Japan drew up an extra budget worth over $50 billion on Friday to help finance post-tsunami reconstruction efforts.

AP – The government will wind down its largest and most complex rescue from the 2008 financial crisis, a $182 billion package to save insurer AIG, by selling stock over the next two years. The plan could net taxpayers billions in profits.

AP – A woman who pleaded no contest to slashing Leonardo DiCaprio’s face with a glass at a house party five years ago was sentenced to two years in state prison Tuesday.

AP – A woman who pleaded no contest to slashing Leonardo DiCaprio’s face with a glass at a house party five years ago was sentenced to two years in state prison Tuesday.

AP – Chinese President Hu Jintao said Saturday that his country will keep its markets open and seek more balanced trade, while gradually adjusting the value of its currency.

AP – A judge has granted Leonardo DiCaprio a three-year restraining order from a woman who he said claims to be his wife and carrying his baby.