Korea of committing crimes against humanity. Four people were killed and Dozens Injured when thai police dispersed crowds of antigovernment protesters in bangkok. Police forces were dispatched on Tuesday Morning to five locations. Officers fired tear gas outside Government House to disperse crowds. They used power shovels to clear away tents that protesters had set up outside. Emergency rescue workers report that among those who were shot and killed were police and demonstrators. 64 others were injured in the clash. Police Officials Say they have detained more than 140 antigovernment protesters, including two senior leaders. The protesters had been occupying key intersections in the city and blocking access to government buildings. Theyre demanding the resignation of Prime Minister yingluck shinawatra. Authorities planned to dissolve demonstrators by the end of the week. Negotiators from iran and six world powers have begun talks in vienna. Theyre seeking a comprehensive agreement on tehrans Nuclear Development program. Iranian foreign minister Mohammed Javad zaf eve and the European UnionsForeign Policy chief Catherine Ashton are among the attendants. The talks come after iran and the five permanent u. N. Security Council Members plus germany agreed last november on an initial deal. The deal has been implemented since january. Tehran agreed to scale back its Nuclear Development in exchange for a limited easing of international sanctions. Western nations were expected to urge iran to accept surprise inspections of its Nuclear Facilities by the International Atomic energy agency. They also wanted to scrap plans to build a heavy water reactors. Iran hopes to persuade the six world powers to recognize its right to the use of Nuclear Power for peaceful purposes. Before the talks a senior u. S. Government official said washington wants to set the course for a comprehensive agreement by july. The official added, however, that the talks will likely be difficult. The Westernbacked Free Syrian Army has dismissed their military chief. Analysts say the secular Opposition Group made up of Army Defectors and civic volunteers is trying to reorganize. The Fsas Supreme Military Council said general has been replaced by Brigadier General al bashir. Yidris became the fsas military chief in late 2012 and has commanded operations and weapons supplies. But he has been criticized for his ineffectiveness in battles against Government Forces and islamic extremists. No prospect is in sight for peace in syrias civil war. Recent talks in geneva between the government and the opposition ended with no major progress. Meanwhile, u. S. Secretary of state john kerry has visited the United Arab Emirates and met with Abu Dhabis CrownPrince Mohammed bin dow hed al nahian. He blamed the government of barber al assad for stalling progress at the talks. The uae and other gulf arab states including saudi arabia and qatar support syrias Opposition Forces and have demanded that assad step down. U. S. President barack obama plans to visit saudi arabia in late march. The United States is working closely with arab nations to respond to the syrian crisis. Mbs of a United Nations panel have released the results of a werelong investigation into human rights abuses in north korea. They say no other country has committed such a wide range of crimes against humanity. And they say they hope their report will spur people to take action. The Panel Members heard testimony from 240 witnesses including north korean defectors. The chairperson criticized leader kim jongun for his role in the abuses. He should be aware of the International Crime of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity. Even if not himself involved in the actual perpetration of those crimes. And we informed him that he himself may be responsible in any subsequent prosecution that occurs. The report says Political Prisoners are subject to torture, rape and other forms of violence. It says the authorities use public executions to terrorize the population. The report says north korean authorities have engaged in the systematic abduction of foreign nationals. It says agents may have abducted more than 200,000 people, including more than 100 japanese citizens. Panel members recommended u. N. Sanctions against civil officials and military commanders suspected of the worst crimes. The members say north koreas Supreme Leader approved the operations and the crimes should be referred to the International Criminal court. Officials from the u. S. And japan have called for action over the report. A spokesperson for the u. S. State Department Said the document reflects a global consensus. Marie harp said in a statement that the government urges north korea to follow the u. N. s recommendations. Japanese officials plan to work with her counterparts from other countries next month at a meeting of the u. N. Human Rights Council in geneva. They hope to adopt a resolution demanding that north korea improve its record. The japanese will also ask that staff of the u. N. High commissioner for human rights gather information about abductees. North korean leaders rejected the report. Their u. N. Representatives in geneva said there are no human rights abuses in their country. Many investors were closely watching the outcome of a meeting at the bank of japan. Yuko fukushima from our business desk has more on this story. So, yuko what are people in the market expecting from the boj . Well, the gdp figure that came out yesterday was lackluster. Some investors were hoping that the boj would do more to get japan on a solid recovery track. Well, bank of japan policymakers have unanimously decided to maintain the monetary easing measures they introduced last april. They have also agreed to encourage commercial banks to step up their lending to companies. Members of the Central Bank Policy board wrapped up a twoday meeting on tuesday. They get their assessment that the economy continues to recover at a moderate pace, and that domestic demand is increasing ahead of the sales tax hike in april. They also noted that both business investment, and exports are picking up. By sticking to the current easing credit policy the policymakers are hoping to achieve a 2 inflation target. The members also decided to double the scope of the bojs two lowinterest lending programs and to extend the loan application period by one year. Under these programs, Financial Institutions can borrow funds at a fixed rate of 0. 1 a year. After the policy Board Meeting boj governor kuroda stressed the significance of the latest decision. Translator the changes this time will reinforce the mechanism for spreading the impact of our monetary easing measures. Kuroda said he hopes those steps will encourage Financial Institutions to promote the flow of funds to businesses, as well as to households. And on to markets, Japanese Equities rose further after the boj announcement decision to double the lending programs. Prompted some traders to believe that the central bank may provide further monetary stimulus. The nikkei average climbed 3. 13 to 14,843, its highest close in more than two weeks. The oneday percentage gain was the biggest this year. It was helped by a broadbased rally. Still analysts say todays advance is just a rebound from the market weakness since the start of the year. They remain cautious about whether the nikkei can sustain the strong performance, its down nearly 10 so far this year. Many other airness bourses ended higher. Indias sensex went up for a Third Straight session. Investors welcomed the governments commitment to narrowing the countrys fiscal deficit. Monday indias finance minister said the deficit for the current fiscal year is likely to fall below the target. In thailand the key index fell 0. 46 to 1,326. Sentiment took a hit after Political Violence in bangkok worsened. On monday the index closed at its highest level in about two months. The european equities are coming under selling pressure following recent gains, and london, its just slightly down 6,733 at the moment. In frankfurt, the dax is trading at 9,600. And in paris the cac 40 is down about half a percent. This shows analysts and investors are less optimistic about its economic outlook. Sorry, moving on to currencies. Euro dollar is now being quoted at 1. 7263730. Euro dollar the euro dipped after germanys Economic Sentiment survey for february fell from the previous month. Showed that the countrys analysts and investors are less optimistic about its economic outlook. Meanwhile, dollar yen is currently changing hands at 102. 3740. Thats little changed from the level in late tokyo trading hours. The latest round of workinglevel talks for the Transpacific Partnership free trade deal is now under way in singapore. And parallel with these discussions, japan and the United States are trying to bridge their differences over tariffs, but they are making slow progress. The chief japanese initiator and acting u. S. Deputy trade representative met in tokyo on tuesday. The bilateral talks had been deadlocked over five key agricultural products, including rice and wheat. Japanese officials consider these products sacred and want to maintain tariffs on them. U. S. Negotiators have been urging japan to remove the tariff on these and most other items. They have said it would be difficult to allow exceptions, especially for beef and pork. Japanese officials are now considering either reducing or removing tariffs on some Farm Products to speed up the negotiations. Japans minister in charge of the tpp talks said just removing or lowering tariffs on some key Farm Products is inevitable. Translator japan wont make unilateral concessions to u. S. Demands. The basic principle of the talks is that both sides meet halfway. We cant call it negotiating if nothing changes. Surely no one believes the Current Situation will remain as it is. The bilateral talks will continue until the tpp minister of negotiations end next week. Foreign direct investment in china soared in january. This is mainly due to expanding investment, and the Service Industry in the worlds second largest economy. Chinas Commerce Ministry announced that the country drew 1. 8 billion in Foreign Direct Investment last month. Thats up about 16 from the same month a year ago. The figure is significant when compared to the yearonyear increase of 3. 3 marked in december. Investment in chinas Service Industry posted a surge of about 57 from january last year, as a further expansion of the market is expected. Direct investment from the u. S. Where the economy is recovering rose by about 35 . While that from economically sluggish europe fell by 41 . Figures for monthly direct investment from japan were not released this time. Thats all for now in business. Ill leave you with the latest market figures. Every morning, investors turn our attention to asia. The tokyo market leads the way. And markets around the world follow. From the decisions that could change the course of an economy. To the latest business trends. Up to the minute market reports. And analysis by specialists from around the world. Get all the latest Business News and insight every day. Here on newsline. Rescue workers in indonesia have resumed their search for two japanese scuba divers. Theyre part of a group that went missing last friday. Five of them have been found, and are recuperating. The divers disappeared off lembongan island southeast of bali. Rescuers found the women on monday. They were on rocky outcroppings about 20 kilometers from where they were last seen. The divers had been taken to hospitals in bali. Medical Officials Say the women were weak, their skin is burned from being out in the sun. They say the women are in stable condition, and they may be able to leave on wednesday. A diver whos helping out in the search says she heard the group spent the night adrift together, but she was told two of them who are still missing had drifted away by the following night. Searchers will concentrate on the area where the others were found. Authorities at Tokyo Electric Power company want to restart a pair of Nuclear Reactors on the sea of japan coast. Regulators say the utility first needs to conduct an Additional Survey of the ground beneath the plant. Tepco Officials Say that will take as long as six months. The officials had asked the Nuclear Regulation authority to conduct safety checks for restarting the reactors at the cash wa zackdy car irwa plant. Regulators say they need to check whether 23 geological faults in the area are active. Inspectors visited the sites to check the survey plan and locations where workers plan to dig. The team leader said the plan seems largely acceptable. Tepco officials announced a timetable for completing the survey. Translator we think the survey will take between three or four months, to five or six months. Tepco officials were aiming to restart the reactors as early as july. Tokyos newly elected governor says he will improve japans ties with china, and south korea by focusing on the sister city relationships between the capitals of the three countries. Yoichi masuzoe says in principle tokyo has no role in diplomacy which is a matter for the state. But the politician believes tokyo can share knowhow with beijing and seoul. He says tokyo has experience with Social Security and environmental issues. Translator the people of both china and south korea would appreciate our contribution. Wed like to contribute to a breakthrough in the current diplomatic stalemate. The governor added that tokyo can get tips for the 2020 summer games from beijing and seoul. Both of which have hosted the olympics. People across japan are celebrating the achievements of an olympic athlete whos 41 years old. Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai won silver. He headed back up the mountain on monday for the team event to try to win gold. Nhk worlds youngsy osawa has more. Reporter Noriaki Kasai has been up and down the hill a time or two. He first went to the olympics 22 years ago at the 1992 games in albertville, france. Hes now 41 years old, and leading the japanese contingent. Translator i have lots of motivations to win a gold medal here at the sochi games. Because this is my seventh olympics, and i wont be able to go on forever. Reporter kasai won silver in team ski jumping at the lillehammer games in 1994. He was just 21. The Japanese Team won gold at home four years later in nagano. But kasai hurt his leg just before the competition, and he wasnt part of the team. In the years that followed, kasai had trouble adapting to changes in the sports regulations. And he put in some mediocre performances. Thens the company that financed the club that which he trained pulled the plug. Kasai says he almost gave up. But, he rededicated himself to training. And on monday he and his teammates won the bronze. The first medal for their country in the Team Competition since nagano. Kasai says the color of the medal is not what matters. Hes just happy to see his teammates win something. And hes already looking forward to his next challenge. Translator i want to go to the next winter games four years from now. Pyeongchang is close to japan, so i want to take my whole family to the olympics there. Reporter the people who compete against kasai call him the legend. He says he wants to add to that representation, and keep jumping, as long as he can. Yuji osawa, nhk world. Some chefs in sochi are trying to score high marks from tourists visiting the winter games. They know competition will be tough trying to lure some of the 3 million diners during the olympic and paralympics in to their restaurants. Nhk world met one cook trying to earn a gold medal performance with hungry visitors. Reporter sochi is brimming with excitement right now. People are taking in all the city has to offer, including good food. This restaurant has been turning heads with a special menu of olympic themed items. Torino of italy. Lillehammer of norway. All the dishes are named after cities that have hosted the winter games, complete with some regional fare. Switzerlands st. Moritz was a twotime host in 1928 and 48. The chef has created a plate of salmon with potatoes using swiss cheese. Diners can s