Japanese TV Issues False North Korea Missile Alarm
A Japanese broadcaster has issued a false North Korea ballistic missile alarm just days after a phone alert warning of a possible strike caused panic across Haw
Tokyo Stocks Open Flat
A pedestrian is reflected on an electronics stock indicator at the window of a securities company in Tokyo on January 16, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Toshifumi KITAMURA
Asian Markets Mostly Higher As Hong Kong Extends Record Run
Most Asian markets resumed their positive start to the year on Friday with Hong Kong extending its record run to 14 days while the euro held gains after the pre
China Dares Japan Over Disputed Islands
China Coast Guard sailing in disputed Islands Three Chinese Coast Guard ships entered waters near a chain of Islands claimed by both China and Japan in the East
The Debate Over South Korea's 'comfort Women'
Seoul, South Korea - While leaving a Seoul courtroom last Wednesday, Park Yu-ha was photographed doing something she had not done in a long time: smiling. Park
Women's March On Washington Draws Massive Crowds
Hundreds of thousands of people poured into the United States capital on Saturday to march in opposition to President Donald Trump, a day after the Republican t
S/Korea’s S3x Slave Statue Angers Japan
Comfort woman statue erected in front of Japanese embassy Japan has lodged a protest with Seoul about South Korean lawmakers' plan to erect a statue depicting v
‘Comfort Woman Statue’ Irks Japan
Comfort woman statue erected in front of Japanese embassy in South Korea Japan said Friday it had decided to recall its ambassador to South Korea in response to
China, S Korea Slam Japan Minister's War Shrine Visit
Japan's defence minister has prayed at a controversial war shrine in the capital, Tokyo, drawing condemnation from China and South Korea. Tomomi Inada's visit o
Global Shares Mixed With Yen Gaining In Thin Trade: Markets Wrap
PHOTO:AFP Global stocks were mixed on a day when many markets were closed for a holiday. Japanese shares fell as the yen gained against the dollar, while Chines
In Edo, Suspected Ritualists Abduct, Kill Man With Hunchback
Suspected ritualists have abducted and killed a 37-year-old man with a hunchback in Edo State. The victim simply identified as Usokpowu aka Tokyo, was a musicia
Yen Slips As Japanese Officials Move To Stem Rally
The dollar bought 120.24 yen, compared with 120.54 yen in New York where it at one point earlier it broke 121 yen (AFP Photo/Kazuhiro Nogi) The yen slipped Mond
Mitsubishi Motors Admits Using Improper Fuel Tests Since 1991
PHOTO:JAPANTIMES Japan's Mitsubishi Motors admitted Tuesday it has been using an improper fuel-efficiency testing method for 25 years and did not know how many
Mitsubishi Motors Extends Losses On Fuel-cheating Scandal
PHOTO:JAPANTIMES Mitsubishi Motors shares nosedived for a third session Friday morning, tumbling as much as 16 percent after the Japanese automaker's shock admi
Yen Picks Up As Falling Oil Prices Dent Sentiment
The yen picked up Wednesday as caution returned to markets after oil prices resumed their slide, while traders speculate over the odds of the Bank of Japan unle
Oil Slides, Strong Dollar Drags Asian Shares Lower
Asian shares dropped on Thursday, with energy stocks taking a hammering from a slide in oil prices while a stronger dollar piled pressure on commodity producers
President Hage Geingob Welcomes Zuriel To Namibia
Geingob and Zuriel In March 2015, President Hage Geingob became the third president of the Republic of Namibia since independence. Among his mandate and focus a
Japan Offers Unapproved Drug To Treat Ebola
Health workers wearing protective clothing prepare to carry an abandoned dead body presenting with Ebola symptoms at Duwala market in Monrovia August 17, 2014.
Nelson Mandela's Family Begins Battle Over $15 Million Fortune
He was a celebrated symbol of peace and democracy the world over. But in the last years of his life, Nelson Mandela's own family has been at war, bickering betw