Abe Announces Plan To Revise Japan’s Pacifist Charter
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday announced plans to seek the first-ever changes to Japan's post-war pacifist constitution and said ...
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Luxury Japanese Train Has Bath and Fireplace
It's got Michelin-starred chefs, solid cypress bathtubs and a cosy snug complete with roaring fire: the Shiki-Shima could hold its ...
‘Drunk’ American Arrested Over Japan Flight Brawl
Japanese police have arrested a drunken American man over a punch-up with another passenger on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) ...
Le Pen Accused of Plagiarising Speech
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has been accused of plagiarising defeated rival François Fillon in a speech she delivered ...
Le Pen Accused of Plagiarising Fillon
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has been accused of plagiarising defeated rival François Fillon in a speech she delivered ...
Japan’s ‘peace Constitution’ Under Pressure At 70
Japan's American-written "peace constitution" has survived unchanged for 70 years, but nationalists seeking an overhaul are gearing up for a ...
Japan Sends Biggest Warship To Protect US Supply Vessel
Japan has dispatched its biggest warship, in the first such operation since it passed controversial laws expanding the role of ...
Japan Warship To Escort US Supply Vessel In Pacific
Japan will dispatch its biggest warship since World War II to protect a US supply ship, as tensions mount in ...
US Open To Talks With North Korea
The US is open to negotiations with North Korea aimed at removing nuclear weapons from the region, Secretary of State ...
UK ‘steadfast’ On N.Korea, May Tells Japan’s Abe
British Prime Minister Theresa May assured Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe on Friday that the UK remains "steadfast" in its condemnation ...
Former Olympians Xia, Zhang To Coach China Badminton
China have turned to former Olympians Xia Xuanze and Zhang Jun as national badminton coaches to replace long-standing boss Li ...
Asian Markets Go Into Reverse With Questions Over Trump Tax Plan
Asian markets took a step back Thursday after a four-day rally, tracking a weak lead from Wall Street, as traders ...
Paul McCartney Plans New Tour Leg Across US
Paul McCartney on Tuesday announced a new leg of concerts across the United States, showing no signs of slowing down ...
Japan’s Abe To Visit Russia For Putin Meet
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Russia this week for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and ...
US Submarine Arrives In South Korea
A US submarine has arrived in South Korea, amid worries of another North Korean missile or nuclear test. The missile-armed ...
N. Korea Marks Military Anniversary With Firing Drill
Nuclear-armed North Korea on Tuesday marked a military anniversary with a massive conventional firing drill, Seoul said, as a US ...
Australia, New Zealand Hit Back At North Korea Threat
Australia and New Zealand stiffened their rhetoric against North Korea Sunday after the isolated state threatened Canberra with a nuclear ...
US Warship In West Pacific For Japan Navy Drills
The US supercarrier Carl Vinson will start joint exercises with Japan's navy on Sunday, Tokyo's defence ministry said, as the ...
Asian Games In Indonesia To Feature 39 Sports
The Asian Games in Indonesia will feature 39 sports, more than at the last event in South Korea, with some ...
Former Addict Manyonga Eyes World Long Jump Record
Rio Olympic Games silver medalist and former drug addict Luvo Manyonga of South Africa has his sights set on smashing ...