A Japanese film director was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for sexually assaulting two female actors. The Tokyo District Court ruled that Hideo Sakaki, 55,…
Asia shares were mixed Friday following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the…
Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fueled by rising temperatures and densely populated cities.
The government aims to launch the agency, which will be headed by the prime minister and also have a dedicated minister, in autumn.
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Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients…
Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children. Some sites in Australia had already barred non-members on…
'Innovative' factory for ASICS' premium footwear links to heritage, boosts identity
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.
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