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September 27, 2016

US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defense

The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea "as soon as possible" to counter the threat from North ...

September 26, 2016

People around the world react to first Trump-Clinton debate

Views from around the world on Monday's first U.S. presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald ...

September 26, 2016

Scorsese's 'Silence' to get Oscar-qualifying release Dec. 23

Martin Scorsese's "Silence," a historical drama about faith in feudal Japan, will open in time to qualify for the Academy ...

September 26, 2016

Amid tensions, Japan navy chief wants exchanges with China

Japan's top naval officer said Monday he is open to resuming engagement with China's navy despite strong concerns about ...

September 26, 2016

Snake wrapped around armrest halts Japanese 'bullet' train

A passenger spotted a snake curled around the armrest of another passenger's seat on a Japanese Shinkansen "bullet" train on ...

September 26, 2016

Japan's leader vows to accelerate economic measures, TPP

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Monday to accelerate his mix of policies to prop up Japan's economic recovery and ...

September 25, 2016

Asian stocks mostly lower ahead of US presidential debate

Asian shares were mostly lower Monday as market attention turned from action from central banks to the U.S.

September 25, 2016

US guidelines on self-driving cars get good reception at G-7

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Sunday that his counterparts in the Group of Seven nations welcomed U.S.

September 24, 2016

Wozniacki beats Radwanska again to reach Pan Pacific final

Former champion Caroline Wozniacki continued her late season resurgence by beating second-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of ...

September 23, 2016

Queen guitarist Brian May protests Japanese dolphin hunts

Brian May, guitarist of British rock group Queen, is taking a stand against Japan's dolphin killing, saying the slaughter of ...

September 23, 2016

World stocks lower as investors assess outlook, take profits

Stock markets around the world fell modestly Friday as investors booked some of the profits made this week. The main factors ...

September 19, 2016

The Latest: Clinton vows to protect Wells Fargo customers

The Latest on the U.S. presidential race (all times EDT): 12:05 p.m. Hillary Clinton is telling Wells Fargo customers she ...

Secretary of State John Kerry President Juan Manuel Santos

September 18, 2016

US, Japan, South Korea condemn nuke test by North Korea

The United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday roundly condemned North Korea's recent nuclear test and called for tough ...

September 16, 2016

Japan naming 88 manga, animation landmarks to boost tourism

Eighty-eight places in Japan are going to be designated "animation spots" to encourage visitors to seek out the train ...

September 15, 2016

Minister: Japan to increase activities in South China Sea

Japan will increase engagement in the South China Sea through training cruises with the U.S. Navy and multilateral exercises ...

Tomomi Inada, Renho Murata, Yuriko Koike

September 15, 2016

New party leader gives Japan troika of top women in politics

Dressed in a white pants suit, the new head of Japan's main opposition party stood out as she raised her hands on stage with ...

September 12, 2016

North Korea mobilizes after floods kill at least 133

North Korea is mobilizing to deal with a disastrous flood that killed more than 130 people, destroyed tens of thousands of ...

September 09, 2016

The Latest: UN Security Council condemns North Korea test

The Latest on North Korea's nuclear test (all times local): 7:30 a.m. The U.N. Security Council is strongly condemning North ...

September 09, 2016

Seoul: North Korea's 5th nuke test 'fanatic recklessness'

North Korea said it conducted a "higher level" nuclear test explosion on Friday that will allow it to finally build an array ...