Raw, fried or on a bun: the many ways Japan eats whale
Whale cutlets, sliced raw whale, deep-fried whale nuggets, whale bacon and whale jerky feature on the menu at the restaurant Yoko Ichihara runs – and...
Explainer: What’s behind Japan’s support of whaling?
Japan has for decades been steadfastly defiant about hunting whales despite widespread anger, including from key allies like the United States....
Former congressman Sestak joins 2020 Dems
Former U.S. Representative Joe Sestak said on Sunday in a video released on his campaign website that he would seek the Democratic nomination for president,...
Magnitude 5.5 quake hits eastern Japan, no immediate damage
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit eastern Japan on Monday morning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said....
Australia’s Green makes first win a major at Women’s PGA
Hannah Green became the third Australian woman to win a major with a one-stroke victory over South Korean Park Sung-hyun at the Women’s PGA Championship...
Thousands in Costa Rica celebrate in first pride march since gay marriage ruling
Tens of thousands of Costa Ricans celebrated gay pride on Sunday in the capital, San Jose, in the first such march since the country’s constitutional...
Ruling party candidate declared winner of Mauritania election
Mauritania’s electoral commission proclaimed ruling party candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani winner on Sunday with 52% of votes in a presidential election the previous day....
Golf: Reavie holds off Bradley for first tour victory in 11 years
Chez Reavie took advantage of a three-shot swing at the 17th hole to win his first PGA Tour event in 11 years by four strokes...
‘Don’t ask my age’: Ageing South Koreans begin a new chapter on the catwalk, YouTube
Boasting an overgrown beard and grey wavy hair, 65-year-old Kim Chil-doo glared into the wall, poised and confidant, as he practiced his runway walk among...
Democratic Mayor Buttigieg faces growing fallout over police shooting in his city
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Sunday faced growing fallout over a fatal police shooting in South Bend, an incident that has exposed simmering racial...