Trump urges greater Japanese investment in U.S., knocks trade advantage
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday to increase their investment in the United States while saying Japan had a substantial edge...
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Tokyo
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania landed at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport on Saturday, kicking off a four-day visit to Japan. Rough cut...
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
On a studio set in Baghdad, a director watches the star of his TV series hold a knife against the neck of a fellow actor,...
Quake rattles Tokyo ahead of U.S. President Trump’s visit
A strong earthquake took Tokyo by surprise on Saturday as the city prepared for a four day visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough cut...
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry
Director Hassan Husni, once driven out of Iraq after a series of political conflicts that plagued his country, comes back home to produce a new...
Duvets discarded, cushions thrown at Japan’s Pillow Fighting Championship
The Japanese may be known for their neatness, particularly when it comes to making their bed in the morning, but all social norms went out...
Earthquake causes Tokyo buildings to shake ahead of Trump visit
A medium-strength earthquake hit eastern Japan on Saturday, NHK national television said, causing buildings to shake in Tokyo hours before the arrival of U.S. President...
U.S. seen reining in ‘radicals’ to prevent war, Iranian general says
“Rational Americans and experienced U.S. commanders” are likely to rein in Washington’s “radical elements” and prevent a war with Iran, the country’s semi-official news agency...
North Korean missile test violated U.N. resolution, says Bolton
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Saturday North Korea’s recent missile launches violated a U.N. Security Council resolution and urged leader Kim Jong...
Honduran anti-graft mission investigates ex-president over drug money
Former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo is being investigated on suspicion of involvement in laundering illegal drug money as part of a wider probe into his...