Strong quake near Osaka, Japan, kills 3, knocks over walls

A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 210. A 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling concrete wall at her school ... ( read original story ...)

Japan braces for aftershocks after Osaka earthquake

Tokyo — At least three people have died and more than 200 have been injured in a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s second-largest metropolis of Osaka and surrounding areas on Monday morning. The quake — which hit one of Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)

Deadly western Japan quake disrupts business

TOKYO -- A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Monday morning, killing at least three, and causing disruption to business activities across the area. The temblor occurred in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture at 7:58 a.m. and had a preliminary ... ( read original story ...)

North Korea talks deepen Japan’s dilemma

Japan was clearly marginalized in the run-up to and during the June 12 summit between the U.S. and North Korean leaders in Singapore. The dynamics suggest that Tokyo will not play any significant role in the follow-up negotiations. There is no way to ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka earthquake causes damage and widespread disruption

The Japanese city of Osaka has been struck by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake causing fatalities, damage and widespread disruption to transport. There were three reported deaths according to broadcaster NHK, including a nine year-old girl who was killed by a ... ( read original story ...)

3 dead, dozens injured by quake in Osaka in western Japan

A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring dozens. The Osaka prefectural government's disaster management department said two ... ( read original story ...)

2 feared dead after earthquake hits Osaka in western Japan

A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around the city of Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, and at least two people were feared dead. Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said two people were found with no vital ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open lower on worries over trade war

Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday amid lingering worries over a US-China trade war and after a strong earthquake shook western Japan with no immediate reports of major damage. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.39 percent or 88.97 points to 22,762 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s exports, imports both grew in May amid trade tension

TOKYO — Japan's exports to the U.S. grew 5.8 per cent in May from a year ago as shipments of machinery and vehicles rose, according to government data released Monday. Japan's imports from the U.S. for the month grew 19.9 per cent as imports of aircraft ... ( read original story ...)

At least 3 dead, dozens hurt after earthquake hits Japan

A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring dozens. Japan marks 7 years since earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster The Osaka ... ( read original story ...)