Japan earthquake: Fires hit quake zone as rescuers race to reach survivors

Rescue efforts continue in Japan after 48 people were killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the country on New Year's Day. Homes collapsed, buildings caught fire and roads were extensively damaged, hindering the work of rescue services. The epicentre of the 7.6 quake was the Noto peninsula, in central Japan. ( read original story ...

A deadly airplane collision in Tokyo

Two planes collided on a runway in Tokyo causing a packed passenger jet to burst into flames. And the unsealing of court documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case could put some prominent names in the spotlight. Hey, it's Ashley and Spencer, filling in for Laura today. Let’s get into the news! ( read original story ...

Trade Policies of the New Japan

THE foreign trade of Japan has only recently succeeded in recovering from the extreme contraction which it suffered following World War II. Now considerable attention is being given everywhere to the question of its future development. ( read original story ...)