Tokyo Stock Index Hits New Record High

Japan's benchmark stock index hit a new record high Tuesday, with chip and electronics stocks gaining after a rise in U.S. technology shares. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2% to close at 41580.17, ...

Tokyo man arrested on fresh charges of killing his three children

Police on Wednesday arrested a 46-year-old jobless man on fresh charges of killing his three children at their home in Tokyo and setting fire to the house in May. Yusuke Goto admitted to the allegations, telling police officers: "I did an atrocious act. I'm sorry." ( read original story ...)