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The BayStars and the Carp are riding opposite moments when it comes to their position in the standings – while the BayStars are a clear postseason contender, the Carp are struggling to get things ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Corp. will sponsor two drivers during the 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place Aug. 30 in Colorado. ( read original story ...)

The fact that even these trivial diary items are now being tabulated and parsed in the equity strategy notes of big investment banks is part of a broadening concern that Mr. The speculation, which ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo now offers a new way to experience nature's call in the form of transparent high-tech public toilets. The stalls are colorful, spacious, and available at a public park, but the only catch ... ( read original story ...)

Lockheed Martin won an $18.8 million modification contract for planning and risk reduction of the Aegis Ashore defense system in Japan. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will consult with doctors before holding a news conference on Friday, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters, amid worries about his health after two ... ( read original story ...)

Plus news on Puesto, Whisknladle, Loma Club, Pandemic Pizza, Westfield UTC and the closures of Sapporo in O.B. and O'Sullivan's in Carlsbad ... ( read original story ...)

Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of ... ( read original story ...)

A leading candidate to become Japan’s next prime minister has reopened a debate about the survival of the country’s monarchy, proposing that women should be allowed to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne ... ( read original story ...)

The Springboks produced an emphatic display to easily overcome England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama last year - their first World Cup triumph since 2007. ( read original story ...)

Germany will extend a program designed to stop millions of workers losing their jobs, joining several other European nations in renewing its job-support package. Meanwhile, France is preparing to ... ( read original story ...)

Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of a city development ... ( read original story ...)