Unforced error mars new Abe cabinet’s first days

When answering questions in the parliament, Esaki plans to "read aloud statements prepared by the bureaucracy" to keep his facts straight, he told a gathering of supporters in his hometown near Nagoya ... said at a news conference Monday. ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Noru slams into western Japan

The two groups stranded were taking Cathay Pacific from Osaka and taking HK Express from Nagoya back to Hong Kong. Until 6pm yesterday, Noru had caused the cancellation of four flights between Hong Kong and Kansai International Airport in Osaka - two ... ( read original story ...)

Typhoon in Japan

A strong typhoon made landfall on Wakayama Peninsula, western Japan on Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Typhoon Noru caused at least one death and several were injured, according to Kyodo news. The Japanese Meteorological Agency has issued ... ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Noru kills two, draws near Japan

The fifth typhoon of the season prompted the authorities to recommend the evacuation of almost 200,000 people due to the high waves and the risk of landslides and floods, Efe news reported. A large storm surge is also adding to the flooding concerns. ( read original story ...)

Finally, a law to curb biopiracy

Malaysia is a party to the CBD. The CBD's benefit sharing requirements were reinforced by another international agreement – the Nagoya Protocol of 2010. Malaysia played a pivotal role in the negotiation of this protocol – as a spokesperson for ... ( read original story ...)

Stabbing at Umeda bakery leaves 1 injured

Osaka police arrested a 22-year-old male employee at a bakery at Hanshin Umeda Station in the stabbing of a female colleague on Friday (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a male employee of a bakery in the stabbing of a female ... ( read original story ...)