Putin signs law to forgive debt for those who join military
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt relief to those who enroll in the military. The move taken on ...
Warm weather drives drop in Oct. Japan supermarket sales
Sales at supermarkets in Japan fell in October as unseasonably warm weather slowed demand for autumn-and-winter clothing.
Memorial ceremony held at Japan's Sado gold mines to honor all workers
A memorial ceremony has been held to honor all those who worked at Japanese gold mines on Niigata Prefecture's Sado Island.
French protesters call for elimination of violence against women
Protesters in Paris have called for an end to violence against women ahead of a UN-designated day for that cause. The ...
Japanese researchers develop simple test for Alzheimer's diagnosis
A group of Japanese researchers have developed a set of simple questions to detect Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive ...
Is My Pension Enough? Risks Awaiting Japanese Women in Retirement
New data shows the average monthly pension for Japanese women is about 300 dollars less than it is for men. Across all ...
Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics
At a temple once believed to have been home to a dragon, we meet 20 playful cats. They show off their favorite spots and play ...
Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang party observes its 130th anniversary
Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang, has observed the 130th anniversary of its founding. Its leader says he intends to continue to seek to ease tensions with China, which have grown as ...