Japan's top pop agency apologizes for alleged sexual abuse by late founder
The head of Japan's biggest music agency has apologized over allegations of years-long sexual abuse committed by its founder, the late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa.
2023-05-16 16:58
Global executions at highest rate for five years - Amnesty report
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt carried out 90% of the 883 recorded in 2022, Amnesty International says.
2023-05-16 14:46
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother speaks to the BBC
Elena Gordon's son Vladimir Kara-Murza was convicted of treason for criticising Putin's war in Ukraine.
2023-05-16 13:22
Rakuten to Issue New Shares to Raise Up to $2.2 Billion, Sources Say
Rakuten Group Inc. plans to issue new shares to raise as much as ¥300 billion ($2.2 billion) to
2023-05-16 13:18
Was Aaron Judge cheating vs. Blue Jays on 2-HR night?
The Blue Jays broadcast caught Aaron Judge's eyes wandering during an at-bat and now fans think the Yankees slugger was cheating. Was he?Aaron Judge was feeling it at the plate on Monday night against the Blue Jays. He hit two home runs as the Yankees opened the new series with a 7-4 win....
2023-05-16 11:23
Japanese Household Electricity Prices Will Jump Up to 42%
The Japanese government will allow seven of nation’s major power companies to raise household electricity prices from June,
2023-05-16 11:23
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Gets Sliver of Hope as EU Defies UK
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover bid for games developer Activision Blizzard Inc. came back from the brink after
2023-05-16 11:17
Aaron Boone Freaks Out, Throws Gum After Getting Ejected For Complaining About Horrible Strike Call
VIDEO: Aaron Judge homered after Aaron Boone was ejected and threw gum.
2023-05-16 10:22
Delays Won’t Hurt Japan’s First Casino, Osaka Governor Says
Years of delay to plans for Japan’s first casino resort won’t have an adverse effect on the project
2023-05-16 08:54
Japan’s Banks Resist Buybacks After Predicting Bumper Profit
Japan’s biggest banks are predicting their highest profits in years, though a cautious outlook is holding them back
2023-05-16 08:52
Japan’s Topix Set for Highest Level in More Than Three Decades
Japan’s Topix rose, headed for its highest close since August 1990, as foreign buying and locally driven corporate
2023-05-16 08:29
Myanmar Rohingya: What future for the refugee baby lucky to survive?
In the world's largest refugee camp, with no access to education, Rohingya children face a bleak future.
2023-05-16 05:53