Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, focus shifts to Ueda's inflation views
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-easy monetary policy on Friday despite stronger-than-expected
2023-06-16 11:23
UBS Cuts China Growth Forecast to 5.2% After Disappointing Data
UBS Group AG lowered its forecast for China’s gross domestic product growth this year as the property rebound
2023-06-16 10:52
DOJ expected to announce findings of review of Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd murder
Top Justice Department officials on Friday are expected to announce the findings of a two-year long investigation of the policing practices of the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter said.
2023-06-16 09:55
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles, Warns US on Drills
North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which
2023-06-16 07:58
Virgin Galactic plans first commercial spaceflight in June, shares jump
Virgin Galactic Holdings, the space tourism firm founded by Richard Branson, said on Thursday its first commercial spaceflight
2023-06-16 04:57
Biden campaign names communications director
President Joe Biden has tapped Michael Tyler, a seasoned Democratic strategist, to serve as his campaign communications director, his campaign announced Thursday.
2023-06-16 04:55
Biden campaign manager stands by decision not to fundraise off Trump indictment
President Joe Biden's campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez is standing by the campaign's decision not to fundraise off of former President Donald Trump's indictment and arrest.
2023-06-16 00:57
Japan emperor says engagement with global south is key ahead of Indonesia trip
By Sakura Murakami TOKYO Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday said working with developing countries will be key to
2023-06-15 20:17
'The most beautiful face on the planet': Clint Eastwood felt Angelina Jolie's good looks hurt her career
While Angelina Jolie is a skilled performer, Clint Eastwood claimed that at times, people overlook her talents in favor of her sex appeal
2023-06-15 19:22
Exclusive-Palau seeks more U.S. patrols of its waters after Chinese incursions
By Sakura Murakami and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -The Pacific island nation of Palau has asked the United States to
2023-06-15 17:27
Taiwan Pauses Rate Hikes as Focus Shifts to Flagging Economy
Taiwan’s central bank kept its key rate on hold for the first time since 2021 at its board
2023-06-15 16:49