Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
2023-09-08 19:58
Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
2023-09-08 18:20
Yellen Confident on Ukraine-Aid Support, Upbeat on World Growth
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pledged more US financial assistance for Ukraine, saying she’s confident the effort will win
2023-09-08 13:59
Xi's G20 no-show may be part of a plan to reshape global governance
When the world's most powerful leaders descend on New Delhi this weekend to address the multiple crises facing the world, notably absent will be China's Xi Jinping, who has never missed a G20 summit since taking power in 2012.
2023-09-08 12:28
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
2023-09-08 12:21
Senator Tuberville: No truce over military blockade on abortion
Military leaders claim Tommy Tuberville's actions are a national security risk, but the senator is defiant.
2023-09-08 09:23
Federal appeals court says Texas' floating barriers can remain in Rio Grande for now
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay Thursday night allowing the state of Texas to keep floating barriers in the Rio Grande.
2023-09-08 09:00
US Declares Texas Power Emergency as Heat Sends Demand Soaring
The Biden administration declared a power emergency in Texas amid soaring electricity demand sparked by a brutal heatwave.
2023-09-08 08:58
Mexico president backs ruling party candidate after selection process row
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's president on Thursday vigorously backed his party's selection of former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum as
2023-09-08 08:53
Japan’s Economy Grows at Slower Pace as Firms Cut Spending
Japan’s economy expanded at a slower pace than initially estimated as businesses cut back investment in plants and
2023-09-08 08:51
Asia Stocks to Follow Wall Street’s Apple-Led Drop: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were set to follow a big tech-led drop on Wall Street amid concern over how
2023-09-08 08:21
Ukraine war: Curfews and closures mark a Friday night in Kyiv
Last orders at 10pm, a midnight curfew, and Russian air raids. How does a night out work in a war?
2023-09-08 08:20