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It marks the third time that Ainu remains that were taken abroad for research have been returned to Japan, following similar arrivals from G...

AI-generated content is not explicitly covered under the country's legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abus...

All three judges scored the non-title fight 116-112 after a pulsating 12-round slugfest, with both fighters setting a ferocious pace.

The win sees Al-Nassr join compatriots Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal in the last four in what's been a dominate showing by Saudi clubs.

A massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port on Saturday, triggering a major blaze, with 14 people killed and 750 injured...

Ishiba's participation marks the third year in a row for a Japanese prime minister to attend Rengo's May Day event.

Some in the opposition camp are questioning the need for the trips amid economic turmoil.

Efforts were ongoing to extinguish a significant fire, with the port's customs saying that trucks were being evacuated from the area.

Pope Francis spoke and wrote often about climate change, telling oil and gas executives in 2018 that transitioning to clean energy was a "du...

No details were provided of the meeting, but it comes at a critical time in negotiations aimed at bringing an end to fighting between Ukrain...

Yamamoto (3-2) allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits over five innings with a season-high four walks and five strikeouts.

The Vatican says some 250,000 mourners will fill the vast, cobbled esplanade and the main access route to the basilica to follow the ceremon...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking about the league's international strategy on Friday, revealed the league's plans for its first trip...

Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer and current Colorado coach Deion Sanders, passed for 14,347 yards with 134 touchdowns in his college c...

Al-Hilal was several levels above the K. League side, which was appearing in the competition for the first time.

LeBron James netted 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Los Angeles in a losing cause.

"It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia," the family said i...

A few grammatical structures can help you talk about being sick, but set phrases will come in handy when the illness is more severe.

The military launched at least 207 attacks, including 140 airstrikes and 24 artillery barrages, according to data from the U.N. Human Rights...

Any demands from Washington on Tokyo to downgrade its economic relationship with China would potentially deal Japan a major economic blow.

Kim Jong Un, in a speech from the launch, said the warship would be handed over to the navy and go into service early next year.

The chain of pizza restaurants has opened its first branch in Hokkaido, offering locals a taste of its famous crisp and airy pizzas.

While some expect an agreement at the June G7 summit in Canada in June, others say it will be risky for Tokyo to cede ground before Upper Ho...

A look at finance officials' descriptions of a recent meeting suggests currencies and the BOJ's interest rate policy may remain key factors...

The defense minister’s remarks appeared to be aimed at defusing tensions with India, after armed militants attacked a tourist group in the d...