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Used for centuries globally, so-called baby boxes or baby hatches are meant to prevent child abandonment or abuse.

A third party panel's probe on a series of scandals involving the broadcaster and the TV star acknowledged the nature of his "trouble" with...

Ukrainians and their friends still cling to hope for victory — some are idealistic, others just fueled by anger.

The House of Councilors has sent the bill back to the Lower House to approve the revisions by the end of Monday.

The price increases in April reflect rising wages and logistics costs being increasingly passed on to consumers, research firm Teikoku Datab...

Traders and analysts are expecting a week of volatility as the U.S. tariff situation becomes clearer and waivers, if any, are granted.

Kerr has not played soccer in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claimin...

Head coach Mike Tomlin is not ruling out Mason Rudolph as the team's potential starting quarterback.

As "period poverty" has become a social issue, former members of the group have self-published a reference book about their activities.

The host country pavilion is expected to attract many foreign dignitaries and will feature exhibits linked to the expo's theme of "designing...

South Korea last year became the top exporter of cosmetics to the United States, overtaking France, according to the U.S. International Trad...

Concerns over the stability of the LDP-Komeito minority government is fueling talk of a possible new arrangement, and maybe even a new prime...

The Blue Jays' Tyler Heineman hit his second career home run, and Chris Bassitt pitched a resourceful six innings to help the home team earn...

Falling ridership is putting pressure on JR Hokkaido to close underutilized local lines even as it struggles to complete the Hokkaido Shinka...

Hamas has expressed a willingness to relinquish Gaza's administration, but has warned its weapons are a "red line."

"We don't belong to anyone else. We decide our own future," Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a Facebook post.

Tehran has so far rebuffed Trump's warning to make a deal or face military consequences.

The Karen National Union said that the junta "continues to carry out airstrikes targeting civilian areas, even as the population suffers tre...

A growing industry quietly erases the final traces of those who die alone, exposing deep societal fractures.

Looking to refresh your wardrobe or home with the arrival of spring? Check out our tips for how to make the most of Japan’s online marketpla...

Any attempt to seek a third term would run afoul of the 22nd Amendment, which begins, 'No person shall be elected to the office of the presi...

The uncrewed Spectrum rocket was billed as the first attempt at an orbital flight to originate from Europe, where several nations have said...

At a Tokyo Fail Club gathering, speakers share candid talks about ventures gone wrong, bankruptcy and depression, touting a message of persi...

Freddie Freeman homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Dodgers overcome a poor start from Roki Sasaki to remain perfect on the season...