Sumo: JSA take measures against new flu at summer basho
TOKYO, May 9 Kyodo -
The Japan Sumo Association said Saturday it will take measures to prevent the
spread of a new strain of influenza by spraying spectators' hands with
Nepal parties fail to form new government by Sat. deadline
KATHMANDU, May 9 Kyodo -
Nepal's political parties failed to cobble together a coalition to replace a
FOCUS: Lay judge system to start May 21, but concerns abound+
TOKYO, May 8 Kyodo - For the first time since World War II, Japan will have ordinary citizens serve as judges in serious criminal cases in hopes of reforming a justice system criticized for being t
Toshiba sees record net loss in FY 2008, to stay in red in FY 2009+
TOKYO, May 8 Kyodo - Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corp.
U.S. envoy urges N. Korea to return to 6-party talks+
SEOUL, May 8 Kyodo -
Stephen Bosworth, the top U.S. official on policies toward North Korea, called
on Pyongyang on Friday to return to the negotiating table at the six-party
Japanese boy in U.S. has new flu, 3 at Narita test positive for A type+
TOKYO, May 8 Kyodo -
A 6-year-old Japanese boy living in Chicago has become the first Japanese
national confirmed to have caught the new strain of influenza while three
Nintendo's profit marks record high on popularity of DS, Wii consoles+
OSAKA, May 7 Kyodo -
Nintendo Co. said Thursday its group net profit in fiscal 2008 rose 8.5 percent
