Japan mayor stands by remarks on WWII sex slaves
Osaka's nationalist mayor Toru Hashimoto admits he lacked "international sensitivity," but defends stance on "comfort women"
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Osaka's nationalist mayor Toru Hashimoto admits he lacked "international sensitivity," but defends stance on "comfort women"
2 car bombs rock separate Shiite neighborhoods in capital; latest in wave of deadly attacks amid mounting sectarian tension
Conference was aimed to lessen tensions between the country's judiciary and president
Three men were arrested over the weekend for having ties to al Qaeda and planning car bomb attack, state agency reports
Ivey case has rocked world of professional poker by pitting one of its most charismatic young stars against major resort and casino operator
How Nawaz Sharif has apparently swept to victory to become prime minister, and his importance to the United States
Former cricket star Imran Khan supports negotiating with the Taliban and opposes U.S. drone strikes on Taliban militants
Inspector general's report highlights dispute over who should pay Afghan taxes, costly inefficiencies of war run by contractors
Partially-completed roadway near Madrid has languished for six years
College students plan to send mini-satellite just 200 yards into the air, hoping one day to launch real satellites into orbit
Air India emergency forces co-pilot to make unscheduled landing after all efforts to open door fail
American ambassador summoned to Foreign Ministry day after 3 embassy officials lectured while collecting accused spy Ryan Fogle
Charlie D'Agata reports on the bizarre details, and lingering questions over the expulsion of alleged U.S. spy Ryan Fogle from Russia
Rebels fight to regain control of vital supply routes around Damascus after losing significant ground in recent weeks
For many families living in Jordan's refugee camps, selling daughters into marriage is a way to survive; but the marriages are often shams