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The defence ministry decided to sign an intelligence-sharing deal with Japan in the wake of North Korea threats.

The Japanese coast guard said this was the second such incident in a week.

Akira Nishiyama, 56, is accused of a licking a young woman's foot in an attack similar to five others since 2012.

The costumes were described as 'inappropriate and deeply offensive' by human rights campaigners.

The veteran war reporter is notorious for his friendly relationship with Islamist groups.

The woman was seriously injured after gas ignited surgical laser device.

The claims come after the Japanese car maker announced boosting its UK investment at its Sunderland plant.

Pakistan take on Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy on 25 October. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

She said she was told she should be raising children instead but that did not stop her.

Rivals China and Japan face-off on 22 October. Find out where to watch live.

India open their campaign against Japan on 20 October. Find out where to watch live.

The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy starts on 20 October at Malaysia.

The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.

United States and Japan face each other in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup clash on 9 October.

However, there were no injuries or damages, reports said.

Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.

Defending champions India will host the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.

The storm, stronger than Hurricance Matthew, is headed towards Japan, where is it likely to cause similar destruction.

Two elderly men who died in September were found to have been poisoned with disinfectant chemical.

One could hit Tokyo and the Nankai Trough Quake would cause a devastating tsunami in north and central Japan.

Advert criticised as 'sexist' intended to advertise city's commitment to sustainable eel farming, says authority.

The pilot was rescued from the crash site 150km from the coast of Kunigami village.

Survey finds 42% of young single men and 44% of women have never had sex.

Renho is first woman to be elected as leader of the centre-left Democrat party.

Beijing's sabre-rattling in the west Pacific has brought conflict in Asia closer than for decades.

Japan earlier agreed to provide multi-role response vessels and mid-sized coastguard ships to the Philippines.

Two more deaths were confirmed after the 126km/h typhoon brought rain, high seas, landslides and floods.

Japan's government's says the UK's exit from the EU will 'a major disturbance to the world economy'.

The 63-year-old fisherman fought off the creature by jabbing at its eyes, sending it into the woods.

European aviation agency asked to ensure problem with engines powering Boeing 787 aircraft does not affect safety.