China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

Let's talk about sweat... From Alan Carr and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

Bolton is the third of the US president's political opponents to face charges in recent weeks.

The actress talks about co-writing her debut thriller, about a female surgeon, with Harlan Coben.

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.

A former pet shop owner convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting several female employees and sentenced to 30 years in prison appealed his case at the Fukuoka High Court on October 14th, again claiming that the acts were consensual. (News On Japan)

Kitakyushu, whose population is on the verge of falling below 900,000, announced new measures on October 16th aimed at reversing the decline, with a strong focus on improving education to attract and retain families. (News On Japan)