The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Wanjiru.

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.

A 1.2-meter bear was shot and killed just before noon on November 8th at a hot spring inn in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, after entering the building overnight and causing extensive damage. (News On Japan)

A 27-year-old elementary school teacher in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, who became the seventh suspect arrested in a voyeurism scandal involving a group of educators, has retracted his earlier confession and now denies filming any illicit footage. (News On Japan)

The Niseko area at the foot of Mount Yotei, about a two-hour drive from Sapporo, is now in the spotlight once again as one of Japan’s top resort destinations prepares for the peak ski season. Fueled by surging inbound demand, construction of hotels and leisure facilities is rapidly expanding across the region—but local residents are increasingly alarmed by the rise in illegal land development and unauthorized building extensions. (News On Japan)

The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.

The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.

After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.

After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.

Authorities say a 17-year-old suspected of causing the explosion during Friday prayers is in surgery.

In an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

In an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Clashes broke out during one of three disruptions to the performance featuring conductor Lahav Shani.