Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested NHK Party leader Tachibana Takashi on November 9th on suspicion of defamation, alleging that he repeatedly made false statements about a former Hyogo prefectural assembly member who has since passed away. (News On Japan)

Japan’s largest shogi tournament for children in elementary school and younger was held in Osaka on November 9th. (News On Japan)

A special train designed to resemble a park filled with greenery ran on Tokyu lines in Tokyo, transforming the interior of an ordinary carriage into a lush, nature-themed space. (News On Japan)

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

Police have charged Harshita Brella's husband with murder - but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

A manhunt is under way for the 68-year-old's killer and other suspects who were at the scene in Tema.

The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.

The Israeli military confirmed the soldier's body had been returned from Gaza after 11 years on Sunday.

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday's grand opening.

US lawmakers are working over the weekend as they seek a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown, which is now on day 40.

The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.

The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.

Emergency services have warned tourists and locals to keep away from coastal paths due to rough sea conditions.

Emergency services have warned tourists and locals to keep away from coastal paths due to rough sea conditions.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Benjamin Netanyahu said Hadar Goldin's body was due to be handed over.

Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, where more than 900,000 people have been evacuated.

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.

Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.

Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.