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Japan probe blasts asteroid, seeking clues to life’s origins
World
April 5, 2019
Japan probe blasts asteroid, seeking clues to life’s origins
A Japanese probe on Friday launched an explosive device at an asteroid, aiming to blast a crater in the surface…
Ghosn vows he won’t be ‘broken’ after re-arrest in Tokyo
World
April 4, 2019
Ghosn vows he won’t be ‘broken’ after re-arrest in Tokyo
Japanese prosecutors Thursday re-arrested Carlos Ghosn on fresh allegations of financial misconduct, as the former auto tycoon slammed an “outrageous…
‘Facing 4th charge’, Ghosn announces press conference
World
April 3, 2019
‘Facing 4th charge’, Ghosn announces press conference
Tokyo prosecutors are considering pressing a fresh charge against Carlos Ghosn, local media said Wednesday, as the former Nissan boss…
Five best places to visit in April
Features/Interviews
April 1, 2019
Five best places to visit in April
(CNN) — For some folks, April is the month to travel Something of a mirror image to October, it’s a…
Emperor burger: Tokyo chef whips up $900 monster for new monarch
Food
April 1, 2019
Emperor burger: Tokyo chef whips up $900 monster for new monarch
A Tokyo restaurant is honoring the crowning of the new Japanese emperor next month with a football-sized wagyu beef hamburger…
Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan
Life & Style
April 1, 2019
Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan
“Reiwa”: Japan on Monday revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor’s reign when he ascends…
World’s best airports for 2019
Features/Interviews
March 29, 2019
World’s best airports for 2019
What makes an airport a “world’s best”? High-tech facilities? Friendly staff? Great leisure amenities? Speedy immigration service? According to Skytrax World…
Nissan committee says facts point to legal violations by former chairman Ghosn
World
March 27, 2019
Nissan committee says facts point to legal violations by former chairman Ghosn
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – An external committee tasked with recommending ways to improve governance at Nissan Motor Co said on…
Ghosn seeks to attend Nissan board meeting
World
March 11, 2019
Ghosn seeks to attend Nissan board meeting
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is seeking court permission to attend a board meeting at the Japanese automaker while out…
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan cell
World
March 6, 2019
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan cell
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted bail of 1 billion yen ($9 million) in cash Wednesday, paving the way for…