China routinely experiences floods during the summer, but the growth of cities and conversion of farmland into subdivisions has worsened the impact of such events. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio ...

A widely shared map shows existing river barriers in Valencia, not dams removed prior to deadly floods, contrary to social ...

Japan’s Biggest Base Pay Rise in 31 Years Keeps BOJ on Track Real wages fell for a second month even as price growth slowed Data confirm wage growth momentum largely holding steady ...

Allied air raids intensified in the final months leading to Japan’s defeat in World War ... In the Ishikawa Prefecture city of Wajima, which was severely damaged by the New Year’s Day ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in ...

A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, YouTube and GYAO! video views and karaoke data, compiled by Billboard Japan.

The Japanese army's fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following ...

Japan's Mount Fuji has seen its first snowfall after going through the longest period without snow since records began 130 years ago. Snow fell on Japan's highest peak about a month later than ...

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Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse. By Stephen Castle and Mark ...

The government of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency have decided to extend their support to the worst flood-affected districts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a press ...

Tokyo: The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in southern Japan has risen to 15, media reported, as rescuers continued work to bring out isolated survivors. Raging rivers overflowing with ...