World Oct 06 U.S. restricts troops from leaving Okinawa base after Marine accused of murder By Ben Finley, Associated Press
World Oct 05 Watch 7:08 Marine's murder charge in Japan fuels local debate over U.S. military presence A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman. The Japanese government has lodged a complaint with the U.S. and is demanding full cooperation with the investigation. From Okinawa, special correspondent Patrick Fok… By Patrick Fok, Niki Tsukamoto
World Oct 05 A U.S. Marine has been arrested in the killing of a woman on Okinawa, triggering outrage in Japan Residents on Okinawa have long been frustrated by the burden of hosting American troops. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Sep 28 In a relatively mild speech, North Korea uses UN platform to lament 'mutual distrust' and tension North Korea has used its yearly U.N. platform to warn other world leaders of “a harsh reality rampant with unprecedented mutual distrust and confrontation.”… By Ted Anthony, Associated Press
World Jul 31 Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34 Rescuers raced to find those still missing after the quake triggered a mall explosion, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press, Mayuko Ono, Associated Pres
Jul 30 Hope dwindles for rescue after southwestern Japan earthquake as death toll climbs to 25 By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday. The number of people missing was unclear. Continue reading
Jul 28 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan, but tsunami advisory is lifted By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Authorities said there were no reports of damage to major public facilities or infrastructure including three nearby nuclear power plants. Continue reading
Jul 17 Japan enshrines in law male-only succession for its shrinking imperial family By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Royal watchers and experts fear the new measures could doom the 1,500-year-old hereditary institution by insisting that only males can be emperor. Continue reading
Jun 24 A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported. Continue reading
Apr 21 Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major change of its postwar pacifist policy By Mary Yamaguchi, Associated Press The move comes as the country accelerates its military buildup in the face of growing security challenges in the region. Continue reading