CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 7 Kyodo - The mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand, expressed his willingness Monday to build a monument in memory of victims of the Feb.

TOKYO, March 7 Kyodo - A senior official of the Asian Development Bank said the Asian economy could grow at a slower pace than expected due to growing inflationary pressures, warning against higher

TOKYO, March 7 Kyodo - The Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan will approve sanctions against Libya on Tuesday, with the intention of freezing any assets in Japan belonging to six Libyans, includin

NAHA, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - Okinawan politicians expressed anger Monday over alleged remarks by a former U.S.

Tokyo, March 7 (Jiji Press)--Retail prices of gold rose to a 28-year high in Japan on Monday, backed by strong demand mainly from individual investors.

TOKYO, March 6 Kyodo - A U.S.

TOKYO, March 6 Kyodo - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara's resignation announcement just six months after assuming his post could have a major impact on Japan's foreign policy, especially the country'

TOKYO, March 6 Kyodo - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara announced his resignation Sunday over his receipt of illegal donations from a South Korean resident of Japan, dealing a serious blow to the emb

AOMORI, Japan, March 5 Kyodo -

KITAKYUSHU, Japan, March 5 Kyodo - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara expressed his desire Saturday to remain in his post despite a feeling among some even within the ruling Democratic Party of Japan t