Cold air brings snow to Tokyo and neighboring areas

Feb 11,2019
Snow has begun to accumulate in southern parts of the Kanto region, including Tokyo.
Japanese renowned author Taichi Sakaiya dies
Feb 11
Renowned Japanese author Taichi Sakaiya, who also served in key government posts, died of multiple organ failure on Friday. He was 83.
Japanese father, son shot in Belize
Feb 10
A Japanese father and his son have been shot by two gunmen in the Central American country of Belize. The father was wounded and the son died.
Gunfight breaks out in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Feb 10
A fierce gunfight between militants and Indian troops broke out on Sunday in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
4.1-magnitude earthquake hits waters off southeast coast of S.Korea
Feb 10
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit the waters off southeast coast of South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Sunday citing the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
8 police killed in checkpoint attack in N. Afghanistan
Jan 03
At least eight Afghan police personnel were killed and two others wounded after Taliban militants attacked a security checkpoint in northern Baghlan province overnight, a local official said Thursday.
Morocco foils illegal immigration attempt
Jan 03
The Moroccan police said Wednesday that they have foiled a new attempt of illegal immigration that involved 89 people.