Ikee to undergo lengthy leukemia treatment

Feb 13,2019
Japanese swimming superstar Rikako Ikee, who has announced that she has been diagnosed with leukemia, will start full treatment for the disease.
Libyan Red Crescent recovers 35 bodies in Darna
Feb 13
The Libyan Red Crescent on Tuesday recovered 35 unidentified bodies in the eastern city of Darna, where the army is fighting the remaining terrorists holed up in the city center.
Wreckage of WWII US aircraft carrier found
Feb 13
A research team has located the wreckage of an US aircraft carrier that sank in the South Pacific during World War Two.
US to host international security meeting on Iran
Feb 13
The United States will host a high-level international meeting from Wednesday to strengthen ties with other nations on measures against Iran.
British Prince Philip surrenders driver's license after car accident in January
Feb 11
British Prince Philip gave up his driver's license at his age of 97, according to a royal family statement during the weekend, after his involvement in a car accident north of London a month ago.
Cold air brings snow to Tokyo and neighboring areas
Feb 11
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.