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World › Hikers find possible WWII skeleton hanging in New Guinea jungle canopy

A skeleton thought to belong to a World War II pilot has been discovered dangling in the jungle canopy in Papua New Guinea, the Australian…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 10:52 AM

National › Officials discuss reopening Akihabara 'pedestrian paradise' after June rampage

Chiyoda Ward officials, retailers and residents of Akihabara met on Wednesday to discuss whether or not to reopen the so-called “pedestrian paradise” in the area,…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 10:44 AM

Crime › Police officer quits after being arrested for stealing female cadet's underwear in Chiba

A police officer who was arrested for stealing underwear belonging to a female police officer at a police academy in Togane City, Chiba Prefecture, resigned…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM

Crime › 15-year-old boy held for stabbing mother's common-law husband

A 15-year-old junior high school student was arrested Thursday on suspicion of stabbing a truck driver, his mother's common-law husband, to death in her apartment…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 10:03 AM

National › 2-year-old missing boy found on Shizuoka mountain

A 2-year-old boy who had been missing since Tuesday was found by rescue workers Wednesday afternoon on a mountain in Shizuoka Prefecture. He was not…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 9:58 AM

Picture of the Day › Norika

Norika Fujiwara, center, and two models show off the latest line of Uniqlo jeans.

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 7:58 AM

New Products › Halloween donuts and coffee

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan will introduce seasonal donuts and coffee for Halloween. “Chocolate Glazed Sprinkle” features orange and brown chocolate sprinkles on it, and “Pumpkin…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 7:30 AM

Sports › Seibu beats Rakuten in Pacific League

Takeya Nakamura homered twice and drove in five runs and Kazuhisa Ishii threw six effective innings, leading the Seibu Lions to a 7-2 win over…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 7:22 AM

World › Obama nominated by Democrats for president

Barack Obama, standing where no black has ever stood before, swept to the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday as thousands of national convention delegates cheered…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 7:03 AM

Book Reviews › East Asian Multilateralism: Prospects for Regional Stability

Why can't Asia get its act together? It's an old question, of course, and one that has already launched a thousand and more conferences. Yet…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 AM

Top in Category › Lonely Planet Audio Phrasebooks available for iPhone and iPod touch

Lonely Planet’s Audio Phrasebooks for iPhone and iPod touch are now available for sale on the Apple App Store in all territories, providing travelers with…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:59 AM

Technology › Microsoft's newest browser may block ads

The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace. Companies that sell advertisements…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:57 AM

Technology › Sharp develops high-concentration ion technology to combat bird flu

Sharp Corp said Wednesday it has succeeded in developing higher-concentration ion technology that can be used to help destroy the deadly H5N1 strain of avian…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:54 AM

National › Snow fell on Mt Fuji Aug 9 at earliest time ever

Mt Fuji saw snow at its peak on Aug. 9, the earliest day snow has been recorded there since observations began in 1894, the Kofu…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:50 AM

Politics › Fukuda hints at harsh treatment for Ota unless allegation cleared

Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda suggested Wednesday that farm minister Seiichi Ota could receive harsh treatment if he fails to clear up a recent allegation concerning…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:49 AM

World › Tropical storm Gustav kills 22; New Orleans makes evacuation plan

Gustav stalled offshore Wednesday and poured more misery onto Haiti after landslides and flooding killed 22 people. Oil workers began leaving their rigs and New…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:47 AM

World › Western leaders warn Russia amid Georgia tension

Western leaders warned Russia on Wednesday to "change course," hoping to keep a conflict that already threatens a key nuclear pact and could even raise…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:46 AM

Entertainment › Marcia to release new song for the first time in 10 years

Japanese-Brazilian celebrity Marcia, 40, will release a new song, “Yours,” for the first time in 10 years. Marcia, who divorced in 2004 and currently lives…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:37 AM

National › JR West to build eco-friendly Osaka station building

A new building complex that West Japan Railway Co will erect in spring 2011 on the north side of its Osaka Station will feature environment-friendly…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:32 AM

Technology › Toshiba to boost nuclear reactor production capability

Toshiba Corp will beef up its nuclear reactor production capability by enhancing its ties with IHI Corp and South Korea's Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction…

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 6:24 AM