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Volcano erupts in southern Japan, spewing ash into sky

TOKYO — A volcano erupted in spectacular fashion on a small island in southern Japan on Friday, spewing out rocks …

Asian shares mostly higher as oil prices fall back, weak Japan data raise hopes for stimulus

TOKYO—Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday in a rebound from losses earlier in the week. Japan reported lacklustre …

Wife of slain Japanese hostage expresses grief and pride

TOKYO — The wife of slain Japanese hostage Kenji Goto said Monday that she was devastated but proud of her …

Jordan demands IS deliver proof captured pilot still alive

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan on Thursday demanded proof from Islamic State militants that a Jordanian pilot they are holding is …

Japan envoy hopeful about hostage release

TOKYO — Delicate negotiations were underway Tuesday to secure the release of a Japanese hostage and a Jordanian pilot held …

Japan seeks Jordan’s help on gaining hostage’s release

TOKYO — Japan sought help from Jordan and other countries Monday in its race to save a hostage held by …

Japan says looking at all possible ways to free hostages

TOKYO — Japan said Thursday it was considering all possible ways to gain the release of two hostages held by …

McDonald’s in Japan limits orders of fries

TOKYO — Only small fries with that? McDonald’s in Japan is limiting the serving size of fries as stocks run short …

Japan’s weak opposition makes Abe default choice

TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is counting on a landslide victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that will likely return …

Scarecrows outnumber people in dying Japan town

NAGORO, Japan — This village deep in the rugged mountains of southern Japan once was home to hundreds of families. …

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