Japan Ship Firm Mitsui OSK Lines Pays $39 million To China After Seizure: Media
The seizure of the ore carrier Baosteel Emotion over a pre-war debt could affect business ties, a top Japanese government spokesman warned.
Japan's Amari Sees Distance To Japan-US Agreement On Trans-Pacific Partnership
An agreement between the United States and Japan is crucial to the U.S.-led, 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Captain Not At Helm When Ferry Capsized
The person "at the helm at the time was the third officer," an official said about the South Korean accident.
Peru Evacuates People Near Ubinas Volcano
It will take three days to move 4,000 residents and 30,000 animals including sheep, cows, horses and burros.
BlackBerry To Release Heartbleed Patches As Mobile Threat Is Scrutinized
Due to the security threat, the BBM messaging program for Android and iOS and the Secure Work Space corporate email need to be updated.
Japan's Mothballed Nuclear Power Program Reinstated Following Fukushima Disaster
But the Japanese remain fearful over atomic power after a 2011 earthquake and tsunami led to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
Gene Simmons Gears Up For Kiss' 40th Anniversary Celebration With Crowdsourcing Campaign
"Tongal allows our fans to throw out ideas, and you know you're going to make something authentic."
ZZ Top And Jeff Beck To Embark On Summer Tour Together - Get Ready For Some Beards 'N' Beck!
Jeff Beck has a thing for intriguing live teamwork. He toured with Brian Wilson in 2013, complementing the Beach Boy's warm melodies with his riveting guitar work.
Shooter At Fort Hood Army Base In Texas, Reports Of Injuries: Police
After killing three people and injuring more than a dozen others, the gunman, identified as Spc. Ivan Lopez, was confronted by a military police officer before he shot himself.
New Debris Sighted By Australian Aircraft Offer New Hope During Search For Malaysia Flight MH370
With weather conditions ideal on Sunday, the crew of an Australian aircraft spotted four orange objects in the water west of Perth.
Fleetwood Mac Will Reunite With Singer Christine McVie For Tour And Possible Album
Christine McVie will rejoin Fleetwood Mac for a world tour that starts September 2014, and for a possible new album, according to Rolling Stone.
Chris Christie Calls Aides in Bridge Scandal ‘Inexplicably Stupid’ In Diane Sawyer Interview
An investigation cleared the Garden State governor of wrongdoing in Bridgegate, but the findings were met with much skepticism by Democrats.
Chinese Police Detain Suspect After Rumor Sparks Bank Run
A person was detained by Yancheng police Wednesday night after a rumor was started this week that area banks were insolvent.
Gov. Christie On Presidential Plans: Nothing 'Would Make Me Think Any Differently'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he hasn't ruled out a presidential run despite Bridgegate.
Bank Of America Agrees To Pay $9.3 Billion To Settle Mortgage Bond Claims
Bank of America will pay $9.3 billion to settle claims that it sold Fannie and Freddie faulty mortgage-backed securities.
China's Manufacturing Index Slips This Month To 8-Month Low, But New Export Orders Show Growth
HSBC's flash Purchasing Managers Index retreated to an eight-month low of 48.1 in March, but new export orders revealed growth.
Connecticut Woman Mauled By Chimpanzee Asks Lawmakers To Approve $150 million Lawsuit Over Near-Fatal Attack
The shocking '09 attack ended when police killed the chimp, which had appeared in several TV ad campaigns.
Painkiller Made From Snail Venom Potentially 100 Times More Potent Than Morphine
An experimental drug derived from a sea creature's venom holds early promise for pain management.
The Stooges Without Iggy? Guitarist James Williamson Says New Stooges Album Is On The Way
After the Stooges' 2013 album, "Ready to Die," proved to be an impressive comeback, Iggy Pop decided he wanted a break.
UPDATE: Missing Malaysian Airliner May Have Strayed To West, Malaysia Military Says; WSJ Report Cites US Investigators Saying Flight MH370 Could Have Flown 4 Hours From Last Known Location
A 777-200's cruising speed is 0.84 mach, which is about 640 miles per hour, while flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet.
President Obama And Prime Minister Abe Agree Russia's Moves In Ukraine Threaten World Peace During Phone Conversation; Obama Also Has Second Phone Conversation With Putin
During their phone conversation, the U.S president and Japan's prime minister agreed Russia's presence in Ukraine is threatening world peace.
Hillary Clinton Clarifies Russia-Nazi Comparison
“What I said yesterday is that claims by President Putin" about going into Crimea recalls "claims made back in the 1930s,” Clinton said.
US Freezes Half-Billion Hidden By Nigeria's Former Dictator
The Department of Justice called this the largest civil forfeiture case ever brought against a foreign leader by the U.S.
S&P 500 Rebounds To Record As Ukraine-Russia Tensions Ease
The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent -- its biggest gain this year -- nailing an all-time high of 1,873.91 at 4 p.m. in New York.
High Hopes For Marijuana In Alaska: The Last Frontier Could Become The Third US State To Legalize The Sale And Recreational Use of Marijuana
The Last Frontier could be the third state to legalize the sale and recreational use of pot after a primary election Aug. 17.
Japan Feb. Manufacturing PMI Growth Eases Before Tax Increase; Jan. Core CPI Up 1.3%
The data suggests a slight slowdown in factory output prior to the sales tax being raised to 8 percent in April.
Bank of America Disputes $2.1 Billion Claim In 'High Speed Swim Lane' Fraud Suit
Lawyers for the bank said the government's request "contradicts every pertinent legal principle."
Pro-Assad Forces Led By Hezbollah Kill 175 Rebels In Ambush In Syria, State Media Says
Many of the fighters killed in the ambush on the outskirts of Damascus belonged to the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front.
China Jan. Home Prices Rise 9.6%, Signals Stabilization, Shows First Ease In 14 Months
Home price rises eased for the first time in 14 months as the government's campaign to rein in property risk may be working.
Netflix Will Pay Comcast For Faster Speeds, Ensuring Netflix Video Streams Smoothly To Comcast Customers
Netflix and Comcast said they've been "working collaboratively over many months" to strike an agreement.