As foreigners in Japan become increasingly desperate to flee the country, the British government has chartered planes to fly Britons in the country from Tokyo to Hong Kong.
The capital of quake-tsunami-radiation-hit Japan, Tokyo is safe for travelers, according to a statement by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Start the slideshow to view photos reflecting Japan's struggles as it recover from the devastation wrought by Friday's earthquake and an ensuing tsunami:
The scandalous 'Two and Half Men' actor Charlie Sheen is expected to give a major boost to the Japan relief fund as his estimated earnings from his upcoming tour gigs has been put up at $300,000, a part of which he has vowed to donate to Red Cross.
Apple has managed to significantly cut the thickness and weight of iPad 2 by trimming the dimensions of several key components, most notably the battery, according to a new report by IHS iSuppli.
Kate Middleton's sheer dress that reportedly caught the eye of Prince William during the 2002 St. Andrews University annual charity fashion show is set to be auctioned.
The International Atomic Energy Agency lists out the human injuries or contamination at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, after an official statement from Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary.
U.S. stocks declined to 2011 lows on Wednesday as worsening crisis at Japan nuclear reactor and weaker-than-expected housing data weighed on the sentiment.
Japan's Nissan Motor has been able to repair some damaged facilities and/or equipment, it is still taking time to arrange delivery of parts from our suppliers, the company said in a statement on the latest update on post-earthquake operations.
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The United States is playing a key role in support of Japan's aid, search, and rescue efforts.
The governor of the region at the vortex of Japan’s growing nuclear crisis has expressed his anger over how Tokyo officials are managing the evacuation of the area around the damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that Japan faces a “serious situation” at its troubled Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant, but added that the situation is not yet out of control.
The disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power stations in Japan could have long-lasting effects that go beyond the radiation exposure measured directly from the site, according to one anti-nuclear group.
Up to 80,000 Japanese self-defense forces, firefighters and police officers have mobilized in the quake-ridden regions of northern Japan to search for survivors and locate the deceased, as temperatures drop to freezing levels.
The Japanese government has tried to calm fears about the white radioactive smoke (or steam) rising from the damaged No. 3 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant by assuting that the failure of the facility’s containment vessel is unlikely.
The Gold Price ticked higher in London trade on Wednesday, holding above yesterday's 4-week lows to reach $1400 per ounce, as a rally in Japanese shares failed to prevent further losses in global stock markets.
After Japan was rocked by a pair of disasters, Apple has announced that it is postponing its Japanese release of the iPad 2.
Apple has deferred the launch of its slimmer, lighter and faster rendition of iPad, the iPad 2, in Japan as the country grapples with massive destruction caused by a 9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami.
The everyday reality of mild-to-serious doses of harmful radiation that people everywhere in the world are exposed to pops into limelight only when a possible Armageddon shakes everyone up! Following is a sneak peek into some of the ways in which human beings are exposed to radiation in their everyday lives:
The troubled actor has added more dates to his Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour. Sheen will be bringing his show to Ohio, Connecticut, Boston and New York City.
ON Semiconductor recently purchased Sanyo Semiconductor ($1.1 billion in annual revenues) and thus has several thousand employees and several fabs in Japan.
