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Separate bear attacks in Japan killed one and injured four on Friday, officials said, days after the government…

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is heading for records after an update said U.S. households are feeling…

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has made six alterations to his starting line-up for their clash with the…

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has made wholesale changes to his matchday squad for Saturday’s clash with Japan…

Bank of Japan watchers pushed back their forecast for the next interest rate hike timing in a dramatic…

Amundi predicts yields on long-maturity Japanese government debt could hit fresh record highs in the coming months on…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ordered a fresh package of economic measures aimed at easing the burden…

Japan’s “Iron Lady” listens to… Iron Maiden? The country’s parliament elected veteran ultraconservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi to serve…

By Hannah Lang NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen eased to a one-week low on Tuesday after hardline conservative…

Takaichi (centre) aims to strengthen Japan’s economy and increase female representation in her Cabinet. Photo / Getty Images…

EXPLAINER Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges stepping…

It took longer than expected, but Japan has finally appointed its first female prime minister. In the world…

Bears kill 1 person, injure 4 in Japan as record number of deadly attacks continues to rise