Japanese Princess to marry son of shrine priest

Princess Noriko (R), second daughter of the late Prince Takamado and Princess Hisako, speaks beside fiance Kunimaro Senge at the Imperial Household Agency in Tokyo May 27, 2014.

ROK, US to respond to DPRK nuke threats

2013-10-02 13:23

Republic of Korea and the United States agreed on Wednesday to take preemptive measures with all military capabilities available if signs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear strikes are detected, Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday.

Slide: This is Indonesia

2013-10-02 13:16

Slide: This is Indonesia

Chinese tourists affected by US govt shutdown

2013-10-02 09:49

On the first day of US federal government shutdown, a Californian resident may not feel the impact, but many Chinese tourists are sad and their tour guides are nervous.

Japan's PM to attend APEC, ASEAN meetings

2013-10-02 09:32

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will kick off a five-day overseas trip from Oct 6 to Indonesia and Brunei to attend meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

DPRK urge to close 'UN Command' on Peninsula

2013-10-02 04:18

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday urged to close down the "UN Command" on the Korean Peninsula, saying it serves the "US military strategy" by "abusing the name of the United Nations."

ROK urges deterrence against DPRK's nuke threats

2013-10-01 14:17

President of Republic of Korea Park Geun-hye said on Tuesday that the country should build strong deterrence against possible nuclear threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Red Cross donates $100,000 for Pakistan's victims

2013-10-01 11:17

The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) on Monday donated $100,000 to Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for Pakistan's earthquake victims.

China, India join hands on border stability

2013-10-01 04:24

China and India on Monday voiced common aspiration for maintaining peace and stability in their border areas.

Artists talk about life on NY's streets

2013-10-01 02:44

Every morning around 8 am, Zhao Xiaopeng sets up his easels and unfolds a portable stool and chairs on a sidewalk in Times Square.

1.3 m homes in Australia at risk of bushfire

2013-09-30 17:03

Australia's New South Wale (NSW) fire authorities warned on Monday that 1.3 million homes in the state are at the high-risk of bushfire.

NZ PM to promote freer market at APEC

2013-09-30 16:31

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is to push for greater market openness when he attends two major Asia-Pacific regional leaders meetings next month.