Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
Apr 30, 2019
Japanese Emperor Akihito has announced his abdication at a palace ceremony, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era
The Latest: Japan PM Abe thanks Akihito on behalf of people
Apr 30, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, representing the people at Emperor Akihito's abdication ceremony, thanked the outgoing emperor for seeking peace and happiness for his people and for reaching out to them in times of difficulty
Emperor Akihito to abdicate, Japan embraces end of era
Apr 30, 2019
Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate, as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era
Emperor Akihito saw diplomacy as path to make amends for war
Apr 26, 2019
Japan's Emperor Akihito has had a lifetime mission: Make amends for a war fought in his father's name
Andy Hui apologizes after taxi camera captures infidelity
Apr 17, 2019
A tearful Hong Kong celebrity Andy Hui has apologized after a newspaper published footage of his apparent dalliance with an actress that was captured on a camera installed in a taxi
Japan's emperor and empress celebrate 60 years of marriage
Apr 11, 2019
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary just three weeks before he abdicates his throne
The Latest: Ghosn predicted arrest in French TV interview
Apr 4, 2019
Carlos Ghosn predicted his latest arrest in a French television interview filmed hours before prosecutors descended on his Tokyo apartment
Brunei invokes laws allowing stoning for gay sex, adultery
Apr 3, 2019
Brunei invokes Islamic laws that punish gay sex and adultery by stoning, triggering international outcry
Japan gov't says era name translates as 'beautiful harmony'
Apr 2, 2019
Japan's government says the official translation of the era name for the new emperor will be "Beautiful Harmony," setting off confusion while offices rush to make changes before Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne
K-pop star Jung Joon-young arrested in sex video scandal
Mar 21, 2019
South Korean police have arrested K-pop singer Jung Joon-young over allegations that he illegally shared sexually explicit videos of women taken without their knowledge or consent