Chinese Ships Approach Disputed Islands
A group of Chinese government ships has entered waters near Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea, as a territorial dispute escalates on the sensitive anniversary of Japan's invasion of China.
Afghanistan Suicide Bombing Linked to Anti-Islam Film
A suicide bomber has killed at least 12 people in an attack on a mini-bus carrying foreigners near the Afghan capital.
U.S., Japan Agree to Add Second Radar Installation
TOKYO, Sept. 17, 2012 – The United States and Japan have agreed to add a second U.S. anti-ballistic missile radar installation in Japan, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced here today.
US Pulls Embassy Staff Amid al-Qaida Calls for Violence
The U.S. has ordered the departure of all non-essential personnel and the families of diplomats from its embassies in Sudan and Tunisia.