The World in Action

Japan Former PM retakes office, and his military and nuclear views are a concern [more] Will this man mean a more militant Japan?
Japan's PM falls, opening path for another nuclear disaster Japan's prime minister dissolves parliament ... and ousts himself from office ...	Japan tsunami funds 'misspent' Nearly half of the post-disaster recovery budget has not been spent. Where has the money gone? ...
Wisdom from Japan's most famous novelist. And some goats Nationalism is fuelling a dangerous conflict between Japan and China. It must stop ...	Japan v China: What's going on here? There's serious trouble over uninhabited islands in the East China Sea. Why? ...
China 'sold missile launchers to North Korea' What, us? China rejects Japan's accusation, says equipment was for moving lumber ...	Whales safe – for one summer Beautiful mammals get a holiday from slaughter – because the Japanese are too poor ...