Yoshihide Suga

Japan's Abe keeps allies in key posts in cabinet shake-up

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe retained close allies in key posts in a cabinet reshuffle on Wedn...

Oct 07, 2015 02:09 AM EDT

Japan's Abe asks Biden for investigation of possible U.S. spying

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday for an investiga...

Aug 05, 2015 03:23 AM EDT

Islamic State deadline on Japanese captives passes with no word on fate

Japan said on Friday it was still trying to secure the release of two Japanese hostages held by Isla...

Jan 23, 2015 04:27 AM EST

Nine Japanese said to have joined Islamic State

Nine Japanese nationals have joined Islamic State, Japan's former air force chief, Toshio Tamogami, ...

Sep 27, 2014 04:52 AM EDT

North Korea probe on Japan abductees in early stage: Japan government

North Korea has told Japan it can only give a preliminary report on the status of its investigation ...

Sep 19, 2014 12:30 AM EDT

North Korea ready to give Japan report on abductees: Kyodo

North Korea is ready to provide Japan with initial findings from a special investigating team that l...

Sep 11, 2014 01:55 AM EDT

Japan PM Abe appoints China-friendly lawmakers to key posts

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked two veteran lawmakers with friendly ties to China for top ...

Sep 03, 2014 01:25 AM EDT