Japan

Tokyo -- Japan's economy, aided by stimulus measures and exports, grew at an annual 4.8 percent rate in the third quarter, more than expected, the government said.

Tokyo, November 12 -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that it is “very important” for the country’s economy to maintain a strong dollar to reduce its fiscal deficit.

Ginowan, Japan, November 8: Hordes of Japanese carried out a protest on the southern island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand the shifting of a U.S. Marine base out of the region. The number of protesters have been estimated a huge 21,000.

Tokyo -- Japanese comedian Sanyutei Enraku, known for hosting the TV series "Shoten," died of lung cancer at the age of 76, his family said.

Tokyo -- The owner of a Tokyo karaoke bar says he has heard people sing Frank Sinatra's "My Way" their way 25,000 times at his bar, and nearly all were awful.

Tokyo -- Top ranking Japanese officials said the government might have to use public funds to keep struggling Japan Airlines Corp. from going bankrupt.

Osaka, Oct. 18 -- Australian Samantha Stosur won the Japan Women's Open Sunday, her first singles championship on the WTA Tour.

Osaka, Japan, Oct. 15: Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki needed just 13 games Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the $220,000 HP Japan Women's Open tennis tournament.

Kyoto, Japan -- Japanese researchers say they've discovered suppressing a key gene in mice prevents age-related cardiac changes and preserves much of the heart's function.

Osaka, Japan -- Fourth-seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy beat Anne Kremer of Luxembourg in Monday's first round of the HP Japan Women's Open.