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Japan: Fire at Kyoto animation studio kills at least 24 people, injures several other; police suspects arson

Footage of the blaze showed thick white smoke pouring from the windows of the three-storey studio building in Japan. Its facade was charred black on much of one side where the flames had shot out of the windows.

Strongest typhoon in 25 years, Jebi hits western Japan; Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urges people to 'evacuate early'

The strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years made landfall on Tuesday, the country's weather agency said, bringing violent winds and heavy rainfall that prompted evacuation warnings.

Floods in Southwestern Japan: Toll rises to 15; over 50 people reported missing, 250 displaced

Floods in southwestern Japan have killed 15. Over 50 others are missing and many more had to flee their homes

KJ Alphons calls Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi 'dirty city' which 'needs to be cleaned'

Union Minister KJ Alphons expressed serious concerns over Varanasi's cleanliness, along with the negative effects of the city's raging traffic on tourism.

Grammy-nominated American rapper Tyga to perform in Delhi on 20 April to promote new album, Kyoto

Tyga will be making his maiden visit to the country as he brings his world tour to Delhi to promote his newly-released album Kyoto.

Donald Trump in Japan: No explosives found, no arrests made after bomb threats rock country

Japan was hit by a rare string of bomb threats as US president Donald Trump held talks in Tokyo, kicking off an Asia tour under heavy security.

India ratifies 2nd commitment period of Kyoto Protocol at the United Nations

United Nations: India has ratified the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol that commits countries to contain the emission of greenhouse gases, reaffirming its stand on climate action.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi says 'delicate' conflict in Rakhine handled by rule of law

Aung San Suu Kyi says the Myanmar government is responding to conflict in the troubled north of Rakhine state, which has suffered its worst violence since 2012, based on rule of law

Kyoto on a budget: Zen gardens, Buddhist shrines, manga museums — on the cheap

Kyoto offers a restful respite from the frenetic pace of Tokyo — and you can experience the best parts of the city, very cheap

Super Mario Brother eyes merchandising makeover like Mickey Mouse

Flush with the stunning popularity of the Pokemon GO mobile game, Nintendo aims to make more from marketing popular characters such as Super Mario, taking a leaf from the Walt Disney playbook where Mickey Mouse and friends bring in billions of merchandising dollars each year.