After years of economic decline, a new boom in Japan
Japan is seeing signs of revival under Shinzo Abe. (Reuters)
Under “Abenomics,” the prime minister’s radical economic policy plan, Japan sees signs of a revival.
Bombs, gunfire rock Afghan capital
Afghan police and insurgents wage a gun battle in a Kabul district that includes key government buildings.
Indian cricket tournament under threat amid latest scandal
FT.com | A zealous police probe leaves future of India’s Premier League up in the air.
North Korean official, sent by Kim Jong Un, visits China for talks
A top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing after weeks of escalating tension.
Infrastructure failings clip the wings of Indonesian airport
FT.com | Planning, land acquisition and coordination problems hinder similar key projects nationwide.
Afghan peace process stalled by larger fears
As the Taliban steps up attacks, the prospects for negotiated settlement to the conflict appear dim.
Photo Gallery
More images from inside North Korea
A rare visual tour of the reclusive and secretive country.
Photos from around the region
Pakistan’s Mr. Popular
Imran Khan hopes to replicate his success on the cricket pitch in the field of Pakistani politics.
India election sees change
After 34 years, world’s longest-serving democratically elected communist party loses power.
The art of Ai Weiwei
A collection of popular works of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was arrested by the Chinese police.
Global nuclear debate heats up
Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.
Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo
A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.
Quake in New Zealand kills scores
The search for survivors continues after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Elsewhere in World
Africa
- In 1st official trip to sub-Saharan Africa, Kerry urges Nigeria to respect human rights
- Tunisian feminist faces 6-month prison sentence for carrying pepper spray
- Nigeria's military says it has rescued women and children held hostage by Islamic extremists
- With French help, Niger kills last jihadists in Agadez attack, frees hostages
Middle East
- Syrian forces unleash heavy artillery barrage to drive rebels from strategic town: activists
- Russia says Syrian government agrees to peace talks, but skepticism persists on both sides
- Iran presidential candidate vows policy of resistance against the West if elected
- Syria says Israeli vehicle entered its territory and was targeted heading to a rebel village
Europe
- Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival: 'Grigris ' makes Chad officials proud
- UK braces for unrest after soldier's slaying while also reviewing whether it missed warnings
- IMF chief Lagarde named key witness in investigation of payoff to French business tycoon
- UK Parliament speaker's wife settles libel case after court rules her tweet was defamatory
The Americas
- Chile's Indians cheer as regulator fines Barrick Gold for violating Pascua-Lama permit
- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies allegations that he smokes crack cocaine
- Ex-Guatemala president extradited to US to face embezzlement, money-laundering charges
- Honduran gangs plan to sign a truce to cut violence in one of world's most dangerous countries
National Security
- Looking at US security in years ahead, Obama weighs terror threats against civil liberties
- By the numbers: US drone strikes and estimated deaths in Pakistan and Yemen since 2002
- Obama lifts ban on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen
- Obama says counter-terror strategy must include US aid to support emerging democracies abroad
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