Japan's ruling bloc has decided to adopt a plan to extend the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line via Obama in Fukui Prefecture and Kyoto, informed sources said Wednesday. A subgroup of the project team of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its ally, Komeito, will draw up ...

U.S. President Barack Obama called Donald Trump, his newly elected successor, Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory and invite him to the White House for talks on Thursday. Obama also called Hillary Clinton, his onetime secretary of state and fellow Democrat, to express his ...

A strong economy will prove every bit as important as defense equipment as Vietnam contemplates its security needs.

U.S. President Barack Obama's tribute to the 140,000 people who died from the atomic attack on Hiroshima was a symbolic moment, but efforts must be made to turn it into catalyst for action.

To truly pay homage to those whose lives were lost or irrevocably altered by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, U.S. President Barack Obama's visit must galvanize the international community to move without delay toward a world free of nuclear weapons.

U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Hiroshima will show the world how bonds of alliance and solidarity are forged and maintained.

America's enduring commitment to Asia includes not just defense ties but also support for human rights, religious and press freedoms, and commercial engagement.

Without a strong economic impact, America's opening to Cuba will not make even a small contribution to political liberalization on the island.