Move is a strategic one ahead of new round of tricky trade talks with the United States.
Israeli forces begin pulling out of key Gaza areas as ceasefire agreement starts after intensive US-led diplomatic push.
LDP leader calls coalition collapse 'extremely regrettable', party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.
LDP leader calls coalition collapse 'extremely regrettable', party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.
Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.
Nobel Committee says win is 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy'.
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swooped on east of Gaza City.
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swooped on east of Gaza City.
Lai pledges accelerated building of T-Dome system to enhance safety against frequent Chinese military manoeuvres.
At least two dead but a tsumani alert triggered by the earthquake has now passed.