Japanese panel recommends no change to male-only emperor system
The panel did not address the issue of whether the continuation of the current male-only succession system is workable.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
‘It’s no more’: Philippine surfing paradise wiped out by typhoon
The strongest storm to hit the archipelago this year cut a swathe through Siargao, a tropical paradise known for its sandy beaches.
China drafts law to help protect ‘black soil’
Producing about one-quarter of the country's total grain output, black soil plays an important role in ensuring China's food supply.
Palawan after ‘Odette’: 22 dead and counting
Initial reports estimate that the typhoon damaged between 70 to 80 percent of infrastructure in northern Palawan.
Japan hangs 3 in first use of capital punishment in 2 years
Executions are carried out in high secrecy in Japan, where prisoners are not informed of their fate until the morning they are hanged.
Cold wave to hit N. Korea as it prepares to mark leader’s 10 years in power
The 37-year-old formally rose to power on Dec 30, 2011, 13 days after his father Kim Jong-il died.
3 die after taking ‘cough syrup’ at Delhi’s mohalla clinic, 13 hospitalised
According to a report, the drug is strictly not recommended for paediatric age children.
Floods: Swift action needed to help victims in Taman Sri Muda, says PM
Taman Sri Muda was one of the areas worst hit by floods, which saw several people trapped and stranded following rising floodwaters.
Typhoon Odette damage to Philippines agriculture hits P362 million
Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops and fisheries.
Philippines death toll due to typhoon Odette hits 375, says report
The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas, with homes, hospitals and schools “ripped to shreds”.