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Questioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in Japan

An art festival in Shizuoka Prefecture seeks to highlight the life that continues to flourish in local communities after train stations go unmanned.

Controversy erupted after SBS edited out the word "ladies" from the actress's speech and translated it to "everyone" in its coverage.

In collaborating with Japan Agricultural Cooperative, Japan has created the sweets so that the summer fruit could be enjoyed all-year-round.

With representation at the past three Olympics, gymnastics is just one of several sports Vietnam has established itself as a strong contender.

"She won the award because she is hardworking", the actress's mother commented.

The people who live in Taing Bompong village seem to be blessed as many of them can earn good income from these coral plants.

From having Korean names to communicating with birth families, language study helps adoptees reconnect with their roots.

However, at least one person was killed and one other was injured in the crime in Hardoi and Mainpuri.

The move comes after a deadly blaze at an oil and gas depot in North Jakarta killed at least 19 people on March 3.

Demonstrations were held in Paris, Berlin, Beirut, Jakarta, Singapore and more cities around the world.