Young people in Japan could soon enjoy more rights but face more responsibilities. Lawmakers are debating whether to change the age of majority in the Civil Code and whether to revise the Juvenile Act that protect minors.
Japanese government officials are turning to technology to help control disasters caused by earthquakes. They're looking at circuit breakers that automatically shut down in response to movement, reducing the risk of fire.
British lawmakers have voted in favor of a baby-making procedure that's driving an ethical debate. They approved a process that combines DNA from three people to prevent inherited disease in children. Critics say it will open the way to so-called designer babies.
Officials at the Japan Football Association are taking action against the country's national coach. They've decided to fire Javier Aguirre because of his alleged involvement in match fixing. A Spanish court has accepted the prosecutors' complain against Aguirre. The allegation dates back four years to when he couched Spain's top league.
The citizens of Greece have voted against economic austerity. The leading opposition party swept Sunday's general election on a promise to review the terms of an international bailout.
The U.S. government is making it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba than it has been for more than 50years. Officials are easing travel and trade restrictions. It's a part of a deal to restore diplomatic relationship between two countries.
Up to 1.6 million people marched through Paris to mourn the 17 victims of the recent terrorist attacks. They displayed their resolution to unite beyond differences of race and religion in the face of terrorism.
Analysts from a U.S. consulting firm have listed this year's 10 biggest risks for the international community. They say topping the list is the politics in Europe.
Members of a range of Japanese civic groups have encouraged people across the country to join an initiative that helps feed children living in poverty. A government survey found one out of six children in Japan lived in poverty in 2012.