At the World Heritage-listed Shosoin in Nara, the annual ‘Opening Ceremony’ was held, during which the doors of the treasure house were unsealed. (News On Japan)

The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

The 20-point proposal seeks to end the fighting immediately in return for the release of hostages and detained Gazans.

The cause of the explosion and blaze at the El Segundo refinery, Chevron's second largest in the US, remains under investigation.

Right now in big cities in Japan, there are more and more protests by Japanese people against the government's immigration policies. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.

Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated, handing over the throne to his eldest son, Grand Duke Guillaume.

The four already deported are Italian citizens, the Israeli foreign ministry says.

The ruling grants both parents the right to share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave.

The four already deported are Italian citizens, the Israeli foreign ministry says.

Balin Miller's solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.

Balin Miller's solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.

The massive blackout that hit the Iberian peninsula is the first known blackout caused by overvoltage.

The massive blackout that hit the Iberian peninsula is the first known blackout caused by overvoltage.

The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.

Arashiyama has launched a new night event called Moonlit Path on October 1st to tackle overtourism by shifting visitor traffic into the evening and channeling proceeds back into the local community. The illuminated walk runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October 31st, lighting up Nagatsuji Street and the famed Bamboo Grove, with a paid zone featuring bamboo-themed light installations. (News On Japan)

Police have revealed that a woman killed by her former partner in Higashi-Osaka had sustained dozens of stab wounds across her body, including injuries that pierced internal organs. (News On Japan)

The global superstar spoke to Radio 1's Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era.

Lim Kimya was shot dead in Bangkok in January, in what many believe was a political killing.