A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear while visiting Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO World Heritage village in Gifu Prefecture known for its traditional thatched-roof houses, on October 5th. The incident adds to a growing number of bear encounters reported across Japan in recent weeks. (News On Japan)

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.