The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

KDDI has delayed the release of its financial results as it investigates suspected improper transactions at its subsidiaries, announcing that BIGLOBE and G-Plan may have recorded fictitious sales totaling up to approximately 246 billion yen and that about 33 billion yen may have been diverted outside the companies. (News On Japan)

American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.

JR East and Japan Airlines have signed a partnership agreement aimed at regional revitalization and revealed they will consider integrating tickets in the future. (News On Japan)

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics as compatriot Breezy Johnson won an emotional gold in Cortina.

A man suspected of a hit-and-run drove a high-end sports car into a police patrol car, leaving five people injured. (News On Japan)

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

Thai voters were presented with a simple choice in this election: sweeping change, or more of the same.

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.

The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.

"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed abducted.

At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life.

Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.

Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.