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N. Korea to push arms program, top official tells Japanese lawmaker

BEIJING, China, Sept. 11 Kyodo - Japanese wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki (L) arrives at Beijing's international airport on Sept. 11, 2017, on his way back to Japan from a five-day visit to Pyongyang. Inoki revealed that North Korea's top official in charge of foreign affairs said Pyongyang will continue striving toward the "last goal" of its nuclear and missile development programs.

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Japan's defense buildup to come under scrutiny in 2018

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 27 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (on stage) makes a speech in front of senior Self-Defense Forces officials at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. As Japan seeks to beef up its defenses in response to North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear and missile program, its long-held policy of sticking to a strictly self-defensive security posture will likely come under close scrutiny in 2018.

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Japan's defense buildup to come under scrutiny in 2018

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 27 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (L) receive a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. As Japan seeks to beef up its defenses in response to North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear and missile program, its long-held policy of sticking to a strictly self-defensive security posture will likely come under close scrutiny in 2018.

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Japan's defense buildup to come under scrutiny in 2018

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (L) receive a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. As Japan seeks to beef up its defenses in response to North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear and missile program, its long-held policy of sticking to a strictly self-defensive security posture will likely come under close scrutiny in 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's defense buildup to come under scrutiny in 2018

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (on stage) makes a speech in front of senior Self-Defense Forces officials at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. As Japan seeks to beef up its defenses in response to North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear and missile program, its long-held policy of sticking to a strictly self-defensive security posture will likely come under close scrutiny in 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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British schoolgirl wins haiku competition

Gracie Starkey, a 14-year-old student at Wycliffe College, Gloucestershire, England holds up her winning entry to Japanese tea company Ito En's annual haiku poetry competition on the school lawn on Sept. 11, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korea warns U.S. will pay "due price" if new sanctions approved

File photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. North Korea said on Sept. 11, 2017 that the United States will pay a "due price" and experience the "greatest pain and suffering" if additional sanctions pushed by Washington are approved by the U.N. Security Council over Pyongyang's most powerful nuclear test yet about a week ago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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CORRECTED: Rugby: Suntory has too much fizz for NTT Comms

Takaaki Nakazuru (L) runs on his way to scoring a try in the first half of Suntory Sungoliath's 36-11 victory over NTT Communications Shining Arcs in a Japan Rugby Top League match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Women bereaved by 9/11 terror, murder reach out to nuclear evacuees

Harumi Sugiyama, a 51-year-old mental care specialist, communicates with an evacuee of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis at an apartment in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2017. Sugiyama lost her husband in the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the United States in 2001. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Otani announces desire to move to majors via posting system

Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Shohei Otani (facing camera) and catcher Shota Ono celebrate after clinching the Pacific League title with a 1-0 win over the Seibu Lions at Seibu Prince Dome in Tokorozawa, north of Tokyo, on Sept. 28, 2016. Otani said on Nov. 11, 2017 that he will try to move to the major leagues through the posting system. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TPP members make progress toward new accord in November

Kazuyoshi Umemoto (L), a Japanese representative at negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, speaks with reporters after chief negotiators from the 11 remaining TPP members end their two-day meeting in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TPP negotiators working to revise accord after U.S. pullout

The chief trade negotiators from the 11 remaining Trans-Pacific Partnership countries gather in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2017, to narrow down proposed freezes to parts of the original accord following the withdrawal of the United States from the free trade deal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TPP negotiators meet to discuss freezes to text after U.S. pullout

Kazuyoshi Umemoto (C), Japan's chief negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, speaks in a meeting of the 11 remaining countries working on the pact in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TPP negotiators meet to discuss freezes to text after U.S. pullout

The chief negotiators of the 11 remaining countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact begin a two-day meeting in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2017 to discuss freezes to parts of the deal following the withdrawal of the United States earlier in the year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 12th win as Yankees beat Orioles

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 14, 2017. Tanaka improved to a 12-11 record for the season after allowing two runs in seven innings in the Yankees' 13-5 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 12th win as Yankees beat Orioles

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 14, 2017. Tanaka improved to a 12-11 record for the season after allowing two runs in seven innings in the Yankees' 13-5 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 12th win as Yankees beat Orioles

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 14, 2017. Tanaka improved to a 12-11 record for the season after allowing two runs in seven innings in the Yankees' 13-5 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 12th win as Yankees beat Orioles

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 14, 2017. Tanaka improved to a 12-11 record for the season after allowing two runs in seven innings in the Yankees' 13-5 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan refuels U.S. missile defense ships under new security laws

A U.S. Aegis ship is refueled by a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force oiler in this file photo taken on the Arabian Sea in March 2004 under special antiterrorism measures following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 on the United States. It was reported on Sept. 14, 2017, that Japan has refueled U.S. ships patrolling to counter North Korean missile launches under new security laws that took effect in 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Dodgers end 11-game skid, clinch playoff spot

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 12, 2017. Kershaw worked six effective innings to improve to a 17-3 record for the season as the Dodgers won 5-3 to snap an 11-game losing streak and clinch a playoff berth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Lengthy rain delay in Giants-Dodgers game

Kenta Maeda of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, after a lengthy rain delay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Lengthy rain delay in Giants-Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda watches a solo home run by Jarrett Parker of the San Francisco Giants in the second inning at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, after a lengthy rain delay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Lengthy rain delay in Giants-Dodgers game

Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda is seen warming up in front of a big screen that notifies fans when the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, will be resumed following a lengthy rain delay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Lengthy rain delay in Giants-Dodgers game

Kenta Maeda of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, after a lengthy rain delay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: IOC set to extend Takeda's membership through 2020 Games

File photo shows Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda. The International Olympic Committee is moving to postpone Takeda's retirement as an IOC member to the 2020 Tokyo Games, sources told Kyodo News on Sept. 11, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Giants-Dodgers game on Sept. 11

The U.S., California and San Francisco Giants flags fly at half-mast at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, with Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda preparing to start for the Dodgers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Giants-Dodgers game on Sept. 11

The U.S., California and San Francisco Giants flags fly at half-mast at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Giants-Dodgers game on Sept. 11

Los Angeles Dodgers players observe a moment of silence before a game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2017, the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wrestling: Olympic champion Icho on coaching assignment in Iran

Four-time Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kaori Icho of Japan poses for a photo in Tehran on Sept. 11, 2017, during a short-term assignment to develop instructors in Iran. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Ozeki Takayasu, maegashira Ura withdraw from Autumn tourney

Forth-ranked maegashira Ura is carried in a wheelchair at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017, after aggravating his right knee injury in a loss against Takakeisho. Ura withdrew from the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Ozeki Takayasu, maegashira Ura withdraw from Autumn tourney

Ozeki Takayasu leaves Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017, after injuring his right thigh in a loss against komusubi Tamawashi. Takayasu at sumo's second-highest rank withdrew from the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Audi unveils fully self-driving concept car

Audi's fully self-driving concept electric car, which does not have a steering wheel or pedals, is unveiled in Frankfurt on Sept. 11, 2017. Audi's parent Volkswagen AG announced the same day the group will invest more than 20 billion euros ($23.9 billion) in autonomous driving technology by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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ASEAN "re-calibrates" objectives to speed up RCEP negotiations

Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez speaks at a press conference in Manila on Sept. 11, 2017, after five days of ministerial meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Lopez said trade ministers of most countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have adjusted their goals for the China-backed regional trade agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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ASEAN "re-calibrates" objectives to speed up RCEP negotiations

A press conference is held in Manila on Sept. 11, 2017, after five days of ministerial meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said trade ministers of most countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have adjusted their goals for the China-backed regional trade agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. Security Council imposes oil export cap on N. Korea

Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Koro Bessho speaks at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting in New York on Sept. 11, 2017, after the council unanimously approved a proposal to impose the first restrictions on exports of crude oil and petroleum products to North Korea over its sixth and largest nuclear test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. Security Council imposes oil export cap on N. Korea

Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia speaks at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting in New York on Sept. 11, 2017, after the council unanimously approved a proposal to impose the first restrictions on exports of crude oil and petroleum products to North Korea over its sixth and largest nuclear test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. Security Council imposes oil export cap on N. Korea

Diplomats raise their hands as they vote yes to impose the first restrictions on exports of crude oil and petroleum products to North Korea over its sixth and largest nuclear test, at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting in New York on Sept. 11, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo governor meets with ex-Democratic Party official

Former Japanese Environment Minister Goshi Hosono speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017, after meeting with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike. Hosono left the main opposition Democratic Party in August. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo governor meets with ex-Democratic Party official

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (R) speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017, alongside independent lawmaker Masaru Wakasa, a close ally to Koike, after meeting with Goshi Hosono, who left the main opposition Democratic Party in August. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Singapore's ex-parliamentary speaker set to become next president

Halimah Yacob (front R), the former speaker of parliament, speaks to reporters in Singapore on Sept. 11, 2017. Halimah is expected to become Singapore's next president after the election authority announced that the other candidates were ineligible to stand. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Okinawa proposes review on U.S. forces status accord

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (L) receives written proposals from Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017, regarding a review of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korea to push arms programs: top official tells Japanese lawmaker

Japanese wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2017. Inoki, who met with Ri Su Yong, a vice chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang the previous week, quoted Ri as telling him that North Korea will continue nuclear and missile tests and "bring their levels higher as long as the United States and the international community exert pressure" on the North with U.N. sanctions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korea to push arms programs: top official tells Japanese lawmaker

Japanese wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2017. Inoki, who met with Ri Su Yong, a vice chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang the previous week, quoted Ri as telling him that North Korea will continue nuclear and missile tests and "bring their levels higher as long as the United States and the international community exert pressure" on the North with U.N. sanctions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korea to push arms programs: top official tells Japanese lawmaker

Japanese wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2017. Inoki, who met with Ri Su Yong, a vice chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang the previous week, quoted Ri as telling him that North Korea will continue nuclear and missile tests and "bring their levels higher as long as the United States and the international community exert pressure" on the North with U.N. sanctions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korea to push arms programs: top official tells Japanese lawmaker

Japanese wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2017. Inoki, who met with Ri Su Yong, a vice chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang the previous week, quoted Ri as telling him that North Korea will continue nuclear and missile tests and "bring their levels higher as long as the United States and the international community exert pressure" on the North with U.N. sanctions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korean economy to grow 3%: IMF chief Lagarde

Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, speaks at a press conference in Seoul on Sept. 11, 2017. Lagarde expressed optimism about the South Korean economy as the IMF forecast it would grow 3.0 percent in 2017 and 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Ex-Fighters Kaneko, Tateyama to coach Japan nat'l team

Japan national baseball team manager Atsunori Inaba speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. Inada said he has chosen former Nippon Ham Fighters teammates Makoto Kaneko and Yoshinori Tateyama as coaches for the squad when it takes part in the inaugural Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome in November. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese industry minister arrives in Thailand, EEC in spotlight

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (R) and Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko shake hands in Bangkok on Sept. 11, 2017. Prayut called for investment in Thailand, saying he "strongly believes" in cooperation with Japan, the country's biggest foreign investor. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese industry minister arrives in Thailand, EEC in spotlight

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (R) and Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko (L) hold talks in Bangkok on Sept. 11, 2017. Prayut called for investment in Thailand, saying he "strongly believes" in cooperation with Japan, the country's biggest foreign investor. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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IAEA chief Amano at Vienna board meeting

Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, attends a board of governors meeting in Vienna on Sept. 11, 2017. North Korea and Iran are high on the agenda at the meeting through Sept. 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo