US: 2 Killed In Halloween Night Shooting In Orlando, Florida

Two men were killed and at least seven others injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando late on Halloween night, October 31, shortly after 1:00 a.m. A video captures the chaotic scene that followed, with several individuals receiving treatment on the street.

Tokyo's Kabukicho night-life district to have new skyscraper

The new 225-meter-tall skyscraper in the Japanese capital's popular Kabukicho nightlife district was shown to the media Thursday ahead of its April 14 opening. With 48 floors above ground and five below, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower houses two hotels and entertainment facilities like a theater, a concert hall and a movie house. "We want it to be a facility that specializes in entertainment and motivates people to come to the area," said Tomoo Kimura, an executive officer of Tokyu Corp., which engages in railway and urban development businesses. The theater can seat around 900 people and the concert hall has a maximum capacity of around 1,500, while the movie house has eight screens. The tower includes a gym and spas for members and a food court offering "B-class gourmet foods," or unpretentious but tasty meals, from around the country at affordable prices for the general public.

High court dismisses suit over discount sales of condos

High court dismisses suit over discount sales of condos

TOKYO, Japan - Plaintiffs walk to the Tokyo High Court on Nov. 5 to hear a ruling on their appeal in a damages suit against the government-backed Urban Development Corp. The court upheld a lower court ruling that rejected the suit filed by condominium owners seeking compensation from the corporation because it had cut prices of units in the same condominium after they bought theirs.

Sharp in talks to sell HQ building to Nitori

Sharp in talks to sell HQ building to Nitori

One of Sharp Corp.'s building (R) housing its headquarters functions in Osaka's Abeno Ward is seen in this file photo taken in April 2015. Sharp is in talks to sell the building to furniture retail chain operator Nitori Holdings Co. The building on the left is Sharp's Tanabe building that the struggling Japanese electronics maker also plans to sell to NTT Urban Development Corp., NTT Group's real estate arm. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

High court dismisses suit over discount sales of condos

High court dismisses suit over discount sales of condos

TOKYO, Japan - Plaintiffs walk to the Tokyo High Court on Nov. 5 to hear a ruling on their appeal in a damages suit against the government-backed Urban Development Corp. The court upheld a lower court ruling that rejected the suit filed by condominium owners seeking compensation from the corporation because it had cut prices of units in the same condominium after they bought theirs. (Kyodo)