South Korea-Japan Relations: South Korea's 'comfort women' demand justice

The modern history of relations between South Korea and Japan has become a little more tense in the past few years. There have been accusations of threatening military behaviour, and court cases that may leave Japanese companies with millions of dollars t...

Chris Patten: China has betrayed Hong Kong with new law

Hong Kong's last British governor Chris Patten says the people of the autonomous territory have been betrayed by China. His comments come as Beijing seeks to pass a law allowing it to shut down political opposition in Hong Kong. And as Sarah Morice report...

Flood, mudslides from strong rain in Japan kill at least 7

Towns east of Tokyo that were still recovering from damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis earlier this month were hit by torrential rain that caused dangerous flooding and mudslides.