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Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
Japanese police formally arrest 42-year-old Shinji Aoba on suspicion of an arson attack on the Kyoto Animation studio last year that killed 36 people and injured dozens
Anime studio fire 'an arson attack,' Japan police say
'We have determined that this is an arson attack... and murder,' says a senior Japanese police officer
'Hell' fire in Japan anime studio killed dozens trying to escape
Eyewitnesses describe a fire that was like 'looking at hell,' after a man apparently doused the production company office in the city of Kyoto with flammable liquid and set it alight
33 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
(4th UPDATE) A motive for the apparent attack remains unclear hours after the blaze. If arson is confirmed, the attack will be among the deadliest criminal acts in decades in Japan, where violent crime is extremely rare.
Japan team transplants stem cells into brain to treat Parkinson's
The research team at Kyoto University injects iPS cells – which have the potential to develop into any cell in the body – into the brain of a male patient in his fifties.
Legarda at COP23: 'We have to do both the difficult and the impossible'
'The window of opportunity on achieving the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement is fast closing and any delay will result in the irreversible,' says Senator Loren Legarda as she delivers the Philippine statement
In Kyoto, ‘Sampaguita’ is for fashionistas
The Philippines' national flower is also the name of a shop in Japan's old capital, selling elegant bags and hats made of Philippine fibers and assembled by Filipino workers
Japan 2017: 7 days for P40,000 and some change
Here s how you can enjoy Japan on a budget
Paris to Marrakech: 4 key things to watch at COP 22
While Paris was considered a success in finally creating an agreement among countries on how to solve the climate crisis a lot still needs to be done The Paris Agreement is only the start of a much bigger work that awaits every country
Kiat jalan-jalan murah di Kyoto dan Osaka, Jepang
Jalan jalan di Jepang selama seminggu hanya dengan Rp 8 7 juta
Serenity and mindfulness in Kyoto, Japan
I a student of mindfulness finally found a moment of inner peace amidst all the chaos of the world
Credit scheme backfired, hiking greenhouse gases – study
Researchers say a loophole in the Kyoto Protocol s Joint Implementation JI mechanism allowed countries to earn and sell credits for emissions cuts which were not real
Dogs snub people who are mean to their owners – study
Findings reveal canines have the capacity to co operate socially – a characteristic found in a relatively small number of species including humans and some other primates
Lucio Tan’s solar power plant starts operations
The Absolut Distiller’s P189M solar power plant in Lian Batangas is only the start as the tycoon intends to further invest in renewable energy
'Black widow' charged in Japan over death of husband no. 4
Chisako Kakehi 68 who was arrested last month is accused of murdering her fourth husband Isao a year ago with cyanide according to major media outlets
Obama unveils $3B contribution to UN climate fund: US official
Obama was expected to outline his pledge on the sidelines of the G20 talks as backers involved in the UN s Green Climate Fund prepare to meet in Berlin
Q and A: What’s at stake for PH in climate summit
Philippine Climate Change Commissioner Naderev Yeb Saño talks about why the upcoming UN Climate Summit is crucial for the country and why the potluck system is not enough to curb climate change
‘Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno’ Review: A promise to keep
Spoiler free Does the sequel to 2012 s Rurouni Kenshin live up to its promise to fans?
IN PHOTOS: Amazing 'Rurouni Kenshin' cosplay
When the main cast and director of Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno came to the Philippines their fans went the extra mile to make their stay special
See the 'Kenshin'-themed jeepney, plus Takeru Satoh's 'Oro' moment
On Day 2 of their visit Takeru Satoh Emi Takei Munetaka Aoki and Keishi Otomo are appointed cultural friendship ambassadors
3 things the Philippines can learn from Japan
What lessons from the Japanese way of life can the Philippines learn?
The budget traveler's guide to Japan
Experience Japan on a shoestring budget with these tips
Building blocks missing for 2015 climate pact – ministers
The Paris agreement is meant to set the cap on years of haggling among the 195 parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Warner Brothers releases ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ sequel teaser
Here s a treat for Kenshin fans
Rappler editor is Kyoto University research fellow
Marites Dañguilan Vitug s 6 month research fellowship will focus on Reducing Inequality in the Philippines
Thai political protests paralyze more ministries
Apart from the interior ministry most government buildings taken over had only a light security presence outside
PH groups hit rich countries for climate change turnaround
A week into the climate change talks in Poland countries are reneging on pledges to cut carbon emissions
International Conventions on Climate Change
International policies and initiatives that help address the climate change issue
Turning Japanese: Kyoto and Osaka on a budget
Our writer fulfills her lifelong dream of traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun
Mega-quakes caused volcanoes to sink - research
Massive earthquakes can cause distant volcanoes to sink according to research in Japan and Chile published on Sunday
Doha indecision
Doha resulted in a politically balanced outcome but it was far from addressing the climate crisis The struggle for climate justice lives on
UN climate deal passed in Doha, extended Kyoto accord
The agreement seeks to combat climate change and extends the life of the Kyoto Protocol
Troubled UN climate talks enter final day
The UN climate change talks in Doha are about to wrap up after a passionate appeal from the Philippines for action
Kyoto under the microscope in quest for new climate deal
As the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol draws to a close the world will dissect its record for successes to emulate in the fight against global warming and pitfalls to avoid
Australia to sign up for Kyoto 2 - minister
Australia is among the world s worst per capita polluters with a heavy reliance on coal mining and exports Most of its electricity comes from coal fired power stations
