JAPAN - President Bush said Sunday he does not feel the need to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics to state his opposition to China's human rights record. Skipping the event would be an "affront" to the Chinese people, he said. ...more

July 6, 2008

Rescue squads and military helicopters raced to find 11 people missing after an earthquake in mountainous northern Japan sent hillsides crashing down Saturday, killing at least six and injuring more than 140. ...more

June 15, 2008

The world is losing momentum in the battle against global warming, the U.N. climate chief warned Saturday, urging environmental ministers from wealthy nations to revive the effort by setting clear targets for reducing greenhouse gases. ...more

May 25, 2008

Francine Webb's sunny kitchen is awash with dolls - not lacy dolls with soft curls or wind up dolls that speak. These are Japanese dolls called kokeshi, fashioned from wood. ...more

November 24, 2007

Francine Webb's sunny kitchen is awash with dolls - not lacy dolls with soft curls or wind-up dolls that speak. These are Japanese dolls called kokeshi, fashioned from wood. ...more

November 21, 2007