U.N. General Secretary Ban Ki-moon speaks during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Aso's official residence on July 1, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. (Yuriko Nakao - Pool, Getty Images) UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon

People often cite admirably high-minded reasons for wanting to visit a specific foreign country. An interest in history or architecture, perhaps. A desire to walk in the footsteps of their favourite author or artist. Or maybe they want to make a musical

* PM Noda reiterates calls for inter-party debate on tax reform * PM Noda: to work closely with BOJ to beat higher yen, deflation * PM Noda: strives for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear issue TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko

The Japan India summit has concluded with both sides boosting security cooperation and Japan helping India out economically. This is what emerged from a joint statement by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh. The two l

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on Wednesday signed a joint statement enhancing cooperation in maritime security activities in the Indian Ocean. Noda and Singh held talks at the Hyderabad House, an Indian

As Noda headed to New Delhi, a Chinese official cautiously welcomed the development. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei told the media while responding to questions on reports that Japan is looking to develop close ties with India. "We are ready to act