Signaling a more serious fight to stop deadly bear attacks, Japanese police have a new tool at their disposal, namely rifles, ...

Japan will allow riot police to shoot bears with rifles in a revision of its strict gun laws announced on Thursday as ...

Japan is trying to enlist retired police officers to fight bears as the nation battles a record wave of deadly attacks this ...

Japan is enlisting retired police and military personnel to combat a surge in bear attacks that have resulted in 13 ...

Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army ...

Beijing sees a frank comment on Taiwan as a chance to weaken the prime minister.

Japan will allow riot police to shoot bears with rifles in a revision of its strict gun laws announced on Thursday as authorities battle a record number of fatal attacks.