Japanese regulators disqualify a reactor under post-Fukushima safety standards for the first time

TOKYO — Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region…

Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg

TOKYO — Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to…

Fresh quakes damage West Texas area with long history of tremors caused by oil and gas industry

Damaging earthquakes that rocked West Texas in recent days were likely caused by oil and gas…