Veteran Japanese actor Ken Takakura dies at 83
Ken Takakura found fame with his brooding acting style in Japanese yakuza and detective roles Veteran Japanese actor Ken Takakura has died of lymphoma aged 83. The actor passed away at a Tokyo hospital on 10 November, his office said on Tuesday. Known as the "Clint Eastwood" of Japan, Takakura was renowned for his brooding style and stoic roles in several Japanese yakuza and action movies. He also
Japan man self-immolates 'in protest over military shift'
Japan's constitution states that its military is not allowed to use force in conflicts except for self-defence A Japanese man burned himself to death on Tuesday in what appeared to be protest against a shift in military policy, local media said. The cabinet in July approved a landmark change in security policy allowing the military to fight overseas. Japan's post World War Two constitution bars th
Ebola outbreak: Guinea health team killed
Some villagers in Guinea have been scared by the appearance of health workers trying to combat Ebola Eight members of a team trying to raise awareness about Ebola have been killed by villagers using machetes and clubs in Guinea, officials say. Some of the bodies - of health workers, local officials and journalists - were found in a septic tank in a village school near the city of Nzerekore. Corres
India yoga guru BKS Iyengar dies
Until Mr Iyengar fell ill last year, he could still hold a headstand for more than half an hour, as Sanjoy Majumder reports Indian yoga guru BKS Iyengar has died in the western city of Pune, aged 95. Mr Iyengar was admitted to hospital last week and died early on Wednesday following kidney problems, doctors treating him said. Mr Iyengar was credited with his own brand of yoga, and taught author Al
Actor and director Richard Attenborough dies aged 90
Lord Attenborough, seen here in 2008, was among Britain's best-known actors Oscar-winning British film director Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90, his son has said. Lord Attenborough was one of Britain's leading actors, before becoming a highly successful director. In a career that spanned six decades, he appeared in films including Brighton Rock, World War Two prisoner of war thrille
Robin Williams death: How should the media report a suicide?
Police said Robin Williams was found dead at his California home on Monday, having taken his own life The death of US actor and comedian Robin Williams has prompted a debate about the way suicide is reported in the media. Following Williams' death on Monday, Samaritans emailed media organisations, external "strongly advising them" to follow the charity's guidelines on the reporting of suicide, ext
Stem cell scientist found dead in apparent suicide
Prof Sasai answering questions from reporters at a news conference in April A Japanese scientist involved in a scandal over discredited stem cell research has been found dead at his laboratory in an apparent suicide. Prof Yoshiki Sasai, 52, was cleared of direct misconduct by an investigation, but faced criticism for his oversight. Scientists around the world have expressed regret at losing a reno
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, found dead at 63
US actor and comedian Robin Williams has been found dead, aged 63, in an apparent suicide. Marin County Police in California said he was pronounced dead at his home shortly after officials responded to an emergency call around noon local time. Williams was famous for such films as Good Morning Vietnam and Dead Poets Society and won an Oscar for his role in Good Will Hunting. His publicist said he
Japanese high school girl 'dismembers classmate'
A high school girl has been arrested on suspicion of killing and dismembering a classmate, Japanese police say. The 15-year-old was arrested on Sunday in Sasebo city in Japan's southern Nagasaki prefecture. Police said the girl beat her friend and then strangled her on Saturday. She then severed the victim's head and cut off one of her hands, they said. The victim has been identified as a 15-year-
Georgian ex-President Eduard Shevardnadze dies at 86
Former Georgia President Eduard Shevardnadze has died aged 86. His aide Marina Davitashvili said he had passed away on Monday after a long illness. In 1992 he became the head of state of Georgia after it broke away from the Soviet Union. He led the country out of instability and civil war but in November 2003 was toppled in the "Rose Revolution" sparked by opposition allegations of irregularities
'Surplus' giraffe put down at Copenhagen Zoo
Scientific director, Bengt Holst, insists the giraffe population must be kept "genetically sound" A bid to save a young giraffe from destruction at Copenhagen Zoo has failed, and the giraffe was put down on Sunday morning. Thousands of people had signed an online petition appealing for a change of heart over the two-year-old called Marius. The zoo said it had no choice because of its duty to avoid
Volgograd blasts: Second suicide bomb hits Russia city
The blast took place at a busy time on a busy route, as Daniel Sandford explains At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bombing on a trolleybus in the Russian city of Volgograd, investigators say. The blast comes a day after 17 people died in another suicide attack at the central station in the city. Security has been tightened at railway stations and airports across Russia. Moscow is co
China police station attack leaves 11 dead
Nine axe-wielding assailants have been shot dead during an attack on a police station in China's volatile western Xinjiang province, state media say. Xinhua news agency reports that two auxiliary police officers died in Saturday's clashes in Bachu county's Serikbuya, near the city of Kashgar. Another two policemen were injured. Xinhua provided no further details. Xinjiang - where Muslim Uighurs ma
Elite hacker Barnaby Jack dies ahead of Black Hat event
Barnaby Jack rose to fame after he demonstrated how to hack a cash machine An elite hacker who was due to demonstrate how heart implants could be hacked has died unexpectedly in San Francisco. Barnaby Jack died on Thursday, the city's medical examiner's office told Reuters, but did not give more details. He had been due to give a presentation into medical device vulnerabilities at the Black Hat se
Ex-Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher dies, aged 87
Baroness Thatcher was the first woman to be UK prime minister, winning three elections Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has died "peacefully" at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke while staying at the Ritz hotel in central London. David Cameron called her a "great Briton" and the Queen spoke of her sadness at the death. Lady Thatcher was Conservative prime minister from 1979 to 1990. Sh
Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar 'killed in Mali'
Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar has been killed by Chadian soldiers in Mali, Chad's armed forces say. His death was announced on Chadian state television but has not been confirmed by other sources. Mokhtar Belmokhtar is a former al-Qaeda leader said to have ordered January's attack on an Algerian gas plant where at least 37 hostages were killed.
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