Under Istanbul's old Galata Bridge, there's a nondescript concrete landing that juts out into the waters of the Golden Horn.

Asian shares were mostly lower Friday while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S.

Dearica Hamby scored 21 points, Rickea Jackson added 20 points and Kelsey Plum had 18, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun 102-91 on Thursday night for their eighth win in nine games.

Japanese warships docked in New Zealand 's capital Friday for the first time in almost 90 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacific Ocean.

The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug.