Tokyo, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's ex-empress Michiko's surgery 'successful': official

NAMPA / AFP

2024-10-08

Surgery on Japan's 89-year-old former empress Michiko on Tuesday was successful, officials said, after she fell at home and broke her leg. Michiko, the mother of Emperor Naruhito, tumbled late Sunday and was admitted to hospital the next day after doctors diagnosed a fracture of the right femur. The treatment "was successful" and she will stay for a week or two in hospital for rehabilitation, Imperial Household Agency (IHA) spokesman Katsuyoshi N......

Restricted content

Community

Istanbul, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - At Istanbul church, blessed spring offers hope to Christians and Muslims

2024-10-08 08:02:42

Dakar, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - Fear and anger: Lebanese in West Africa live war vicariously

2024-10-08 07:30:26

Sydney, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - Hot air: 'Explicit' film airs to entire cabin on Tokyo flight

2024-10-08 07:00:29

Paris, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - 'Dark day': Victims mourned around the globe on Oct. 7 anniversary

2024-10-08 05:00:43

Sydney, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - Hot air: 'Explicit' film airs to entire cabin on Tokyo flight

2024-10-08 04:30:29

Sydney, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - Hot air: 'Explicit' film airs to entire cabin on Tokyo flight

2024-10-08 04:30:29

Stockholm, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - Recent winners of the Nobel Physics Prize

2024-10-08 04:00:37

Stockholm, Oct 8, 2024 (AFP) - 'Invisibility' and quantum computing tipped for physics Nobel

2024-10-08 03:31:10

Paris, Oct 7, 2024 (AFP) - 'Dark day': Victims mourned around the globe on Oct. 7 anniversary

2024-10-07 22:30:42

Paris, Oct 7, 2024 (AFP) - 'Dark day': Victims mourned around the globe on Oct. 7 anniversary

2024-10-07 20:31:48

Kampala, Oct 7, 2024 (AFP) - Uganda bans sexual funeral parties over abuse claims

2024-10-07 19:01:13

Latest NAMPA photos

ENDOLA, 28 September 2024 - President and member of the ruling party, Nangolo Mbumba speaking at a mini rally held at Endola in the Ohangwena Region on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 26 September 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has been reappointed as Gold Commander for the Etotha National Park. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

KEETMANSHOOP, 25 September 2024 - The Keetmanshoop Municipality Building. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2024- Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, opening a two-day drought response plan discussion platform in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

NAMPA

OMAHALAPAPA, 25 September 2024-Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, officially unveils the newly constructed the four classroom block constructed by the government of Japan at Omahalapapa village in the Omundaungilo Constituency on Wednesday.(Photo by Maria David)NAMPA

NAMPA

EENHANA, 24 September 2024 - Japan Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki, pictured with Ohangwena Governor, Sebastian Ndeitunga, during a courtesy visit on Tuesday. (Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

NEW YORK, 23 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at the Pact of the Future Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (Photo: Namibian Presidency) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2024 - Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA