Japanese pop star apologizes to fans for alleged indecency

October 5th, 2009 Letterman apologizes to wife on Monday's showNEW YORK — David Letterman apologized to his wife on Monday's "Late Show," saying she had been "horribly hurt by my behavior." The late-night host vowed to repair his relationship with his wife, Regina Lasko. "Let me tell you folks, I got my work cut out for me," said Letterman, according to an early transcript of the program released by CBS.

September 8th, 2009 Sudanese woman convicted of wearing trousers freedCAIRO — A woman journalist convicted of public indecency for wearing trousers outdoors was freed Tuesday, despite her own desire to serve a month in prison as protest against Sudan's draconian morality laws. The judge who convicted Lubna Hussein had imposed a $200 fine as her sentence, avoiding the maximum sentence of 40 lashes in an apparent attempt to put an end to a case that had raised international criticism of Sudan.

September 2nd, 2009 Domestic battery case dropped against porn starTAMPA, Fla. — A domestic battery case against porn star and potential Louisiana U.S.

August 5th, 2009 Mexico apologizes to Church after raid during MassMEXICO CITY — The Mexican government has apologized to Roman Catholic officials and parishioners after storming a church during Mass to arrest a drug suspect. But the Public Safety Department is standing by the decision to launch the raid, saying it was necessary to avoid a violent confrontation or escape.

July 30th, 2009 Suspended Boston officer apologizes for using slurBOSTON — A suspended Boston police officer apologized for using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. in an e-mail, saying he made a poor choice of words, didn't mean to offend anyone and isn't racist.

July 30th, 2009 US sailor sentenced in Japanese taxi driver deathTOKYO — A U.S. sailor was sentenced Thursday to life in prison in the stabbing death of a Japanese taxi driver, a crime that led to calls for tougher punishment for American service members who break the law.

June 17th, 2009 CT councilwoman apologizes for DWI arrest behaviorGLASTONBURY, Conn. — A town councilwoman in Connecticut is apologizing for her conduct after police released the video of her drunken driving arrest which shows her warning officers that she approves their salaries.

June 1st, 2009 Japan ambassador apologizes for Bataan Death MarchSAN ANTONIO — Japan's ambassador to the United States apologized Saturday on behalf of his country for the 65-mile forced walk of U.S. troops and allies during World War II that left some 11,000 prisoners of war dead.

May 29th, 2009 Pa. newspaper ad calls for Obama assassinationWARREN, Pa. — A northwestern Pennsylvania newspaper is apologizing for running a classified advertisement calling for the assassination of President Barack Obama.

May 14th, 2009 3 fans arrested, shops attacked after Italian CupROME — Three fans have been arrested and five police officers injured in disturbances connected to an Italian Cup soccer final between Sampdoria and Lazio. With Rome hosting the Champions League final in two weeks, mayor Gianni Alemanno had offered assurances before Wednesday's match that police would prevent clashes between fans.

May 1st, 2009 Report: Case dropped against Japan pop starTOKYO — Prosecutors have decided not to charge a Japanese pop star who was arrested for allegedly getting naked while drunk in a Tokyo park, media reports said Friday. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, a 34-year-old member of the popular group SMAP, would not be charged because he apologized, Kyodo News agency reported.

April 29th, 2009 Japanese PM Taro Aso meets Chinese counterpartBEIJING — Japan's prime minister and his Chinese counterpart met Wednesday in Beijing for talks on how to ride out the global financial crisis and boost domestic demand in both countries. The discussions between Japan's Taro Aso and China's Wen Jiabao are the latest in a series of high-level exchanges between the sides, pointing to a major improvement in ties as both sides try to play down political differences that have plagued the relationship in the past.

April 24th, 2009 Japan pop star freed after arrest over indecencyTOKYO — A Japanese pop star was released Friday after being detained overnight for allegedly being naked and drunk in a Tokyo park, police said. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, a member of hugely popular group SMAP, was arrested Thursday after neighbors complained to police that a drunk man was making a fuss in the park in a posh Tokyo neighborhood.

April 23rd, 2009 Japanese pop star arrested for alleged indecencyTOKYO — A Japanese pop star was arrested Thursday for public indecency after being found drunk and naked at a Tokyo park, police said. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, a member of hugely popular group SMAP, was arrested on the spot after neighbors complained a drunk man was making a fuss in the park, a Tokyo Metropolitan Police official said on condition of anonymity, citing department rules.

April 21st, 2009 Japanese commissioner tours Rangers ballparkARLINGTON, Texas — The commissioner of Japanese professional baseball threw a strike with Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan watching him. Ryozo Kato toured Rangers Ballpark on Monday before being honored by the Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth.