The term "samurai" comes from the Japanese word ... a term that would take on a more sinister definition during World War II when Japanese pilots carried out suicide attacks.

But thanks to the strenuous efforts of his grandson, the promise was kept, and a Japanese sword in the U.S. veteran’s possession was returned to the family of a former enemy combatant after a ...

The chief priestess was stabbed to death, reportedly by her brother. A bloodied Samurai sword was found at the scene, along with other knives. The attacker's wife also took part in the ambush on ...