Its been a dour week for news, culminating in the horrible attack in Kabul.

Time for a bit of relief. Japan media report:

  • TOKYO -- Authorities including Tokyo's Kita Ward Office and the Metropolitan Police Department are warning people to steer clear of a monkey spotted in the capital's north, as it could harm humans if approached.
  • With numerous monkey sightings since mid-August in neighboring Saitama Prefecture as well as Tokyo, authorities speculate the same monkey could be on the move, heading southwest.

More on the monkey here, link.

Not just a Tokyo problem: