Relatives of people who perished in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant will receive $2.5 million in compensation over graphic photos of the accident that were snapped surreptitiously by sheriff's deputies and firefighters.

Kobe Bryant chopper crash victim families win $2.5m compensation over graphic photos

Kobe Bryant's towel that he wore over his shoulder during his farewell speech in the last match of his prolific career in Lakers in NBA was auctioned at $33,000 at an auction.

NBA star Kobe Bryant's farewell match towel sold at $33,000

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine passengers who died in a fatal helicopter crash on Sunday morning. They were en route to a basketball match in Thousands Oak, in which Bryan's daughter was expected to play.

Fan's selfie with Kobe Bryant could be NBA legend's final photo

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday, together with his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people. Watch file footage of Kobe Bryant talking about his daughter.

File footage of Kobe Bryant talking about daughter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G20 summit, addressed the Indian community inKobe today amid "Modi Modi" chants.

India Watch: PM Modi meets Indian community in Kobe

PM Modi today addressed the Indian diaspora in Kobe, Japan ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka. The Indian prime minister expressed his happiness over coming to Japan after seven months as he told the crowd that PM Shinzo Abe is a "good friend".

Japan helping India to become $5 trillion economy: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

A Japanese mayor who came under fire after telling his subordinate to burn down a building in the way of a road construction project offered to resign on Friday.

Under-fire Japan mayor Fusaho Izumi resigns after ordering arson

Kobe Steel Ltd said on Tuesday its CEO will step down to take responsibility for a widespread data fraud scandal, although doubts remain over a corporate culture mired in malfeasance and the possibility of future fines

Kobe Steel CEO to quit over data fraud scandal

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