9 dead, 35 missing as rain batters southwest China

Aug 22,2019
The death toll has risen to nine after heavy downpours and mudslides battered Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Thursday.
A dozen passengers kidnapped in Cameroon's Far North region
Aug 21
Unknown gunmen kidnapped a dozen passengers Tuesday afternoon in Cameroon's Far North region, according to security sources.
Pompeo makes another call for maritime mission
Aug 21
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has reiterated his call for a maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz aimed at keeping a check on Iran.
Paralympic ticket applications to begin Thursday
Aug 21
The organizers of next year's Tokyo Paralympics will begin accepting online applications for tickets on Thursday.
Japan, China, S.Korea confirm close cooperation
Aug 21
The top diplomats of Japan, China and South Korea have had a three-way meeting for the first time in three years and confirmed they will work closely over North Korea.
White House OKs fighter-jet sale to Taiwan
Aug 21
The administration of US President Donald Trump has formally decided to sell F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.
Japan posts trade deficit first time in 2 months
Aug 21
Japan has posted a trade deficit for the first time in two months, as exports to China fell amid its trade dispute with the US.