British PM Johnson overhauls cabinet with Brexit hardliners

Jul 25,2019
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson named Brexit hardliners to top posts on Wednesday, replacing most of the cabinet after vowing to get a new divorce deal with the European Union or leave without one by October 31.
Blast kills 5, wounds 10 in Kabul
Jul 25
Five people were confirmed dead and 10 others injured as a blast hit a mini-bus in Kabul on Thursday, Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.
Reports: N.Korean foreign minister to skip ARF
Jul 25
South Korean media say North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho is unlikely to attend a regional security forum in Thailand next month.
North's projectile launch regrettable
Jul 25
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya says the projectile launch by North Korea is very regrettable and that Japan is closely monitoring the situation.
Facebook slapped with 5 billion dollar fine
Jul 25
The US Federal Trade Commission has announced it slapped social media giant Facebook with a five billion dollar fine for its mishandling of personal information.
Trump: Russia investigation a 'waste of time'
Jul 25
US President Donald Trump has described the investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election as a waste of time.
At least 13 dead due to heavy rains in Brazil
Jul 25
At least 13 people were killed by mudslides after heavy rains hit the metropolitan region of Recife, in the northeastern state of Pernambuco in Brazil, local authorities said on Wednesday.