S.Korea may be more concerned after Japan election

Jul 22,2019
The South Korean government is believed to be more concerned that the outcome of Japan's Upper House election may encourage the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to take a tougher stance toward Seoul.
4 dead in east China rain-triggered flood
Jul 22
Four hikers were dead after a flood triggered by a heavy rainstorm hit east China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said early Monday.
Protesters attack Beijing's Hong Kong office
Jul 22
People in Hong Kong have held another massive rally against a controversial extradition bill, while some protesters defaced Beijing's representative office.
US security advisor Bolton to visit Japan, S.Korea
Jul 22
US National Security Advisor John Bolton will visit Japan and South Korea this week as the two countries are embroiled in a trade dispute. In Japan, he will also likely discuss the issue of escalating tensions over Iran.
Hong Kong braces for fresh anti-government march
Jul 21

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Polls open in Japan’s Upper House election
Jul 21
People across Japan are casting their ballots in the Upper House election. About 47,000 polling stations opened at 7 a.m. on Sunday.
Heat wave in U.S. kills 6
Jul 21
-- Six deaths have been attributed to a recent heat wave that swept through much of the United States.