US test-fires intermediate-range ballistic missile

Dec 13,2019
The US Department of Defense says it has test-fired a ground-launched intermediate-range ballistic missile from a base in the western state of California.
New Zealand visitor arrival growth slows down to 7-year-low
Dec 12
Growth in annual visitor arrivals in New Zealand dropped to its lowest level in seven years, as the number of visitors from Asia continued to fall, New Zealand statistics department Stats NZ said on Thursday.
Attacks at US base in Afghanistan kill 2 civilians
Dec 12
Attacks near a US military base in Afghanistan have killed two civilians and injured scores of others.
China refuses to join US, Russia nuclear talks
Dec 12
China has rejected the idea of joining a framework to discuss nuclear arms control with the United States and Russia.
Israel to hold 3rd election in less than a year
Dec 12
Israel will hold its third general election in less than a year after parties missed the deadline on Wednesday to form a coalition government.
Britain votes in 'Brexit election'
Dec 12
Britain goes to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.
Japan's FM may meet S.Korean counterpart
Dec 12
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi may meet with his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha in Spain.