World leaders pay final tribute to France's Chirac

Oct 1,2019
Dozens of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Monday paid their final respects to ex-president Jacques Chirac as France held a national day of mourning for the popular former head of state.
Rescuers fear six trapped after Taiwan bridge collapse
Oct 01
Rescuers were scrambling on Tuesday to reach six people feared trapped after a bridge collapsed in Taiwan, smashing onto a group of fishing boats moored underneath.
Afghan airstrikes kill 17 militants in southern Zabul province
Oct 01
A total of 17 militants had beem confirmed dead as fighting planes struck Taliban hideouts in parts of Shahjoy district of Afghanistan's southern Zabul province on Monday, said an army statement on Tuesday.
Celebration begins in Beijing
Oct 01
Beijing is celebrating seven decades since the People's Republic of China was founded. At the center of Tuesday's plans is a massive display of the administration's military capabilities.
Typhoon Mitag blasts Okinawa
Oct 01
A large and strong typhoon is bringing heavy rains and powerful winds to parts of southwestern Japan.
Pope may call for nuclear abolition in Nagasaki
Oct 01
NHK has learned that Pope Francis will likely issue a message calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons during his planned visit to the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
U.S. airstrike kills 7 IS militants in southern Libya
Oct 01
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Monday it carried out an airstrike that killed Islamic State (IS) militants in southern Libya, in coordination with the UN-backed government.