Mongolia to urge N.Korea to continue talks

Apr 21,2019
The foreign minister of Mongolia, which has longstanding ties with North Korea, says he will urge the country to hold talks with the United States and Japan and to refrain from further provocative acts.
Report: China No. 3 in online nuclear reactors
Apr 21
A Japanese nuclear industry association report shows China had the third-largest number of reactors in operation as of January 2019. It also points to a change in the global nuclear power landscape.
Ukraine's presidential runoff to start shortly
Apr 21
Ukrainians are set to cast their ballots in a high-profile presidential runoff on Sunday. Incumbent President Petro Poroshenko will face off with challenger Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The 41-year-old comedian and actor received the most votes in the first round last month.
13 dead, over 140 missing in Congo boat accident
Apr 19
Thirteen people are dead and more than 140 are still missing after a passenger boat sank in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Trump to meet new Japanese Emperor in May
Apr 19
US President Donald Trump will visit Japan in late May as a state guest, making him the first foreign leader to meet the new Emperor. Crown Prince Naruhito is set to ascend the throne on May 1.
Rain, thunderstorm claim 65 lives across India
Apr 18
At least 65 people were killed and many others injured in rain-related incidents across several Indian states, officials said Thursday.
2nd phase of India's general elections kicks off
Apr 18
The second phase of India's 17th general elections began on Thursday morning.