Japan-US trade negotiators fail to close gap

Japan's minister in charge of trade negotiations with the US says he and his US counterpart have yet to bridge their difference.
9 dead, 35 missing as rain batters southwest China
The death toll has risen to nine after heavy downpours and mudslides battered Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Thursday.
A dozen passengers kidnapped in Cameroon's Far North region
Unknown gunmen kidnapped a dozen passengers Tuesday afternoon in Cameroon's Far North region, according to security sources.
Pompeo makes another call for maritime mission
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has reiterated his call for a maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz aimed at keeping a check on Iran.
Paralympic ticket applications to begin Thursday
The organizers of next year's Tokyo Paralympics will begin accepting online applications for tickets on Thursday.
Japan, China, S.Korea confirm close cooperation
The top diplomats of Japan, China and South Korea have had a three-way meeting for the first time in three years and confirmed they will work closely over North Korea.
Gamers risk health in bid to be eSports millionaires
A record $33.5 million is up for grabs but professional eSports players like those competing in The International in Shanghai this week pay a physical price with deteriorating eyesight, digestive problems and wrist and hand damage.