8 dead, at least 26 missing in California boat fire

Eight people were killed and at least 26 others are missing after a boat caught fire and sank off southern California on Monday morning, authorities said.
Abe to reshuffle cabinet next week
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to reshuffle his cabinet next week.
Hong Kong protesters call student boycott, strike after weekend of violence

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Saudi-led airstrikes 'kill at least 60' in Yemen
A Saudi-led coalition has launched a series of airstrikes on an area of Yemen controlled by anti-government forces. More than 60 people were reportedly killed.
Hurricane Dorian batters Bahamas with fierce winds
Hurricane Dorian has struck the Bahamas, battering the islands with ferocious winds and torrential rain.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after week of tensions
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the Lebanese border after a week of rising tensions, sparking fears of an escalation and prompting concern from world powers.
Tokyo again tops list of world's safest cities
A research unit of Britain's The Economist magazine has named Tokyo the world's safest city on its latest biennial list.