Johnson to become Britain's new PM with Brexit mission

Jul 24,2019
Boris Johnson will officially become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with a mission to deliver Brexit by October 31 come what may, while fending off rebellious MPs.
Japan moves to step up S.Korea export controls
Jul 24
The Japanese government says it may step up export controls on South Korea by removing the country from a list of nations entitled to simplified export procedures.
US Senate confirms Esper as defense secretary
Jul 24
The US Senate has confirmed Army Secretary Mark Esper as defense secretary, ending the longest period the Pentagon has gone without a confirmed leader.
7 killed, 6 missing in SW China landslides
Jul 24
Seven people have been killed and six others are missing as two landslides hit southwest China's Guizhou Province Tuesday, local authorities said Wednesday.
Afghan airstrikes kill 3 militants including group commander in southern province
Jul 23
At least three militants including a group commander were killed as fighting aircraft pounded Taliban hideout ---------
Sri Lankan president extends state of emergency
Jul 23
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena extended the state of emergency on Monday, by another month considering the security situation in the country.
Abe likely to reshuffle Cabinet in mid-September
Jul 23
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet and ruling party executives in mid-September.