4 dead, 7 missing after flood by strong rainfall in Shenzhen

Apr 12,2019
Four people died and seven were missing after sudden strong rainfall triggered floods in southern Chinese city of Shenzhen Thursday night, local authorities said Friday.
Global executions at lowest level in a decade: Amnesty
Apr 11
Executions fell worldwide by nearly a third last year to their lowest levels in at least a decade, but several countries recorded a rise, Amnesty International said Wednesday.
Modi favourite as India's incredible election begins
Apr 11
India's gargantuan election, the biggest in history, kicked off on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second term from the South Asian behemoth's 900 million voters.
Indian general election to begin on Thursday
Apr 11
Modi's ruling party has pledged to put a major focus on strengthening national security as military tension continues between India and neighboring Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region. India also has a border dispute with China.
Abe appoints new Olympics minister
Apr 11
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he plans to reappoint Shunichi Suzuki as minister in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election
Apr 10
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on path for victory in Israel's elections on Wednesday after nearly complete results put him in position to form a right-wing coalition and further extend his long tenure in office.
Pearls of wisdom: Japan's cultured farms still glisten
Apr 10
In Japan's picturesque Ago Bay, a couple sits in a little hut picking out oysters from a net, cleaning them carefully one-by-one before replacing them gently back in the water