Pompeo ups pressure on Russia over four MH17 accused

Jun 20,2019
Moscow must ensure that those charged with murder over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 face justice, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, after international investigators accused three Russians and a Ukrainian over the disaster.
Chinese envoy calls for support for Afghan presidential poll
Jun 20
A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for support for Afghanistan's upcoming presidential election in September.
Xi and Kim's previous summits
Jun 20
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held four summits with Chinese President Xi Jinping since March 2018.
US official cites flexibility on N.Korea talks
Jun 20
A senior US official says the US and North Korea understand a flexible approach is needed to push forward talks on the North's denuclearization.
Russia, China delay halt to oil exports to N.Korea
Jun 19
The United States wants a UN Security Council sanctions committee to immediately halt exports of refined petroleum products to North Korea. But Russia and China are putting the request on hold.
Trump officially launches re-election campaign
Jun 19
US President Donald Trump has officially launched his campaign for re-election next year.Trump addressed a rally in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday night.
India heatwave leaves 200 dead
Jun 19
The death toll from a heat wave in India has surged to more than 200. Parts of the country have seen temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius.