Pope to visit Japan and Thailand in November: Vatican

Pope Francis is to visit Thailand and Japan, including Hiroshima and Nagasaki, from November 19 to 26, the Vatican announced on Friday
Vatican to announce schedule of Pope's Japan visit
The Vatican will announce on Friday the schedule for Pope Francis's visit to Japan in November
Trump willing to consider interim deal
There are signs the US and China may be softening their stances in the trade dispute
Indonesia forest fires surge, stoking global warming fears
The number of blazes in Indonesia's rainforests has jumped sharply, satellite data showed Thursday, spreading smog across Southeast Asia and adding to concerns about the impact of increasing wildfire outbreaks worldwide on global warming.
US plans to ban sale of flavored e-cigarettes
The US administration says it plans to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes. This follows reports that some cases of respiratory illness may be linked to vaping.
340,000 still without power 2 days after typhoon
More than 340,000 households in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo are still without power, days after Typhoon Faxai hit the area.
Trump: Tariff hikes to be delayed to Oct. 15
US President Donald Trump has tweeted that the US has agreed to delay a planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods.