Vietnam grants e-visas to citizens of 35 countries

Under a decree recently issued by the Vietnamese government, citizens from 35 countries, including China, are eligible for e-visas under a pilot program, local media reported on Thursday.
Japan-France exchange event draws 3 mil. Visitors
An exhibition to promote Japanese culture in France is set to wrap up this month after attracting a total of 3 million visitors.
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Trump bars US-born woman who joined IS from returning
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is barring a US-born former Islamic State propagandist from returning home, making the highly unusual case that she is not a US citizen.
Fire kills 69 in Bangladesh capital: official
At least 69 people have died in a huge blaze that tore through apartment buildings also used as chemical warehouses in an old part of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, fire officials said Thursday.
Trump to visit Japan in May, meet new Emperor
Japanese government officials say US President Donald Trump is likely to visit Japan as a state guest in late May. He is expected to become the first foreign leader the new Emperor will meet after ascending the throne.
Death toll from Bangladesh capital fire rises to 69
Death toll from the building fire in an old part of Bangladesh capital Dhaka has risen to 69 with scores others injured, local fire service officials said Thursday.