U.S. Senate to vote to block arms sale to 3 Arab countries

Jun 20,2019
The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday to block the Trump administration's effort to complete arms sale to three Arab countries without congressional review, Senator Robert Menendez said on Wednesday.
Foreign visitors to Japan hit record for May
Jun 20
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in May marked a record high for the month. Tourism officials attribute the increase to more travelers from mainland China due to the easing of visa requirements.
Pompeo ups pressure on Russia over four MH17 accused
Jun 20
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.
Gun 'that ended Van Gogh's life' sells for nearly triple estimate
Jun 20
The revolver with which Vincent van Gogh is believed to have shot himself sold for 162,500 euros ($182,000) at a Paris auction on Wednesday -- nearly three times the estimate.
Tokyo Olympics ticket winners notified
Jun 20
Organizers of next year's Tokyo Olympics have released the results of a ticket lottery.
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.