In message to North Korea, 2 US carriers to train together in Sea of Japan
Two US Navy aircraft carriers are expected to begin training together as soon as Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, for a few days in what US military officials say may be interpreted by North Korea as a signal of a more aggressive US military posture.
Japan needs more workers and it can't find them
Japan has more jobs than it knows what to do with. Government data published Tuesday revealed that the country's labor shortage has reached its most extreme level in more than 40 years.
British journalist arrested in Thailand for carrying body armor
A British journalist is facing up to five years in prison in Thailand after being found in possession of body armor and other protective gear.
Trump's actions have 'weakened' the West, German foreign minister says
Germany's foreign minister launched a scathing criticism of Donald Trump on Monday, claiming the US President's actions have "weakened" the West and accusing the US government of standing "against the interests of the European Union."
Emmanuel Macron proves why the Trump handshake matters so much
There's a tendency among "serious" people to dismiss the importance of the pomp, circumstance and symbolism in politics. "Focus on the policy, not the perceptions!" they shout. Who cares about the fluff.
French president calls on Putin to protect gay Chechens
French president Emmanuel Macron says he has urged Vladimir Putin to ensure that the rights of LGBT people are protected following allegations of a crackdown on gay men in the Russian republic of Chechnya.
North Korea test-fires another ballistic missile, US and South Korea say
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Monday morning that landed in the ocean, the US military said.
While campaigning, Merkel says Europeans can't 'completely' rely on US, others
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her experience at recent international summits featuring US President Donald Trump showed her Europe can't "completely" rely on the United States and other longstanding allies.
Washington Post: Kushner proposed secret communication channel with Kremlin
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and trusted aide Jared Kushner may have discussed creating a secret communications channel between the Trump transition team and the Kremlin with Russia's ambassador Sergei Kislyak, The Washington Post reported Friday, citing US officials briefed on intelligence reports.
Manchester suicide bomber spoke with brother 15 minutes before attack
British authorities are trying to contain the network they believe is behind the Manchester attack as it emerged that the suicide bomber, Salman Abedi, reportedly spoke to his brother in Libya just 15 minutes before he detonated his explosives.
