Abe's party suffers historic defeat in Tokyo poll, governor wins big

Abe's party suffers historic defeat in Tokyo poll, governor wins big

July 3, 2017 - 16:52 AMT  12:52 GMT
"We must recognize this as an historic defeat," former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba was quoted as saying by NHK.
Iran inks $5bn gas deal with France’s Total, Chinese firm

Iran inks $5bn gas deal with France’s Total, Chinese firm

July 3, 2017 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
Officials signed the deal, which will see the firms develop a portion of the massive South Pars offshore field that Iran shares with Qatar.
UK govt. says not aware of Trump visit plans in next few weeks

UK govt. says not aware of Trump visit plans in next few weeks

July 3, 2017 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
The British government is not aware of any plans for U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Britain in the next few weeks, May's spokesman said.
France, Germany vow more support for Italy on migrants

France, Germany vow more support for Italy on migrants

July 3, 2017 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
Italy has taken in about 82,000 refugees and migrants so far this year, a third more than a year ago.
Many killed as tour bus bursts into flames after collision in Germany

Many killed as tour bus bursts into flames after collision in Germany

July 3, 2017 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
A local newspaper, Frankenpost, said that 17 people had been killed, without identifying its source for the information.
“Fantastic Beasts:” sequel unveils plot details as shooting starts

“Fantastic Beasts:” sequel unveils plot details as shooting starts

July 3, 2017 - 14:53 AMT  10:53 GMT
Set in the Wizarding World created by JK Rowling, this is the 2nd in a five-picture series with the original film’s director David Yates returning.
China, Russia opposed to U.S. THAAD in South Korea: Xi

China, Russia opposed to U.S. THAAD in South Korea: Xi

July 3, 2017 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
China and Russia have maintained close communication and coordination on the issue and held very similar views on it, Xi said.
Season 8 episodes of “Game of Thrones” could be feature length

Season 8 episodes of “Game of Thrones” could be feature length

July 3, 2017 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
Sound designer Paula Fairfield said Season 7 episodes will be their customary hour-long duration, but the finale of Season 7 clocks in at 82 minutes.
Iraq says battling last jihadists in Old Mosul

Iraq says battling last jihadists in Old Mosul

July 3, 2017 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
"The number is... 300 fighters, most of them of European nationalities, Arabs of other nationalities or of Asian origin," said a brigadier.
Microsoft laying off “thousands” of employees in major reorganization

Microsoft laying off “thousands” of employees in major reorganization

July 3, 2017 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
The restructuring is set to include an organizational merger that involves its enterprise customer unit and one or more of its SME-focused divisions.
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