Japan PM candidates kick off race, Abe in the lead
Three ruling party rivals formally launched
campaigns on Friday to become Japan's next prime minister,
registering to run in a race hawkish cabinet minister Shinzo Abe
appears to have already wrapped up.
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UN unveils global counter-terror plan
The U.N. General Assembly president proposed on
Thursday a draft global counter-terrorism plan urging nations to
crack down on terrorist abuse of the Internet and be more cautious
in granting asylum.
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At least 44 dead in India mine collapse
The bodies of 44 miners were found Friday after
a coal mine collapse in eastern India and authorities said there was
no hope of finding 10 more workers who remain missing.
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