Japan's parliament is now more inclusive.
For the first time, the country's parliament opened a special session including more women and two disabled members.
All of them were elected last month.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe both attended the opening ceremony of the "Extraordinary Diet" session in Tokyo.
Haiti gang raid leaves 47 dead, residents demand stronger protections
At least 47 people have been killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighborhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.
Gaza parents urged to stop kids flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites, after Israel issued a warning that kites, balloons and drones launched from the Gaza Strip could be treated as military threats.
Tornado in southwestern France damages over 300 homes, injures dozens
A tornado swept through the Aude region of southwestern France late on Monday, damaging more than 300 homes and injuring at least 39 people in the village of Pomas, authorities said.
Tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people relocated, while another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan.
Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum
President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the US, marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages hailing Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s values of mercy, goodwill and unity on his birth anniversary.
Dubai Police are warning the public against fake social media ads that offer work, residency or visit visas in exchange for money.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Carlos Espá on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
