And finally, turning now to Japan... where a series live-fire military drills have been held in a public display of the country′s growing military power.
Scores of Japanese tanks, attack helicopters and troops pounded the foothills of Mount Fuji on Monday,... as part of coordinated exercises by Special Defense Forces.
The Defense Ministry said the annual event drew in thousands of spectators of all ages.
"With all the fuss with China, Japan should have the equipment it needs, and I think that is the first step to build up the deterrent force."
The push by Tokyo to expand the country′s military... and its security role in the Asia-Pacific... has drawn fierce criticism by neighboring countries such as China and Korea, who fear the move as a potential return to Japanese aggression in the region.
And that wraps up our look at international stories making headlines around the world. I′ll see you back here
