U.N. chief Antonio Guterres will travel to Syria later this week to show his support for the political transition in the country -- the first visit by a U.N. secretary-general since 2009, the world body said on July 22.
Japan recorded a trade deficit in June, according to government data released yesterday, as the higher price of oil imports helped cause the second straight month of red ink.
Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on July 19, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.