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Aussie Home Minister Peter Dutton Lays Wreath at Bombed Sri Lankan Church
Dutton visited St Sebastian's Church in the seaside town of Negombo, one of three churches attacked April 21.
Italy's Mount Etna Bursts into Life, Spits Molten Lava Into the Sky
The National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) said there was lively spattering as fire and hot ash spewed high into the sky in an eruption.
Conservative Businessman Nayib Bukele Sworn in as President of El Salvador
Nayib Bukele has said he will seek closer ties with the United States, home to 2.5 million Salvadorans.
Pakistan Likely to Remove Restriction on Air Space Usage
Pakistan fully closed its airspace on February 27 after an IAF strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot. On March 27, it opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.
Donald Trump to Formally Announce Re-election Bid on June 18 in Florida
Trump has made it clear since taking office that he planned to run again in 2020, has held multiple campaign rallies and has already raised tens of millions of dollars.
Disgruntled Employee Shoots Dead 12 Co-workers, Injures Six Before Being Killed by Police
The shooting was believed to be the deadliest act of workplace gun violence in the United States since February.
Indian-origin Anita Bhatia Appointed UN-Women's Deputy Executive Director
Bhatia has had a distinguished career at the World Bank Group, serving in various senior leadership and management positions, both at the headquarters and in the field.
Sri Lanka Failed to Arrest Easter Bomber Despite Mounting Evidence, Says Top Intel Officer
Sisira Mendis told a parliamentary probe into security lapses leading to the April 21 suicide bombings that the attacks led by Zahran Hashim could have been avoided if he had been detained.
Japan's New Law Eases Rules for Self-driving Cars Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
It would allow drivers in those situations to use a smartphone behind the wheel as their vehicle drives itself, so long as they are able to switch to manual driving immediately in case of emergency.
French #MeToo Founder Sued for Slander by Man She Accused of Making Lewd Remarks
Sandra Muller, a US-based French journalist, is being sued for defamation by senior French TV executive Eric Brion at a Paris court over a Twitter post accusing him of humiliating her with vulgar comments.
Australia Pilots Hit by Lasers During Flights in South China Sea: Report
Beijing has become more assertive in the South China sea, stoking tensions with rival claimants in Southeast Asia as well as Canberra and Washington -- traditionally the dominant naval and air power in the Asia-Pacific region.
US, Japan to Work With India, Other Countries to Promote Free, Open Indo-pacific: Shinzo Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's comment comes amidst China flexing its muscle in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region.
Officials: Taliban Attacks Kill 10 Afghan Troops, Four Police Officials
The soldiers were driving back to base after picking up their salaries in the country's western Farah province.
Centuries-Old 'Palace of Guru Nanak' Demolished in Pakistan, Vandals Sell Off Precious Doors, Windows
The "Palace of Baba Guru Nanak", said to have been built over four centuries ago, was frequented by a number of Sikhs from across the world, including India.
Three Killed in Two Explosions in Nepali Capital Kathmandu: Police
One person was killed in an explosion inside a house in the Ghattekulo residential area in the heart of the city.
Chinese VP to Reach Pakistan on Sunday to Hold Bilateral Dialogue on CPEC Corridor
The visit is in continuation of high-level exchanges between the two countries, which have acquired an increased momentum since Prime Minister Khan's visit to China in November last year and his participation in the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing in A...