45 children killed in Sri Lankan blasts: UNICEF
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:26 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said 45 children were killed in the eight blasts that rocked Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
Sri Lankan authorities were warned about possible attacks: Reports
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:11 am
Colombo, Apr 24 (IBNS): Indian intelligence services had warned Sri Lankan officials before the eight blasts that rocked the Island nation on Easter Sunday, media reports said on Wednesday.
Nigerian military kills at least 10 armed group members in operation
Apr 23, 2019, at 10:07 pm
ABUJA, Apr 23 (Xinhua): The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said at least 10 armed group members were killed during an air raid on their hideout in the northwestern state of Zamfara.
Theresa May to introduce key Brexit bill for voting within 10 days: Reports
Apr 23, 2019, at 08:45 pm
London, Apr 23 (Sputnik): UK Prime Minister Theresa May is likely to introduce the withdrawal and implementation bill (WAB), a key piece of Brexit legislation, for voting in the country’s parliament in the next 10 days, local media reported Tuesday citing government sources.
Dasun Shanaka narrowly misses Sri Lankan church blasts, says he will never forget the scene
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:57 pm
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka has said he narrowly missed the serial blasts which rocked the nation on Sunday.
Six killed in clash between gov't troops, leftist rebels in central Philippines
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Manila, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Six government soldiers were killed and six others wounded in a clash with leftist insurgents on Tuesday in the central Philippines, a military report said.
New Zealand creates new visa category for Christchurch attack victims family
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:18 pm
Wellington, Apr 23 (Xinhua) New Zealand government created a special visa category on Tuesday for those directly impacted by the Christchurch terrorist attack and their families.
Russia plans to ratify Paris climate deal by year end : Deputy Prime Minister
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Moscow, Apr 23 (Sputnik/UNI) Russia plans to ratify the Paris climate agreement by the end of this year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Gordeyev said on Tuesday.
Vietnam's military plane crashes, 1 injured
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:01 pm
Hanoi, Apr 23 (Xinhua) A Vietnamese military plane slipped off a runway in northern Yen Bai province while landing, injuring one soldier on the ground, local media reported on Tuesday.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka blasts
Apr 23, 2019, at 04:50 pm
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): Ending all speculations, Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the Sri Lankan blasts which left 321 people killed.
Myanmar landslide: 90 dies at Kachin jade mine
Apr 23, 2019, at 04:45 pm
Yangon, Apr 23 (UNI) A landslide at a jade mine has killed at least 90 people in northern Myanmar, witnesses say.
Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll touches 321
Apr 23, 2019, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lankan bomb blasts incidents have touched 321, officials said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll touches 310, country observes national day of mourning
Apr 23, 2019, at 11:37 am
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lanka blasts has risen 310 as the country is observing the national day of mourning, media reports said.
Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck Philippines, six killed
Apr 23, 2019, at 11:02 am
Manila, Apr 23 (Xinhua): At least six people were killed after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines main Luzon island on Monday afternoon, local media reported.
Sri Lanka bombings likely beyond capacity of local group: Minister
Apr 23, 2019, at 10:10 am
Washington, Apr 23 (Sputnik/UNI) The terror attacks that killed nearly 300 people at Christian churches across Colombo on Sunday were beyond the capability of local extremist groups to carry out on their own, Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms Harsha De Silva said in an interview.
Man pleads guilty in 5 mln USD Ponzi scheme in US
Apr 23, 2019, at 10:05 am
Los Angeles, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) A Canadian national pleaded guilty on Monday to federal fraud charges for defrauding investors in a 5-million-US-dollar Ponzi scheme.
Death toll from Rio building collapse rises to 24
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:54 am
Rio De Janeiro, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in western Rio de Janeiro has increased to 24, local authorities said on Monday.
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:49 am
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture and heritage around the world, the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues said at the annual event’s opening day on Monday, stressing that it “must be protected”.
‘Do everything in your power to tackle climate change’ UN chief urges on Mother Earth Day
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:44 am
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Marking International Mother Earth Day, the UN on Monday debated how best to build “an equitable and sustainable future” for all, through enhanced education and climate action, on the road to a key international summit on the issue due to take place in September.
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Sri Lankan police detain five more people in connection with blasts
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:20 pm
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik): Sri Lankan police have detained five more people in connection with a series of deadly explosions that killed nearly 300 people across the country on Easter Sunday, bringing the total number of detained suspects to 29, local media reported on Monday.
Hours after having Easter breakfast, Sri Lankan celeb chef Nisanga Mayadunne killed in blast
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:10 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): Hours after having an Easter breakfast with her family, Sri Lankan celebrity chef Nisanga Mayadunne was killed in one of the eight blasts, which took place in Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday, media reports said.
International Earth Day 2019 is being observed today
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Ottawa, Apr 22 (IBNS): Earth Day, now a global event each year and approximately more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world, media reports said.
Sri Lanka serial blasts: 87 bomb detonators found at bus station
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (UNI) A total of 87 detonators were found at a private bus stand in Bastian Mawatha by the Pettah Police on Monday.
Japanese prosecutors slap ex-Nissan Chairman Ghosn with fresh indictment-Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Tokyo, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Japanese prosecutors have indicted former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on new charges over his alleged financial misconduct, local media reported on Monday.
Over 1,000 troops deployed to Sri Lankan capital after deadly blasts - Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:23 pm
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Sri Lanka has deployed over 1,000 servicemen to ensure the security in Colombo in the wake of deadly blasts across the South African nation, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's army.
Sri lanka blasts: Three-member committee to probe Sunday attacks
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday appointed a three-member committee to investigate Sunday's blasts in and around the capital.
Taliban commander, seven militants killed in US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:47 pm
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) A Taliban commander, known as Dada, and seven of his fighters were killed in a US-led drone strike in the country's eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday, local media revealed on Monday.
Sri Lanka blasts: Security heightened across Bangladesh
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Dhaka, Apr 22 (IBNS): Security has been heightened across Bangladesh following the eight coordinated blasts in Sri Lanka which left 290 killed.
Apr 22, 2019, at 03:53 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): Sri Lankan government has revealed the name of a group whom they are suspecting to be behind the eight serial blasts which rocked the nation on Sunday.
Afghanistan nationals safe in Colombo: Officials
Apr 22, 2019, at 03:42 pm
Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government on Monday said all its citizens in Colombo and other parts of the country are safe as eight blasts rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday.