Sri Lanka blocks social media temporarily to after attacks on mosques
May 13, 2019, at 05:16 pm
Colombo, May 13 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan government has banned social media platforms and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, temporarily after posts reportedly triggered anti-Muslim riots across several towns in the country, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Market fire brought under control
May 13, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Kabul, May 13 (IBNS): A market in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Monday caught fire, media reports said.
UNAMA concerned about civilian harm from increased violence during Ramadan
May 13, 2019, at 04:34 pm
Kabul, May 13 (IBNS): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses grave concern about the impact on civilians from the increase in violence around the country during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan.
Moscow says necessary to work pragmatically on overcoming Russian-US differences
May 13, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Moscow, May 13 (Sputnik) Moscow and Washington still disagree on a number of issues, and it is important to work pragmatically on overcoming their significant differences, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Monday ahead of US State Secretary Mike Pompeo's visit to the Russian resort city of Sochi.
Bodies of all victims of SSJ100 deadly fire at Moscow airport identified-Emergency Service
May 13, 2019, at 04:10 pm
Moscow, May 13 (Sputnik/UNI) Bodies of all the victims of the deadly fire that engulfed a Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on May 5 have been identified, a representative of Russian emergency services told Sputnik on Monday.
Putin-Trump meeting at G20 Summit in Osaka could be discussed at talks with Pompeo- Moscow
May 13, 2019, at 03:58 pm
Moscow, May 13 (Sputnik/UNI) The possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, at the G20 summit in the Japanese city of Osaka in late June could be discussed at upcoming talks between US State Secretary Mike Pompeo and the Russian leadership, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Monday.
Explosions occur in southern Philippines prior to midterm election
May 13, 2019, at 09:37 am
Maila, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) At least three explosions rocked city of Cotabato and neighboring Maguindanao province in the southern Philippines a few hours before a national midterm election, military and police authorities said on Monday.
Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF for 6 bln USD package over 3 years
May 13, 2019, at 09:34 am
Islamabad, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pakistani government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement on a bailout package for Pakistan, Adviser to the Pakistani prime minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Abdul Hafeez Shaikh announced on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia offers 10-mln-USD grant to help hurricane-hit Mauritians
May 13, 2019, at 09:27 am
Riyadh, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) Saudi Arabia has offered a grant of 10 million US dollars to Mauritius to help the hurricane victims in the African island nation, the Arab News daily reported Sunday.
Albanian police arrest 50 people after violent anti-gov't protest
May 13, 2019, at 09:25 am
Tirana, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) Albanian State Police announced on Sunday that 50 people were arrested for violent acts during Saturday's opposition protest.
Sri Lanka: Police arrest Islamist preacher for inciting extremism on social media
May 13, 2019, at 09:11 am
Colombo, May 13 (IBNS): Sri Lankan security officials have arrested an Islamic preacher on charges of using social media platform to air extremist views, media reports said.
Militants attacked 4 settlements in Syria's Latakia in past 24 hours : Russian Military
May 13, 2019, at 09:01 am
Moscow, May 13 (Sputnik/UNI) Militants have attacked four settlements in the Syrian province of Latakia over the past 24 hours, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's Center for Syrian Reconciliation, Maj Gen Viktor Kupchishin said on Sunday.
New Zealand youth ‘in frontline’ of fight against climate change: UN chief
May 13, 2019, at 08:56 am
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Speaking to young MÄoris and people of the Pacific Islands in New Zealand on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his gratitude for the leadership of the youth of the country in fighting climate change.
UN condemns deadly attack on Burkina Faso church
May 13, 2019, at 08:54 am
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Senior UN officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres have voiced their outrage at a deadly attack on a Catholic church in the north of Burkina Faso on Sunday, during which six people were reportedly killed by gunmen.
Sri Lankan catholic churches hold 1st Sunday mass since Easter deadly blasts- Reports
May 12, 2019, at 11:13 pm
Colombo, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Sri Lankan Catholic churches held their first regular Sunday mass since the Easter Sunday bombings, in which over 250 people were killed on April 21, local media reported.
At least 6 people killed in attack on Church in Burkina Faso's east - Reports
May 12, 2019, at 11:11 pm
Moscow, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) At least six people, including a priest, were killed as a result of an attack on a church during Sunday mass in the eastern part of Burkina Faso, local media reported.
Rebels' shelling kills three children in Syria's Hama
May 12, 2019, at 11:07 pm
Damascus, May 12 (Xinhua/UNI) At least three children were killed on Sunday by rebels' shelling on a town in Hama Province in central Syria, state news agency SANA reported.
Trump, Xi likely to meet at G20 summit in Japan: White House Advisor
May 12, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Washington, May 12 (Sputnik) US President Donald Trump may meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at G20 summit in Japan at the end of June, White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow said in an interview with Fox News, released on Sunday.
UN chief praises New Zealand premier’s ‘admirable’ response to Christchurch attacks
May 12, 2019, at 09:47 pm
New York, May 12 (IBNS): Speaking to media in the New Zealand capital Auckland on Sunday, alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his solidarity with the victims and families of the March Christchurch mosque attacks, which killed 51 people, and praised Ms. Arden’s leadership in the aftermath of the killings.
Egyptian court sentences two people to death for attack on Coptic Church: Reports
May 12, 2019, at 09:35 pm
Moscow, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) A court in the Egyptian capital of Cairo sentenced two people to death for staging an attack on a Coptic church in the Egyptian city of Helwan, local media reported on Sunday.
US, Internal forces kill dozens of Afghan civilians in nationwide raids: Taliban
May 12, 2019, at 09:10 pm
Kabul, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) The chief spokesman of the Taliban militant movement, Zabihullah Mujahid, accused "American invaders" and their supporters in Afghanistan on Sunday of killing and injuring dozens of civilians in their recent raids across the country.
Trump reiterates criticism of Mueller report saying 'Witch Hunt' must never happen again
May 12, 2019, at 09:02 pm
Moscow, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump continued on Sunday his Twitter tirade against Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US presidential election, saying that the "witch hunt" must never be allowed to happen again.
Six people injured in shooting in France's northern city of Amiens: Reports
May 12, 2019, at 08:55 pm
Moscow, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) At least six people sustained injuries as a result of a shooting in the northern French city of Amiens early on Sunday, local media reported.
Israel arrested over 900 Palestinians including 133 minors in March-April: Report
May 12, 2019, at 08:51 pm
Moscow, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Over 900 Palestinians, including 133 minors and 23 women, were arrested by the Israeli forces in March-April 2019, the Palestinian Authority-run detainees and former detainees’ affairs commission revealed in a report on Sunday.
Nepal: 12 Indians arrested for running illegal networking business
May 12, 2019, at 08:03 pm
Kathmandu, May 12 (IBNS): Nepal Police, in coordination with Nepal Rastra Bank and Department of Revenue Investigation, on Sunday arrested 12 Indians for running illegal networking business in the Himalayan nation.
Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Kabul city
May 12, 2019, at 07:34 pm
Kabul, May 12 (IBNS): An explosion rocked Dar-ul-Aman road in West of Kabul city of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.
Experts doubt China’s ability to launch assault on Taiwan
May 12, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Beijing, May 12 (UNI): China is gearing up its efforts to "reunify" Taiwan with it, but might lack the core assault landing capabilities to conquer the island, military experts have said.
Gunmen who stormed 5-star hotel in Balochistan killed
May 12, 2019, at 01:05 pm
Islamabad, May 12 (UNI): Three gunmen who stormed a five-star hotel in the restive Pakistani province of Balochistan, killing at least one guard, has been shot dead by security forces, officials say.
Balochistan attack an attempt to sabotage Pak's economic project: Imran Khan
May 12, 2019, at 10:18 am
Islamabad, May 12 (UNI) Condemning the recent terrorist attack on a five-star hotel, Prime Minister Imran Khan held that such acts especially in Balochistan are an attempt to sabotage Pakistan's economic projects and prosperity as the port targeted is an important piece of China's Belt and Road infrastructure project in the country.
Syrian army liberates 3 more villages from Nusra terrorists: Reports
May 12, 2019, at 07:25 am
Damascus, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) The Syrian army liberated three more villages on the border with Idlib Province from militants of the Nusra Front terrorist group (banned in Russia), Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday.