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Sri Lanka Has No Laws That Enable Us to Arrest Citizens Joining Foreign Terror Outfits Like ISIS, Says PM
The PM also said that the authorities did not have 'sufficient' evidence to place the suspected attackers in custody prior to the attacks.
UK, Australia Issue Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka, Fear More 'Indiscriminate' Attacks
In the immediate aftermath of the bombings, the The UK Foreign Office (FCO) updated its guidance, urging British citizens in the country to avoid large gatherings.
Spurned by Washington, North Korea's Kim Seeks a Friend in Putin at Their First Summit
The two men embarked on a day of talks on an island off the Russian Pacific city of Vladivostok two months after Kim's summit with US President Donald Trump ended in disagreement, cooling hopes of a breakthrough in the decades-old nuclear row.
US Measles Cases Hit Highest Level Since Eradication in 2000
The virus can lead to deadly complications, but no measles deaths have been reported in the latest outbreaks.
Oppn Leaders Slam Imran Khan for His 'Shameful' Remarks Against Bilawal Bhutto
Former information minister and PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said Imran Khan has exposed his "shallow-mindedness" and petty personality every time he opens his mouth.
More Than 60 Dead in South Africa After Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Mudslides
President Cyril Ramaphosa visited affected communities in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday and was expected in the Eastern Cape in the next few days.
'Somebody is Controlling Them': Lanka Minister Says Officials 'Purposefully' Withheld Intel on Attacks
He said information on possible suicide attacks on churches, hotels and politicians were received from Indian intelligence on April 4 and a Security Council meeting was chaired by President Maithripala Sirisena on April 7.
Donald Trump Misses Tax Return Deadline, Legal Battle Likely
Trump has signaled he does not want his financial information disclosed, repeating his oft-used excuse during the 2016 presidential campaign that he would not release his tax returns while under audit by the IRS.
Austrian Far-Right Politician Resigns After Penning Poem Comparing Migrants To Rats
Christian Schilcher left the Freedom Party to avoid damaging the junior partner in a national coalition with Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's conservatives.
At Least 45 Children Killed in Sri Lanka Attacks: United Nations
UNICEF spokesman Christophe Boulierac added that the toll from the Sunday attacks could rise as many other minors are wounded and are now fighting for their lives in intensive care units across Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Police Stations on High Alert as Cops Hunt for Explosive-laden Lorry and Van
Police stations around the country have been informed to look out for a number of specific vehicles that are believed to have been used for illegal activities.
Day After Terror Attack, 87 Bomb Detonators Found at Bus Station in Colombo: Police
The police initially found 12 bomb detonators scattered on the ground. A further search revealed 75 more, a police statement said.
All Set to Take off? UK Start-up Floats Idea of Weighing Passengers Before Flights
UK-based tech start-up, Fuel Matrix, is in talks with long-haul airlines in the UK over the deployment of 'pressure pads' that would discreetly weigh passengers as they pass through the airport.
Top US Democrats Leave Door Open to Impeachment for Donald Trump After Mueller Report
Party leaders have cautioned against impeachment just 18 months before the November 2020 presidential election, although prominent liberals have demanded the start of proceedings to remove Trump from office since the release of a redacted version of Muell...
Several Americans Killed in Sri Lanka Attacks: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo said that the US Embassy is working tirelessly to provide all possible assistance to the American citizens affected by the attacks and their families.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack on Afghanistan Communications Ministry
Saturday's attack began when a suicide bomber detonated explosives just outside the ministry building and three other assailants then entered the premises.