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Baby dies on flight from KL to Perth

April 23, 2019

A two-month-old baby has died in the arms of a fellow passenger following a medical emergency onboard an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth . The report said authorities were seen still in and around the grounded plane around 9.30am, with the corresponding flight's scheduled departure at 6.50am.

Iraq Pleased with Launch of New Chapter in Ties with Saudi Arabia

April 23, 2019

A summit organized by Iraq brought together regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Saturday as part of a broader effort by Iraqi leaders to fashion the country's image as a friend among neighbors. Abdul Mahdi's visit to Riyadh came 10 days after he visited Iran. Instead, Iraq is looking to expand trade with both as it looks to rebuild itself, 16 years after the 2003 United States invasion plunged the country into civil war.

Greta Thunberg makes powerful climate change speech in London

April 23, 2019

Climate campaigners who have brought chaos to parts of central London appeared to be split yesterday over how long they were prepared to disrupt life in the capital. "The group's demands to Government include declaring a climate and ecological emergency, reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2025 and creating a citizens' assembly to oversee progress".

'20 YEARS AGO': Columbine honours 13 lost with community service, ceremony

April 23, 2019

Columbine High School is moving ahead with ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of an attack that killed 13 people, and the community is awaiting more details on what led a teenager allegedly obsessed with the 1999 shooting to buy a shotgun and kill herself in the snowy foothills nearby.

Scotland to be hotter than Morocco today as country continues to sizzle

April 23, 2019

Simon Partridge, a Met Office forecaster , said: " Easter Sunday and Monday could well break temperature..." This was still shy of the top Easter Sunday temperature from 2011 when the mercury reached 25.3C (77F) in the Solent. Highs of 26C were predicted for the South, accompanied by hazy sunshine, with a slightly greater chance of showers in Wales and the South West and low clouds affecting North East England and Scotland .

More deaths in clashes in Libyan capital

April 23, 2019

Heavy fighting has erupted south of Tripoli after Libya's UN-backed government announced a counter-offensive against insurgent forces. The report of clashes came as Libyan authorities said they had reopened Mitiga Airport, Tripoli's only functioning airport, after hours of closure due to possible airstrikes.

We changed pusillanimous approach of Congress on terror: PM Narendra Modi

April 22, 2019

This was said by America, I have nothing to say about this now, I will speak about it when the time comes", the Indian prime minister said. "The (then) Congress-Nationalist Congress Party government just mourned and kept crying about Pakistan".

Global Panel to Review FAA Approval of Boeing 737 Max Flight Controls

April 22, 2019

The review is set to begin on April 29 and is expected to continue for an estimated period of 90 days, the FAA announced. The March 10 incident became the second instance that the Boeing 737 MAX jet was involved in a crash within a span of five months.

Arrests after attack on main opposition leader in Turkey

April 22, 2019

Republican People's Party (CHP) chief Kemal Kilicdaroglu was taken to a nearby house by security forces for his protection, Anadolu state news agency said. "The incident is under control. There is no room for violence in democratic politics", spokesman Omer Celik said on Twitter . After carrying out a limited recount, the Turkish election commission granted the mayorship of Istanbul, Erdogan's hometown, to the CHP's Ekrem Imamoglu.

India's Modi condemns Sri Lanka attacks, says he can defeat the 'terrorists'

April 22, 2019

At about 09:05 a.m., two loud blasts were heard at the Shangri-La Hotel, a towering 500-room hotel near Colombo's main business district. No group has claimed responsibility of the attacks and Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Ariyasinghe said at least 27 foreigners - hailing mostly from India, Pakistan, US, Morocco and Bangladesh - were killed in the explosions .

New sketch, video released in Delphi murder investigation

April 22, 2019

A police sketch was released on July 17, just five months after their deaths. "We have a witness". Indiana State Police have been tight-lipped about any other evidence they may have from the girls' murders but at a February press conference marking two years since the investigation began they once again hinted that there were things being held back to help create their case when a suspect was found.

We can all find hope at Easter, says May

April 22, 2019

Those who are carried by holy zeal, to seek Christ diligently, will discover deeper understanding and higher revelation of the salvific role of Jesus Christ. -Seeking Jesus takes you to the revelation of a risen Christ who is advocate and King beyond the crucified messiah.HIM crucified is HIM who conquered death.

Man arrested on murder charges after woman hacked to death with axe

April 22, 2019

He also faces an attempted murder charge in connection with another woman who was also at the apartment and was hospitalized in critical condition. The 4-year-old girl, the 21-year-old woman's daughter, was in a back bedroom, unharmed, the sources said.

READ: Trump Sues Cummings To Halt Probe Into His Finances

April 22, 2019

Elijah Cummings , the head of the panel, the Washington Post reported . "Instead of working with the President to pass bipartisan legislation that would actually benefit Americans, House Democrats are singularly obsessed with finding something they can use to damage the President politically", the lawsuit states.

Huawei Reports 39 Percent Jump In First-Quarter Revenue

April 22, 2019

Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue rose 39 percent year on year to 179.7 billion yuan (about 26.82 billion USA dollars) in the first quarter of the year, the company announced Monday. However, Huawei finds itself struggling to maintain its position of global influence as multiple governments across the world have become distrustful of the corporation, and are now reconsidering allowing the company to develop 5G networks in their countries.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to visit Kentucky - despite being uninvited

April 22, 2019

Luckily, Kentucky has open borders. The New York Democrat is heading to the Bluegrass State anyway, her spokesman said Friday. 'We hope to visit and have a town hall, listen to concerns of workers in Kentucky'. 'In 2018, right-wing extremists were behind nearly ALL US domestic terrorist killings. In a letter posted to Twitter , Barr asked Ocasio-Cortez to apologize to the war veteran before visiting Kentucky.

Strong 6.3 magnitude quake hits Philippines: USGS

April 22, 2019

Among those trapped were customers and employees of a grocery on the building's ground floor, she said. The governor of Pampanga province told a radio station that several people had been killed. Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda said the tremor caused power outages and damaged roadways near the epicenter. Some people evacuated their offices in Manila .

Mexico warns of 'deep concern' over armed groups on U.S. border

April 22, 2019

The FBI has arrested the leader of an armed militia that scours the southern border for undocumented migrants, days after a video of the group holding migrants against their will sparked outrage. In Klamath county, OR in 2006, Hopkins was accused of impersonating a police officer and claimed to be a fugitive bounty hunter, the Santa Few New Mexican reported .

Danish billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks

April 22, 2019

According to the New York Times, he is also the largest landowner in Scotland . The Danish businessman published an open letter about his plans to "rewild" his vast estates in Scotland, where he is the biggest private landowner. The bombings, which killed almost 300 people, are being treated as a terrorist attack by religious extremists and police have arrested 13 but there was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Egyptian Voters Urged to Allow Sisi Rule until 2030

April 22, 2019

But they also include an article specific to el-Sisi that extends his current second four-year term to six years and allows him to run for another six-year term in 2024 - potentially extending his rule until 2030. Reports focused on Mr Sisi's mega-projects, such as a new capital city outside Cairo , which he says will create jobs and economic growth. Lina Khatib, head of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, said the amendments "pave the way for a power grab" by Sisi.

Easter Prayers & Resurrection Bible Verses

April 22, 2019

Today is Easter Sunday. "In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus". Many will be spending the weekend eating chocolate eggs and hunting for the Easter bunny, whilst others will focus on old Christian traditions.

Northern Ireland police release teenagers arrested after journalist killing

April 22, 2019

The suspects, aged 18 and 19, have been detained under anti-terrorism legislation by the police services of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and have been taken to a police station in Belfast for questioning. A recent spate of violence in Northern Ireland has raised fears that sectarian violence might be revived amid ongoing concerns over the effects of Brexit.

Sarah Sanders reiterates Comey claims despite admitting to lying

April 22, 2019

Her claim about "countless members of the FBI" talking to her was not a "slip of the tongue". Mueller did not make a determination on whether Trump obstructed justice, but detailed 10 potential obstruction incidents involving the president.

Iranian President Rouhani receives PM Imran at Tehran's Saadabad Palace

April 22, 2019

He was scheduled to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday. "We have authentic information about the Baloch terrorists groups who have their training camps and hideouts in border areas of Iran near Pakistan border which they are using against Pakistan", Shah Mahmood Qureshi said at a press conference, aired by state-run PTV News.

Avalanche in Banff National Park; three climbers presumed dead

April 22, 2019

Holeczi, who was among those who flew over the avalanche site, estimated the avalanche to be strong enough to destroy a small building. Advanced mountaineering skills are required to climb it, according to Parks Canada . He told the paper he was preparing to travel to Banff to collecting his son's belongings and see if he could access the area. The zone where the climbers faced the inconvenience was "over a basin", he said.

Unknown gunmen enter Mexican party, kill 13

April 22, 2019

Police said the the gunmen were still at large and their motives were unknown. Four other people were injured, the state government said in a statement.

British woman killed by gunmen at Nigerian holiday resort

April 22, 2019

Police said there has been no claim of responsibility and the kidnappers have yet to be identified. Suspected kidnappers have invaded Kajuru Castle, a resort and holiday centre in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state, killing two people while three others were abducted .

California woman caught on camera dumping bag of newborn puppies at dumpster

April 22, 2019

She looks into a dumpster used for recyclables before throwing the bag said to contain the puppies into the trash. About an hour later, a passerby rummaging through the trash discovered the puppies still alive despite the mid-90s heat, and quickly brought the bag full of puppies into the store, according to Riverside County Animal Services .

Easter 2019: Wishes, Messages, Greetings, Quotes, HD Images, Significance & Tradition

April 22, 2019

May this Easter Sunday inspire you to new hope, happiness, prosperity, and abundance, all received through God's divine grace. "We, therefore, admonish all Nigerians to learn from the pain, joy, love and caring which define the Easter celebrations, and allow these laudable virtues to continually guide us as a people in our individual, industrial and community relationships".

Florida Man Arrested for Threatening Members of Congress

April 22, 2019

The president's tweet mixed in footage from the attacks with parts of the speech. He repeatedly called Booker the n-word and told Swalwell he would be on his "death bed, motherfucker, along with the rest of you Democrats". Kless also allegedly told Booker to "shut up about 9/11 and [unintelligible] and tell that motherf***ing towel head to shut up". Cory Booker , and in a criminal complaint quoted the man's racist diatribes against those lawmakers and Ms.

Turkey detains 2 people suspected of spying for UAE

April 22, 2019

The agency said Turkish officials are investigating whether the two UAE citizens are connected with the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi . After presenting several contradictory theories, Saudi Arabia acknowledged that Khashoggi was killed in the consulate premises in what the country's then Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir had described as a "rogue operation".

Pope condemns Sri Lanka attacks as acts of 'cruel violence'

April 22, 2019

The participants in the procession make 14 stops around the Colosseum. "I learned with sadness the news of the attacks which today, Easter Sunday, brought mourning and pain", Francis said in his traditional Easter address at the Vatican.

Seven arrested as Sri Lanka bombings death toll passes 200

April 22, 2019

Why Easter Sunday is important for Christians across the world

April 22, 2019

The party chieftain felicitated with Christians in the state and across the country on the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. - This Easter, celebrate love, joy and hope with friends and family. Have a Blessed Easter 2019! So, Easter Eggs are an important part of Easter. Go, enhance and feel his eternal love this Easter. - Let Easter blessings fill your life today and everyday! As for Easter Sunday 2019 date, significance, history and celebrations related to the Christian ...

Couple who tortured 12 kids in California 'house of horrors' sentenced

April 22, 2019

The eldest son and daughter of a couple who starved and shackled 12 of their children spoke publicly for the first time Friday, alternately condemning and forgiving their parents before a judge sentenced the pair to up to life in prison. Her parents tried their best, "and they wanted to give us a good life", she said. The sentencing marks the culmination of a criminal case that has convulsed the community of Perris, California, some 113 km east of Los Angeles , since an emaciated ...

ME goes into a wet weekend with a flood watch

April 22, 2019

Flash flooding is a very unsafe situation, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service recorded 0.55 of an inch of rain in an hour, ending just before 8 a.m., at Lehigh Valley International Airport. - Heavy rain is coming to the tristate area overnight and into the weekend. Excessive runoff will be possible which would lead to flooding of urban and poor drainage areas.

DPRK official slams Bolton for 'nonsense' comments on DPRK-US summit

April 22, 2019

Kim Dong-yub, a military expert at Seoul's Kyungnam University, said it was likely a short-range cruise missile. Armed U.S. federal agents also raided the apartment of Adrian Hong, leader of Cheolima Civil Defense, a group seeking the overthrow of Kim that is blamed for the February 22 raid, a person close to the group said.

The Tell-All Book That Could Trump Them All: The Mueller Report

April 22, 2019

Zelenskiy Winning Ukrainian Presidential Elections With 73% - Exit Polls

April 22, 2019

Millions of Euros in Cash Found in House of Sudanese Ex-President

April 22, 2019

Trump tried to choke Russian Federation probe, oust Mueller, report says - worldwide

April 22, 2019

Maajid Nawaz Offers Some Advice To The Climate Change Activists

April 21, 2019

Extinction Rebellion has blocked several locations in central London this week after staging a semi-nude protest in parliament earlier this month. It comes as a video of police officers dragging demonstrators along the ground by the arms on Friday emerged, after Home Secretary Sajid Javid urged police to use the "full force of the law" .

Sarah Sanders Is Defending Her 'Slip of the Tongue'

April 21, 2019

Sanders stood by her claim, despite admitting to Mueller that it was " not founded on anything ". "I mean, I have heard from a large number of individuals that work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation that said that they're very happy with the president's decision".

Just how is Easter celebrated around the world

April 21, 2019

Easter Sunday, one of the most important dates in Christian traditions, will take place this weekend - but what happened on Easter Sunday and why do we celebrate it? This year Easter falls on April 20. Easter brings God Endless Blessings, Easter brings fresh love... The risen Christ is celebrated in every opened flower, in every beam of nourishing sunlight, in every humble patch of green beneath our feet.

South Africa hit by deadly Easter church collapse

April 21, 2019

A preliminary investigation cited the heavy rains as a primary factor in the structural collapse. "An inquest docket has been opened and police are still at the scene", she said. The SACC said it was saddened by the incident. "We have been praying for them, our honest condolences to the families". KZN police revealed the 13 congregants killed in the Ndlangubo church collapse had been sleeping at the time of collapse.

Multiple explosions rock Sri Lanka churches and hotels, scores injured

April 21, 2019

Photos circulating on Twitter shows a disoriented Easter Sunday congregation at St Anthony's church and rubble from tiles of the roof strewn over the floor. The first blast was reported from St Anthony's Church in Kochcikade, Colombo , and the second from St. Sebastian's Church at Katuwapitiya in Negombo.

Mali PM Soumeylou Boubeye resigns along with his ministers

April 21, 2019

On Wednesday, the legislators had discussed to pass a possible motion of no confidence in the government because of the massacre and failure of it to disarm militias. Thousands of people, including religious leaders, civil society groups and organisations representing the Fulani community, protested against the increasing violence ad the gvoernment's inability to do anything to contain it.

$130m in cash found at the home of ousted Sudan president

April 21, 2019

But despite moves to hold Mr Bashir and others to account, Sudan's army does not appear to have the confidence of protesters demanding civilian rule, BBC Africa correspondent, Alastair Leithead, says. "Five representatives from the alliance will go today to the military council to discuss with them the transfer of power to a civilian rule", Ahmed al-Rabia told AFP .

Afghan communications ministry attacked, seven killed

April 21, 2019

Afghan security were engaging the attackers, he said. Eight other civilians were wounded during the incident. By early afternoon, he said at least two of the attackers had been killed and gunfire could no longer be heard. The area is the city's main commercial zone and is home to a large hotel. Both Taliban insurgents and the Islamic State group are active in eastern Afghanistan and have previously claimed attacks in Kabul.

Trump will travel to Japan on May 25-28 -White House

April 21, 2019

On May 26, the president will attend the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament and offer his congratulations to the victor. Japan will invite US President Donald Trump to visit Japan May 25 to 28, its top government spokesman said on Friday.

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