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Death toll lowered to 253, Sri Lanka braces for more attacks

April 26, 2019

It was one of six hotels and churches targeted by the group. Cardinal Ranjith said that the church had been kept in the dark about intelligence warning of attacks. Police, meanwhile, issued a public appeal for information about three women and two men suspected of involvement in the attacks. But in an embarrassing blunder they later admitted the photo accompanying the names of one of the female suspects was incorrect.

More civilians killed by Afghan forces than Taliban

April 26, 2019

This past quarter, the bulk of civilian casualties from pro-government forces - some 228, including 145 deaths and 83 injuries - came from "aerial operations", nearly all of which were by the U.S. He has sought redress from the United Nations and has taken his case to Afghanistan's Independent Human Rights Commission, which put out its own report on civilian casualties on Tuesday.

Anna Sorokin Found Guilty of Grand Larceny

April 26, 2019

During the trial, Ms Sorokin's lawyer, Todd Spodek, said that she had never meant to break the law and that "Anna had to fake it until she could make it". She also sought $22 million to build a private arts empire of installations and exhibits, prosecutors said, acting as tractor beam for the well-heeled she targeted for their wealth.

Russian agent Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in US prison

April 26, 2019

A federal judge on Friday sentenced admitted Russian agent Maria Butina to 18 months in prison after the Siberia native begged for mercy and expressed remorse for conspiring with a Russian official to infiltrate a gun rights group and influence us conservative activists and Republicans.

Fire At Tata Steel Unit In Europe, Company Says No Major Injuries

April 26, 2019

Emergency services rushed to the site after a flurry of 999 calls at around 3.35am. More than 4,000 people work at the Tata Steel plant, which is at the heart of the local economy. Local Mathew Kearney said the blast was "the loudest thing I've ever heard". It is one of only two major steel plants left in the United Kingdom, and one of the largest in Europe.

Multiple People Killed in Fiery Colorado Crash Involving Three Semi-Trucks

April 26, 2019

The driver has been identified as 23-year-old Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederosof Texas. Lakewood police spokesman Ty Countryman says the driver of the truck who caused the crash sustained minor injuries. He was injured in the crash, but not seriously. He did clarify there's no evidence of drugs or alcohol and that it was not "intentional". It was shortly before 5 p.m.

SAS cancels hundreds of flights due to strike action

April 26, 2019

The SAS Pilot Group, a union representing 95% of the airline's pilots in Denmark, Norway and Sweden , said work schedules, and not wages, were the main focus of the negotiations. Elsa Lundberg, 20, and Christoffer Weil, 22, had been due to travel to Scotland for a hiking trip with their college class. According to SAS, about 70 percent of the company's flights are affected.

Footage of man suspected of killing Lyra McKee released by PSNI

April 26, 2019

Speaking about the main suspect, Mr Murphy said: "He is shorter than both of the other men and is of stocky build". "I believe that people in the community know who this individual is". "I want to provide a personal reassurance that we are able to deal with these concerns sensitively", he said. He is also seen wearing a camouflage scarf or other covering across his face.

Police seize 'super obedient' lookout parrot trained by Brazil drug dealers

April 26, 2019

Officers had been doing rounds in the area, and it's not clear whether they had particular suspicions about that house or just happened to be passing it. She was later released after appearing in front of a judge. It seems the parrot is no grass, though, because since being with cops it has refused to speak.

Kim Jong Un Invited Putin To North Korea, Invitation "Accepted"

April 26, 2019

Nuclear talks between the USA and North Korea have stalled over USA demands that the North should offer more than just the dismantling of its main nuclear facility in return for the lifting of five major sanctions. He said it was important the global community enforced United Nations sanctions against North Korea that were imposed because of Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.

New India gives befitting reply to terror: PM Modi

April 26, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister and JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar, Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal were also present with Narendra Modi at the Collectorate as he filed his nomination papers, seeking a second term in the Lok Sabha from the temple town.

Ex-GE engineer charged with stealing trade secrets for China

April 26, 2019

Back in October, the Justice Department charged an operative of China's Ministry of State Security with attempting to steal trade secrets from GE Aviation and aerospace firms. He said the United States will not stand by and watch the world's second-largest economy commit "state-sponsored theft". Kevin Luibrand, his attorney, stated he wasn't commenting on the charges.

Huawei reportedly gets nod to help build British 5G network

April 26, 2019

POLITICO cited a United Kingdom official as saying that there are "currently five leadership candidates sitting in the National Security Council " - a statement hinting that one of them could have disclosed the details in a bid to put pressure on Theresa May and her Conservative Party leadership.

White House Announces More Trade Talks With China

April 26, 2019

The United States and China will hold ministerial-level trade negotiations from next Tuesday in Beijing , and from May 8 in Washington, in an effort to end a tit-for-tat tariff war between the two countries, the White House said Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia Executes 37 in Connection With Terrorism, State Media Reports

April 26, 2019

Among those executed three years ago were four Shiites, including prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, whose death sparked protests from Pakistan to Iran and the ransacking of the Saudi Embassy in Tehran. They were also found guilty of attacking security headquarters by using explosive bombs and killing security men. State-run media, such as the Saudi news channel al-Ekhbariya, aired the statement, according to the outlet.

Will he? Won't he? North Korea's Kim late for Vladivostok ceremony

April 26, 2019

After Thursday's summit in Vladivostok, about 75 miles from the North Korean border, Putin stressed that Moscow and Washington both want North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons. "We will continue to closely coordinate with allies and partners on achieving the world's shared goal of the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea", a State Department spokesperson told Yonhap News Agency on Thursday (local time) when asked how the USA views the summit.

Tory MPs decide against party rule change to oust Theresa May

April 26, 2019

The decision on Wednesday to leave the rules unchanged gave May a reprieve as she continues to faceunprecedented pressure from within her party to quit over her handling of Brexit . However, Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party support a full customs union and argue that this will give the United Kingdom some say in future EU trade agreements.

Mother of Missing Illinois 5-Year-Old Not Talking to Police

April 26, 2019

Andrew's father, Andrew Freund Sr., and Cunningham carried out their nightly regime as usual, Kililis said . "And he wasn't there". The call ends when a police officer arrives at the home in the first block of Dole Avenue. Cunningham doesn't have a listed telephone number, and her attorney did not immediately return a call for comment. When the officer asked Cunningham about how the boy got the bruise, she told the officer she did not know and that it must have been their dog that did it, ...

Feds Charge Massachusetts Judge With Blocking Immigrant's Arrest by ICE

April 26, 2019

Prosecutors said that during an April 2018 court hearing in Newton involving a person in the United States illegally and facing drug charges, the judge and court officer arranged to release the suspect through the court's back door after telling an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer to wait for him in the lobby.

Trump OKed Agreement That US Would Pay Otto Warmbier's Hospital Bill

April 25, 2019

A USA official, alarmed at the news, began an intense push to get Warmbier home. A US envoy signed an agreement to pay the bill at the instruction of President Donald Trump , two unnamed sources told the Washington Post . The Warmbiers sued Pyongyang over their son's death and requested $1.05 billion in punitive damages and about $46 million for the family's suffering.

Myanmar court rejects appeal by jailed Reuters journalists

April 25, 2019

A district court judge in Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, found the two journalists guilty under the Official Secrets Act last September and sentenced them to seven years in prison . The UN has since described the killing as ethnic cleansing and called for Myanmar military generals to be tried for genocide for their actions. Media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders noted that "media freedom is clearly not one of the priorities of the government" in its annual World Press Freedom ...

Gallipoli commemorations go on after terror arrest

April 25, 2019

In his bidding the Dean said: "We honour today the bravery and determination of the men at Gallipoli". "The 20,000 Australians and 8,500 New Zealanders force suffered for months of standoff which resulted to 8,500 and 2,721 casualties, respectively".

PM Imran departs for four-day visit to China

April 25, 2019

He will also meet world leaders on the sidelines of the forum. Xi, on the other hand, recognized the Philippine as an important partner in the Belt and Road initiative, that focuses on regional economic cooperation and connectivity. Besides attending the forum on the Belt and Road initiative along with 36 world leaders and hundreds of representatives, Dr Mahathir will also hold discussions with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang and also President Xi Jinping, where issues of mutual interest ...

French police experts start Notre Dame checks to determine cause of blaze

April 25, 2019

Marc Eskenazi, a spokesperson for the Le Bras Freres scaffolding company, said some workers had smoked at the site from time to time, reported AFP . Firefighters managed to save Notre Dame after a massive fire gutted the roof and destroyed the spire of the landmark Gothic building , shocking Parisians and the world.

Christchurch terror attack: Families offered option to stay permanently

April 25, 2019

Mustafa Farouk, the president of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand , called it a "generous gesture". Their immediate families will also be covered by the visa. New Zealand government created a special visa category on Tuesday for those directly impacted by the Christchurch terrorist attack and their families.

Woman killed after falling into meat grinder at food processing plant

April 25, 2019

As ABC News reports, the woman was found dead by a coworker after the employee heard unusual noises coming from the commercial grinder. Lycoming County coroner Charles Kiessling Jr. Another employee reportedly discovered the woman inside the grinder after hearing the grinder make an, an unusual sound. "We talked to the person who found her".

John William King executed for his role in James Byrd, Jr. murder

April 25, 2019

King, who has maintained his innocence, appealed his verdict numerous times with complaints about the lawyer he had during his trial. An avowed white supremacist convicted of a notorious racist murder - chaining a black man to the back of a pickup truck and dragging him to his death - was executed on Wednesday in the U.S.

Powerful cyclone is barrelling towards northern Mozambique

April 25, 2019

The report added that the storm will make landfall tomorrow (Thursday), when a strong south-easterly wind will begin to build up, with scattered torrential rain and thunder storms developing in the far north-eastern segment of the province of Cabo Delgado.

Buttigieg: 'God Doesn't Have a Political Party'

April 25, 2019

Graham, who preached at President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2017, hit out at Buttigieg in a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 23) after the gay Democrat spoke about his faith and sexuality during a CNN town hall on Monday (April 22 ).

Russia’s Putin arrives for summit with North Korea’s Kim

April 25, 2019

Kim's first trip to Russian Federation comes about two months after his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump , which failed because of disputes over U.S. After his summit with Putin, Kim was to meet with "ordinary people" in Russian Federation, who favour closer ties with the North, Primorye governor Oleg Kozhemyako told Rossiye-24.

Sanders faces backlash over Boston bombing answer

April 25, 2019

Sen . Bernie Sanders , I-Vt., told a CNN town hall Monday that he supports allowing felons to vote, including sex offenders and even the Boston Marathon bomber. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) dodged the question when asked this week. AMYGOODMAN :So, she said , "I think we should have that conversation", Monday night.

US pharma bosses charged with fueling opioid crisis

April 25, 2019

Prosecutors allege Doud ignored red flags to turn his drug distributor into a supplier of last resort as the opioid crisis raged. "The government has it all wrong and is being used by others to cover up their wrongdoing", Robert Gottlieb said in a written statement .

Migrant boy, 3, found crying and alone in Texas cornfield

April 25, 2019

Chilling footage shows a group of smugglers armed with machine guns escorting a woman and her young son across the US-Mexico border. Federal immigration officers apprehended a mother and her child after a camera recorded them getting an armed escort to the worldwide boundary near Lukeville earlier this month.

Biden to announce 2020 bid on Thursday

April 25, 2019

Biden spokesman Bill Russo said "Cherry-picking an out of context quote from 1986 doesn't even begin to address Joe Biden's unparalleled record on gun safety". Biden's decision answers the final major question of the early 2020 Democratic primary season, which now features more than 20 candidates. The largest firefighters union is preparing to formally endorse Biden this week, with group leaders saying they will be "investing" heavily in the former vice president's anticipated bid.

Ukraine's president-elect calls for more global sanctions against Russian Federation

April 25, 2019

After annexing Crimea in a hastily called referendum, Russia threw its weight behind separatist rebels in the east but stopped short of recognizing their independence vote or, until now, offering Russian citizenship to the local residents, even during the worst of fighting.

Scottish Leader Wants UK Independence Referendum by 2021

April 25, 2019

And now the desire of Scots to remain in the European Union is about to become a big political issue. First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has called for a second referendum on Scottish independence before May 2021, in a statement at Holyrood.

Woman dies after falling 200 feet from Grand Canyon rim

April 25, 2019

According to officials, park rangers responded to a call around 1:05 p.m. of a person in need of help west of Pipe Creek Vista. Before rescue crews were able to arrive, the woman fell. The death is being treated as an accident. A few days earlier, the body of a tourist was found inside the park in the woods near South Rim. Her death marks the third fatal fall from the canyon rim in 2019, The Arizona Republic reported.

Trump Reacts to Mexican Soldiers Disarming American Soldiers on US Soil

April 25, 2019

However, the Pentagon is investigating the event. On Wednesday, the president added his warning. "Better not happen again!" he said . Members of a militia that has held hundreds of migrants at the US-Mexico border are expected to leave their camp near Sunland Park, New Mexico, by Wednesday, police said.

Body of missing 5-year-old Illinois boy found

April 24, 2019

The body of missing IL five-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund has been found buried in a shallow grave near his home and both his parents, Andrew Freund Sr . Nikita Chieco, a Woodstock mother, held a stuffed dog toy to her chest as she watched investigators capture drone footage of a short stretch of road along the wooded area.

Pennsylvania woman killed when she falls into meat grinder at work

April 24, 2019

Greninger was reportedly standing on a set of stairs that was on wheels before she fell into the machine. Jill Greninger is at least the third person to die in a meat grinder accident in the United States in the past decade. Greninger was described by friends as "an incredible person" who "touched so many lives". The Occupation Health and Safety Administration is involved in the investigation into the death of Greninger, who according to reports had worked there more than four years.

Boeing reports lower profits amid 737 MAX crisis

April 24, 2019

Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected Boeing to report adjusted earnings of $3.19 per share on revenue of $22.94 billion. Meanwhile, profits slipped 21 percent to $1.98 billion, or $3.16 per share. Muilenburg said the company did not see any changes to the underlying certification process for its all-new 777X twin-aisle jetliner in light of the MAX reviews and said the program remained on track for delivery in 2020.

Iran threatens 'consequences' if U.S. takes 'crazy measure' of blocking oil sales

April 24, 2019

Geng said China , one of the biggest buyers of Iranian oil exports, would protect the "legitimate rights" of its companies but gave no indication how Beijing might respond if Washington imposes penalties. Rouhani said. "Do you understand the consequences of this statement and that it means you are a definite enemy of the Iranian people?" Iran prefers negotiation and diplomacy but will not cave to USA pressure, President Hassan Rouhani has said.

Over 20 Nations Dropped Iranian Oil Imports to Zero - US State Department

April 24, 2019

President Donald Trump previously withdrew from a 2015 Iran nuclear deal that he argued was not working and announced another round of sanctions that prohibited countries from importing Iranian oil, the Wall Street Journal reports. Energy analysts at Raymond James & Associates are warning that the USA imposition of tougher Iranian oil sanctions is "unambiguously bullish" for the price of oil.

New Zealand offers residency to families of mosque victims

April 24, 2019

The meeting will be held alongside the Tech for Humanity meeting of G7 digital ministers, of which France is the chair, and France's separate Tech for Good summit, both on 15 May, the statement said. "The March 15 terrorist attacks saw social media used in an unprecedented way as a tool to promote an act of terrorism and hate", she said in a statement .

Baby dies on AirAsia flight to Perth

April 24, 2019

When the health professional examined the baby girl she noticed her skin tone had turned gray. "It was chaos, absolute chaos, because I think by this point, the parents had realized there was something dramatically wrong with the baby", Parenzee said .

Tories mull rule change to challenge Theresa May

April 24, 2019

A spokesman for the prime minister said that while the discussions with Labour were "serious", they were proving "difficult" in some areas and that progress was needed "urgently" to enable Britain to leave the European Union as soon as possible.

New IRA claims responsibility for North Ireland Journalist Lyra McKee's death

April 24, 2019

McKee was killed by a "single gunmen" who fired shots during riots in Creggan, Derry/Londonderry on April 18, Northern Irish police said . Using a recognised code word, the group offered "full and honest apologies" to Miss McKee's family and friends, claiming: 'We have instructed our volunteers to take the utmost care in future when engaging the enemy, and put in place measures to help ensure this'.

Canada vows to resolve ‘trash issue’ with Philippines after Duterte warning

April 24, 2019

Filipino media outlets are reporting that Rodrigo Duterte made threats Tuesday about dozens of shipping containers filled with Canadian household and electronic garbage that has been rotting in a port near Manila for almost six years.

Kagame attends AU Troika summit on Sudan, Libya

April 24, 2019

For Sudan, the objective "is to discuss. the most appropriate ways to address the evolution of the situation and to contribute to stability and peace", Egypt's presidency said. The US Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa and The Sudans, Makila James, held meetings with Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan and representatives of Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC) at the Republican Palace in Khartoum on Tuesday.

Norfolk MP George Freeman says Huawei 5G deal may be bad decision

April 24, 2019

The prime minister is now understood to be leaning towards an option that means Huawai will be banned or blocked from all of the "core" parts of the 5G network and... 5G, which will offer much faster data speeds and become the foundation stone of many industries and networks, is seen as one of the biggest innovations since the birth of the internet itself a generation ago.

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