Mining magnate aims to be kingmaker after Australian election
A billionaire who built his own Jurassic Park and promises a replica Titanic may hold the balance of power in Australia’s parliament if his populist campaign wins enough votes in Saturday’s general election.
Hungary PM: discussed missiles, natural gas with U.S. President
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday said he had discussed the purchase of mid-range air defense missiles at his Monday meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to prop up the now-spotty defense of critical infrastructure.
Brexit talks between Britain’s two main parties about to end with no agreement: BBC
Brexit talks between Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are about to close without an agreement, the BBC said on Friday.
U.S. citizen arrested during protests in Nicaragua killed in prison shooting
The Nicaraguan government said on Thursday a man arrested in May last year during months of anti-government protests was killed in a shooting at the prison near Managua where he was being held.
Architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102: New York Times
I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 102.
Factbox: Selected works of architect I.M. Pei
I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 102.
What they left behind: Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombing victims
In Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, a lane that used to be alive with the sound of children playing is silent.
Iron ore mine floods in northeastern China trapping nine workers: media
An accident occurred at a newly launched iron ore mine in China’s northeastern province of Heilongjiang on Friday morning, leaving nine people trapped underground, Chinese state media reported.
Australian politicians scramble to win over undecided voters, honor former PM
Australian politicians scrambled to win over undecided voters on Friday, the last day of a general election campaign that has ended in mourning for one of the country’s most popular leaders.
Taiwan parliament weighs landmark same-sex measures ahead of vote
Taiwan’s parliament on Friday discussed measures to legalize same-sex marriage ahead of a landmark vote that could make the self-ruled island the first in Asia to adopt such legislation, despite deep divisions over marriage equality.
