Rescuers race to find survivors after Philippine quake kills 16
Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for signs of life beneath the tangled debris from a collapsed four-storey commercial building on Tuesday after a strong earthquake shook the country’s biggest island, killing at least 16 people.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia on Thursday: report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, North Korean state media said on Tuesday, with a Russian newspaper reporting they will meet on Thursday in Vladivostok.
Australia government moves to head off water scandal ahead of election
Australia’s government moved on Tuesday to head off a potential scandal over state water purchases that has fueled opposition allegations of improper spending weeks before a general election.
New IRA apologizes for killing of Northern Ireland journalist
The New IRA militant Irish nationalist group has apologized for the killing of journalist Lyra McKee – its first acknowledgement that one of its members was involved, the Irish News newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Northern Ireland police arrest woman, 57, over journalist killing
Police in Northern Ireland on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 57-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of journalist Lyra McKee during a riot in Londonderry last week.
Sri Lanka detains Syrian in investigation of blasts; toll rises to 321
Sri Lankan police detained a Syrian among 40 people being questioned about the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels, government and military sources said on Tuesday, as the toll from the coordinated bomb attacks rose to 321.
Indian PM votes in general election, calls for national security
Millions of Indians are voting in the third and largest phase of a staggered general election on Tuesday, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi who cast his ballot in his home state of Gujarat and again underlined the need to combat “terrorism”.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, North Korean state media said on Tuesday, and a Russian news report said the leaders will meet on April 25 in Vladivostok.
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg dies at 98
BRUSSELS – Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Jean, who oversaw the transformation of the Grand Duchy into an international financial center before abdicating and handing over to his son, has died at the age of 98.
Rescuers race to find survivors after Philippine quake kills 15
Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for signs of life beneath the rubble of a collapsed four-storey commercial building on Tuesday after a strong earthquake shook the country’s biggest island, killing at least 15 people.
