Explosions hit two Sri Lankan churches, two hotels at Easter: police
Two Sri Lankan churches and two hotels were hit by explosions on Easter Sunday, wounding several people, police sources said.
Myanmar’s top court to rule on jailed Reuters journalists’ appeal
(In April 21 story, this corrected version adds dropped word “democracy” in paragraph eight.)
Japan’s Abe sends offering to controversial shrine for war dead
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead on Sunday but held off from visiting what Japan’s neighbors view as a symbol of the country’s former militarism.
Germany’s Leica moves to distance itself from Tiananmen video
Germany’s Leica Camera AG has distanced itself from a promotional video that depicts a news photographer covering democracy protests at Tiananmen Square amid a backlash on social media and broad censorship of the brand’s name.
Fed up with status quo, Ukrainians may elect comedian in presidential run-off
Ukrainians vote on Sunday in the second round of an election that could thrust a comedian with no prior political experience into the presidency of a country at war and wanting transformational change.
Environment emerges as major issue for Australian voters
The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but healthcare and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month’s elections.
Heavy explosion in Libyan capital after aircraft heard: witnesses
A heavy explosion was heard on Sunday morning in the Libyan capital Tripoli after an aircraft circled for several minutes over the city, witnesses said.
Air strikes and explosions hit Libyan capital
Several air strikes and explosions shook the Libyan capital Tripoli overnight, residents said, in an escalation of a two-week offensive by eastern forces on the city held by the internationally recognized government.
FBI arrests leader of U.S. ‘patriots’ stopping migrants at border
The FBI on Saturday said it had arrested Larry Hopkins, the leader of an armed group who have been stopping migrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border in New Mexico.
Macedonians vote in election dominated by splits over name change
Macedonians vote on Sunday in a presidential election dominated by deep divisions over a change of the country’s name to North Macedonia under a deal with Greece.
