Category Archives: World News

• Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, more arrests made

  admin April 24, 2019

  

  Sri Lanka’s president has asked for the resignations of the defence secretary and national police chief, a dramatic internal shakeup after security forces shrugged off intelligence reports warning of possible attacks before Easter bombings that killed over 350 people, the president’s office said Wednesday. Read more »

• Russia accused of ‘aggression’ over simplified citizenship for Eastern Ukraine residents

  admin April 24, 2019

  

  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree to expedite applications for Russian citizenship by Ukrainians living in separatist-held areas, a move that could shatter hopes for peace in the region following the election of a new Ukrainian president. Read more »

• Joe Biden is expected to be the Democratic front-runner — but his baggage could slow him down

  admin April 24, 2019

  

  To some, Joe Biden is a steady political hand and seasoned U.S. statesman; to others, he is an occasional punchline and invader of personal space, with a spotty political record. Come Thursday, he likely will be seen by many as the early front-runner to become the Democratic presidential nominee. Read more »

• Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, more arrested

  admin April 24, 2019

  

  The death toll from the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka rose to 359 and more suspects have been arrested, police said Wednesday. Read more »

• France rejects demands to repatriate citizens who went to Syria to join ISIS

  admin April 23, 2019

  

  France’s most powerful administrative court has refused the demands of Syria-based French women to be repatriated back to French soil with their families. Read more »

• ISIS claim for Sri Lanka bombings supported by ‘some of the evidence,’ PM says

  admin April 23, 2019

  

  A closer look at the day’s most notable stories with The National’s Jonathon Gatehouse: Sri Lanka bombing investigation turns to ISIS as death toll climbs; working from home can be great, but you might want to think twice before ditching the daily commute. Read more »

• U.S. brings 1st criminal case against major drug distributor over opioid crisis

  admin April 23, 2019

  

  The U.S. government on Tuesday filed its first criminal charges against a major drug distributor and company executives over their alleged roles in fuelling the nation’s opioid epidemic by putting profits ahead of patients’ safety. Read more »

• Ukraine’s new comedian president gets hopeful welcome at home, chill from Putin

  admin April 23, 2019

  

  Ukrainians react to the election of a comedian as their president as Russia refuses to offer its congratulations. Read more »

• Sri Lankan security officials warned of attacks on churches

  admin April 23, 2019

  

  A warning sent to Sri Lankan security directors named a local group planning to carry out terror attacks on churches, but it’s unclear what action was taken before the Easter bombings at churches and hotels that killed more than 300 people. Read more »

• ‘You can’t impeach,’ Trump says. Don’t expect Democrats to try to prove him wrong.

  admin April 23, 2019

  

  U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report detailing questionable conduct by President Donald Trump and his 2016 presidential campaign could form a blueprint for impeachment, but pursuing that political process could also backfire on Democrats. Read more »