Death toll from Rio building collapse rises to 24
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:54 am
Rio De Janeiro, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in western Rio de Janeiro has increased to 24, local authorities said on Monday.
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:49 am
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture and heritage around the world, the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues said at the annual event’s opening day on Monday, stressing that it “must be protected”.
‘Do everything in your power to tackle climate change’ UN chief urges on Mother Earth Day
Apr 23, 2019, at 09:44 am
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Marking International Mother Earth Day, the UN on Monday debated how best to build “an equitable and sustainable future” for all, through enhanced education and climate action, on the road to a key international summit on the issue due to take place in September.
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Sri Lankan police detain five more people in connection with blasts
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:20 pm
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik): Sri Lankan police have detained five more people in connection with a series of deadly explosions that killed nearly 300 people across the country on Easter Sunday, bringing the total number of detained suspects to 29, local media reported on Monday.
Hours after having Easter breakfast, Sri Lankan celeb chef Nisanga Mayadunne killed in blast
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:10 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): Hours after having an Easter breakfast with her family, Sri Lankan celebrity chef Nisanga Mayadunne was killed in one of the eight blasts, which took place in Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday, media reports said.
International Earth Day 2019 is being observed today
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Ottawa, Apr 22 (IBNS): Earth Day, now a global event each year and approximately more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world, media reports said.
Sri Lanka serial blasts: 87 bomb detonators found at bus station
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (UNI) A total of 87 detonators were found at a private bus stand in Bastian Mawatha by the Pettah Police on Monday.
Japanese prosecutors slap ex-Nissan Chairman Ghosn with fresh indictment-Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Tokyo, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Japanese prosecutors have indicted former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on new charges over his alleged financial misconduct, local media reported on Monday.
Over 1,000 troops deployed to Sri Lankan capital after deadly blasts - Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:23 pm
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Sri Lanka has deployed over 1,000 servicemen to ensure the security in Colombo in the wake of deadly blasts across the South African nation, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's army.
Sri lanka blasts: Three-member committee to probe Sunday attacks
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday appointed a three-member committee to investigate Sunday's blasts in and around the capital.
Taliban commander, seven militants killed in US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:47 pm
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) A Taliban commander, known as Dada, and seven of his fighters were killed in a US-led drone strike in the country's eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday, local media revealed on Monday.
Sri Lanka blasts: Security heightened across Bangladesh
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Dhaka, Apr 22 (IBNS): Security has been heightened across Bangladesh following the eight coordinated blasts in Sri Lanka which left 290 killed.
Apr 22, 2019, at 03:53 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): Sri Lankan government has revealed the name of a group whom they are suspecting to be behind the eight serial blasts which rocked the nation on Sunday.
Afghanistan nationals safe in Colombo: Officials
Apr 22, 2019, at 03:42 pm
Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government on Monday said all its citizens in Colombo and other parts of the country are safe as eight blasts rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Sri Lanka blasts: Government declares national mourning on Tuesday
Apr 22, 2019, at 03:31 pm
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): With the country still in shock following the eight blasts that rocked the nation on Easter Sunday, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday announced that Apr 23 will be observed in the country as 'Day of National Mourning'.
Afghanistan: Eight die of suffocation at coal mine
Apr 22, 2019, at 11:17 am
Aybak, Afghanistan, Apr 22 (Xinhua): About eight laborers died of suffocation at a coal mine pit in Afghanistan's northern province of Samangan on Sunday, a local official said Monday.
Sri Lanka blasts: As toll reaches 290, ISIS hand is suspected
Apr 22, 2019, at 11:07 am
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): It has been 24 hours since Sri Lanka was hit by series of coordinated blasts that claimed 290 lives, but still now no group has claimed responsibility for the carnage that has disrupted peace in the Island Nation. However, the needle of suspicion is pointing towards a possible ISIS role.
Pentagon confirms death of one US soldier in Iraq
Apr 22, 2019, at 10:07 am
Washington, April 22 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday one US soldier was killed in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.
US to announce cancellation of Iranian oil sanctions waivers starting May 2 - Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 10:01 am
Washington, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) The US Department of State will announce on Monday the cancellation of sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports, local media have reported, citing anonymous officials from the department.
Lebanon's Hezbollah condemns deadly bombings in Sri Lanka, calls for fight against terror
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:56 am
Beirut, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Lebanon-based Shiite movement Hezbollah said on Monday that it strongly condemned Sunday's deadly bombings in Sri Lanka and called on people of all faiths to unite in order to counter the common threat.
Trump congratulates Zelenskiy on winning Ukrainian presidential election - Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:54 am
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskiy on winning the Ukrainian presidential race, Ukrainian media have reported.
Zelensky wins Ukraine's presidential election
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:48 am
Kiev, Apr 21 (Xinhua/UNI) The national exit poll showed on Sunday that Ukrainian actor Volodymyr Zelensky won the country's presidential election by gaining 73.2 percent of the votes in the second round as of 1800 hrs local time (1500 GMT), the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency said.
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:29 am
New York, Apr 22 (IBNS): More than 200 have been killed and hundreds injured by a series of explosions inside churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, as Christians gathered for services to celebrate Easter. In a statement, UN chief António Guterres said he was "outraged by the terror attacks" and called for the perpetrators to be "swiftly brought to justice".
I have lost a relative in Sri Lankan attacks, says British MP and Sheikh Hasina's niece Tulip Siddiq
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:23 am
London, Apr 22 (IBNS): British MP Tulip Siddiq on Monday said she has lost a relative in the series of blasts which rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll touches 290, twenty four arrested
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:09 am
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): The death toll in the eight blasts which rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday has touched 290, media reports said on Monday.
US condemns Sri Lanka terror attacks
Apr 21, 2019, at 10:03 pm
Washington DC, April 21 (IBNS): The US government has strongly condemned in the strongest terms the terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter morning.
India condemns serial blasts in Sri Lanka
Apr 21, 2019, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): India has strongly condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka that have killed more than 207 people and left over 400 injured.
Sri Lanka rocked by eight blasts on Easter Sunday, 207 killed
Apr 21, 2019, at 06:24 pm
Colombo, Apr 21 (IBNS): Eight blasts rocked Sri Lanka and left 207 people killed on a day when the Island Nation was celebrating Easter Sunday.
Russia ready to help Sri Lanka investigate deadly explosions : Senior Lawmaker
Apr 21, 2019, at 06:22 pm
Moscow, Apr 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The head of the Russian lower house's international affairs committee has expressed his condolences to Sri Lankan nationals in the wake of multiple deadly explosions that hit the country's churches and hotels on Sunday and said that Russia was ready to help the island nation to find those responsible for the attacks.
WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook temporarily blocked in Sri Lanka after deadly blasts
Apr 21, 2019, at 05:52 pm
Moscow, Apr 21 (Sputnik/UNI) Social networks and messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Viber and Facebook, have been temporarily blocked in Sri Lanka in the wake of multiple deadly explosions that hit the country's churches and hotels on Sunday, the Ada Derana news portal reported.