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Multiple Blasts Hit Sri Lanka, over 40 Dead, Hundreds Injured 21 Apr 2019

Multiple Blasts Hit Sri Lanka, over 40 Dead, Hundreds Injured

Three Sri Lankan churches and as many hotels were hit by explosions on Easter Sunday, killing at least 42 people and wounding dozens, police said.

Palestinian Groups Reiterate Opposition to Any Talks with Israel 21 Apr 2019

Palestinian Groups Reiterate Opposition to Any Talks with Israel

Various Islamic Palestinian groups have voiced their strong opposition to any kind of direct or indirect talks with the Israeli regime, local reports said.

Sudan Protesters to Name Civilian Council, Pressure Military 21 Apr 2019

Sudan Protesters to Name Civilian Council, Pressure Military

Sudan's protest movement hopes to "exert more pressure" on the ruling military by announcing the composition of a civilian transitional council Sunday, a leading organizer said.

Macedonians Vote in Election Dominated by Splits over Name Change 21 Apr 2019

Macedonians Vote in Election Dominated by Splits over Name Change

Macedonians vote on Sunday in a presidential election dominated by deep divisions over the change of the country's name to North Macedonia under a deal with Greece.

UK PM Theresa May to Be Told to Quit by Top Conservative: Report 21 Apr 2019

UK PM Theresa May to Be Told to Quit by Top Conservative: Report

A top member of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party will tell her in the coming week that she must step down by the end of June or her lawmakers will try again to depose her, the Sunday Times reported, without citing sources.

Macron Popularity Still Weak after Notre-Dame Fire: Poll 21 Apr 2019

Macron Popularity Still Weak after Notre-Dame Fire: Poll

The popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron remains stuck at under 30 percent as he battles a series of political troubles, with no major change reported after the Notre-Dame fire, a poll said Sunday.

Yemeni Forces Bring Down Saudi Drone in Najran 21 Apr 2019

Yemeni Forces Bring Down Saudi Drone in Najran

The Yemeni army and its allied forces from the Popular Committees shot down a Saudi Arabian pilotless aircraft in the kingdom’s southwestern region of Najran on Sunday.

Egyptian Voters Urged to Allow Sisi Rule until 2030 21 Apr 2019

Egyptian Voters Urged to Allow Sisi Rule until 2030

Egyptian pro-government media are urging a "Yes" vote on the second day of a nationwide referendum that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.

Polls Open in Ukraine’s Presidential Runoff Vote 21 Apr 2019

Polls Open in Ukraine’s Presidential Runoff Vote

Polls have opened in Ukraine's presidential runoff vote between anti-establishment political novice Volodymyr Zelensky and incumbent President Petro Poroshenko.

Saudi Torturing Rohingya Detainees to End Hunger Strike 18 Apr 2019

Saudi Torturing Rohingya Detainees to End Hunger Strike

Scores of stateless Rohingya refugees detained inside a Saudi detention center have gone on hunger strike to demand an end to their indefinite detention in the kingdom.