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Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude strikes central Philippines

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FBI Announces Arrest of Man Whose Armed Civilian Group Detains Migrants

The FBI says Hopkins was taken peacefully and that his arrest stems from a similar arrest in OR in 2006, where he was charged with impersonating a law enforceme...

Rep. Seth Moulton latest to enter crowded Democratic presidential race

Moulton, 40, of Salem, who serves the 6th District of MA, launched his campaign website Monday morning following speculation he would enter the race. The Moul...

Two missing after rescue boat flips in surf at Port Campbell

Speaking to The Age , Mr James said: "The two men [who died] were both highly experienced and long-serving members". "The loss of these two lives is a trage...

One child killed and another seriously injured while cycling

The nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after the crash. Gardai said the children were cycling between Ballinasloe and Ahascragh wh...

Central Intelligence Agency says spies fund Huawei: newspaper

The US Central Intelligence Agency has accused the Chinese technology giant of being sponsored by the country's authorities, The Times newspaper reported on S...

We can all find hope at Easter, says May

Uzor, who said this year's Easter is apt for Christians and Nigerians to use the opportunity to heal the country, says, making peace with one another remains th...

Asos billionaire's children killed in Sri Lanka attacks

A spokesman for clothing chain Bestseller, which Povlsen owns, confirmed the tragic news to BBC . Mr Povlsen, 46, now owns 221,000 acres of Scotland with his...

North Korean leader Kim to meet Russia's Putin this month

South Korean President Moon Jae-in also has expressed a desire to hold a fourth summit with Kim. The North Korean statement said Pompeo was "misrepresenti...

Baby dies on flight from KL to Perth

This article, Two-month old infant dies on Air Asia flight between Kuala Lumpur and Perth , originally appeared on Coconuts , Asia's leading alternative media...

British, Nigerian nationals shot dead in central Nigeria

The incident happened at a popular tourist resort in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, where two persons were killed and three others kidnapped. Neal ...

Bodies of three climbers found in Banff National Park

However recovery efforts were not possible due to additional avalanches and unsafe conditions at the scene. With files from CTV Calgary . Parks Canada c...

Storms down trees, power lines in Georgia

Strong thunderstorms are expected on Friday along with the possibility of a tornado or two, according to a statement from the NWS. Damaging winds and torn...

Bitcoin-Rich Couple Might Face Death Penalty in Thailand

The couple, who have gone into hiding, had been living part-time on a small structure they said was anchored outside Thailand's territorial waters, just over ...

Police in Northern Ireland arrest two suspects over journalist Lyra McKee's killing

McKee was killed almost 21 years to the day after a 1998 peace treaty, known as the Good Friday Agreement, was signed, ending the Troubles, the long period of...

Pakistan launches protest with Iran over inaction against Balochistan bus attack

In a letter written to the Iranian embassy on Friday, the MoFA stated: " Killing of 14 innocent Pakistanis by terrorist groups based in Iran is a very serious ...

Four Killed As Gunmen Attack Saudi Security Forces

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior tweeted photos of the attackers who had been killed, as a way of confirming security forces had prevented a "terrorist" at...

Tourists visiting popular spot killed by Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna

A spokesman said a group armed with unsafe weapons had gained entry to Kajuru Castle and began shooting sporadically, killing two people and kidnapping three ot...

Joint team to probe initial Boeing 737 Max certification

The review is to begin April 29 and is expected to take 90 days, the FAA announced. The FAA had said on April 2 that it was forming the global panel to review t...

Christians Celebrate Easter Across Nigeria

Good Friday, Easter Friday or Holy Friday holds a special significance for the Christian community. Easter is celebrated with great joy and gusto as it marks th...

Saudi women seek asylum in Georgia, claiming oppression

Now under protection in a shelter, the sisters are anxious their family are in the country trying to track them down as Saudis do not need visas to enter Georg...

Egypt holds referendum that could keep Sisi in power until 2030

Sisi cast his ballot at a voting station in Cairo's eastern suburb of Heliopolis after polls opened at 9 am Cairo Time (7 am GMT). "Vote? Vote for what?" ...

Turkey arrests alleged UAE spies, probes for links with Khashoggi killing

They were later remanded into police custody, Anadolu Agency reported , citing judicial sources. Turkey is investigating whether there may be links to the ...

Pope condemns Sri Lanka Easter attacks as 'such cruel violence'

Pope Francis spoke those words of solidarity at the conclusion of his Easter Urbi et Orbi address to the faithful in St. Peter's Square. Francis , marking h...

FRIDAY CLOSINGS: Threat of severe weather forcing Charleston-area schedule shifts

The watches indicate that conditions are ripe for tornadoes or flash flooding, and that residents should be alert as the storms approach. The National Weathe...

Attackers raid family party, kill 13 in Mexico

Seven men, five women and a child died in the shooting. More than a quarter of a million people have been killed since 2006 when the government of then-presid...

Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan security officials said they were checking for details. The attacks continued hours after the initial string of six explosions. "Absolutely hor...

Arrests Made After Shooting of Irish Journalist

She said the people of Derry and beyond had echoed this sentiment "with one voice" following Ms McKee's "brutal killing". Shaky mobile phone footage also re...

Easter Sunday: Clerics call for confession, renewal

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North Korea slams Bolton's 'dim-sighted' call for sign of denuclearization

North Korea has not tested any strategic weapons, such as nuclear devices or long-range missiles, since late 2017. The report said Kim described its developme...