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April 14, 2019 2:02 PM

Three killed in plane crash in Nepal

In Nepal, at least three people were killed today when a small plane veered off the runway while taking off and hit two parked helicopters at Lukla airport. The Kathmandu Post reported that the incident occurred as the plane skidded off the runway while preparing to take off and hit helicopters park...

April 14, 2019 2:00 PM

Polling is underway for general elections in Finland

In Finland, polling is underway for general elections. Over 1.5 million voters have already given their pre-vote. Altogether 19 parties are running in the election, with eight of them holding seats in the Parliament now, ranging from the environmentalist Green party to the Feminist party founded two...

April 14, 2019 1:58 PM

Protect our oceans, says Seychelles President Danny Faure

Seychelles President Danny Faure, in a striking speech delivered from deep below the ocean's surface, has made a global plea for stronger protection of the blue heart of the planet. <br />''<br />''His call for action, the first-ever live speech f...

April 14, 2019 12:35 PM

6 more detained over China chemical plant blast that killed 78

<span style="color: #222222;">In China, police have detained six more suspects linked to a chemical plant blast in which 78 people were killed and hundreds injured. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span sty...

April 14, 2019 11:19 AM

Sinhala, Tamil New Year celebrated with traditional fervour

<span style="color: #222222;">In Sri Lanka, the Sinhala and Tamil New year is being celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety today. People observe rituals at an auspicious time and greet their families and friends. </span><br />'...

April 14, 2019 8:48 AM

112 abducted Nigerian school girls still missing

<span style="color: #222222;">In Nigeria, 112 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists five years ago, are still missing. On this day in 2014, gunmen had stormed the Chibok girls' boarding school and kidnapped 276 pupils.  </span>...

April 14, 2019 8:43 AM

Pompeo praises Paraguay's return to democracy in rare visit

<span style="color: #222222;">US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benitez as part of a four-nation tour of Latin American allies focusing heavily on Venezuela and countering China's economic reach. </span&...

April 14, 2019 8:42 AM

Thousands rally in Serbia against populist leader Vucic

<span style="color: #222222;">In Serbia, thousands of people rallied in capital Belgrade yesterday against President Aleksandar Vucic. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;&a...

April 14, 2019 8:42 AM

Four injured in Melbourne nightclub shooting

<span style="color: #222222;">In Australia, a shooting incident took place outside a nightclub in Melbourne early this morning. Local media said, four people were taken to hospital following the incident. </span><br />'' <b...

April 14, 2019 8:41 AM

Giant six-engine aircraft lands its first flight in California

<span style="color: #222222;">The world's largest aeroplane - a Stratolaunch behemoth with two fuselages and six Boeing 747 engines - made its first test flight in California yesterday. </span><br />'' <br />&ap...

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