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April 16, 2017 12:56 PM

North Korea Defies US Warnings With Failed Missile Test

North Korea has conducted a failed missile test today in defiance of increased US warnings that there would be serious consequences for such provocative actions, including a possible military response. <br/><br/>According to the U.S. Pacific Command, a North Korean missile blew up almost...

April 16, 2017 11:48 AM

Thousands at US rallies demand Trump release tax returns

In the United States, tens of thousands of people marched through midtown Manhattan and dozens of cities yesterday, demanding President Donald Trump release his tax returns. <br/><br/>The biggest tax marches took place in Washington, New York and Los Angeles, while in California clashes ...

April 16, 2017 11:28 AM

Turkey referendum: Historic vote on presidential powers under way

In Turkey, voting is underway in a landmark referendum that will determine whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be granted sweeping new powers. Mr Erdogan is seeking to replace Turkey's parliamentary system with an executive presidency.<br/><br/>Supporters say the move would ...

April 16, 2017 8:02 AM

World's oldest person dies at age 117

The world's oldest person has died at age 117 yesterday in her home in Verbania, a town on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. Emma Morano was born on November 29th, 1899. She was also believed to have been the last surviving person in the world who was born in the 1800s.

April 16, 2017 8:02 AM

Iran: 40 killed in flood in north-western provinces

In Iran, floods in north-western provinces have claimed at least 40 lives. Severe flooding, which was caused by torrential rains, started on Friday in the provinces of East and West Azarbaijan, Kurdistan and Zanjan. <br/><br/>35 people were killed in East Azarbaijan province, with 17 out...

April 16, 2017 7:48 AM

Easter being celebrated with religious fervor by Christians around world

Easter is celebrated today with religious fervor by Christians all over the world. Easter also known as Pasch, Resurrection Sunday or Easter Sunday. This festival is celebrated by all Christians as it signifies Christ's resurrection after crucifixion and death at Calvary on Good Friday. <br/...

April 16, 2017 7:37 AM

Explosion killed 100 people in attack near buses carrying Syrians evacuees

In Syria, a deadly explosion have killed at least 100 people in an attack near buses carrying Syrians evacuated from two besieged government-held towns. <br/><br/>The yesterday blast in Rashidin, west of Aleppo, targeted residents who were evacuated from the rebel-besieged towns of Fouaa...

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