April2018
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Air strikes pound insurgent enclave close to Damascus
Apr 22, 2018Air strikes pounded a jihadist-held area near Damascus on Sunday, footage broadcast by Syrian state TV stations showed, as the Syrian government stepped up efforts to wipe out the insurgency’s last foothold near the capital. Thick... -
As U.S., North Korea plan to meet, Iran warns against Trump deals
Apr 22, 2018A U.S. push to change the Iran nuclear deal was sending a “very dangerous message” that countries should never negotiate with Washington, Iran’s foreign minister warned as U.S. and North Korean leaders prepare to meet for... -
One dead in alleged shootout with police in Mymensingh Bangladesh
Apr 22, 2018One person has been killed in an alleged shootout with Detective Branch (DB) of police in Mymensingh’s Fulpur Upazila. The man has yet to be identified, but police say he is approximately 35 years old. Authorities... -
Commonwealth backs Bangladesh, demands justice for Rohingyas
Apr 22, 2018The Commonwealth leaders have expressed solidarity with Bangladesh over the Rohingya issue and demanded justice for the persecution of the minority group in Myanmar. “Heads expressed full solidarity with the Government and the people of Bangladesh... -
Iran ‘ready’ to resume nuclear program if US exits deal
Apr 22, 2018Iran is ready to resume its controversial nuclear program “at a much greater speed” if the United States walks away from the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned. US President... -
Queen Elizabeth II marks 92nd birthday with star-studded Commonwealth concert
Apr 22, 2018Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 92nd birthday on Saturday with a star-studded, Commonwealth-themed charity concert featuring Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue and Shaggy. The monarch took to the stage herself at the end of the show at... -
Nishikori believes ‘there’s a way’ to deny Nadal in Monte Carlo
Apr 22, 2018Kei Nishikori believes he can find a way to beat Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s Monte Carlo Masters final, but admits that the 10-time champion looks in ominous form. World number one Nadal eased to a 6-4,... -
‘Mini-Me’ actor Verne Troyer dead at 49
Apr 22, 2018Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” movies, died Saturday. He was 49. While no cause of death was revealed, a post on Troyer’s official social media accounts spoke of... -
Iniesta says ’emotional’ final may be his last for Barca
Apr 22, 2018Andres Iniesta hinted he may have played his last final for Barcelona after they crushed Sevilla 5-0 to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday. Barcelona captain Iniesta said he would reveal his future plans “this... -
Artist Jeff Koons, New York gallery are sued over late sculptures
Apr 21, 2018A Wall Street investor sued American artist Jeff Koons and a prominent New York City gallery on Thursday for more than $39 million over their failure to deliver three Koons sculptures, alleging a scheme to deceive...
