Extremist group leader confirmed killed in Sri Lanka’s attacks
President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday said the leader of an extremist group who planned the multiple suicidal attacks in Sri Lanka over the weekend
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SRI LANKA: Death toll revised down by ‘about 100’
Sri Lanka has revised down the death toll from Sunday’s blasts by more than 100, to “about 253”, the health ministry says. It has blamed a calculation
UNITED STATES: Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential bid
Former US Vice-President Joe Biden has declared a presidential bid, putting an end to months of speculation. In a video announcement, Mr Biden said th
SUDAN: Top 3 generals agree to quit as protests continue
Three of the most controversial figures of Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council have offered their resignations – one of the key demands
EGYPT: Coptic monks sentenced to death for killing bishop
Two former Coptic Christian monks have been sentenced to death in Egypt over the murder of a bishop last year, officials have confirmed. Bishop Epipha