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Sri Lanka warns of another ‘wave of attacks’ by bombers in military uniforms: Report
One week after Sri Lanka was hit by one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the country, security…
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World leaders including Pope Francis, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama offered their support after Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka claimed hundreds of lives
People attending Easter services in churches in Kochchikade, Negombo, and Batticaloa were targeted …
Julia Naftulin
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Sri Lankan government declares curfew after a seventh blast near Colombo
The death of over 156 people in the serial blasts on Easter Sunday had barely sunk in, there was…
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Sri Lanka Easter bombing suspects are in a gun battle with the military after a raid on a makeshift bomb factory, local media report
Soldiers went in to investigate an explosion in the town of Ampara Sainthamaruthu, Batticaloaeaster…
Bill Bostock,Bill Bostock
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May praises 'triumph of the human spirit' in her Easter message after a 'dark' year for Britain
Six people died in a terror attack on Westminster Bridge last March and 50 more were injured. Eight…
Oscar Williams-Grut
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Sri Lanka has temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp after a series of bombings left over 200 dead, fearing the spread of misinformation
An in-depth article at The New York Times explores the ways social media can fan the flames of ethn…
Andy Kiersz
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Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital
The US embassy in Colombo has asked travellers to follow instructions from local authorities…
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Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll rises in multiple explosions targeting churches, hotels
At least six attacks took place targeting churches and hotels, and as of 2: 30 pm IST, a seventh…
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Ukraine Rebels Call For Russian Intervention After Deadly Gunfight
A Kremlin spokesman shrugged off as "absurd" claims that Washington could sanction Putin directly, …
Agence France Presse
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Zelenskyy asks Ukrainians not to let anger overwhelm them as Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for frontline fighters and trapped civilians
Zelenskyy at a service in Kyiv told Ukrainians, "All of us believe our sunrise will come soon."
Associated Press
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Sri Lanka bombings death toll climbs to 310
Several news agencies have reported earlier that 500 people were injured. The death toll has …
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Pope marks 'Easter of solitude' in virus lockdown
"Today my thoughts turn in the first place to the many who have been directly affected by the coron…
PTI
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Experts say ISIS's leader is taking a big risk to capitalize on the Sri Lanka attacks - and it's a 'big middle finger' to counterterrorism forces
This image made from video posted on a militant website on Monday, April 29, 2019, purports to show…
John Haltiwanger
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Schools to stay shut in Colombo for two more days: Sri Lanka’s Education Minister
Schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka will be shut on Monday and Tuesday, following the multiple bomb blast…
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An indicted Trump once again posted a bizarre Truth Social holiday greeting, this time wishing a happy Easter to 'MARXISTS, & COMMUNISTS WHO ARE KILLING OUR NATION'
He posted an angry Easter greeting on Truth Social, wishing a happy Easter to all, "INCLUDING THOSE…
Aditi Bharade
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Billionaire fashion CEO Anders Holch Povlsen says three of his four children died in the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks
The fashion CEO and Denmark's richest man confirmed to news outlets on Monday that they were killed…
Dennis Green
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Trump wished the 'Mothers, Wives, and Lovers' of 'Marxists' and 'Communists' a happy Mother's Day — but didn't send well wishes to Melania
In a time-honored tradition, Trump used the occasion to rant about the people he says are trying "t…
Aditi Bharade
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Easter Sunday Blasts: Deadly explosion kills 207, Sri Lankan Prime Minister urges people to stay united and strong
As of 1 pm, more than 400 people were wounded and hospitalized, reported Reuters. The blasts…
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Palestinian gunman kills at least 5 in Tel Aviv amid spate of terror attacks throughout Israel: reports
The shooting marks the fifth attack in less than a week as tensions increase ahead of Ramadan, Pass…
Erin Snodgrass
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ISIS claims it is behind Sri Lankan serial blasts
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the serial blasts in Sri Lanka, one of the dead…