ISIL claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings

Apr 24,2019
The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the coordinated bombing attacks last Sunday in Sri Lanka. The group said its fighters carried out the series of explosions, which claimed 321 lives.
Kim Jong Un enters Russia by train
Apr 24
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has entered Russia by train. Kim's train crossed the Russia-North Korea border at the Tumen River and arrived at Khasan Station on the Russian side on Wednesday morning.
North Korea's Kim arrives in Russia for summit with Putin
Apr 24
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia Wednesday for a first summit with Vladimir Putin, as Pyongyang seeks closer ties with its traditional ally amid a nuclear deadlock with the United States.
18 militants killed in operations, airstrikes in Afghanistan
Apr 23
At least 18 militants have been killed in separate incidents  in two Afghan provinces, the country's Ministry of Defense said Tuesday.
Abe arrives in France on first leg of tour
Apr 23
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in France on the first leg of his tour of Europe and North America.
Death toll from Rio building collapse rises to 24
Apr 23
The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in western Rio de Janeiro has increased to 24, local authorities said on Monday.
N.Korean leader set to visit Russia 'soon'
Apr 23
North Korea's state-run media say leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia for his first meeting with President Vladimir Putin.