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  Last update: 12:33 21.04.2019

  12:33 21.04.2019

  Asia & Pacific

  Moment Sri Lanka Church Exploded Captured on Camera (VIDEO)

  The police stated that three Catholic churches were hit by explosions in Sri Lanka on Sunday during Easter mass, as well as three large hotels - the Cinnamon Grand, Kingsbury, and Shangri-La. The government, led by the prime minister, has announced an emergency meeting to address the explosions.

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  Last update: 13:15 21.04.2019

  13:15 21.04.2019

  Asia & Pacific

  Sri Lanka's Police Chief Warned About Deadly Attacks 10 Days Before – Reports

  Multiple blasts hit several Catholic churches and hotels in the island nation on Easter Day, reportedly taking the lives of 185 people and wounding some 500 more. The police source told AP that authorities suspect that at least two of the blasts were carried out by suicide bombers.

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  Last update: 13:16 21.04.2019

  13:16 21.04.2019

  Europe

  Statue of Joan of Arc Disguised as Assange Amid Yellow Vests Rallies in Toulouse (PHOTO, VIDEO)

  As the Yellow Vests took to the streets for the 23rd consecutive week of protests in France, someone decided to pay tribute to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who was arrested at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on 11 April.

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  Last update: 14:49 21.04.2019

  14:49 21.04.2019

  Military & Intelligence

  China to Display New and Upgraded Naval Vessels Amid S China Sea Tensions

  Over the past couple of years, Beijing has announced the launch of several new military vessels, as well as upgrades of ones already in service amid ongoing tensions with the US over the status of the disputed South China Sea.

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  Last update: 11:07 21.04.2019

  11:07 21.04.2019

  Russia

  Bright Object Shooting Through Night Sky in Central Russia Baffles Netizens (VIDEO)

  Residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region in Russia spotted a luminous object flying at a high speed in the night sky on 20 April at around 8 pm (local time).

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  Last update: 13:33 21.04.2019

  13:33 21.04.2019

  Russia

  Man Climbs Onto Roof of Venezuelan Embassy in Moscow After Alleged Quarrel With Girlfriend (VIDEO)

  According to the Telegram channel Life Shot, citing an alleged friend of his, the man tried to attract attention with this action. The Telegram channel shared a video of him talking on the phone, claiming that he was chatting with his girlfriend.

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  Last update: 12:47 21.04.2019

  12:47 21.04.2019

  Europe

  German Authorities Probe 'Systematic Issues' as Gov't Jet Nearly Crashes in Berlin - Reports

  Over the last year, several incidents, including trouble with Angela Merkel’s plane ahead of the G20 meeting, have marred the image of the German government’s fleet of aircraft. After a Bundeswehr plane nearly crashed in Berlin, the Defence Ministry reportedly launched an investigation to find out whether there are systematic maintenance problems.

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  Last update: 13:29 21.04.2019

  13:29 21.04.2019

  Asia & Pacific

  WATCH Images of BLAST-RAVAGED Church's Interior in Sri Lanka

  Eight explosions ripped through four Sri Lankan cities on Easter, killing at least 185 people and injuring another 500. The government has imposed a nationwide curfew and temporarily banned social media platforms, including Facebook, Whatsapp, and Viber. No group has claimed responsibility for the blasts.