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A view of St. Sebastian's Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019.

01:59 24 April 2019 / updated: 01:59 Opinion

In Wake of Bombings, ‘Growing Anger' in Sri Lanka Over Security Lapses

The Jiagen-1 hypersonic aircraft, designed by Xiamen University researchers, was tested in the Gobi on Tuesday, April 23, 2019

‘From Laboratory to Sky’: Chinese University Tests New Hypersonic Aircraft (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a joint news conference with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, June 5, 2017

If US Refuses to Supply F-35s, Turkey Will Satisfy Need Elsewhere - FM

Apple Store в Нью-Йорке

Apple Sued for $1 Billion After Facial Recognition Wrongly IDs US Man as Thief

Fullerton plane crash

Small Plane Explodes in Flames Seconds After Taking Off in California (VIDEOS)

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US Trying to Put Pressure on Iran to Push for Regime Change – Moscow
The White House announced its decision on Monday to end sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports, stating that its decision was intended to "bring Iran's oil exports to zero".
Last update: 01:36 24.04.2019
01:36 24.04.2019
Society
Sunken Australian WWII Ship Discovered ‘Relatively Intact’ After 77 Years (PHOTOS)
An Australian freighter that was sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II has been discovered “relatively intact” 77 years later in the Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Last update: 01:15 24.04.2019
01:15 24.04.2019
World
Kushner Promises ‘Unconventional Approach’ With New Israel-Palestine Peace Plan
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law is believed to be the main architect of the upcoming, mysterious peace plan, which Trump dubbed a “deal of the century.”
Last update: 03:11 24.04.2019
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US
US Supreme Court Conservatives Appear to Support Citizenship Question on Census
The census data is used for allotting seats in US House of Representatives and distributing federal aid. Considering undocumented migrants may be scared away from the census by the citizenship question, the Democrats are in hot water now.
Last update: 02:18 24.04.2019
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Asia & Pacific
‘Miracles of Nature’: Rare 28-Carat White Diamond Found in Australian Mine (PHOTOS)
A rare, 28.84-carat white diamond was recently discovered in the Argyle Diamond Mine, located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Last update: 00:50 24.04.2019
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Society
Breakfast or Bite It: Skipping Morning Meal Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
While eating breakfast every day has always been considered an important part of a healthy diet, a new study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has offered a new take on how important it is for individuals to not skip that first meal of the day.
Last update: 00:32 24.04.2019
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US
United Airlines Employee Facing Criminal Charges Over Racist Tirade
Nearly two months after directing a racist tirade toward a passenger, a now-suspended airline employee faces a misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct
Last update: 19:40 23.04.2019
19:40 23.04.2019
Asia & Pacific
Philippines' Duterte Vows to Declare War on Canada for Garbage Smuggling
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he would send back garbage that came to the Philippines from Canada and threatened to declare war against Ottawa.

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