Day: April 23, 2019

Islamic State claims responsibility for Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka

Islamic State claimed responsibility on Tuesday for Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed 321 people, coordinated attacks on churches and hotels that officials said were believed to be retaliation for attacks on mosques in New Zealand. The claim, issued through the group’s AMAQ news agency, came shortly after Sri Lanka said two domestic Islamist… Read More Islamic State claims responsibility for Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka

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Five arrested in connection with gang clashes in Lagos State

Some policemen attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspects in connection with the gang-clash that occurred at Aguda near Surulere between Sunday and Monday. The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, Bala Elkana, said in a press statement on Monday that the suspects were arrested after a distress call was placed to… Read More Five arrested in connection with gang clashes in Lagos State

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New IRA militant group apologizes over murder of journalist Lyra McKee

The New IRA militant Irish nationalist group has apologized for the killing of journalist Lyra McKee, its first acknowledgement that one of its members was involved, the Irish News newspaper reported on Tuesday. The organization, which opposes Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace deal, described McKee’s death as tragic and offered full and sincere apologies to her… Read More New IRA militant group apologizes over murder of journalist Lyra McKee

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Myanmar’s Supreme Court rejects appeal of jailed Reuters journalists

Myanmar’s top court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail for breaking the Official Secrets Act, in a landmark case that has raised questions about the country’s transition to democracy. “They were sentenced for seven years and this decision stands, and the appeal is rejected,” Supreme Court… Read More Myanmar’s Supreme Court rejects appeal of jailed Reuters journalists

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Fifteen dead as strong earthquakes hit Philippines

Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for signs of life beneath the rubble of a collapsed four-storey commercial building on Tuesday after a strong earthquake shook the country’s biggest island, killing at least 15 people. Heavy lifting equipment and search dogs were used as dozens of firefighters, military and civilian rescue teams raced to shift… Read More Fifteen dead as strong earthquakes hit Philippines

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