April 2019 - The News Highlights

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

US government facing renewed criticism that it is not doing enough to stamp out white nationalism.

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Erik Prince pitched the offer to US President Donald Trump to help remove Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, report says.

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Protesters against austerity measures plan to shut down flights, the metro in Buenos Aires, banks and schools.

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Only a small proportion of funds promised by top donors Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has been received.

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Sri Lanka's president lifts nationwide ban on social media sites a day after he used emergency powers to ban face veils.

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Akihito will be succeeded by his son Crown Prince Naruhito who will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday.

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Interior ministry sends notice to Gandhi following ‘outrageous’ accusation that he holds dual British citizenship.

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The US government says it will do all it can to limit what it calls Iran's malign influence in global affairs.

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Largely regarded by the scientific community as myth, Yeti is part of Nepali folklore and is said to live in Himalayas.

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The prestigious seat of learning will look at how it may have benefited and underpinned attitudes to the slave trade.

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Moderate Catalan separatist parties boost their standing in Spain's national parliament in Sunday's general elections.

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According to state media, the man used Facebook to promote the ideologies of two 'terror' groups and send them funds.

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Macho culture, stigma and pressure to perform affect players, but while help is on offer, challenges remain.

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Activists say 40 million Muslims and 30 million Dalits not on electoral rolls, raising fears of targeted suppression.

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The protesters who want the military to hand over power to a civilian administration have been camped out since April 6.

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More than 40 Venezuelans are deported for concealing their criminal records or for staying illegally in the country.

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Police say 33-year-old man arrested and being questioned after threats about an explosive device.

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After ISIL's defeat in Iraq, IDP children struggle to obtain education, healthcare, without adequate identification.

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Sudan's protest leaders say the military is trying to break up their sit-in outside army headquarters in the capital Khartoum.

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The measures, including embargo on weapons and other equipment, to stay until at least April, 30 2020.

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The EU said it would launch action because of 'severe deficiencies when it comes to human rights and labour rights'.

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Activists say jailing Umbrella Movement leaders shows how freedom of speech is being restricted in the city.

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Rosenstein's departure ends a nearly two-year run defined by his appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

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Officials say Mark Domingo was arrested as he finalised plans for an attack to 'cause the maximum number of casualties'.

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Al Jazeera speaks to a range of people, including Muslim women, on an issue that is dividing opinion in Sri Lanka.

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President Widodo decided at a special Cabinet meeting to move the capital outside of Indonesia's populous island, Java.

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Turkey's President Erdogan says he won't step back from the deal to acquire missile defence system despite US pressure.

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Teenage cousins kept in dark about death sentences and flogged before executions, rights group says.

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Tehran threatens to shut off waterway to one of the world's most important shipping channels.

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According to interior ministry, at least 59 children of German ISIL fighters were still in Syria at the end of March.

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Unclear when footage was filmed but Baghdadi purportedly refers to Sri Lanka attacks and fight for Syria's Baghouz.

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Joint council, if agreed, would replace existing 10-member military body that took power after al-Bashir's overthrow.

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Self-proclaimed opposition "president-elect" claims the presidential election in December was rigged.

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In latest lawsuit of its kind, four young migrants say the US government is unfairly denying their claims.

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It remains to be seen if the Socialists will be able to form a coalition for a stable and effective government.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson lauded his team's efforts after Hyderabad outshone Kings XI Punjab in all three departments to keep its playoff hopes alive.

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Playing his last match of the season before heading home for World Cup preparations, Warner struck a belligerent 81 off 56 to complete his IPL 2019 campaign with 692 runs.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim for a big win against Rajasthan Royals when the teams face off at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

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Royal Challengers Banglore is mathelmatically still in with a chance to qualify for the play-offs and Rajasthan Royals is also chasing the odds to secure a spot.

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David Warner played a match-winning knock and Rashid Khan starred with the ball as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs.

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A wrist spinner can turn the ball on any surface, is not dependent on the pitch; a huge advantage over finger spinners.

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In the match against Mumbai, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja did not play due to illness but on Monday Jadeja was back at training.

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Musician-turned-politician charged with leading a protest in Kampala last year without prior approval, police say.

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Warner brought his fifty in 38 deliveries and in the process, also crossed the 650-run mark in this year's IPL.

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Catalans have not forgotten their pro-independence leaders after eighteen months in prison.

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Australia batsman Steve Smith will be playing his last match in IPL 2019 when Rajasthan Royals take on Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.

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Tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed by second major storm to hit Mozambique in six weeks, officials say.

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Hailing from Punjab, the 18-year old was picked up by Kings XI Punjab for a whooping Rs 4.80 crores in the IPL auctions.

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CDC reports 704 measles cases so far this year. The vast majority occurred in children who haven't received the vaccine.

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K.L. Rahul is a phenomenal talent, who has the ability to emulate Virat Kohli’s heady achievements if he remains in his “zone”, feels the ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle.

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Leader Pedro Sanchez celebrates after his Socialist party wins the most seats in Sunday's vote, but questions remain.

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Kolkata Knight Riders CEO, Venky Mysore, admitted that the team didn’t perform to its potential in the ongoing Indian Premier League, where they are in danger of losing out on a play-off spot.

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Mumbai Indians' Australia pacer, Jason Behrendorff, left for Australia to join the national camp for the World Cup, which begins in England next month.

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Monday, April 29, 2019


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Authorities evacuate some 12,000 people from Bengkulu province as torrential rains cause floods and landslides.

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