Trump in Japan: US president meets Emperor Naruhito
US President Donald Trump has become the first foreign leader to meet Japan’s Emperor Naruhito. Mr Trump, who is currently…
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Courtney Herron: Melbourne woman killed in ‘horrendous bashing’
The brutal killing of a young, homeless woman has renewed discussion in Australia about violence against women. The body of…
Jews in Germany warned of risks of wearing kippah cap in public
Government commissioner says lifting of inhibitions and rise of uncouthness are factors behind rising incidence of antisemitism Germany’s government commissioner…
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in Apr 2019
Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations were down in almost every category in April due to the New Year and Easter holidays…
Spells of showers in several provinces
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or…
Nepal says overcrowding not ‘sole reason’ for Everest death toll rise
Nepal’s tourism authority has denied accusations that the rise in Mount Everest deaths is solely due to overcrowding. The department’s…
Islamic State: Iraq sentences French citizens to death
Three Frenchmen have been sentenced to death by an Iraqi court after being found guilty of joining the Islamic State…
Anthony Albanese: Australia’s Labor opposition elects new leader
Australia’s Labor opposition has chosen Anthony Albanese as its new leader after the party suffered an upset in the nation’s…
European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on Parliament
The big centre-right and centre-left blocs in the European Parliament have lost their combined majority amid an increase in support…
Colombo Port’s container volume increases by 9 percent in April 2019
The container handling capacity of the Colombo Port has increased by 9.1 percent last month compared to the same period…