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The Latest: Iran’s Zarif calls terrorism a ‘global menace’
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Latest on explosions in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday (all times local): 4 p.m. Iran’s foreign minister says he
Happy birthday: Queen Elizabeth II turns 93 on Easter Sunday
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 93rd birthday, which this year coincides with Easter Sunday. The queen is marking Easter by attending
Sri Lanka military spokesman: 2 more blasts in outskirts of capital, hours after 6 blasts rock churches and hotels
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka military spokesman: 2 more blasts in outskirts of capital, hours after 6 blasts rock churches and hotels.
Explosions kill at least 138 in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — At least 138 people were killed and hundreds more injured in near simultaneous blasts that rocked three churches and three
Pope celebrates Easter Sunday amid bloodshed in Sri Lanka
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is celebrating Easter Mass this year facing a fresh round of bloodshed targeting Christians in Sri Lanka. Hours after
The Latest: Corruption, dire economy key issues in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The Latest on Ukraine’s presidential runoff: (all times local): 10:10 a.m. Corruption and economic stagnation are big issues for voters in
Notre Dame’s Paris worshippers displaced for Easter Mass
PARIS (AP) — Displaced by a massive fire, Notre Dame Cathedral’s Paris parishioners are gathering to celebrate Easter in another church and to pray for
Egyptian voters urged to allow el-Sissi rule until 2030
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian pro-government media are urging a “Yes” vote on the second day of a nationwide referendum that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi
US ambassador’s Passover wishes in Polish met with anger
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Poland wished Jews a happy Passover in Polish, and the reaction has been a wave of angry
Sri Lanka state-run newspaper reports 129 dead in Easter Sunday blasts targeting 3 churches and 3 hotels
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka state-run newspaper reports 129 dead in Easter Sunday blasts targeting 3 churches and 3 hotels.
Israeli election may have dimmed hopes for 2-state solution
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s election this month may have dimmed hopes for a two-state solution with the Palestinians as a way of resolving one of
Sri Lanka hospital spokesman: Easter Sunday blasts kill 30, wound 283 others
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka hospital spokesman: Easter Sunday blasts kill 30, wound 283 others.
Ukraine’s presidential vote pits comedian against incumbent
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Polls have opened in Ukraine’s presidential runoff pitting the incumbent against a comedian who plays the role of Ukraine’s president in
Sudan protesters to name civilian council, pressure military
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A leading organizer says Sudan’s protest movement hopes to “exert more pressure” on the ruling military by announcing the composition of
Sri Lanka security official says 6 near simultaneous blasts hit 3 churches and 3 hotels frequented by tourists
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka security official says 6 near simultaneous blasts hit 3 churches and 3 hotels frequented by tourists.