WASHINGTON: Known for his gaffes, US President Donald Trump yet again committed a faux pas on Sunday as he erroneously
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World leaders react to deadly Sri Lanka blasts
COLOMBO: World leaders have condemned a series of blasts in Sri Lanka that killed more than 150 people on Sunday,
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Sri Lanka police say another explosion near national zoo
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Holy Land Catholics condemn deadly Sri Lanka blasts
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Blasts hit two Sri Lanka churches during Easter mass: police
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In nod to debt concerns, Belt and Road summit to urge sustainable financing
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Sri Lanka prime minister condemns ‘cowardly’ attacks
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Afghan women go online to set #myredline for peace
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Japan’s Abe sends offering to controversial shrine for war dead
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Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry moves to preserve family firms
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Indian-origin youth among over 700 climate protesters arrested in London
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Darker portrait emerges of Trump’s attacks on US law enforcement
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Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in New York sex cult case
NEW YORK Seagram liquor heiress Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty on Friday to harboring an illegal immigrant and enabling credit card