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Lanka's Easter Bombings a Revenge Attack for Christchurch Carnage: Minister
23 Apr 2019
Citing initial probe, Parliament was informed that the suicide bombers were all Sri Lankan citizens believed to have links with foreign terrorist networks. No group has claimed responsibility.
AFP
US Sanctions Over Iran Oil Will 'Intensify Mideast Turmoil', Warns China
23 Apr 2019
In seeking to reduce Iran's oil exports to zero, the Trump administration is targeting the country's top revenue earner in a bid to crush the economy and scale back the clerical regime's influence.
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Tajinder Toor, Gomathi Marimuthu Headline Acts on Day 2 of Asian Athletics
23 Apr 2019
Tajinder Pal Singh Toor (shot put) and Gomathi Marimuthu (800m) won gold while Shivpal Singh set a personal best to win silver in the men’s Javelin event at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha.
PTI
Iranian Oil Imports: Trump Rules Out Sanction Waiver to India, 7 Others
22 Apr 2019
In a bid to ‘squeeze’ Tehran, US’s decision means all countries, including India, would have to bring down oil imports from Iran by May 2.
Peoples Dispatch
Black Churches Burnt Down in Suspected Racist Attacks Raise USD 2 Million in Crowdfunding
22 Apr 2019
The St. Mary Baptist Church, Greater Union Baptist Church and Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, which are of historic significance of the Black community, were burnt down in Louisiana between March 26 and…
Neeti Prakash
Stop & Shop Employees Continue Protest Against Unfair Contract
22 Apr 2019
The workers are protesting under the banner of the United Food & Commercial Workers union. The strike began after the company introduced fresh provisions to cut down on workers’ benefits during…
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Dutee Chand Breaks Record, MR Poovamma Among the Medals at Asian Athletics Championships
22 Apr 2019
India won five medals (2 silvers via Annu Rani, Avinash Sable and three bronze through MR Poovamma, Gavit Murali Kumar and Parul Chaudhary) on Day 1 of the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha. In…
R Kaushik
On the Ball | Rise of Vijay Shankar: Perseverance, Commitment and a Dose of Luck
20 Apr 2019
Vijay Shankar, the wildcard in the Indian cricket squad for the ICC World Cup — touted to bat in the No. 4 spot that too — will be an important cog in the India machine. After years of dodgy luck but…
Zoe PC
United States Unleashes New Harsh Sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua
20 Apr 2019
Officials from the Trump Administration announced new severe sanctions as part of their ongoing efforts to attack socialism in the region.
Vijay Prashad
This Is the Hour of Madness
20 Apr 2019
Newsletter of Tricontinental: Institue for Social Research. You can find here links to various articles and videos on topics ranging from 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre to the arrest of…