Asia
Powerful cyclone leaves 34 dead in India, 15 in Bangladesh
New Delhi, May 6 (AP/UNB) — Relief officials say a rare summer cyclone that tore through parts of South Asia last week killed at least 34 people in India and another 15 in neighboring Bangladesh apart from smashing thousands of thatched-roof huts and uprooting electric poles and trees.
2 arrested after clash in Sri Lanka town hit by Easter blast
Sri Lanka, May 6 (AP/UNB) — Two people have been arrested and an overnight curfew lifted Monday in a Sri Lankan town where a suicide bombing targeted a Catholic church last month and weekend clashes were said to involve majority ethnic Sinhalese and Muslims.
Sri Lanka Catholics celebrate Mass via TV amid new warnings
Colombo, May 5 (AP/UNB) — Sri Lankan Catholics celebrated Sunday Mass in their homes for a second week as churches remain closed after reports of possible fresh attacks by Islamic extremists.
Newly crowned Thai king grants titles on 2nd day of rituals
Bangkok, May 5 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Sunday performed the second day of coronation activities, granting new titles to members of the royal family in front of an audience of dignitaries including top government officials and senior Buddhist monks.
Arvind Kejriwal slapped during roadshow in Moti Nagar
Dhaka, May 4 (UNB) - In a security breach, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was slapped by a man on Saturday during his roadshow in Moti Nagar area for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with AAP calling it an “Opposition-sponsored attack”, reports The Indian Express.
4 Palestinians killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Gaza flare-up
Gaza City, May 4 (AP/UNB) — Four Palestinians, including two Hamas militants, were killed in an Israeli airstrike and protests Friday as gunshots from the Gaza Strip wounded two Israeli soldiers, officials said, in a new flare-up that shattered a monthlong easing of hostilities that was mediated by Egypt.
Thai king is officially crowned, boosting his regal power
Bangkok, May 4 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was officially crowned Saturday in an elaborate centuries-old royal tradition that last happened seven decades ago.
North Korea fires several short-range projectiles into sea
Seoul, May 4 (AP/UNB) — North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament.
Japan's emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
Tokyo, May 4 (AP/UNB) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito has greeted the public for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace.
3 dead as cyclone Fani hits eastern India
New Delhi, May 3 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Three people died in India's eastern state of Odisha as the extremely severe cyclone Fani hit the state on Friday morning and continued till beyond noon.