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Several injured in casino shooting at Wisconsin

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Attorney General Josh Kaul tweeted shortly before 10 p.m. that the scene “is contained. There is no longer a threat to the community.”

Law enforcement blocks the road in front of the Oneida Bingo and Casino in Green Bay, Wis on Saturday May 1, 2021 after reports of an active shooter.

North Korea says Biden policy shows U.S. intent on being hostile, vows response

U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech said North Korea’s threat will be handled with diplomacy,deterrence

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the party congress in Pyongyang, on January 8, 2021.

Coronavirus | Israel bans travel to India, six other countries

Non-Israelis, however, will be able to travel to these countries, provided they plan to reside there permanently, the press release said.

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U.S. begins final phase of Afghan pullout

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The military is deciding on what to ship back, what to hand over to the Afghan forces ahead of Sept. 11.

Constant threats: Security personnel and residents at the site of a car bomb attack in Logar province on May 1.

Law enforcement blocks the road in front of the Oneida Bingo and Casino in Green Bay, Wis on Saturday May 1, 2021 after reports of an active shooter.

Several injured in casino shooting at Wisconsin

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the party congress in Pyongyang, on January 8, 2021.

North Korea says Biden policy shows U.S. intent on being hostile, vows response

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Coronavirus | Israel bans travel to India, six other countries

Constant threats: Security personnel and residents at the site of a car bomb attack in Logar province on May 1.

U.S. begins final phase of Afghan pullout

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People light candles in memory of the 45 ultra-Orthodox Jews killed in a stampede at a religious festival on Friday, during a candle-light vigil in Tel Aviv, Israel on May 1, 2021. The stampede early Friday had cut short the annual festival of Lag BaOmer on Israel's Mount Meron. The festival had drawn some 100,000 people in the largest gathering.

10 boys and teens among the dead in Israel festival stampede

On the move: Protesters taking part in a demonstration against the military coup in Dawei on Saturday.

Three months on, Myanmar protesters continue march

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The variant, named B.1.617, was detected in an Indian national screened at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Coronavirus | Malaysia reports first case of Indian COVID-19 variant Reuters

Malaysia, which is facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, on Wednesday banned flights to and from India and prohibited travellers from any Indian destination from entering the country to prevent the spread of the new variant

Vaccine campaign begins amid virus surge in rebel-held Syria

Sri Lanka issues new tough guidelines amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

Divert weapons money to pandemic research, pope says at prayer marathon

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Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital
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Zabulon Simentov | The last Jew in Afghanistan
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U.S. begins final phase of Afghan pullout
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North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden's speech
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Envoys from five nations resuming nuclear talks
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U.S. begins final phase of Afghan pullout
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Pentagon chief calls for ‘new vision’ for American defence
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Extreme weather kills 11, injures 66 in eastern China
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Xi Jinping sends message to Modi, offers China’s support and assistance
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Sri Lanka has prioritised relations with China, Gotabaya tells General Wei
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Over 50 police injured, 250 detained in Berlin May Day riots

Coronavirus | Malaysia reports first case of Indian COVID-19 variant

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes offshore Chile

Cuban dissident hunger strike challenges government

Vaccine campaign begins amid virus surge in rebel-held Syria

Arrests in Paris as thousands join May Day protests across France

Sri Lanka issues new tough guidelines amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Cinemas, kids playgrounds, swimming pools, pubs and bars, casinos and nightclubs, betting centres and spas will remain closed until further notice

Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital

Several homes in the area were also damaged and some destroyed. Electricity lines were downed.

Thousands march in Colombia in fourth day of protests against tax plan

Unions and other groups kicked off marches on Wednesday to demand the government of President Ivan Duque withdraw the proposal

Myanmar protesters raise voices to 'shake the world'; more mystery blasts

The state-run broadcaster gave details of at least 11 explosions over the previous 36 hours, most in the main city of Yangon.

Kenyan president lifts COVID-19 lockdown imposed last month

Cases in Kenya, the richest country in East Africa, have fallen from last month's peak but it is still among the top five nations in Africa reporting new infections and deaths

Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

Japan last month declared a COVID-19 state of emergency for the major population centres of Tokyo and Osaka and two other areas set to last until May 11 to contain a fourth wave of infections

Divert weapons money to pandemic research, pope says at prayer marathon

Catholics in 30 shrines around the world that are dedicated to the Madonna, such as Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, will take turns leading the prayers each day during the month.

Extreme weather kills 11, injures 66 in eastern China

Nantong city, located in the eastern province of Jiangsu, was among the hardest-hit when the extreme weather swept the Yangtze Delta on Friday night

Pakistan to slash international flights by 80% to curb COVID-19

All international passengers upon arrival at Pakistani airports on remaining services would be required to undergo rapid antigen testing

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, rare night splashdown

It would be the first U.S. splashdown in darkness since Apollo 8′s crew returned from the moon in 1968

Two killed in shooting at Wisconsin casino; gunman slain

Attorney General Josh Kaul tweeted shortly before 10 p.m. that the scene “is contained. There is no longer a threat to the community.”

North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden's speech

Joe Biden, in his first address to Congress, called North Korea and Iran's nuclear programs “a serious threat to America's security and world security

North Korea says Biden policy shows U.S. intent on being hostile, vows response

U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech said North Korea’s threat will be handled with diplomacy,deterrence

10 boys and teens among the dead in Israel festival stampede

Experts have long warned that the Mount Meron celebrations were ripe for disaster due to the crowded conditions, large fires and hot weather.

Coronavirus | Israel bans travel to India, six other countries

Non-Israelis, however, will be able to travel to these countries, provided they plan to reside there permanently, the press release said.

Zabulon Simentov | The last Jew in Afghanistan

The carpet merchant is ready to leave the country amid fears of Taliban’s return

Chloe Zhao | Far from home

The Oscars winner has a complicated relationship with her country of birth

Kyrgyzstan accuses Tajikistan of amassing troops near border

It says Tajik troops opened fire on vehicles near a village

Envoys from five nations resuming nuclear talks

Focus on reviving the Iran deal

U.S. begins final phase of Afghan pullout

The military is deciding on what to ship back, what to hand over to the Afghan forces ahead of Sept. 11.

Three months on, Myanmar protesters continue march

UN envoy warns crisis could bring administration to a halt.

Pentagon chief calls for ‘new vision’ for American defence

‘U.S. military must use its existing capabilities, build new ones’

On North Korea, Biden to chart his own course

He seeks a shift from Trump’s ‘grand bargain’, Obama’s ‘strategic patience’ approaches.

Watch | Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into the sea

A video on the decision of Japanese govt. to release 1.3 million tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no threat of tsunami

Two people were injured in Miyagi and another in the neighbouring prefecture of Fukushima, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.

WHO approves Moderna vaccine for emergency use

Similar approvals for China’s Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines are expected in the coming days and weeks, WHO has said.

Continue to insist on release of detained leaders and end to violence: India at UNSC meeting on Myanmar

The ASEAN five-point consensus states that there shall be an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar and all parties shall exercise utmost restraint

Pakistan to reduce inbound international flights to contain coronavirus spread: NCOC

It said that travellers from the existing list of 22 countries banned to enter Pakistan would remain in place.

Nepal to close 22 entry points with India amid COVID-19 surge

Now only 13 border points between Nepal and India will remain operational.

Coronavirus | Canada to ban entry of international students to Ontario amid surge

There is no clarity as yet on when the change will take effect or how long it will last.

91 people found locked up in two-storey Houston home; human smuggling operation suspected

No children were found inside the home and in total, there were five women and the rest were men

Brazil privatises Rio de Janeiro's water, sewage utility

Rio de Janeiro state privatised its water and sewage utility on Friday, after years of broken promises to improve sewage treatment and clean up the

Australia bans arrivals from India hit by COVID-19

Offenders are to face a 5-year jail term, hefty fines

Pakistan decries EU parliament's move on blasphemy laws

Pakistan on Friday decried a move by the European Parliament, which a day earlier adopted a resolution demanding Islamabad allow freedom for

Daniel Smith is interim U.S. envoy to India

He will spearhead close cooperation with India: State Department

North Korea defectors defy South to launch anti-Kim leaflets

The launches by the Fighters for a Free North Korea were the first since the law was passed in December

Share Suez blockage cost, says shipowner

The ship, the Ever Given, is at Great Bitter Lake and won’t be allowed to leave until the settlement is reached.

‘Surge in attacks on Afghan Army’

Insider attacks by Taliban infiltrators within security forces jump by 82%: report

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan seek to ease cross-border tensions

39 dead in latest clashes over land, water and pastures.

Coronavirus | WHO lists Moderna vaccine for emergency use

The U.S. vaccine is the fifth jab to earn WHO's emergency listing

Coronavirus | U.S. to restrict travel from India starting May 4

There is a long list of exemptions and the order will be reviewed every 30 days

Worldview With Suhasini Haidar | Why has India accepted foreign aid after 17 years?

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar discusses India’s decision to accept foreign aid after 17 years.

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