Asia
Indian-origin ‘Yogi’ wins poll in Japan
Puranik Yogendra, a naturalised Japanese, secured 6,477 votes, the fifth highest of the 226,561 valid ballots cast, in the April 21 poll.
India warned Sri Lanka of threat 2 hours before suicide attacks: Report
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, without providing evidence of its involvement.
More attacks possible as some people with explosives on run: Sri Lanka PM
He said he believed the Easter day attacks had links to Islamic State.
More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: Police
'Fifty-four people are missing in the mud,' a duty officer from the Hpakant police station in Kachin told AFP.
Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China's naval parade
President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through mist and rain to mark 70 years since the founding of China's navy.
US sanctions on Iran oil will escalate middle-east scramble: China
China warned that the US decision to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil will 'intensify turmoil' in the Middle East.
'The fun begins, See you soon Sri Lanka': Last post of US man before blast
US technician was visiting Sri Lanka for work.
Where is God?, Sri Lankans ask as war scare returns
People determined to maintain semblance of normality despite tragedy.
6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Luzon on Monday afternoon.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads to meet Vladimir Putin to revive old friendship
Kim is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok this week, reportedly on Wednesday and Thursday.