Monthly Archives: April 2021
LEADING OFF: Padres' Lamet set for return, Nats without Soto
Dinelson Lamet is set for his season debut with the Padres after working back from elbow discomfort that caused him to miss the end of the 2020 season, including the playoffs
US-backed Afghan peace meeting postponed, as Taliban balk
A conference that Washington expected would move Afghanistan’s warring sides to a final peace agreement has been postponed, as fresh violence rattles the Afghan capital Original Article
Seoul court rejects sexual slavery claim against Tokyo
A South Korean court has rejected a claim by sexual slavery victims and their relatives who sought compensation from the Japanese government over their wartime sufferings Original Article
New Zealand remembers Prince Philip at national service
Prince Philip was remembered in New Zealand as frank, engaging and willing to meet people from all walks of life during his 14 visits to the country Original Article
Prince fans headed to Paisley Park five years after death
Paisley Park will welcome back a select 1,400 fans on Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death from inside his creative sanctuary in suburban Minneapolis Original Article
EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden climate summit
The European Union reached a tentative climate deal that should make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050, with member states and parliament agreeing on the targets on the eve of a virtual summit President Biden will host Original Article
Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signal a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that has often spilled over into neighboring countries Original Article
Teen girl fatally shot by police in Ohio
The shooting happened in south Columbus. Original Article
Egypt fires top railway official after deadly train crashes
Egypt has sacked the country’s top railway official, following three deadly train accidents in less than a month Original Article
PM Suga makes offerings at Yasukuni shrine but doesn't visit
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has donated religions offerings to a Tokyo shrine viewed by China and both Koreas as a symbol of wartime aggression, though he avoided a visit Original Article