US government death penalty move draws sharp criticism
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US federal government’s move to resume executions after a 16-year hiatus has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups and leading Democrats. Several candidates...
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Boeing warns it may stop 737 Max production
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Boeing is warning that it might have to halt production of the 737 Max if grounding continues much longer. The company reported its largest-ever...
‘love mother’ who adopted 118 children jailed for fraud
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A 54-year-old Chinese woman who was once hailed as a philanthropist for adopting 118 children has been sentenced to 20 years in jail. Li...
Europe heatwave expected to peak and break records again
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Much of Western Europe is expected to face record-breaking temperatures again, with its second heatwave in a month set to reach its peak. A...
North Korea fires ‘new short-range missile’ into sea, S Korea says
(UTV|COLOMBO) – North Korea has fired two short-range missiles into the sea, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. They were launched over the sea...
Boris Johnson’s new-look cabinet meets for first time
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The new prime minister is due to make a statement to the House of Commons having addressed his new cabinet ministers for the first...
Boris Johnson to form Govt. as UK’s new Premier
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Boris Johnson will begin the process of forming his government later after he succeeds Theresa May as prime minister. The new Conservative leader...
Russia – China joint air patrol stokes tensions
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Russia says it has carried out its first ever joint air patrol with China, prompting both South Korea and Japan to send jets...
Boris Johnson to be UK’s next prime minister
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Boris Johnson wins the Conservative leadership contest, it has been announced. He has beaten Jeremy Hunt to be named the next prime minister....
US brings in new fast-track deportation rule
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US government is introducing a new fast-track deportation process that will bypass immigration courts. Under the new rules, migrants who cannot prove...