Chennai reservoirs run dry
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The southern Indian city of Chennai (formerly Madras) is in crisis after its four main water reservoirs ran completely dry. The acute water...
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Donald Trump formally launches 2020 re-election bid
(UTV|COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump has formally launched his re-election campaign, urging supporters to “keep this team in place” for four more years. The...
US sends more troops amid tanker tension with Iran
(UTV|COLOMBO) –The US military will send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East as tensions build with Iran. Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said...
Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi dies during trial
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Egypt’s former President Mohammed Morsi, ousted by the military in 2013 after one year in office, has collapsed in a courtroom and died,...
Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Guatemalans have been to choose a new president, new congress members and new mayors. Nineteen people were competing to succeed President Jimmy Morales. Two...
Golan Heights: Israel unveils ‘Trump Heights’ settlement
(UTV|COLOMBO) -Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new settlement in the occupied Golan Heights, named after US President Donald Trump. At a naming ceremony...
Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sudan’s former-President Omar al-Bashir has appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown in a coup in April. Mr Bashir was...
Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara admits misusing public funds
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted to misuse of state funds and will have to pay $15,000 (£11,910). Sara Netanyahu...
Argentina and Uruguay reel after massive power outage
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Power has been restored to much of Argentina and Uruguay after a massive electrical failure left tens of millions of people in the dark....
Hong Kong protest: ‘Nearly two million’ join demonstrationv – [IMAGES]
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Nearly two million people have taken part in a mass protest in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill, organisers say. If confirmed, it...