US says China playing “Blame game” in trade battle
(UTV|COLOMBO) –The US has said China is playing a “blame game,” misrepresenting trade talks between the two countries. In a statement, the Trump administration also...
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Algeria elections planned for 4 July ‘impossible’, authorities say
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The body which oversees elections in Algeria says it is not possible to hold presidential elections as planned on 4 July. A statement from...
Pope Francis apologises to Roma for Catholic discrimination
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Pope Francis has apologised to the Roma people on behalf of the Catholic Church during his visit to Romania. At a meeting with Roma...
Germany’s Merkel vows to carry on despite coalition setback
(UTV|COLOMBO) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her coalition government will continue despite the surprise resignation of the leader of its junior partner, the Social Democratic...
Kim Yong-chol: ‘Purged’ N Korean diplomat appears with Kim
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A North Korean official who was reported to be in a labour camp attended a weekend concert alongside Kim Jong-un, state media said. Last...
Singapore fighter jets escort Scoot plane after bomb hoax
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Singapore’s Air Force sent 2 fighter jets to escort an incoming passenger plane over of a bomb threat which turned out to be...
Julian Assange subjected to psychological torture, UN expert says
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Julian Assange has suffered “prolonged exposure to psychological torture”, the UN’s torture expert has said. Nils Melzer urged Britain not to extradite the Wikileaks...
Missouri’s last abortion clinic wins last-minute reprieve
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A judge has temporarily blocked Missouri from becoming the first US state not to have an abortion clinic in nearly half a century. Planned...
Mexico ‘won’t be provoked by US’ over migrant row
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Mexico’s president has insisted his government will not be provoked, after President Donald Trump announced escalating tariffs on all goods unless Mexico curbed illegal...
Donald Trump says Boris Johnson would be ‘excellent’ Tory leader
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson would be an “excellent” choice for the Conservative Party leadership. In an interview with the Sun ahead of his visit...