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Sri Lanka To Relax Emergency In A Month, Says President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Sri Lanka's President announced on Monday he will allow tough emergency laws to lapse within a month because the security situation was "99 percent back to normal" following the Easter bombings.

Malaysia's Last Male Sumatran Rhino Dies, Fewer Than 80 Left In World

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Malaysia's last surviving male Sumatran rhino died Monday, wildlife officials said, leaving behind only one female in the country and pushing the critically-endangered species closer to extinction.

3 Mumbai Doctors, On The Run, Deny Allegations After Junior Kills Herself

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday May 27, 2019

Three doctors who face a police case over the suicide of a 23-year-old junior at a state-run hospital in Mumbai have denied allegations that they subjected her to harassment with casteist slur, news agency ANI reported today.

Punjab Congress Chief Who Lost To Sunny Deol Joins 'I Resign' List

India News | Edited By Swati Bhasin (with inputs from agencies) | Monday May 27, 2019

Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, who lost the Gurdaspur seat to actor-politician Sunny Deol, has stepped down from his post - the latest in a string of several state unit chiefs to resign over the Congress's crushing defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

North Korea Calls Trump Security Aide ''War Maniac'' Over Missile Comment

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

North Korea slammed US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Monday, calling him a "war maniac" who should be banished, just as President Donald Trump offered a positive outlook on relations with Pyongyang.

Terror Alert At 2 Pathankot Stations After Intel On Threat From Pak's ISI

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday May 27, 2019

Two train stations in Punjab's border district of Pathankot are on high alert after intelligence inputs of the threat of expositions triggered by Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

Notice To Robert Vadra On Protection From Arrest In Money Laundering Case

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Monday May 27, 2019

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Robert Vadra on an Enforcement Directorate plea seeking cancellation of his anticipatory bail in a money-laundering case. The probe agency has challenged a trial court order which granted him anticipatory bail.

Japan To Buy 105 F-35 US Stealth Warplanes: Donald Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Japan plans to buy 105 US-made stealth warplanes, Donald Trump said on Monday, which the US President said would give Tokyo the largest F35 fleet of any US ally.

'Very Smart' Kim Knows North Korea Must Give Up Nukes: Donald Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

US President Donald Trump on Monday praised North Korean leader as a "very smart" man who is aware that he has to give up nuclear weapons to develop his country.

Delhi University Yet To Finalize Agency For Undergraduate Entrance Tests

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2019

Delhi University's admission committee is yet to decide on the agency that will conduct the entrance exams for admission to various courses in the varsity, leading to a delay in the start of the process.

Manchester United Legends Thrash Bayern Munich In 1999 Charity Rematch

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

With Alex Ferguson back in the dugout as manager for the day, there was a feelgood factor in the air at Old Trafford for Manchester United's 5-0 win after a troubled season for the current generation.

French Open: Novak Djokovic Facing Tricky Roland Garros Opener

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Novak Djokovic faces Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, who has had an excellent 2019 so far, rising to 43rd in the rankings after runs to the last 16 in Madrid and the Indian Wells quarter-finals.

Europa League Final: Petr Cech Hopes To Haunt Chelsea In Arsenal Farewell

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Petr Cech won 13 trophies including four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 11 seasons with Chelsea before moving across London to Arsenal in 2015.

Serie A: Atalanta Qualify For Champions League As AC Milan Miss Out

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Atalanta secures their first ever UEFA Champions League spot with Inter Milan joining them. However, AC Milan finished fifth despite winning their final game of the season.

Clashes Between Prisoners In Brazil Jail Leave 15 Dead: Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

Clashes between inmates killed 15 people at a jail in Amazonas state in northern Brazil on Sunday, the regional prison authority said.