7 protesters dead in Sudan demos dispersed
Khartoum: Sudan’s interior minister said on Monday that seven protesters had died, including six in the state of Khartoum, when security forces dispersed anti-government demonstrations held on April 6.
Judge named to head NZ massacre enquiry
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday named a Supreme Court judge to lead an enquiry into the massacre last month of 50 worshippers at mosques.
Pak groups hold rally at White House
Washington: Representatives from various ethnic and religious minorities of Pakistan have held a peaceful demonstration in front of the White House here against what they described as “the worst kind of genocide” they are facing in Pakistan and asked the international community to help them exercise the right to self-determination.
Australia ramps up measles warnings
Sydney: Australia on Monday launched a major education campaign to encourage its residents, particularly those travelling overseas, to get vaccinated against measles as a sudden spike in cases amid a global resurgence causes alarm.