Minibus plunges into ravine, killing 11 in Pakistan

Published On: April 30, 2017 12:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, April 30:  Pakistani police say a minibus has plunged into a ravine in the mountainous northwest, killing 11 people.

Tornadoes killed five people east of Dallas in Texas, local media reported on Saturday, as heavy rains and damaging winds struck a broad swath of the U.S. heartland.

Cuban military plane crashes, killing 8 troops on board

Published On: April 30, 2017 11:45 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CARAMBOLA, April 30: A Cuban military plane crashed into a hillside Saturday in the western province of Artemisa, killing eight troops on board, the government said.

HARRISBURG, April 30: President Donald Trump on Saturday marked his 100th day in office by claiming historic action on his agenda, renewing promises on health care and taxes and attacking the news media for misleading Americans.

Mexican Congress approves use of medical marijuana

Published On: April 29, 2017 03:43 PM NPT By: Reuters

MEXICO CITY, April 29: Mexico's Lower House of Congress passed a bill on Friday to legalize the use of marijuana and cannabis for medical and scientific needs, a step closer to outright legalization in a country long scarred by warring drug cartels.

Timeline: President Trump vs. North Korea

Published On: April 29, 2017 10:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean missile launch Saturday is the latest development in an ongoing game of brinkmanship this year with President Donald Trump's new U.S. administration. A look at key moments this year:

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on North Korea test-firing a missile Saturday (all times local):

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that North Korea had "disrespected" China by attempting to launch another ballistic missile.

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday, the South Korean and U.S. militaries said, defying warnings from the United States and the reclusive state's main ally, China, which have tried for years to rein in its arms programs.

Nigeria says 15 suspected Boko Haram fighters shot dead

Published On: April 28, 2017 03:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, April 28:  Nigeria's military says at least 15 gunmen believed to be Boko Haram Islamic extremists have been shot dead during a battle with soldiers.