News brief: Big stories of the day

News brief: Big stories of the day

Sri Lanka terror attacks

Sri Lanka blasts: 13 under arrest, ninth bomb defused near Colombo airport

Thirteen people were arrested by Sri Lankan police in connection with a series of eight devastating bomb blasts in the country on churches and hotels that killed more than 207 people and injured 500, officials said Monday.

5 Indians among 25 foreigners killed in Sri Lanka mayhem: Report

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At least five Indians were killed in the serial bomb blasts that ravaged Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday in the island country's bloodiest day since the civil war ended a decade ago.

Sri Lanka: Memo circulated a day before had warned of attack

A memo that warned of a potential attack was circulated a day before the deadly explosions in Sri Lanka, reports CNN.The memo dated April 11 was signed by Sri Lanka`s deputy inspector general of police.

Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military

Sudanese protest leaders Sunday suspended talks with military rulers, after the army failed to meet their demand for an immediate transfer to civilian rule.

'Game of Thrones' S8 episode 2 leaks online hours before HBO airing

According to The Wrap, fans of the epic fantasy series alerted on social media about the leak, claiming that the to-be-aired episode was released early via Amazon Prime Video in Germany.