In expressing his condolences, Trump incorrectly said millions more had died in a deadly series of explosions in Sri Lanka
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Here are 20 of the highest paid world leaders – Trump makes the list, who else?
The men and women who are among the top paid world leaders earn from just over $200,000 to more than $1.6 million. How does President Trump compare?
Easter celebrated around the world
Christians around the world are marking Holy Week, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, leading up to his resurrection on Easter.
‘We don’t know if it’s enough’: $1 billion may not cover Notre Dame Cathedral rebuilding costs after fire
An international surge in donations may not yet cover the rebuilding costs of Paris’ beloved Notre Dame Cathedral, officials say.
Thailand marijuana festival has visitors on a high
As Thailand became the first in Southeast Asia to legalise marijuana for medical use last year, many Thais are drawn to a northeastern town for its debut weed festival.
Afghan official: Blast rocks country’s capital
A suicide blast rocked Afghanistan’s capital city on Saturday during a gun battle with security forces, officials said, killing at least two people a day after hopes for all-encompassing peace talks collapsed. At least six people were wounded. (April 20)
Northern Irish police arrest 2 over killing of star journalist Lyra McKee
Police on Saturday arrested two men, aged 18 and 19, in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry.
Holy Week in photos
Christians around the world mark Holy Week, ending on Easter, the celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
‘Still alive!’: Notre Dame’s 180,000 bees survive cathedral fire
The 180,000 bees live in three hives on Notre Dame’s roof as part of an effort since 2013 to help prevent bee die-off.
Heavier than a polar bear with teeth ‘like a serrated banana,’ massive lionlike fossil found in museum drawer
Simbakubwa kutokaafrika was a colossal carnivore and apex predator that roamed Africa millions of years ago. Its fossil was recently rediscovered.