China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final

Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told

Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration’s plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?

Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.
A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.

A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.
Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne

Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto “all for norway”.
Police arrest seven more men in aftermath of deadly A66 crash
Cleveland police say a total of 24 people arrested in investigation after crash that killed two officersSeven more men have been arrested as part of an operation tackling alleged organised crime after the deadly head-on …
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say

But they say Moscow will likely continue its “hybrid activity” against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report
Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital seeks to acquire land to construct private road to development outside parkThe Trump administration is reportedly pushing to give a parcel of land inside Yosemite, the country’s fi…
Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves …