A key supplier of Syria’s chemical weapons? North Korea
North Korea has also assisted with Syria’s weapons of mass destruction, in particular, chemical weapons.
Over 100 killed, wounded in Taliban attack on Afghan army base
More than 100 Afghan soldiers are killed and wounded in a coordinated Taliban attack on an army base in northern Afghanistan, the country’s defence ministry says. Video provided by AFP
No hurry as India’s inspirational centenarian wins gold
With a jaunty victory dance, 101-year-old Man Kaur celebrates winning the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland, the 17th gold medal in the Indian athlete’s remarkable late-blooming career. Video provided by AFP
Danish musicians push boundaries with underwater show
A group of Danish artists is pushing the boundaries of musical performance, taking their instruments underwater to create new sounds and provide a captivating new experience for their audiences. Video provided by AFP
The heaviest dog in England weighs as much as a baby elephant
Brace yourself! This is Britain’s heaviest dog. Maria Mercedes Galuppo (@mariamgaluppo) has more.
Israel indicts hacker linked to threats on U.S. Jewish centers
The American indictment identified the suspect as Michael Ron David Kadar.
French presidential election heads to runoff
Voters will choose between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron May 7. Video provided by Newsy
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrives in Afghanistan
The Afghan minister of defense resigned just before Mattis’ arrival.
Police stop 12-year-old boy from driving across Australia
The boy was almost a third of his way toward driving across the country solo.
China’s Xi calls for restraint with North Korea in call with Trump
Xi Jinping said China hopes the parties will “avoid actions that aggravate tensions on the Peninsula.”
