President appoints five new Governors
President Maithripala Sirisena appointed five new Governors today including Azath Salley who was appointed as the Governor of the Western Province. Read More »
US House Democrats vote to end shutdown
The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to end a partial government shutdown - but the move looks certain to be vetoed by President Trump. Read More »
Islands hit as 270 containers fall off ship
Extensive debris has washed up on islands off the Dutch north coast after some 270 containers including chemicals fell off a cargo ship in a storm. Read More »