Twenty-three people have been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with sectarian violence that erupted in the island nation this week.
Mobs moved through towns in Sri Lanka's northwest on motorbikes and in buses, ransacking mosques and shops in apparent reprisal for the Easter bombings.
A nationwide curfew from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am (local time) will be in effect for a second night, despite police confirming that the situation is under control.
Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal
Iran and the US have continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war.
Australia toughens kids' social media ban
Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan
A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said, sending out tremors that could be felt from the capital Kabul across the border into neighbouring Pakistan.
Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks
Serbia's populist president Aleksandar Vucic, under pressure after months of anti-government protests, said on Saturday he will resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections.
Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities pressed on with the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas.
