Blast at popular Pakistani shrine kills at least five people, wounds 24

May 8,2019
A blast at one of Pakistan's oldest and most popular Sufi shrines killed at least five people and wounded 24 in the eastern city of Lahore Wednesday, police said, as the country marks the fasting month of Ramadan.
China, India boost global booze binge: study
May 08
The world consumed ten percent more alcohol per adult in 2017 than in 1990, due in large part to heavier and more widespread drinking in China and India, researchers said Wednesday.
The Pakistani popcorn seller who built his own plane
May 08
The engine is from a roadcutter, the wings are burlap, the wheels are borrowed from a rickshaw: a popcorn seller has caught the attention of the Pakistan Air Force by building his own plane.
Britain will hold European Parliament elections
May 08
The British government of Prime Minister Theresa May has officially decided to take part in the European Parliament elections scheduled for May 23.
Train accident injures at least 20 in northern Germany
May 08
A train accident near Rendsburg in northern Germany has injured at least 20 people, local media Focus Online reported on Wednesday.
2 militants killed in airstrike in eastern Afghanistan
May 08
Two militants were killed following an airstrike in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kapisa, the latest in a string of airstrikes against the Taliban, the government said Wednesday.
Pompeo makes surprise visit to Iraq
May 08
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made an unannounced visit to Iraq.