Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

The Dalai Lama visited 17th-century Tawang monastery to speak to thousands of worshippers. The monastery is the largest in India for the Tibetan diaspora. It lies in the disputed Arunachal Pradesh region also claimed by China as South Tibet.As a reaction, China summoned India’s ambassador to warn him of damaging their relationship. India asked China to avoid artificial controversy over the Dalai Lamas purely spiritual visit. Apr 8, 2017
Robbers use explosives to blow up cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg, South Africa

Robbers use explosives to blow up cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg, South Africa

On 1 April, robbers used explosives to blow the doors off a cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg. The van was seized by armed robbers on a busy highway shortly before noon. The suspects were travelling in a BMW and Mercedes-Benz and shot the vans tyre before forcing the guards out of the vehicle, blowing it up with explosives, and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Apr 4, 2017
Michael Flynn requests immunity in Trump-Russia investigation

Michael Flynn requests immunity in Trump-Russia investigation

President Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn sought immunity before testifying about his contacts with Russia during Trump’s campaign. The Senate Intelligence Committee refused Flynn’s immunity request. Critics say Flynn’s request only raised suspicions, given his past comments. Apr 1, 2017