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Sri Lanka Detains New Suspects Amid Frantic Hunt for Bombers

Sri Lankan security forces detained 18 new suspects in the Easter bombings that killed more than 350 people, as the government admitted Wednesday that "major" intelligence lapses had led to a failure to prevent the attacks. The Islamic State group's claim of responsibility for Sunday's strikes on three hotels and three churches increased pressure over ignored warnings of the bombings, and the government was expected to announce sackings in the security forces and police leadership.

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  • 21:08Health Minister announces closure of nurseries across Lebanon until further notice
  • 21:00Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters took to the streets on motorbikes waving their parties' flags and provoking people with loud fireworks
  • 20:07The Lebanese University suspended all classes and administrative works until further notice
  • 20:03Protesters in Martyrs' Square are calling for a campaign of civil disobedience, threatening to block all roads tomorrow if the governing politicians did not resign
  • 19:57Military source to MTV: It is out of the question that the ISF uses force to open blocked roads
  • 18:53Sidon coastal highway is blocked on both directions
  • 18:51Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi calls on the Catholic Patriarchs and Archbishops for an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss protesters' demands
  • 18:30The Association of Banks in Lebanon announced yet another nationwide closure on Tuesday amid ongoing protests
  • 18:28Number of protesters have increased in Riad el-Solh square
  • 17:41Amal movement supporters assaulted protesters in front of Bint Jbeil Serail
  • 17:38The number of protesters have started to increase in Martyrs' square right after Hariri's statement
  • 17:37Beirut Orthodox Schools to suspend classes on Tuesday
  • 10:48Crowds have started gathering at Beirut's Riad el Solh square
  • 10:43President Michel Aoun is currently holding talks with Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the Baabda Palace
  • 21:08Health Minister announces closure of nurseries across Lebanon until further notice
  • 21:00Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters took to the streets on motorbikes waving their parties' flags and provoking people with loud fireworks
  • 20:07The Lebanese University suspended all classes and administrative works until further notice
  • 20:03Protesters in Martyrs' Square are calling for a campaign of civil disobedience, threatening to block all roads tomorrow if the governing politicians did not resign
  • 19:57Military source to MTV: It is out of the question that the ISF uses force to open blocked roads
  • 18:53Sidon coastal highway is blocked on both directions
  • 18:51Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi calls on the Catholic Patriarchs and Archbishops for an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss protesters' demands
  • 18:30The Association of Banks in Lebanon announced yet another nationwide closure on Tuesday amid ongoing protests
  • 18:28Number of protesters have increased in Riad el-Solh square
  • 17:38The number of protesters have started to increase in Martyrs' square right after Hariri's statement
  • 17:37Beirut Orthodox Schools to suspend classes on Tuesday
  • 10:48Crowds have started gathering at Beirut's Riad el Solh square
  • 10:43President Michel Aoun is currently holding talks with Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the Baabda Palace
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