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Police stand guard outside the Shangri-La Hotel in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and a bomb disposal unit is on site as the death toll in a string of bomb blasts that hit churches and hotels in the city rises to rises to at least 137 according to police. IMAGES
Police stand guard outside St. Anthony's Shrine in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and a bomb disposal unit is on site as the death toll in a string of bomb blasts that hit churches and hotels in the city rises to at least 52 according to police. IMAGES
Ambulances arrive at a Moscow hospital after a deadly shooting at a suburban theatre killed an estimated 40 people an injured at least 100 more, according to Russia's FSB. Responsibility for the attack, which has left Russia reeling, has been claimed by the Islamic State group in a statement on the Telegram messaging app. IMAGES
The first ambulances carrying wounded residents from war-torn Gaza arrive at the Sheikh Zuwayed Hospital in North Sinai after having entered Egypt via the Rafah crossing. IMAGES
Supporters of Sri Lanka's Marxist-Leninist "People's Liberation Front" party hold a rally to mark May Day in Colombo. May Day, which is also known as Labour Day or International Workers' Day, is marked across the world by protests and demonstrations demanding fair pay and better conditions for workers. IMAGES