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The Nepalese government and its people struggle to recover after the devastating earthquake that killed 2,400 people and injured about 5,900.  (Photo by Navesh Chitrakar) Indonesia says foreign drug smugglers will face firing squad The execution of nine international drug traffickers in Indonesia could come as early as Tuesday, despite a global outcry and a plea from the UN to spare their lives. Vice News Indonesia’s looming executions trigger international anger Bloomberg Blog: Indonesia sets executions for 3 ‘Bali Nine’ drug-smugglers NPR   Nepal earthquake: Rescue effort intensifies Relief efforts in Nepal are intensifying after more than 2,300 people were killed in the worst earthquake there in more than 80 years. BBC How to help victims of the quake USA TODAY Earthquake triggers Everest avalanche CNN Planned mega-port in Brazil threatens rich ecological region Activists and local residents have brought legal action aimed at blocking the construction of a nearly 50 sq km port terminal in the Northeast Brazilian state of Bahia because of the huge environmental and social impacts it will have. IPS One year on, jailed Ethiopian bloggers are still awaiting trial Imprisoned journalists question the influx of western aid to a government intensifying its crackdown on dissent ahead of elections. Guardian   PHILANTHROPY AND AID Fraternity hosts philanthropy event with a lot of heart Baldwin Wallace University’s Sigma Phi Epsilon Ohio Zeta Chapter held their 5th annual philanthropy event, Queen of Hearts Event, raising over $1226 for their philanthropy. The Exponent Hedstrom recognized for philanthropy work Mariann Hedstrom has been selected as Senate District 16’s Tulare County Woman of the Year. California Senator Jean Fuller, recognized Hedstrom for her work as a community leader. Visalia Times Delta Blog: A commitment to philanthropy begins at home Triple Pundit HUMAN RIGHTS Houthis suffer losses in Taiz Forces loyal to the internationally recognized government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the strategically important central city of Taiz took back several districts from the Iran-allied Houthi militia amid heavy fighting. Arab News Pakistani human rights activist shot dead in Karachi Gunmen shot dead a Pakistani human rights activist on Friday after she hosted a talk on the politics of Baluchistan province, where security forces are fighting a separatist insurgency. Al Jazeera DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE Chinese island-building in South China Sea ‘may undermine peace’, says Asean Chinese island-building efforts “may undermine peace, security and stability” in the disputed South China Sea, leaders of southeast Asian nations said in a statement ahead of a summit. Guardian Erdogan lashes out at West and Russia for recognizing Armenian killings as genocide Turkish President Erdogan has slammed the world leaders for recognizing the 1915 massacre of Armenians as genocide. Deutsche Welle Ecumenical ceremony commemorating the Armenian genocide centennial held at Milan cathedral Armenpress GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS Hawaii set to become first state to raise smoking age to 21 Hawaii is set to become the first state to pass a law banning the sale, use and possession of cigarettes and e-cigarettes to people under the age of 21. Time South Africa and Nigeria spar over xenophobic violence The recent xenophobic violence in South Africa against migrant workers has sparked a new diplomatic rift with Nigeria, with the South African government condemning Nigeria’s decision to withdraw its envoys from Pretoria. Al Jazeera SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Is your snoring a health hazard? Find out Untreated apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity and diabetes — and the sleepiness it causes can contribute to accidents. USA TODAY Scientists map woolly mammoth genomes, which could help bring species back to life An international team of researchers has sequenced the genomes of two Siberian woolly mammoths — revealing the most complete genetic blueprint of the prehistoric beast yet. Huffington Post Experts discover Yellowstone’s colossal magma deposit Scientists have begun investigating the possible environmental effects if the supervolcano at Yellowstone National Park suddenly erupted. Tech Times Scientists find huge magma reservoir in Yellowstone ‘supervolcano’ Christian Science Monitor   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Take fear-mongering out of US politics Christian Science Monitor Column (William Andrews): Japan‘s revisionist WWII history on ’comfort women’ Star Tribune Editorial: Indonesia urged to spare drug traffickers Ghana Broadcasting System Editorial: Nepal devastated Daily Times Column (Jayant Prasad): Out of the debris Indian Express   Site edited by: T. LaShaun Wallace, Meagan Moyle and Lynne Adams.   GOOD NEWS Anonymous donor pays Oso mudslide victim’s mortgage An anonymous donor is paying off the $360,000 mortgage for a man who lost his wife and house in a deadly mudslide. NBCNews.com At Manila‘s autism-friendly cafe, it’s A-OK to be different The autism-friendly cafe, with Thomas the Train toys and picture puzzles on its shelves, opened in November and held a grand opening ceremony April 11, in time for Autism Awareness Month. Idaho State Journal NGOs AND NONPROFITS Nonprofits lose an average of $15,000 a year due to spam filters, study says Donations made in response to emails accounted for about a third of online fundraising revenue in 2013, but one in eight emails never reaches an inbox. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Can volunteerism help depression? This local nonprofit thinks so Project Helping assists individuals who struggle with depression find purpose and meaning through service to their communities. The Denver Magazine ENVIRONMENT At least 1,180 killed as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal A powerful earthquake struck Nepal, killing hundreds of people across four countries as the violently shaking earth collapsed houses, leveled centuries-old temples and triggered avalanches on Mt. Everest. FOX News Blog: More than 1,000 confirmed dead In Nepal after powerful earthquake NPR Russian oilpatch ignores rights, environment: aboriginal leader When you live in the middle of the Russian oilpatch, even the fish smell, says an aboriginal leader from that country. Hamilton Spectator   Photo of the Day The New Jersey chapter of the Special Olympics hosted it’s Lincoln Tunnel Run on April 19th, one of the only runs in the country underwater.  (Photo by Marco Catini)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. 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