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Overloading eyed in Philippine ferry capsize: official
AFP, Published on 04/07/2015
» MANILA - Overloading of cargo and passengers might have been to blame for a Philippine ferry disaster which left dozens dead, an official said Saturday, and a government investigation is now underway.
Only boozers to blame
Oped, Published on 06/05/2015
» Some people believe business operators selling alcohol are to blame for drink-driving accidents. In reality, it’s those who consume alcohol and then make the wrong decision to drive a car who must take the blame. What if the girl in the recent accident in Chiang Mai consumed alcohol at a friend’s place early that morning?
In need of a road safety crash course
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/03/2015
» A Facebook friend shared a thought-provoking item about road safety on his page this week.
Bangladesh ferry toll hits 78 as more bodies found
AFP, Published on 25/02/2015
» DHAKA - The death toll in a ferry tragedy in central Bangladesh hit 78 on Wednesday, after rescuers recovered more bodies floating kilometres downstream from the site of Sunday's accident, officials said.
Advice for tourists to Bhutan
Published on 05/01/2015
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry has offered advice to travellers to Bhutan following the death of a Thai tourist who fell off a cliff during a monastery visit.
Family denies selfie caused temple fall
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 05/01/2015
» Relatives of the Thai tourist who fell from a cliff in Bhutan claim she was "not taking a selfie" before she plummeted to her death.
F1 to make key changes after Bianchi smash
AFP, Published on 11/10/2014
» SOCHI (RUSSIA) - Formula One has learned lessons from Jules Bianchi’s life-threatening crash in Japan and will make key changes to improve safety, two of the sport’s leading figures said on Friday.
11 kids die in India bus-train wreck
AFP, Published on 24/07/2014
» HYDERABAD - A passenger train rammed into a school bus in southern India on Thursday, killing at least 11 children, with fears the death toll could be as high as 25, officials said.
China school minivan accident kills eight children
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» BEIJING - Eight children were among 11 people killed when a kindergarten minivan plunged into a reservoir in central China, state media reported Friday.
Rocky test for unfinished stadium to host World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 19/05/2014
» The still-unfinished stadium hosting the World Cup opening game on June 12 held its first official match, getting off to a shaky start after delays and deadly accidents marred its construction.