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Taiwan train derailment blamed on mechanical, human errors
Published on 26/11/2018
» TAIPEI: A preliminary investigation report into last month's train crash in northeastern Taiwan that killed 18 people has confirmed that two mechanical problems as well as human errors contributed to the accident, government officials said on Monday.
Bus crash in south India kills at least 45 people
Associated Press, Published on 11/09/2018
» HYDERABAD, India: A bus carrying pilgrims from a Hindu temple in the hills of south India plunged off a road on Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, officials said. At least 25 other people were injured.
Zimbabwe opposition leader killed in helicopter crash
Associated Press, Published on 19/01/2018
» RATON, New Mexico: A group of prominent friends, including a key Zimbabwean opposition leader and a Texas-based investor and philanthropist, was heading to a ranch in the US state of New Mexico when their helicopter crashed and burned in a remote area, killing five people aboard.
US Ford pickup owners warned after new Takata death
Published on 12/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: Ford Motor Co said Thursday it had confirmed a second death in a older pickup truck caused by a defective Takata airbag inflater and urged 2,900 owners in North America to stop driving immediately until they can get replacement parts.
Police hunt for jewels, thieves after Ritz robbery
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» PARIS: Paris police have recovered some jewels stolen from the Ritz Hotel in a dramatic heist, but are still searching Thursday for two thieves and the rest of the missing luxury merchandise.
200 injured in train crash outside Johannesburg
Associated Press, Published on 09/01/2018
» JOHANNESBURG: A train collision on the outskirts of South Africa's commercial hub, Johannesburg, left more than 200 people injured, emergency responders said Tuesday morning. It was the second train crash in the area within a week.
Several injured as plane with 25 aboard crashes in Canada
Kyodo News, Published on 14/12/2017
» Several people were injured late Wednesday when a small plane carrying 22 passengers and three crew members crashed in central Canada, local media said.
Japanese who restored Angkor Wat wins Magsaysay Award
Published on 27/07/2017
» MANILA - A former president of Japan's Sophia University was named on Thursday as one of six recipients of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awards, also known as the Asian Nobel Prize.
Toyota recalls 2.87m cars globally over possible seatbelt fault
Published on 18/02/2016
» TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday it is recalling 2.87 million sport utility vehicles worldwide to fix a possible problem with their rear seatbelts that could be severed in a severe crash.