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At least 25 killed, 20 hurt by erupting volcano in Guatemala
Associated Press, Published on 04/06/2018
» GUATEMALA CITY: One of Central America's most active volcanos erupted in fiery explosions of ash and molten rock Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 while a towering cloud of smoke blanketed nearby villages in heavy ash. An undetermined number were missing, and authorities feared the toll could rise.
Malaysia gets tough on Takata airbag replacements
Associated Press, Published on 02/06/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's transport minister said Saturday that owners of more than 71,000 affected Honda cars will be penalised if they fail to replace flawed Takata air bags, in a drastic move to curb fatalities.
With a roar, flash flood smashes into a Maryland community
Associated Press, Published on 28/05/2018
» ELLICOTT CITY, Md: Roaring flash floods struck a Maryland city Sunday that had been wracked by similar devastation two years ago, its main street turned into a raging river that reached the first floor of some buildings and swept away parked cars, authorities and witnesses say.
Luxury bags, cash, jewellery seized from Najib's houses
Associated Press, Published on 18/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police on Friday confiscated 284 designer handbags and 72 suitcases containing cash, jewellery and other valuables as part of a corruption and money-laundering investigation into former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Hawaii volcano destroys 31 homes, spews lava 60m into air
Associated Press, Published on 07/05/2018
» PAHOA, Hawaii: The number of homes destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano jumped to 31 on Sunday as scientists reported lava spewing more than 60 metres into the air.
Air China flight diverted after man holds attendant hostage
Associated Press, Published on 15/04/2018
» BEIJING: An Air China flight bound for Beijing was diverted to central China on Sunday after a passenger tried to hold a flight attendant hostage using a fountain pen as a weapon, the country's civil aviation authority said.
Robot concierge a novelty at Italian hotel
Associated Press, Published on 02/04/2018
» PESCHIERA DEL GARDA, Italy: Robby Pepper can answer questions in Italian, English and German. Billed as Italy's first robot concierge, the humanoid will be deployed all season at a hotel on the popular Lake Garda to help relieve the desk staff of simple, repetitive questions.
Police: Suspect in college campus shooting caught
Associated Press, Published on 03/03/2018
» MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan: A 19-year-old student suspected of killing his parents at a Central Michigan University dormitory before running from campus was apprehended early Saturday following an intensive daylong search that included more than 100 police officers, some heavily armed in camouflage uniforms, authorities said.
German cities may ban diesel vehicles
Associated Press, Published on 28/02/2018
» BERLIN: A German court ruled Tuesday that cities can ban diesel cars and trucks to combat air pollution, a decision with wide-ranging and costly implications that marks a turning point for diesel vehicles in Germany.
Magnitude-7.2 earthquake slams south, central Mexico
Associated Press, Published on 17/02/2018
» MEXICO CITY: A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook south and central Mexico Friday, causing people to flee swaying buildings and office towers in the country's capital, where residents were still jittery after a deadly quake five months ago.