Pilot says lightning caused deadly Russian crash landing
World
May 6, 2019
Pilot says lightning caused deadly Russian crash landing
The pilot of a Russian passenger plane that erupted in a ball of fire on the runway of Moscow’s busiest…
Thai King praises ‘unity’ in speech on final coronation day
World
May 6, 2019
Thai King praises ‘unity’ in speech on final coronation day
Thailand’s newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn praised a show of “unity” at his first public address on the final day of…
US-Taliban talks stumble over troop withdrawal: Taliban
Middle East
May 6, 2019
US-Taliban talks stumble over troop withdrawal: Taliban
Talks between the Taliban and the US have become bogged down over the key issue of when foreign forces might…
US sends naval strike group to Middle East in ‘message’ to Iran
Middle East
May 6, 2019
US sends naval strike group to Middle East in ‘message’ to Iran
The United States is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in…
Palestinians say truce reached with Israel to end deadly escalation
Middle East
May 6, 2019
Palestinians say truce reached with Israel to end deadly escalation
Palestinian leaders in Gaza agreed to a ceasefire with Israel on Monday to end a deadly two-day escalation in violence…
US-China trade dilemma: how to hold Beijing’s feet to the fire
World
May 6, 2019
US-China trade dilemma: how to hold Beijing’s feet to the fire
US and Chinese officials say a historic deal ending their ongoing trade war could be imminent, but a key question…
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
World
May 6, 2019
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the US still sees “a path forward” in its nuclear talks with…
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
World
May 6, 2019
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Sunday for Russia to get out of Venezuela, while his Russian counterpart, Sergei…
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
World
May 6, 2019
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
A Russian passenger plane erupted in a huge ball of fire and black smoke after making an emergency landing at…
Newly-crowned Thai king carried in elaborate royal procession
World
May 5, 2019
Newly-crowned Thai king carried in elaborate royal procession
Thailand’s newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn was carried by soldiers on a gilded palanquin through the streets of Bangkok Sunday, in…