Islamist Militants Kill 16 in Attack in Philippines
MANILA (DPA) — Sixteen people were killed Monday in an attack by suspected Islamic militants while on their way to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the southern Philippines, the military said.
Amtrak Train on New Route Hurtles Onto Highway, Kills 3
DUPONT, Wash. — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring more than 100 and crushing two vehicles, authorities said.
Korat Mass Shooter Shot Dead, Death Tolls Rose to 30
KORAT — Police say a soldier who killed 30 people in a shooting rampage in Korat was shot dead in a police assault, bringing hours-long siege to an end.
Japan Woman Cleared of Cruise Quarantine Tests Positive for Virus
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A Japanese woman who left the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship earlier this week was confirmed to be infected after returning to her home in eastern Japan despite an initial negative test result, a local government said Saturday.
As State of Emergency Ends, Turkey Mulls New Terror Laws
ANKARA, Turkey — As Turkey's two-year state of emergency comes to an end, the government is set to introduce new anti-terrorism laws it says...
Shanghai Stampede Leaves Dozens Dead, Mars 2015 Celebrations
SHANGHAI/BERLIN (DPA) - A stampede on New Year's Eve left 35 dead and more than 40 injured in Shanghai, marring celebrations that drew revellers around the world to ring in 2015.
Worth the Wait: Federer Will Be World No. 1 at 36
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Roger Federer added another highlight to his age-defying career resurgence by returning to the top of the world rankings on Friday after more than five years and becoming the oldest No. 1 at 36.
Defamation Case Against BBC Reporter in Thailand Withdrawn
BANGKOK — A Thai lawyer has withdrawn a criminal defamation case against a British BBC journalist involving a report on foreigners being defrauded of property, the BBC says.
Domestic Violence Cases in Japan Reach New All-Time High
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Police investigated a record number of domestic violence cases in Japan in 2019, marking the 16th consecutive year of increase, an official report showed Thursday.
Duckworth’s Thai Heritage Attacked by U.S. Senate Opponent
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — A Bangkok-born candidate for the U.S. Senate and American war hero was attacked for her Thai heritage during a televised debate Thursday night in Springfield, Illinois.
