Ferry capsize kills nearly 80 in Iraq's Mosul: medics, World News,MOSUL – At least 79 people died when an overloaded ferry carrying families on an outing sank in the Tigris river in Mosul in northern Iraq, medical sources told Reuters on Thursday. Most of the casualties on the ferry were women
Trump says transgender policy seeks to 'protect the country', World News,NEW YORK/WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Oct 23) that transgender issues were in flux and he aims to protect the country after a report that his administration was considering defining gender as
Trump to grant Kim Jong Un's wishes after denuclearisation: South Korea president, Asia News,US President Donald Trump will grant North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un his wishes if he delivers on denuclearisation, the South Korean president said Sunday, following talks on the sidelines of the
First transgender designer shows at New York Fashion Week, World News,Los Angeles designer Pierre Davis made her debut in New York this week, becoming the first openly transgender creator to present a collection at Fashion Week, further shaking up an event that had already featured trans models. The
Arsonists target Michelin-starred chef who denounced 'yellow vest' violence, World News,TOULOUSE, France – A Michelin-starred chef who denounced the mindless violence of hoodlums on the fringes of France's \”yellow vest protests\” said on Wednesday he was contemplating his future after
Woman trapped under car in Punggol accident loses left foot and has operations to save other foot, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who was trapped under a car in an accident in Punggol earlier this month has lost her left foot and undergone multiple surgical operations to save her remaining foot.
Stone stackers defy gravity at European championships, World News,Expertly balancing one rock on top of another at the European Stone Stacking Championships, competitors combine skill and artistic creativity to come up with gravity-defying constructions. Now in its third year, the event takes place
AVA recalls frozen packets of mixed vegetables and sweet corn kernels over listeria fears, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Consumers here have been advised not to purchase or consume Pinguin frozen mixed vegetables and sweet corn kernels, over a possible listeria contamination. According to a statement f
Kevin Hart says 2019 Oscars host job is 'opportunity of a lifetime', Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Comedian Kevin Hart will host next year's Oscar ceremony for the first time, the \”Ride Along\” actor said in an Instagram post on Tuesday. \”I am so happy to say that the day has finall
Former Changi Airport unit employee charged after receiving more than $200,000 in bribes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former employee of a Changi Airport unit was charged on Monday (Dec 23) after receiving bribes of more than $200,000 from a director of an information technology (IT) firm. James Li
