Armed teenager releases four hostages in southern France: police source, World News,TOULOUSE, France – A teenager released four women after holding them hostage in a newsagent's store in Toulouse, southwestern France, on Tuesday, a police source said. The 17-year-old, who was arrested at a yell
Dancers, pig heads and sweets: Thais thank cave spirits for saving boys, Asia News,BANGKOK – As dancers swayed to the beat of traditional music, candles were lit and fruit offerings placed near a cave on Monday in a ceremony to thank benevolent spirits for the rescue of a Thai football team. The 12
China issues red alert as super typhoon Lekima approaches mainland, Asia News,SHANGHAI/TAIPEI – China's weather bureau issued a red alert early on Friday (Aug 9) as super typhoon Lekima approached Zhejiang province on the eastern coast, after forcing flight cancellations in Taiwan and shutting
At least 112 dead in India as rains trigger floods, landslides, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least 112 people have died in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, authorities said on Friday, after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooded low-lying areas, cutting off hundreds of villages. Par
Coronavirus: Singapore schools step up to help needy students, families, Singapore News,Before home-based learning (HBL) kicked in, schools were worried that children who came from disadvantaged homes would start lagging behind their peers. They prepared accordingly, finding out which students neede
Far-right Italian leader blasted for posting rape video, World News,ROME – Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, leading the race to become Italy's next prime minister, was accused on Monday (Aug 22) of shameful electioneering by her rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a
