US warships make landmark visit to strategic Vietnam port
HANOI – Two US warships made port calls at Vietnam‘s strategic naval base at Cam Ranh Bay, the US navy said on Tuesday, in a brief but symbolic return for…
Aussies to face charges or deportation for stripping at Malaysian F1 race
KUALA LUMPUR – Nine Australians detained for stripping down to their underwear at the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix may face possible indecency charges or deportation, authorities said on Tuesday.…
Egypt says it killed senior Muslim Brotherhood leader in shootout
Egypt‘s Interior Ministry said early on Tuesday that it killed a senior Muslim Brotherhood leader it said was responsible for the group’s “armed wing” and another member of the group…
Hurricane Matthew nears Caribbean islands
Caribbean islands have been told to brace themselves for Hurricane Matthew. The US National Hurricane Centre said on Tuesday that the category four storm will bring torrential rains along with winds reaching…
Christopher Pyne’s adviser among nine Aussies arrested in Malaysia
A policy advisor for the Defence Industry Minister, Christopher Pyne, is among one of nine Australians, locked up in Malaysia for stripping down to their swimmers. Mr Pyne’s adviser, Jack Walker,…
Vietnamese radio personality Hanoi Hannah dies at the ages of 87
Vietnamese radio personality Hanoi Hannah, whose real name was Trinh Thi Ngo, has died at the age of 87. According to US-magazine Newsweek, the former radio announcer of Voice of…
More than 300 kilograms of elephant tusks seized at a Vietnam airport
HANOI – More than 300 kilograms of elephant tusks have been confiscated at Hanoi’s international airport, a customs official said Monday. Customs officials at Noi Bai Airport seized 309 kilograms…
Jewel thieves put gun to Kim Kardashian’s head, tie her up in Paris bathroom
Masked men have put a gun to reality TV star Kim Kardashian’s temple, left her tied up in the bathroom of her luxury residence in Paris and stole millions of…
Orban says to amend constitution so EU can’t impose migrants on Hungary
BUDAPEST – Under fire from opposition parties, Viktor Orban said on Monday he would amend the constitution to ensure the European Union cannot settle migrants in Hungary after Sunday’s referendum…
Filipino singer wins Vietnam Idol competition
A Filipino singer has become the first foreigner to win the popular singing competition Vietnam Idol. Janice Phuong was crowned the reality TV’s season seven winner after receiving over 54…
