Giant rabbit dies after United Airlines flight to United States
LONDON – A 3-foot-long giant rabbit hasdied at a United Airlines pet holding facility in Chicago following a flight from London, in another embarrassment for the airline as it struggles…
Britain’s May tries to warm the Brexit atmosphere with EU
LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May has told European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker that she wanted a “deep and special relationship” with the European Union, trying to warm the atmosphere…
South Sudanese banks run out of cash as conflict rages
NAIROBI – Banks in war-ravaged South Sudan have run out of cash and the crunch is exacerbating hunger and widespread famine, the deputy finance minister said. “If you go to…
‘Silence of the Lambs’ director Jonathan Demme dies of cancer
NEW YORK – Movie director Jonathan Demme, best known for “The Silence of the Lambs” has died at the age of 73, his publicist said. Demme, who also directed the…
Austrian zoo unveils white tiger cubs
A zoo in Austria has unveiled a litter of four white tiger cubs to the media on Wednesday. The cubs were born at the White Zoo – a popular attraction…
Meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has killed 813 people: minister
ABUJA – A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has killed 813 people so far this year, the country’s health minister said, as Africa’s most populous country and aid organisations attempt to…
Group claims Russia metro bombing, says bomber acted on al Qaeda orders: monitor
ABIDJAN – A group called the Imam Shamil Battalion has claimed responsibility for a metro bombing in the Russian city of St. Petersburg that killed 16 people and said the…
Death toll in Venezuela’s political protests rises to 26
CARACAS – A man has been shot dead at a political demonstration in Venezuela’s western state of Lara, bringing to 26 the number of deaths since protests against the socialist…
Treasures from Paris’s Louvre museum go on display in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – A selection of artwork from Paris’ world-renowned Louvre museum goes on display in Hong Kong today, offering Chinese patrons a rare opportunity to view some of the…
Thai man broadcasts daughter’s murder live on Facebook
BANGKOK – A Thai man HAS filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter in two video clips posted on Facebook before committing suicide, police said. People could access the videos of…
