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Former US first lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92

Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92. Mrs. Bush brought a grandmotherly style to buttoned-down Washington, often appearing in her trademark fake pearl chokers and displaying no vanity about her ...

Americas | 2018-04-18 09:45

Suicide machine draws crowds at Amsterdam funeral show

A controversial suicide pod that enables its occupant to kill themselves at a press of a button went on display at Amsterdam funeral show on Saturday. Called the "Sarco", short for sarcophagus, the 3D-printed machine invented by Australian euthanasia activist Philip Nitschke and Dutch designer Alexander Bannink comes with a detachable coffin, mounted on a stand that contains ...

Europe | 2018-04-17 15:18

American Airlines avoids Russian airspace, delays China-bound flights

Travellers flying to China and Hong Kong from the US face delays of up to eight hours this week as American Airlines, the world’s biggest airline, diverted some flights to avoid Russian airspace and urged passengers to reconsider travel plans.

SCMP | 2018-04-17 10:31

Korean murder accused dies in custody in Hong Kong

A South Korean man charged with murdering his wife and young son at the luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hong Kong earlier this year has died in custody, police said Monday. Kim Min-ho, 42, was found unconscious at the maximum security Lai Chi Kok detention centre Monday morning and was later declared dead at hospital, a police spokeswoman told AFP.

Asia Pacific | 2018-04-16 16:03

Russian lawmaker, US ambassador warn of consequences for Syria strikes

Russia's ambassador to the United States on Friday warned that there would be consequences for the U.S.-led military strikes on Syria, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's president.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 14:13

After chemical weapons attack, Trump changed tune on Syria

After chemical weapons attack, Trump changed tune on Syria

About 10 days ago, U.S. President Donald Trump told national security aides that he wanted U.S. forces out of Syria in six months or so, adamant that it was time to bring them home after largely defeating Islamic State militants.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 13:53

Russia's US ambassador warns of consequences for Syria strikes

Russia's ambassador to the United States on Friday warned that there would be consequences for the U.S.-led military strikes on Syria, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's president.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 12:16

Syrian defence shots down 13 missiles: state TV

Syrian state media says U.S.-led strikes hit army depots

Syrian state media lambasted U.S.-led air strikes on Saturday as a breach of international law and said the attack had targeted army depots in the Homs area.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:53

Air strikes against Syria 'one time shot': Mattis

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said on Friday the air strikes on targets in Syria were a "one time shot" to send a strong message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:46

Syrian defence shots down 13 missiles: state TV

Syrian defence shots down 13 missiles: state TV

Syrian air defences shot down 13 missiles fired in a U.S.-led attack on the country on Saturday, Syrian state TV said. It said the missiles had been shot down in the Kiswah area south of Damascus, the capital.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:38

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Missile attack on Syria