Amtrak train derails in Washington state, injuring several passengers
Images of the wreck posted by local news media showed the engine lying on its side a short distance from the shore of Puget Sound near the Chambers Bay Marina.
Mon Jul 03 2017
Two dead, dozens hurt as train derails near Philadelphia
A train derailed when it smashed into construction equipment on the line south of Philadelphia on Sunday, killing two people and injuring dozens.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Seven hospitalized after Washington-bound Amtrak train derails in Vermont
The four injured passengers and two injured crew members were treated and released on Monday but one crew member remained hospitalized with serious injuries.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Investigators: Was Amtrak engineer using cell phone when train crashed?
Federal investigators are probing if the engineer was using his cellphone when the Amtrak train approached a curve at more than twice the speed limit.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Eighth person found dead after US train crash
The death toll from the derailment of a passenger train in Philadelphia rose to eight Thursday with the discovery of a body in the wreckage.
Fri May 15 2015
For Amtrak riders, the world turned upside down in a flash
Amtrak riders recall their horror aboard Amtrak Train 188 which derailed and overturned in Philadelphia late Tuesday.
Thu May 14 2015
Amtrak train: US train engineer slammed on emergency brakes before crash - NTSB
The engineer of the derailed Amtrak train 188 had slammed on the emergency brakes when it was traveling at over 100 miles per hour.
Thu May 14 2015
Amtrak Train 188 derails in Philadelphia
Amtrak Crash
Wed May 13 2015
Five killed in Philadelphia train derailment: mayor
Five people have been killed with dozens others injured when the Amtrak Train 188 derailed and overturned near Philadelphia.
Wed May 13 2015
Dozens injured in Philadelphia train derailment
10 cars overturned while dozens of people were injured when a regional train, Amtrak Train 188, derailed near Philedelphia on Tuesday.
Wed May 13 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024