S. Korea ferry disaster captain jailed for 36 years
South Korean judges handed down a 36 jail sentence to the captain of the Sewol ferry that sank in April with the loss of over 300 lives.
Tue Nov 11 2014
South Korea ferry captain to receive judgement today
After five months of dramatic testimonies in the murder trial of Captain Lee Jun-Seok a three-judge bench is to deliver its verdict.
Tue Nov 11 2014
Captain says he 'deserves death' for S. Korea ferry disaster
The captain in charge of the Sewol ferry when it sank told a South Korean court Wednesday that he "deserved the death penalty".
Wed Oct 08 2014
Relatives weep and jeer at S. Korea ferry disaster trial
Relatives of the victims of South Korea's ferry disaster wept amid angry scenes in court as prosecutors played video footage of the sinking ferry.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Another body recovered from sunken S. Korean ferry
The body was of a woman passenger, and brings the total number of confirmed victims to 293.
Tue Jun 24 2014
S. Korean ferry crew indicted on manslaughter charges
The captain, two navigators and the chief engineer of the Sewol ferry could face death penalty if convicted.
Thu May 15 2014
Ferry capsize: S. Korea president says ferry captain's action 'tantamount to murder'
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said that the behaviour of the captain and crew of the ferry that capsized was unacceptable.
Mon Apr 21 2014
S. Korea ferry transcript reveals evacuation panic
A transcript released Sunday revealed that the crew of a South Korean ferry were Panic-stricken and fumbling for a response.
Sun Apr 20 2014
South Korea ferry captain arrested, divers spot bodies
Lee Joon-Seok is "behind bars" after pictures showed him jumping to safety as hundreds of children remained trapped on the ship.
Sat Apr 19 2014
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024