INSIGHT - Migrants are being raped at Mexico border as they await entry to US
The high risk of kidnapping and sexual assault in Reynosa and Matamoros is one of the factors pushing migrants to cross illegally.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Actor Viola Davis achieves elite EGOT status with Grammy win
Davis was the only female nominee in her category this year alongside big names Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove, Mel Brooks and Jamie Foxx.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Spanish police arrest man suspected in 2022 parcel-bomb case
The 74-year-old suspect is a retired Spanish citizen with the initials P.G.P. who is tech-savvy and very active on social networks.
Thu Jan 26 2023
UN investigator says Facebook provided vast amount of Myanmar war crimes information
Facebook has handed over millions of items that could support allegations of war crimes and genocide, UN investigators said.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Facebook-owner Meta releases first human rights report
Meta said the law firm had noted the potential for "salient human rights risks" involving Meta's platforms.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Costa Rica airport reopens after DHL plane skids off runway in emergency landing
The aircraft apparently had a failure in the hydraulic system, prompting the pilot to request an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Skincare trends: blue-light protection and at-home treatments on the up
Blue-light skincare and at-home treatments are proving particularly popular as 2021 rolls out and the effects of the pandemic continue.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Man changes plea to not guilty after informed charge provides jail sentence upon conviction
Terrance Freddie Miranda, 42, who is facing two charges made the plea before Kuala Kangsar Sessions Court judge Rohaida Ishak.
Wed Jun 03 2020
Two wounded in break-in at supermodel's California mansion
An intruder was shot and a security guard stabbed during a break-in at the Malibu mansion of supermodel Miranda Kerr.
Sat Oct 15 2016
'Hamilton' musical tickets going for jaw-dropping $6,000
Tickets to the smash-hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" are going for record-breaking prices -- skyrocketing to more than $6,000 apiece.
Sat Jun 11 2016
Victoria’s Secret Supermodel Hot Mamas
There are models and there are Victoria’s Secret models, as these pictures prove.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Inter switch an easy decision for Miranda
Miranda had no hesitation in joining Inter from Atletico Madrid despite the Serie A club's struggles last season.
Tue Aug 04 2015
Miranda Lambert sports a milk moustache
Country star Miranda Lambert is the latest celebrity to take part in the "Got Milk?" campaign and its new Breakfast Project.
Tue Nov 06 2012
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