Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques
Police said Mohammed Abbkr was alleged to have sprayed a substance on two men and set it alight in separate incidents in west London.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Fire erupts at South African parliament building in Cape Town
The roof area had caught alight and the National Assembly building was on fire too.
Sun Jan 02 2022
Triso ferry point tragedy: Sarawak govt orders building of guard rails at all ferry points
With the strong guard rails, nothing can fall off (from the ferry boarding and alighting point). This will be with immediate effect.
Sat Jan 02 2021
At least 36 dead in attack on Philippines casino - official
At least 36 people died after a gunman burst into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight, a spokesman for the Philippine president said.
Fri Jun 02 2017
China punishes 11 for dereliction of duty after deadly bus fire
He set alight two plastic bags filled with gasoline on the bus after getting involved in a personal work dispute, according to an official account of his crimes.
Sun Feb 05 2017
London replica torched to mark Great Fire anniversary
Onlookers crowded along the river that winds through the British capital to watch as the 120-metre (394-foot) long wooden model was set alight.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Tibetan schoolboy who set himself alight dies in India
A Tibetan schoolboy living in India has died four days after setting himself on fire to protest Chinese rule, the hospital treating him said Friday.
Fri Mar 04 2016
Tibetan father of four sets himself alight in China: reports
A Tibetan father-of-four set himself on fire in protest at China's rule over the Himalayan region, overseas media and rights groups said, adding it was unclear whether he survived.
Fri May 22 2015
Rapid Penang bus driver stabbed
It is understood that the woman had attacked the victim as she was unsatisfied that the he had not stopped the bus at the place where she usually alights.
Mon Oct 06 2014
Burn, patient, burn: Medical inferno in China
A therapist pours alcohol over a patient and sets him alight. For some in China, playing with fire is a treatment for illness.
Sun Jul 06 2014
Tokyo man sets himself on fire in protest against Abe
The middle-aged man doused himself in what appeared to be petrol before setting himself alight outside the main train station in Shinjuku.
Sun Jun 29 2014
More deadly riots flare in Sri Lanka resort
More deadly violence flared in a Sri Lankan coastal resort where Buddhist hardliners set shops and homes alight for a second night,
Tue Jun 17 2014
Tunisian lawmakers approve new government line-up
Tunisia's lawmakers approved on Wednesday a new government formed to pull the country out of a deep political and economic crisis, as an impoverished vendor died after setting himself alight.
Wed Mar 13 2013
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024