Death toll from Ethiopian landslides jumps to 229, official says
Heavy rain caused a landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, burying people Sunday night, then a second slide hit rescuers Monday morning.
Wed Jul 24 2024
March 22 sentencing of Indonesian babysitter who concealed birth
Yuni Widya was charged with concealing the birth of her baby by burying the body of the newborn at Taman Mutiara, last year.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno
Government officials have announced the arrest of 14 people over Tuesday night's fire, including the owners of the events hall.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
At the Alpaca Land, visitors pay about RM32 (1,000 yen) for 30 minutes petting alpacas, hugging them and burying faces in their fleece.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Father nabbed on suspicion of burying daughter by roadside after abusing her to death
Police said after interrogation, the suspect admitted he buried his daughter's body by the road side in Taman Dusun Bandar.
Tue Dec 13 2022
South Korean parents bury children killed in Halloween disaster
The traditional three-day wake comes to an end for the 156 bereaved families.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Uvalde begins to bury its dead in wake of school massacre
Funerals for a pair of slain 10-year-old girls were among the 19 students and two teachers killed one week ago.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Malaysia get off to flying start in sepak takraw doubles, bury defending champions Indonesia
Abdul Talib hopes the team will stay focused against Cambodia and finish the group stage competition as champions.
Wed May 18 2022
Myanmar rebels bury more than 30 people killed in 'barbaric' attack
Since the coup, more than 1,300 people have been killed by security forces and more than 11,000 have been jailed.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Unemployed man allegedly beats girlfriend to death
The suspect who is also a person under police surveillance allegedly killed his girlfriend in a fit of jealousy before burying her body.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Selangor allows 10 next of kin to attend individual COVID-19 burial
The Selangor government is allowing 10 next of kin to enter the cemetery at the designated waiting zone for the process of burying the remains of an individual COVID-19 victim in Muslim cemeteries.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Dubai date perfect opportunity for Harimau Malaya to bury Vietnam
National head coach Tan Cheng Hoe believes it is time for the Harimau Malaya to finally end their four-game winless streak against Vietnam when the teams square off tomorrow (12.45 am Saturday).
Thu Jun 10 2021
Hundreds of bodies buried along Indian riverbanks
Police are reaching out to villagers in India asking them not to bury their loved ones in shallow sand graves on the banks of the Ganges.
Sun May 16 2021
Iraqis dig up COVID-19 dead to rebury in family graves
After restrictions were eased for the burying of those who died of the novel coronavirus, Iraqis are exhuming the victims to rebury them in their rightful place in family cemeteries.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Finally, Rahman Dahlan, Bung Moktar bury the hatchet
The difference in opinion between UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan and Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has been resolved this morning.
Tue Sep 01 2020
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