Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele
Pele's coffin was taken to its final resting place from the city's stadium where 230,000 mourners had filed past his open casket.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake
Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Amid COVID surge, some Sri Lankans opt for cardboard coffins when cremating loved ones
The coffin is made out of recycled paper and costs a sixth of the cheapest wooden casket, said Priyantha Sahabandu.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of COVID patient's body for funeral
Walking for almost an hour carrying a casket containing remains of a COVID-19 patient for the funeral has really put the mental and physical endurance of three healthcare workers
Mon Jun 28 2021
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
A Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Argentina fans, police clash over access to Maradona wake
Argentine police and fans who were lined up to see the casket of soccer icon Diego Maradona clashed on Thursday as authorities moved to shut down access to the Casa Rosada presidential palace.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Dutch inventor's mushroom coffins turn bodies into compost
The coffin turns corpses into compost that enriches the soil thanks to mycelium, the root structure of fungi.
Sat Sep 19 2020
Thousands pay last respects to Adenan at Kuching Jamek Mosque
The casket bearing Adenan's remains were placed on a special platform in the middle of the prayer hall to enable VIPs and the public to pay their last respects.
Thu Jan 12 2017
At least 21 bodies will be brought back - Wee Ka Siong
Minister in the Prime Ministers Department Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said the bodies, 18 in caskets and three cremated remains in urns, will exceed the projected 16.
Sun Aug 17 2014
Mandela laid to rest at state funeral
Nelson Mandela's flag-draped casket was placed on cow skins and surrounded by 95 candles - each signifying a year of his extraordinary life, which saw him make the journey from prisoner to president
Sun Dec 15 2013
Mourners swamp last goodbye for Mandela
Barely two hours after opening the top of the casket for viewing, the government said it would be unable to accommodate all those waiting and appealed for people to stay away.
Fri Dec 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