Ex-cop cuddled rifle like pillow during battle against communists
It was Damin Hadis' licence to remain alive throughout his ordeal while fighting communist guerrillas for more than four decades.
Wed Sep 14 2022
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals
Sri Lankan government forces crushed separatist guerrillas in a military campaign that ended in May 2009.
Thu Jan 28 2021
At least 11 dead in massacres in Colombia
One of the deadliest days since FARC guerrillas signed a peace accord with the government in 2016.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Three killed amid surge of violence in Colombia
The government has accused armed groups financed by drug trafficking of being behind the killings.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Philippines govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway
The Philippine government and Communist guerrillas have agreed an indefinite extension to a ceasefire to facilitate talks on a peace deal.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded
A military statement also confirmed that a severed head, believed to be Hall's, was found near the Jolo island cathedral Monday night.
Tue Jun 14 2016
18 soldiers, five militants killed in Philippine clash
Eighteen soldiers and five Muslim extremist Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, including a Moroccan national, were killed in a fresh upsurge of violence in Basilan, Philippines.
Sun Apr 10 2016
UN to send peacekeepers into risky Mali conflict
The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously agreed to send a 12,600-member international force to Mali to take over from French and African troops battling Islamist guerrillas.
Fri Apr 26 2013
Communist rebels kill 4 soldiers in Philippines
Communist guerrillas believed to have killed four unarmed, off-duty soldiers who were on the way back to camp from a market in the south.
Mon Nov 05 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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