Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Rosalynn Carter, who in recent days had entered hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, died with her family by her side.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Ex-US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care after short hospital stays
Former US President Jimmy Carter will spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care after a series of short hospital stays.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Europe battles surge in coronavirus deaths in nursing homes
Mortuary workers are again busy around-the-clock in nursing homes and hospices across Europe, amid new COVID-19 outbreaks.
Sun Dec 06 2020
The parenting lessons I learned from my dying child
Even at the time, I was astounded at my ability to find the words to tell my daughter her baby brother was dying.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Fiat used by Pope during US visit sold at auction for $82,000
A Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis during his visit last year to the US city of Philadelphia sold at auction Friday for $82,000, with the proceeds going to various Catholic charities.
Sat Jan 30 2016
Bobbi Kristina Brown in hospice care
Reality star Bobbi Kristina Brown is now in hospice care.
Sat Jun 27 2015
Blues legend B.B. King in new health scare
American blues legend B.B. King said Friday he was being treated under hospice care at home in Las Vegas, in the latest health scare for the 89 year old.
Sat May 02 2015
S. Korea hospice fire kills 21, patient arson suspected
At least 21 people are killed and six more left in critical condition in a fire at a hospice for the elderly in Janseong county, South Korea.
Wed May 28 2014
Kate goes fact-finding on hospice care in New Zealand
The Duchess of Cambridge carried out her first solo engagement Saturday on her New Zealand tour for a fact-finding visit to a children's hospice.
Sat Apr 12 2014
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