Biden declares state of emergency in Mississippi after tornado devastation
At least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured as the powerful tornado and storms ripped through Mississippi.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Death toll at 26 after powerful tornado tears across Mississippi
The tornado stayed on the ground for about an hour and cut a path of destruction some 170 miles long.
Mon Mar 27 2023
US music star Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
One of the most famous US singers and songwriters Jerry Lee Lewis died at the age of 87.
Sat Oct 29 2022
As Mississippi capital endures fourth day without water, aid trickles in
Mississippi have been without clean tap water since the city's long-troubled treatment plant failed four days ago.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Abortion bans in Florida, Mississippi allowed to take effect
The dual developments marks the latest legal setbacks for abortion rights supporters as the US Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Heatwave scorches central US, people urged to stay indoors
The heat index, a measure of what the temperature feels like to the human body, is expected to reach 100 degrees by Tuesday afternoon.
Tue Jun 14 2022
US nurses' COVID-19 grief pours out online: 'I just don't want to watch anyone else die'
Exhausted and desperate health care workers are turning to social media to describe the grim reality they face.
Sun Aug 08 2021
US military plane crashes in Mississippi, 16 dead
No official details were immediately available on the circumstances of the crash in northern Mississippi's LeFlore County.
Tue Jul 11 2017
Suspect arrested in Mississippi in killing of eight people
A Mississippi sheriff's deputy and seven other people were killed in multiple locations in rural Lincoln County before a suspect was taken into custody by police.
Sun May 28 2017
A freight train smashed into a charter bus in Biloxi, Mississippi
A freight train smashed into a charter bus in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. - AP Photo/Kevin McGill
Wed Mar 08 2017
Four killed when freight train hits bus in Mississippi
A freight train slammed into a charter bus at a railroad crossing in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Tuesday, killing four people on the bus and leaving dozens of others injured.
Wed Mar 08 2017
At least 14 people killed in Georgia amid string of winter tornadoes
The storms were the latest in a bout of violent weather in the southeastern United States that also killed four people in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Saturday.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi gig over anti-gay law
The 56-year-old rocker was scheduled to perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on April 14.
Mon Apr 11 2016
Blown tire forces actor Morgan Freeman's plane into unexpected landing
Freeman was traveling from Mississippi to Texas for a TV shoot, but was forced to land at Tunica Airport as the blown tire caused other problems.
Sun Dec 06 2015
New tornadoes lash US South, 19 killed in two days
Fresh storms hit Mississippi and the US Southeast, threatening tens of millions of people a day after tornadoes killed 17 and ripped up homes in nearby states.
Tue Apr 29 2014
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024