Hijacker of EgyptAir plane never entered cockpit: pilot
The man accused of hijacking an Egyptian plane and diverting it to Cyprus did not enter the cockpit during the six-hour long ordeal, the pilot of the aircraft said Sunday.
Mon Apr 04 2016
EgyptAir: This isn't the first time someone tried to hijack a plane out of love
The motives behind the hijacking of an EgyptAir flight, which was diverted to Cyprus, remain somewhat unclear.
Wed Mar 30 2016
EgyptAir hijacking 'not terrorism-related': Cyprus president
The hijacking of an EgyptAir plane to Cyprus on Tuesday is not related to terrorism, the island's President Nicos Anastasiades said.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Cyprus president warns of 'difficult days ahead'
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades warned on Wednesday of "difficult days ahead" as he swore in a new finance minister.
Wed Apr 03 2013
Cypriot leaders set for crunch EU bailout talks
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and party leaders looked set to head for Brussels on Saturday for last-ditch crunch talks with the EU on measures aimed at staving off bankruptcy for the island.
Sat Mar 23 2013
Cyprus president in desperate bid to prevent run on bank
President Nicos Anastasiades will on Monday attempt to persuade Cypriot lawmakers to back an EU bailout deal that slaps a levy on bank savings, amid fears of a run on accounts if he fails.
Mon Mar 18 2013
Cyprus leader faces anger at bank-saving EU bailout
President Nicos Anastasiades tried Saturday to appease Cypriots angry at having to pay from their bank deposits for a chunk of an EU bailout deal.
Sun Mar 17 2013
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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