Canadian pilot dies after crevasse fall in Antarctica
A Canadian helicopter pilot has died after falling 20m (65ft) into an icy crevasse near Australia's Davis base in Antarctica. David Wood, 62, fell into the crack after getting out of his helicopter during a routine fuel drop on Monday. He was rescued after three hours and flown to the research station for treatment, with...
Six years on, quake-devastated Haiti mourns its dead
Port-au-Prince (AFP) — Haitians paused Tuesday to mourn the 200,000 people killed six years ago in a devastating earthquake that left the country with wounds that have yet to heal. Almost 60,000 people are still homeless and living in camps, and the common struggle to rebuild has done nothing to close Haiti's deep...
Deadly bomb near Pakistan polio centre
At least 14 people have been killed in a bombing outside a polio vaccination centre in the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say. Many of the casualties are thought to have been police guarding the clinic. Armed guards are routine for polio workers in Pakistan, who have been the target of many deadly attacks by...
Denmark could start seizing jewellery from Syrian refugees to fund their health care from next month
The controversial bill is set to be voted on today, with the government saying they will be allowed to keep their wedding rings The Danish government will today vote on a new law that would allow immigration authorities to seize jewelry from Syrian refugees. Politicians in Denmark believe the move would enable the country to...
Dmitry Medvedev and Nikolai Baskov made a funny selfie
It is appeared funny selfie of Dmitry Medvedev and Nikolai Baskov on unusual background. Internet users joke that third man on the photo is Vladimir Putin. It soon became clear that the picture is a fake. The original...
‘How I lost my confidence when I lost my face’
When Tammy Saunders lost part of her face her confidence died. But getting back into the world of dating has helped her re-find her self-confidence, she writes. I don't think there is anyone who could honestly say that they are 100% confident. We all have those aspects of our appearance, personality or abilities that cause...
US ‘apologises’ for Iran naval incursion
The US has apologised to Iran after 10 American sailors were arrested for entering Iranian waters, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards naval forces has said. General Ali Fadavi accused those detained of "unprofessional" acts. But he suggested the group, who are being held by the guards, could be released...
The top 7 places to retire
These days most of us can expect our retirement to last for more than a couple of decades. So, with life expectancy on the rise where you choose to spend those twilight years is more important than ever. A growing number of pensioners are seeking far-flung destinations. They’re lured by hours of sunshine, a slower...
Helicopter crashes just metres from Australian holidaying on Treasure Island in Fiji
AN Australian man was among tourists who watched in horror as a helicopter spun out of control while trying to land on a Fiji island. Bob Carroll was dining only 50 metres from the Treasure Island helipad when a Eurocopter AS350 trying to land was pushed into a tree by a powerful gust. Video captured by another tourist shows...
Syria army ‘seizes’ key rebel stronghold in Latakia
Beirut (AFP) — Syria's army and allied forces on Tuesday took full control from rebel groups of the strategic town of Salma, in the northwestern province of Latakia, state television reported. In a breaking news flash, the channel said the army, backed by the pro-government National Defence Forces militia, had also...
‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Wants Trump for President
Country music icon Loretta Lynn is “sold” on Donald Trump – so much so that the legendary singer-songwriter wants to actively campaign for the Republican frontrunner’s presidential bid. In an interview with Reuters over the weekend, the 83-year-old Lynn says she’s been endorsing Trump after...
China overhauls top military command amid sweeping reforms
China has replaced four departments of the Central Military Commission (CMC) with 15 new agencies, in a move intended to make the top command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) more flexible and efficient. The CMC is a dual organ of military control in China and is comprised of top party and military officials. It...