(Reuters) – A Russian military jet nearly collided with a commercial passenger airplane in international airspace near southern Sweden on Friday, Swedish authorities said, but Russia insisted its jet had kept at a safe distance. Passenger flight SK1755, operated by a unit of Scandinavian airline service SAS from the Danish capital Copenhagen to Poznan in Poland, was diverted by Swedish authorities before a collision occurred, the authorities said. But Russia’s Defence Ministry on Sunday denied […]
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Hostages held in Sydney cafe, forced to hold Islamic flag in window
An armed assailant was holding an unknown number of hostages inside a central Sydney cafe on Monday, police said, with local television showing some being forced to hold up a black flag with white Arabic writing in the window. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who has warned of militant plans to strike Australian targets, said there were indications the hostage situation at the Lindt Cafe was politically motivated. “This is a very disturbing incident. I can […]
Hostages being held inside central Sydney cafe by suspected Islamic State militants
Hostages were being held inside a central Sydney cafe where a black flag with white Arabic writing could be seen in the window, local television showed on Monday (December 15), raising fears of an attack linked to Islamic militants. Australia, which is backing the United States and its escalating action against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, is on high alert for attacks by radicalized Muslims or by home-grown fighters returning from fighting in the Middle East. Part of Martin Place, home to […]
HK police to clear out last protest camp in Causeway Bay today
The Hong Kong Police Force has vowed to clear out the last protest camp on Monday morning (December 15) as scheduled, putting an end to demonstrations that have blocked traffic in the city’s streets for 10 weeks. The clearance of the protest area in the retail hub of Causeway Bay, which is the smallest and the last remaining site occupied by the student-led demonstrators, will start at about 09:30 on Monday, according to Reuters. It quoted police authorities […]
Korean Air executive apologizes after nuts incident sparks national outrage
The former Korean Air Lines executive who delayed a flight because she was unhappy with the way she was served macadamia nuts apologised on Friday (December 12) over the incident, which fuelled outrage and ridicule in South Korea. “I sincerely apologise for causing trouble for everyone. I’m sorry,” said Heather Cho on her way into a transportation ministry office in Seoul, near Gimpo International Airport, where she was expected to answer questions about last Friday’s (December 5) incident at New York’s Johh […]
Shots fired at Israeli embassy in Athens
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the Israeli embassy in Athens with a Kalashnikov assault rifle in the early hours of Friday (December 12), police said, but no injuries or serious damage were reported. Four people on two motorcycles fired shots at the embassy building in a northern suburb of Athens. Bullets were lodged in the walls and 54 shell cases were found about 40 metres (yards) from the building, police said. The Greek government condemned the incident. “Greece remains a safe country and […]
Bombing in Nigeria results in 40 dead
In Nigeria, a bombing incident where two explosions rocked a bus station resulting in 40 dead.
South Korea pledges commitment to help Phl recover from Ruby
By Rowena dela Fuente (Eagle News Service) Busan, South Korea, Dec. 11 (ENS) — South Korean President Park Geun-Hye today pledged her country’s commitment to help the Philippines recover from the devastation brought about by Typhoon Ruby which hit Eastern Visayas, Southern Luzon and some Mindanao provinces. During the bilateral meeting between President Aquino and President Park today (Dec. 11), the South Korean leader expressed her sympathies and condolences to the families affected by Typhoon Ruby. […]
Hong Kong police begins clearing barricades
Hong Kong police started clearing barricades in the main protest site in the Admiralty district when a court order was issued in favor of a bus company claiming that the protests disrupted its business.
Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Kabul
Taliban a claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that killed six soldiers and wounded at least ten in a highway near Kabul, Afghanistan.
Suicide bombing in Nigeria
A woman suicide bomber attacked a market in Nigeria, resulting in 4 dead and 7 injured.
Vietnam preparing for “Hagupit”
After the Philippines, “Ruby”, who has an international name “Hagupit” is now headed towards Vietnam, with the said country preparing for the typhoon.
