thousands of chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18

Thousands of Chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18

Thousands of Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago and other cities in a general strike on Wednesday, upping the pressure on beleaguered President Sebastien Pinera after days of social unrest that left 18 dead.
four killed in bangladesh in clashes over facebook post

Four killed in Bangladesh in clashes over Facebook post

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (Oct 20) called for calm after at least four people were killed when police fired on thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims protesting Facebook messages that allegedly defamed the Prophet Mohammed.
vietnam legislation ready for integration

Vietnam legislation: ready for integration?

More transparent legal documents would contribute to dealing with inconsistencies and overlapping regulations and consolidate investors’ faith.
one dead 18 injured after hard rock hotel under construction collapses in new orleans

One dead, 18 injured after Hard Rock Hotel under construction collapses in New Orleans

One person was killed and at least 18 injured in New Orleans on Saturday (Oct 12) when part of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction collapsed, filling a street with wreckage and clouds of dust.
typhoon hagibis kills at least 11 in japan as rescue efforts intensify

Typhoon Hagibis kills at least 11 in Japan as rescue efforts intensify

At least 11 people have been killed in Japan as a result of powerful Typhoon Hagibis that roared across the country bringing unprecedented rains, officials said on Sunday.
liverpool in pole position to end title drought as man city falter

Liverpool in pole position to end title drought as Man City falter

Liverpool have lived through enough near misses in 30 years not to take anything for granted in October, but an eight-point lead in the Premier League gives Jurgen Klopp's men a golden opportunity to end that long wait.
nine killed as typhoon lashes south korea

Nine killed as typhoon lashes South Korea

At least nine people were killed and several others missing after Typhoon Mitag lashed South Korea with heavy rain and strong winds, authorities said Thursday (Oct 3).
uk brexit plan gets cool reception in brussels

UK Brexit plan gets cool reception in Brussels

Britain's new Brexit plan got a cool reception on Wednesday (Oct 2) in Brussels, where European officials highlighted problems and their chief negotiator warned it left "a lot of work" to be done.
late monsoon fury kills 100 in north india

Late monsoon fury kills 100 in north India

At least 100 people have died in northern India over the last three days in unusually heavy late monsoon rains which have submerged streets, hospital wards and houses, officials said Monday (Sep 30).
29 bodies found in plastic bags in mexico mass grave

29 bodies found in plastic bags in Mexico mass grave

Mexican forensics experts have found at least 29 bodies stuffed in 119 plastic bags that were dumped in the bottom of a well outside the western city of Guadalajara, officials said Tuesday (Sep 17).
manchester united keeper de gea signs new long term deal

Manchester United keeper De Gea signs new long-term deal

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until at least June 2023, the Premier League club said on Monday (Sep 16).
12 dead dozens missing in india boat accident

12 dead, dozens missing in India boat accident

At least 12 people drowned and dozens were missing after a tour boat capsized on an Indian river on Sunday (Sep 15), police and local media reports said, as rescuers searched frantically for survivors.
sterling not on same level as messi ronaldo says guardiola

Sterling not on same level as Messi, Ronaldo, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola would love Raheem Sterling to reach the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Manchester City manager is not sure if any player will be able to equal the feats of that legendary pair.
at least 10 dead in rio hospital blaze

At least 10 dead in Rio hospital blaze

A fire erupted in a hospital in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, leaving at least 10 people dead and forcing medical staff and desperate relatives to rescue patients from the smoke-filled wards.
liverpool leave title rivals breathless

Liverpool leave title rivals breathless

Liverpool's sizzling start to the Premier League season has left their title rivals breathless and the red-hot leaders are expected to maintain their perfect record against Newcastle on Saturday (Sep 14).