Section: theSun (Malaysia)
Dutch complete MH17 wreckage recovery in Ukraine
THE HAGUE: Dutch experts on Sunday completed the recovery of wreckage from the crash site of downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine and have sent it to a government-controlled city en route for the Netherlands “(Transport of) the recovered wreckage from flight MH17 is under way towards Kharkiv,” by train, the Dutch...
Britain’s Prince Charles to speak out as king
LONDON: Britain’s Prince Charles plans to make “heartfelt interventions” in national life when he becomes king, the Guardian newspaper reported Thursday, citing sources close to the outspoken heir to the throne. The prince, who has long courted controversy with what some see as political meddling, will remain “true to his...
Greek ship sailor does not have Ebola
ATHENS: A crew member on a Greek ship coming from Guinea who was thought to be showing symptoms of Ebola does not have the deadly disease, the Greek health ministry said on Tuesday. A Filipino crew member on the Magda P. cargo ship on its way from Guinea to Ukraine had had a high fever for several days, sparking concern that he may have...
Fearful Mali places almost 600 under Ebola surveillance
BAMAKO: Fearful of a surge of Ebola cases, Mali placed nearly 600 people under surveillance, as the country battles to contain the spread of the deadly tropical virus. Malian officials met on Monday to consider increasing security at its border following two confirmed cases of Ebola due to infection in neighbouring Guinea. US airports also...
India’s Modi talks ‘shirtfronting’ and cricket Down Under
SYDNEY: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi injected some humour into his address to Australia’s parliament on Tuesday, using the term “shirtfront” to make fun of his host while also talking cricket. Modi’s official visit, the first by an Indian leader in 28 years, follows on from Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s hosting...
Putin to cut short G20 summit after rebukes over Ukraine
BRISBANE: Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to cut short his attendance at a G20 summit in Australia, an official said Saturday, after he faced Western scorn and scepticism over Ukraine despite venturing to paper over Europe’s deepest chill in relations since the Cold War. The abrupt decision threatens to upend the annual...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ gang sows terror in Moscow
MOSCOW: Russia has been hunting a mysterious gang that has terrorised Moscow motorists in recent months with a series of murders resembling the violent video game Grand Theft Auto. The gang — swiftly dubbed the GTA gang by Russian media after the video game that involves scoring points for murders — is believed to have killed some 15 people. In...
Australia commits to 9-month extension of MH17 probe
CANBERRA: The Australian government said investigations into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 will be extended for another nine months, Xinhua news agency reported. Justice Minister Michael Keenan announced the government’s renewed commitment to the investigation in a statement released Thursday. “The government is...
Netherlands holds sombre memorial for MH17 victims
AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands on Monday held a sombre and emotional memorial for the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine in July. “What if the holiday had started a day later? What if the plane had been late? What if I wake up and realise it was all just a dream?” Prime...
We must remember lessons from Berlin Wall
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama (pix) told the world Friday to remember lessons from the emotional fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago, particularly in light of “Russia’s actions against Ukraine.” Berlin kicked off celebrations Friday of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the wall, which culminate Sunday with a party to...
