UAE says 'sophisticated' tanker attacks likely the work of a state actor
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that attacks on four tankers off its coast on May 12 bore the hallmarks…
Mobile phones harm the planet but campaigners can’t live without them
The eco phonies: Mobile phones are doing untold harm to the planet but green campaigners can’t live without them. TOM LEONARD reports on the precious metals that are mined for…
‘Australians should be thinking about their risk profile.’ What are Hong Kong’s new extradition laws about?
In the same week that 180,000 people attended a vigil in Hong Kong to remember victims of China’s Tiananmen Square massacre, controversy has reached boiling point in the city over…
As Mexico-U.S. talks progress, markets rise on hopes a deal could be close
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican and U.S. officials held a second day of talks on trade and migration on Thursday, with markets rebounding on optimism a deal could be close,…
Jennifer Strachan formally sworn-in as new commander of British Columbia RCMP
In a change of command ceremony and parade Thursday, the British Columbia RCMP swore in its new top cop. Dept. Comm. Jennifer Strachan took up the role of E Division…
D-Day veterans reveal their thoughts on 75th anniversary
The magnificent seven: As the Normandy memorial is unveiled, seven veterans of the historic battle reveal their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of D-Day Theresa May gave heartfelt personal thanks…
Lima Group rejects Venezuela Maduro's call for early legislative elections
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – The Lima Group regional bloc on Thursday rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s call on May 20 for early elections for the National Assembly, which is run…
Woman falls to death in parking garage while recording argument with husband
A woman was recording an argument with her husband on her cell phone when she fell to her death in a St. Louis parking garage earlier this month. Allissa Martin…
Speedboat killer gets four extra years in jail for smashing war vet with vodka bottle
The 31-year-old former IT consultant is already serving a six-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of Charlotte Brown. Appearing before Exeter Crown Court via video link on Thursday, he admitted…
Macaque pulls down woman’s dress as she poses for picture at Bali monkey forest
A tourist was left red-faced when a wild monkey pulled down her tube dress while she was posing for pictures. Sarah Wijohn, from New Zealand, was on a family holiday…