Society

We asked Americans if they knew who Theresa May is

We asked people in New York City if they know who Prime Minister Theresa May is. This is what they said.

May 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Watch cow stuck in drain charge at rescuers after being freed

A cow showed little appreciation for its rescuers after being pulled out of a drainage hole by firefighters in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Eventually, the men from the St. Lucie County Fire District managed to pull the animal to safety and it promptly charged at the nearest firefighter. Luckily, nobody was injured and the cow quickly recovered from its ordeal.

May 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Drone footage shows Japans progress rebuilding Fukushima shoreline

The government of Fukushima prefecture has released a series of drone videos showing the rebuilding work six years after a tsunami and earthquake devastated the region.

May 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

WATCH: Mysterious fire at Malaysian bus station destroys at least 13 motorcycles

The authorities are investigating the incident as a case of mischief by fire.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Blooming bromance between Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron at G7 summit

The first meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron finally took place, and Twitter users everywhere cheered as the two leaders shook hands and took a stroll under the Sicilian sun in Taormina.

May 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

2 dead, one injured on Portland train for allegedly defending Muslims

Portland Police say that the attacker ranted on several topics while on the Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light-rail train.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes 5,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint

The authorities say the 38-year-old Malaysian truck driver has been arrested by the ICA officers.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines-Russian companies sign USD 875m business deals

The signing of the business deal was held at Four Seasons Hotel during the opening of the Philippines-Russia Business Forum in Moscow.

May 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines' Duterte makes rape joke for martial law troops

Philippines Duterte cracks rape joke for martial law troops

Duterte reassures the troops to give them full support under his newly imposed regional martial law.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Singaporean involved in southern Philippines terror activities, says MHA

The MHA statement comes after the Philippines authorities said that Singaporeans are among the foreign nationals fighting in Marawi City.

May 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Philippines government deploys battle-tested Marines to Marawi war zone

The Marine officers are deployed to help Filipino troop finish off the almost week-long fierce battle with the Maute militant group.

May 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Rex Tillerson: US takes full responsibility for Manchester attack leaks

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in London following the diplomatic row over information on the Manchester attacker leaked to journalists by US officials. During the press conference Johnson also attacked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for his criticism on the UKs involvement in foreign wars calling the comments monstrous.

May 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Rex Tillerson: US takes full responsibility for Manchester attack leaks

May 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Gunmen kill at least 26 in attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt

Gunmen killed at least 26 people when they opened fire on a bus in Minya Province, Egypt. The bus was reportedly on its way to a Christian monastery.

May 26, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Barack Obama warns information bubbles endanger democracy

Former US President Barack Obama said on Thursday (May 25) he was concerned about how technology advances had made it easier for people to retreat into our own bubbles. In his first speech in Europe since leaving the White House, he also warned against taking peace and prosperity for granted.

May 26, 2017

By Staff Reporter