The FAA prohibits U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after a Spirit flight was shot by gangs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FAA prohibits U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after a Spirit flight was shot by gangs.
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Associated PressNew Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution by natural gas processor
New Mexico environmental regulators on Friday issued a $47.8 million fine on allegations of excess air pollution at a natural gas processing facility in a prolific oil production region near the Texas state line. The state Environment Department issued the sanctions including a cease and desist order against Houston-based Targa Resources at its processing plant near Jal, New Mexico, alleging permit violations and excess emissions of gases known to cause respiratory issues or contribute to climate change including ozone-producing pollutants.
- Malay Mail
Battle of the sexes at Stulang restaurant in JB turns physical with chair thrown (VIDEO)
JOHOR BARU, Dec 8 — A late night argument between a man and a woman at an al fresco restaurant in Stulang here that turn...
- Malay Mail
Kindergarten teacher in Johor dies five days after cobra bite
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — A kindergarten teacher passed away in Johor this morning, five days after being bitten by a black-...
- Malay Mail
After Zahid cracks open door, Khairy says never left Umno ‘in my heart’
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said he did accept offers to join other political outfit...
- Reuters
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire, Kyiv and Moscow cite conditions
PARIS (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness", prompting Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and the Kremlin to list their conditions. Trump made his comments just hours after meeting Zelenskiy in Paris for their first face-to-face talks since Trump won last month's U.S. election. Trump has vowed to bring about a negotiated end to the conflict, but so far has not provided details.
- The Telegraph
How Oct 7 led to the fall of Syria – and the retreat of Iran
They must be cursing the memory of Yahya Sinwar in Tehran’s corridors of power.
- Malay Mail
Health minister vows thorough probe on MO’s alleged assault on Perak doctor
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Allegations that a doctor was assaulted by a medical assistant at a hospital in Perak will be exha...
- HuffPost UK
I'm A Neurologist ― Here's The 1 Thing I'd Never Do On The Toilet
It can cause blood and brain issues, the pro says.
- Malay Mail
Snake drama in Singapore: Python in Eunos swallows and regurgitates cat, removed by NParks for monitoring, assessment
SINGAPORE, Dec 7 — A two-metre-long reticulated python regurgitated a cat after being spotted with a bloated belly at 12...
- Malay Mail
Caretaker arrested for raping ward at Kulai orphanage for years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Police have arrested a man suspected of raping a 17-year-old girl at a private orphanage in Kulai,...
- The Guardian
Who are the Syrian rebels who have captured Damascus – explained in 30 seconds
The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army
- People
After Missing Grandma Was Found Dead in Sinkhole, Police Reveal New Details of What May Have Happened
Elizabeth Pollard's cause of death will be determined after an autopsy is completed, according to police
- Associated Press
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a television interview that aired Sunday, Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO.
- The Telegraph
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has surgery on broken leg following horror crash
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after he broke his leg in a road traffic accident on Saturday.
- The Telegraph
Dan Ashworth leaves Man Utd after failing to gel with new hierarchy
Manchester United instigated Dan Ashworth’s shock exit after just 159 days as sporting director because he failed to gel in the club’s new football hierarchy.
- Malay Mail
Auction of Vida’s seized assets postponed to January 8 after Vida Beauty claims ownership, say lawyers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The auction of assets belonging to cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, better known...
- People
Man Who Spent Hours with Hannah Kobayashi Before Her Disappearance Reveals What They Discussed: Police (Exclusive)
Investigators on her case spoke at length with PEOPLE about what they learned
- Twentytwo13
Teenagers weigh if grass is still green in Malaysia or greener abroad
In Young Voices this week, Christopher Foong and Thamitira Rooban speak to their peers to find out if they would prefer living in Malaysia or staying and working abroad once they graduate.
- HuffPost
My Daughter Desperately Needs Brain Surgery. Our Insurance Company's Response Has Been Shocking.
"The insurance company has an army of people who are very concerned about paperwork and precise wording ... My kindness and patience has shifted to fury."
- Futurism
Scientists Issue Warning About Perfumes
There's a price to pay for smelling good. As The Washington Post notes in its medical column, that's because many perfumes on the market are infused with a potentially harmful chemical known as phthalates, which help their scents last longer. The risks phthalates pose to children are already well documented enough that the chemical is […]