Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline exploded, situation under control: official
There was an explosion on Sunday on the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline in East Malaysia but the situation is now under control, a fire and rescue department official said on Monday.
Italy’s upcoming regional vote will not decide future of government: paper
The results of an upcoming regional vote will not decide the future of Italy’s national government and ruling parties will meet at the end of the month to set the executive’s agenda, Prime Minister Conte said in an interview on Monday.
Goalie Ryan donates A$28,000 to bushfire relief efforts
Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Mat Ryan has raised A$28,000 ($19,365) for an Australian bushfire animal rescue charity after a novel shot-stopping fundraiser in England’s Premier League.
Three teachers killed near Kenya’s Somalia border in a suspected militant attack: police
Three teachers were killed in Kenya near the country’s border with Somalia in a suspected attack by al Shabaab militants, a police report seen by Reuters said on Monday, in what would be the latest assault by the group since the new year.
Heads of warring Libyan sides to meet in Moscow: Russian foreign ministry
Russia’s foreign ministry said the heads of Libya’s two warring factions will hold talks in Moscow on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires ‘ecological disaster’
The Australian government committed A$50 million ($34.58 million) to an emergency wildlife recovery program on Monday, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country “an ecological disaster” that threatens several species, including koalas and rock…
Human Rights Watch head denied entry to Hong Kong ahead of report launch
The global head of Human Rights Watch said he was denied entry on Sunday to Hong Kong, where he was scheduled to launch the organization’s latest world report this week.
Maple Leaf CEO flays U.S. government after Iran plane crash
Maple Leaf Foods Inc Chief Executive Officer Michael McCain criticized the U.S. government for escalating tensions in the Middle East, after an Iranian missile accidentally shot down a Ukrainian airliner killing 176 people onboard, including an employe…
Rumbling volcano shuts down Philippine capital
Schools and businesses shut across the Philippine capital on Monday as a volcano belched clouds of ash across the city and seismologists warned an eruption could happen at any time, potentially triggering a tsunami.
Libyan opponents may sign ceasefire deal in Moscow: Interfax
The leaders of the warring sides in Libya will arrive in Moscow on Monday and could sign a ceasefire agreement, the Interfax news agency reported, citing a Russian official.
