Rudder problem, pilot actions led to Indonesia AirAsia crash
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:09
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
A rudder control system problem that had occurred 23 times in the previous 12 months coupled with the pilots' response led to last year's crash of an AirAsia plane that killed all 162 people on board,...
European Central Bank may surprise with size of new stimulus
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 10:11
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Christmas is coming — and investors are already convinced they will unwrap an early present Thursday in the form of more economic stimulus from the European Central Bank. ECB head Mario...
Italian school principal accused of cancelling Christmas
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 08:51
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
A public school principal in predominantly Roman Catholic Italy has been accused of cancelling Christmas after removing religious songs from the annual holiday pageant. Everyone from...
Watch: World leaders gather to try to save Earth from overheating
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 06:11
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
With dramatic vows to save future generations from an overheated planet, the largest gathering ever of world leaders began two weeks of talks Monday aimed at producing the most far-reaching pact yet...
Brussels security delays arrival of St Nicholas by a few days
Monday, 30 November 2015, 20:07
Last update: about 12 years ago
Schoolchildren in Brussels will have to wait a few days more before catching sight of Saint Nicholas, the traditional bearer of Christmas gifts in much of continental Europe. Heightened security...
Suspected burglar dies in chimney after resident lights fire
Monday, 30 November 2015, 15:22
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Authorities say a suspected burglar who became stuck in the chimney of a California home died after the homeowner unknowingly lit a fire in the fireplace. Fresno County Sheriff's spokesman Tony...
High Court rules against Northern Ireland's abortion law
Monday, 30 November 2015, 15:15
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
A Belfast High Court ruling is expected to ease Northern Ireland's strict anti-abortion laws to make it easier for women to terminate pregnancies in some cases. Judge Mark Horner said Monday that...