Honduras plane crash kills all 14 people onboard
2011-02-15 13:13:07
All 14 people onboard a small commercial plane were killed when it crashed Monday morning near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, Honduran authorities said.
Suicide bombers kill 2 in Russia
2011-02-15 09:31:15
A pair of suicide bombers, including a woman, attacked security forces in Russia's volatile Dagestan province on Monday, killing two security officials and wounding 21 others, according to officials and news reports.
Boeing unveils new passenger plane
2011-02-14 15:46:09
Boeing on Sunday unveiled 747-8 Intercontinental, a new wide-body jet airliner touted by the US aviation giant as the only airplane in the 400-500 seat market.
32 police killed in Egypt's unrest
2011-02-14 22:35:31
The mass protests in Egypt which began on Jan 25 have left 32 police staff dead and 1,079 policemen and soldiers injured.
World's 1st wind-powered car tested in Australia
2011-02-14 15:04:09
The world's first wind-powered car arrived in Sydney on Monday after traveling across Australia at a cost of 16 AU dollars ($16), according to Australian Associated Press (AAP).
Indonesian transport plane crashes, 5 killed
2011-02-12 21:04:44
Officials say an Indonesian light transport plane has crashed on Bintan island after undergoing engine maintenance, killing all five people on board.
Stampede in Nigeria election rally kills 11
2011-02-13 21:25:45
A panicked crowd at a political rally in southern Nigeria trampled at least 11 people to death and injured dozens more as President Goodluck Jonathan gave a speech promising to change Africa's most populous nation for the better.
Deaths rise to 31 in Pakistan suicide attack
2011-02-10 21:33:06
A teenager suicide bomber dressed in school uniform Thursday attacked army recruits at a parade ground in a northwestern Pakistani city, killing at least 31 soldiers, police said.
1st Russia-Canada voyage via North Pole planned
2011-02-09 10:18:38
A Russian-led expedition aims to make the first ever crossing from Russia's Arctic shore into Canada over the North Pole, a months-long voyage over precarious shifting ice floes.
Festival spirit helps kids keep home connection alive
2011-02-07 10:50:44
For families that have adopted children from China, the Chinese New Year is more than a chance to enjoy good food and great company. It's also about maintaining a connection with a culture that is not entirely their own.
Indian navy arrest 52 Somali pirates
2011-02-06 15:45:26
The Indian Navy and Coast Guard captured a mother ship of Somali pirates off Lakshadweep islands at the Arabian Sea Sunday morning, arresting 52 pirates, said highly placed sources.
Google exec behind organization of Egypt's protests
2011-02-08 18:05:16
A Google Inc. executive was behind the Facebook page which has helped spark the mass protests in Egypt.
