A Japan Airlines co-pilot was arrested after failing a breath test shortly before a London to Tokyo flight.
Author: Associated Press
Typhoon Yutu batters Philippines, killing at least 6 people
A strong typhoon blew across the northern Philippines on Tuesday, setting off landslides that left at least six people dead.
At least 11 dead as violent storms buffet Italy
Heavy rains and high winds buffeting much of Italy have killed 11 people over two days, officials said Tuesday.
Indonesia Lion Air flight with 189 on board crashes into sea
Lion Air is one of Indonesia’s youngest and biggest airlines, flying to dozens of domestic and international destinations.
Super Typhoon Yutu hits Northern Mariana Islands with 180-mph winds
Super Typhoon Yutu crossed over the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands producing damaging winds, flooding and high surf.
Saudi crown prince to give first international speech since Jamal Khashoggi’s slaying
The Saudi crown prince is to make his first international speech since the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Vietnam convicts, deports US man who joined protest
William Nguyen, from Houston, Texas, was arrested June 10 during protests in the southern commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City against a proposed law on special economic zones that many say would benefit Chinese investors.
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France considers loaning Britain historic Bayeux Tapestry
The tapestry is a both a treasured work of medieval art and a valuable historical document.
Chinese-American journalist says China kidnapped his wife
An anonymous YouTube account uploaded a video of Li Huaiping asking her husband to stop searching for her.
Holiday shopping season is merry for retailers
Holiday shopper spending has picked up this year.