International backlash grows after Chinese vessel fires water cannon on Philippine boats
China is facing a growing international backlash after one of its coast guard vessels used a water cannon against a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Saturday, an incident analysts say escalates an already tense situation and could see the United States and its allies speed up plans for joint patrols in the waterway.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sir Paul McCartney schedules first Australian tour in six years
Sir Paul McCartney has scheduled his first Australian tour in six years by taking his 'Got Back' shows Down Under there later this year
1970-01-01 08:00
6-year-old boy severely injured after apparent fall from Florida rollercoaster, officials say
A 6-year-old boy in Florida was left severely injured at a theme park after apparently falling from a ride that was nearly two dozen feet above where he was found, authorities said.
1970-01-01 08:00
2nd break found on North Carolina roller coaster
Another break or crack has been found on a North Carolina amusement park ride, weeks after the roller coaster was shut down when a visitor spotted a crack in a steel support pillar, state officials say.
1970-01-01 08:00
One dead, several wounded after fire on cargo ship off Dutch coast
One person died and several others were wounded after a large fire broke out on a cargo ship in the North Sea off the Netherlands, the Dutch coast guard said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ivory Coast media guide
An overview of the media in Ivory Coast, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Senator demands IG inspection into Coast Guard's failure to respond to sex assault claims at academy
The chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee called for an inspector general investigation into the US Coast Guard in the wake of revelations of systemic mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the US Coast Guard Academy.
1970-01-01 08:00
CNN uncovered a damning, secret investigation into sexual assault at the US Coast Guard Academy. This woman's case triggered that probe
CNN examined the case at the center of the US Coast Guard's most sweeping investigation into sexual assaults at its academy. Her case not only shows how the Coast Guard routinely dismissed serious sexual misconduct in the past, but also how its failures continue to reverberate.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada's Northwest Territories smash previous temperature records
The hottest day in the Northwest Territories comes as the country battles its worst wildfire season.
1970-01-01 08:00
Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands
The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.
1970-01-01 08:00
Roller coaster riders stuck upside down for hours at Wisconsin festival
Festivalgoers got more of an adventure than they bargained for Sunday when a roller coaster ride got stuck at a fair in Wisconsin, leaving them hanging upside down for hours.
1970-01-01 08:00
Roller coaster with crack in support pillar set to be investigated today at Carowinds in North Carolina
Inspectors are due at a North Carolina amusement park Monday as they continue investigating a roller coaster shuttered since shortly after a dad spotted a crack at the top of one of its steel support pillars.
1970-01-01 08:00