Australian community feasts on crocodile that ate pet dogs, terrorised locals
A saltwater crocodile terrorised a remote Australian community by snapping up dogs and lunging at kids – only to meet its end in a feast cooked up by locals.
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Singapore diplomat accused of filming naked boy at public bath back in Japan for questioning
Sim Siong Chye, a 55-year-old former counsellor who had been asked by police to appear for questioning after he left Japan, was referred to prosecutors on Thursday for allegedly violating laws related to taking sexual images and the production of child pornography.
Kuwait building fire kills 49 foreign workers, mostly Indians
At least 49 people were killed in Kuwait on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers, with Kuwait’s deputy prime minister accusing property owners of committing violations that contribute towards such incidents.
Australian senate urges stricter rules for 'Big 4' consultancies
SYDNEY -- An Australian Senate committee has recommended stricter oversight of the four major consulting firms and new rules for government contracts awarded to the sector, determining the organizations have operated in a regulatory "gray area."
S&P 500 closes above 5,400 for the first time as Fed notes ‘modest’ inflation progress: Live updates
The S&P 500 jumped to a record and closed above 5,400 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement and May inflation data pointed to easing pricing pressures.
Broadcom beats earnings estimates, announces 10-for-1 stock split
Broadcom posted earnings for the second fiscal quarter on Wednesday that beat analysts' estimates. It also announced a 10-for-1 stock split, set to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on July 15.
Inflation slows in May, with consumer prices up 3.3% from a year ago
The consumer price index showed no increase in May as inflation slightly loosened its stubborn grip on the U.S. economy, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Myanmar’s economy in crisis as civil strife disrupts trade and livelihoods
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar, once a thriving emerging economy, is struggling to regain momentum as the country’s civil war increasingly disrupts trade and livelihoods.