Yearly Archives: 2024
S Korean opposition leader attacked, injured
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked and injured by an unidentified man during a visit Tuesday to...
Japan’s strong earthquakes kill 48, destroy buildings
NANAO, Japan (AP) — A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats,...
Battling the January blues
NEW YORK (AP) - The first workday in January after the holidays hits a little bit differently: The parties are over, debt payments are...
Mama Coco voice actor in ‘Coco,’ dies at 90
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who gave voice to the character of "Mama Coco" in the popular Pixar film "Coco,"...
Missing Chinese exchange student found safe
RIVERDALE, Utah (AP) — A foreign exchange student from China who was reported missing last week in Utah has been found in what authorities...
Paws and passports
ANN/THE STAR - Moving is always a pain - especially when choosing to live in another country entirely. The logistical headaches become even more...
Cinematic highs
ANN/THE STAR - Celebrations are in order as the work of Malaysian artists gains international acclaim. Two directors have recently achieved this with their...
What’s the point?
CONCORD (AP) - Aylah Levy had some catching up to do this fall when she started first grade.
After spending her kindergarten year at an...
An uphill battle
ANN/THE STAR - When Mohamed Sadik Abdul Kadir’s blood oxygen level plummeted to 37 per cent, the ominous spectre of death loomed before him....
Singaporean PM calls for full support for new leadership in 2024
SINGAPORE (XINHUA) - Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday called on Singaporeans to give Lawrence Wong and his team full support in...