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Frontier plane fatally hits pedestrian on Denver runway
Read more: Frontier plane fatally hits pedestrian on Denver runwayA Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on a runway in Denver late Friday night, according to the airline and Denver International Airport. Pilots were forced to cancel the takeoff to Los Angeles after smoke was reported in the cabin and the pedestrian was killed, the airport also said.
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This week on “Sunday Morning” (May 10)
Read more: This week on “Sunday Morning” (May 10)A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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At 63 I was so ashamed of snoring I forced myself to stay awake all night – now I’ve discovered this miracle cure I’m looking forward to finally sleeping soundly
Read more: At 63 I was so ashamed of snoring I forced myself to stay awake all night – now I’ve discovered this miracle cure I’m looking forward to finally sleeping soundlyI’ve tried a lot of snoring ‘cures’. Special curved pillows, nasal dilators, a tennis ball taped to the back of a T-shirt, mouth taping, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, open windows in winter
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Cleanup underway in Midwest after tornadoes leave path of damage, destruction
Read more: Cleanup underway in Midwest after tornadoes leave path of damage, destructionCommunities across the Midwest were starting the cleanup process Saturday after multiple tornadoes touched down and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas.
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This week on “Sunday Morning” (April 19)
Read more: This week on “Sunday Morning” (April 19)A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Asia
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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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Trump in Japan as hopes grow for China trade deal
Read more: Trump in Japan as hopes grow for China trade dealTrump will meet new Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday (Oct 28).
Thailand
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Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Read more: Rising oil, power costs weigh on steelThailand’s steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore — the key raw material for steelmaking — push production expenses to new heights.
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Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Read more: Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrestsTwo gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.
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PM submits cabinet line-up for approval
Read more: PM submits cabinet line-up for approvalPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted his new cabinet for royal endorsement after completing of vetting procedures, with the government aiming to present its policy statement to parliament before the Songkran holiday in mid-April.
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South Korean scam gang busted in Bangkok
Read more: South Korean scam gang busted in BangkokPolice raided a rented house in Bangkok and arrested eleven South Koreans suspected of operating a scam that defrauded victims in their home country of about 65 million baht.
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Business jet demand soars in Asia
Read more: Business jet demand soars in AsiaAmid commercial flight disruptions caused the Mideast war, business jet usage is booming in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with plane manufacturers marketing their latest models of long‑range aircraft to wealthy individuals seeking to expand their businesses internationally.
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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuel
Read more: Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuelCHON BURI – The shortage of diesel took an unusual turn when an undertaker whose request to fill three containers with fuel was refused later returned to the pump with a coffin and its dead occupant, to prove he was not stockpiling diesel.
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PM makes surprise visit to Isan petrol station
Read more: PM makes surprise visit to Isan petrol stationNAKHON PHANOM – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made a surprise visit to this northeastern border province on Sunday, stopping to top up his rented car at a petrol pump and reaffirming there will be adequate fuel for travellers during next month’s Songkran festival.
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Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to Thailand
Read more: Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to ThailandIsraeli airspace will remain closed to most commercial flights until mid-April, with only two Israeli airlines allowed to operate infrequent flights between Tel Aviv and Thailand, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised on Sunday.