Category: deadly

  • Deadly Osprey crash caused by mechanical failure, pilot error, US Air Force says By Reuters

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off the coast of Japan in November, killing all eight crew members, was caused by a gearbox failure and the pilot’s decision-making contributed, a U.S. Air Force investigation released on Thursday said. The U.S. military grounded its fleet of V-22…

  • Internet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

    Breadcrumbs Path Links BMW PMN Business Article author: Associated Press Al Emrun Garjon and Julhas Alam Published on July 23, 2024 • Read for 3 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article Content DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) —…

  • Deadly tax protests leave Kenya facing IMF fallout

    Parliament on Tuesday approved the controversial Finance Bill 2024, backing recommendations to withdraw some taxes, including taxes on bread, airtime and cars, which were part of a package of reforms Kenya agreed to implement in a deal with the International Monetary Fund. The vote on the amended revenue increase bill…

  • S.Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire but says it complied with safety rules By Reuters

    Written by Hyunsoo Yim, Dojeon Kim, and Daewong Kim HWASEONG, South Korea (Reuters) – The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery maker apologized on Tuesday after a massive factory fire killed 23 workers, but said the company had adhered to all required safety precautions and training. The fire, which…