Robert F Kennedy Jr’s wife dead
Robert F Kennedy Jr’s estranged wife has been found dead at her home in New York state. No cause of death had been released, but US media reported the 52-year-old had been discovered hanged. In a statement, the family of the 52-year-old said her “radiant and creative spirit” would be sorely missed. Mr Kennedy, a lawyer and radio host, More...
Obama honours Vietnam War soldier 42 years later
US President Barack Obama has awarded the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War soldier, four decades after his original recommendation was lost. Specialist Leslie Sabo was recognised for his bravery when his platoon More...
Sniffer dog nabs smuggler hiding heroin in rectum
A man who tried to smuggle heroin into the United States concealed in his rectum was caught by U.S. officials – with the help of a drug-sniffer dog named Malone – as he walked across the border from More...
Texas ‘executed an innocent man’
The US state of Texas is likely to have executed an innocent man due to careless handling of the case, a report by US law students claims. Carlos de Luna was killed by lethal injection in 1989 for the brutal murder More...
Accused Zimmerman ‘nose broken’
Florida murder suspect George Zimmerman had a pair of black eyes, a fractured nose and cuts to his head when examined following the death of teenager Trayvon Martin, US reports say. Mr Zimmerman was examined the More...
Chen Guangcheng speaks to US Congress again
Activist Chen Guangcheng has called the US Congress for a second time, accusing local Chinese authorities of harassing his family in Shandong province. The Chinese dissident told the hearing that ”trumped More...
US safety fears curb F-22 flights
The Pentagon has issued further safety procedures for its most advanced fighter jet after pilots complained of oxygen shortages during flights. The rules include limiting the distance F-22 planes can travel from More...
George W. Bush honors Aung San Suu Kyi
Washington - In a rare public appearance, former President George W. Bush spoke Tuesday to dissidents from countries including China, Cuba and Syria, to honor their attempts to bring democracy to the world. In a More...