Tag Archives: escape
Boats carrying fleeing Rohingya minority capsize
SITTWE, Myanmar (AP) — An overcrowded boat capsized while trying to escape a cyclone bearing down on Myanmar, tossing dozens of people into the sea. Eight bodies were found and more than 50 people were missing and feared dead, the United Nations said Tuesday. Continue reading
2 inmates charged in Mo. with attempt to kidnap mayor
The two escaped inmates are charged with 12 felonies following their escape, Friday. Continue reading
Ohio Women Found: Police Praise Amanda Berry
Three missing women held captive in a house for a decade make a dramatic escape to freedom, as police arrest three brothers. Continue reading
Owner of car-jacked SUV in Boston recalls harrowing ride
His escape thwarted apparent plans by the Boston bombing suspects set off more bombs in Times Square. Continue reading
Alps Coach Crash: Dead British Driver Named
Maurice Wrightson apparently alerted passengers to the imminent crash so they could escape through the burning vehicle’s windows. Continue reading
Man Injured As Car Ploughs Into House
An Audi TT crashes into the corner of a home in Lowestoft late at night but the occupants of the building escape unharmed. Continue reading
Syrian general, 20 soldiers defect: opposition
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A brigadier general and about 20 soldiers defected from the Syrian army in two separate incidents on Saturday, activists said, in another sign that the strength of President Bashar al-Assad's armed forces is diminishing. Continue reading
Syrian general, 20 soldiers defect: opposition
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A brigadier general and about 20 soldiers defected from the Syrian army in two separate incidents on Saturday, activists said, in another sign that the strength of President Bashar al-Assad's armed forces is diminishing. Brigadier General Mohammed Khalouf appeared dressed in a camouflage military uniform in a video on Al Arabiya news channel and said he had planned his escape with the opposition movement for some time. “It is not possible for anyone to accept any of the ideas of this regime unless they have achieved special interests,” he said in the video. Continue reading
Ford recalls 7,150 new cars to repair child locks
Ford will recall 7,150 vehicles built in November, including the 2013 Escape crossover, because some models are equipped with a defective child lock on the left rear door. The action marks Ford’s fifth recall for the redesigned Escape since the vehicle’s launch last year. Continue reading
