An overturned oil tanker exploded in Cross River State while dozens of people were scooping up the leaking fuel and many were killed, the police and witnesses said.
Author: The Associated Press
Nicaraguan Supreme Court Justice Resigns in Protest
As Judge Rafael Solís Cerda steps down, a scathing open letter denounces President Daniel Ortega’s violent response to dissent.
3 dead after boat capsizes in rough waters depicted on ‘Deadliest Catch’
The U.S. Coast Guard said the vessel, the Mary B. II, overturned about 10 p.m. Tuesday as it crossed Yaquina Bay bar in Newport, Oregon.
Michael Jackson’s estate slams upcoming ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary about his accusers
A documentary film about two boys who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later this month.
‘The Favourite’ leads race for British Academy Film Awards with 12 nominations
Wickedly funny royal comedy-drama “The Favourite” lived up to its name Wednesday, leading the race for the British Academy Film Awards.
Truck Driver in Canada Crash That Killed 16 Pleads Guilty
The driver whose transport truck crashed into a hockey team bus in Canada, killing 16 people, pleaded guilty Tuesday to all charges against him.
China protests U.S. Navy ship sailing in South China Sea
China says it registered “stern complaints” over a U.S. Navy ship that sailed past the South China Sea.
Disneyland raising prices ahead of Star Wars expansion, cheapest daily ticket over $100
Disneyland Resort is raising prices ahead of the scheduled opening of a Star Wars expansion, with the cheapest daily ticket costing more than $100.
Malaysia King Abdicates After Only 2 Years
The 49-year-old ruler resigned as Malaysia’s 15th king less than halfway into his 5-year term, and the palace provided no explanation for why he was stepping down.
Escape room fire kills 5 teen girls celebrating birthday in Poland
The bodies of the 15-year-old victims were found Friday in northern Poland. Prosecutors said carbon monoxide inhalation was likely the cause of death.