Man encounters shark while swimming from police

Man encounters shark while swimming from police

A man who was stopped by North Carolina police for carrying illegal contraband in his car on August 30, fled from authorities on foot before diving into the ocean, where he was trailed by a large shark.  Sep 1, 2017
More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants. Aug 31, 2017
More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants. Aug 31, 2017
More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants. Aug 31, 2017
Malaysia sets boat ablaze as it turns up heat on illegal fishing

Malaysia sets boat ablaze as it turns up heat on illegal fishing

Malaysia has for the first time set fire to a foreign boat for fishing illegally in its waters as it turns up the heat on trespassing trawlers. Porous maritime borders are a constant problem for Malaysia and its Southeast Asian neighbours, which struggle to keep foreign fishing vessels from operating illegally in their waters. Aug 30, 2017