'MIC working hard for Malay-Indians' uplifting'October 12th, 2009 PETALING JAYA - The Malaysian Indian Congress has been working hard at the grass root level for the Indian community, party's deputy president G. Palanivel has said.
Sullenberger, pilot of plane that splashed down in the Hudson River, returning to the cockpitSeptember 30th, 2009 Sullenberger will return to the cockpitTEMPE, Ariz. — The pilot who guided a US Airways flight into New York's Hudson River will return to flying regular flights along with new duties as a management pilot.
Hero pilots who landed jet on Hudson River reuniting in cockpit for NY-to-NC flightSeptember 30th, 2009 Hudson 'Miracle' pilots reuniting for NY flightNEW YORK — The "Miracle on the Hudson" pilots are reuniting in the cockpit for the first time for a flight out of New York. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and 1st Officer Jeffrey Skiles will pilot a flight on Thursday from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C.
Record-holding 19.2-pound baby boy draws crowds to Indonesian hospitalSeptember 25th, 2009 Giant baby draws spectators to Indonesian hospitalKISARAN, Indonesia — Indonesia's heaviest-ever newborn drew curious crowds Friday to a hospital where the boy named Akbar — or the Great in Arabic — came into the world at a record 19.2 pounds (8.7 kilograms). Akbar Risuddin was born to a diabetic mother in a 40-minute cesarean delivery that was complicated because of his unusual weight and size, Dr.
Babies by the numbers: Ark. couple has child born on 9-9-09 after an 8-8-08 birthSeptember 11th, 2009 Ark. baby born 9-9-09 has sibling born on 8-8-08FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — At least it will be easy to remember their birthdays.
Wisconsin baby born at 9:09 on 9/9/09 weighing 9 pounds, 9 ouncesSeptember 10th, 2009 Baby born at 9:09 on 9/9/09 weighs 9 lbs, 9 ouncesLA CROSSE, Wis. — No doubt.
Man with fear of flying spending month on planeJune 15th, 2009 Man with fear of flying spending month on planeNEW YORK — A man who says he's afraid to fly is spending the month of June living on a plane. Mark Malkoff, 33, a comedian and filmmaker, boarded his first flight June 1 from LaGuardia in New York, where he lives, heading to Atlanta.
China suspends flights from Mexico, traces passengersMay 2nd, 2009 SHANGHAI - China Saturday suspended all flights from Mexico where over 300 confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported. The foreign ministry said the government is also trying to trace 11 passengers who had travelled on the same flight to Sanghai as a Mexican man infected with swine flu.
Woman who gave birth on plane admits abandoning babyApril 9th, 2009 WELLINGTON - A 29-year-old woman who gave birth on an international flight to New Zealand last month admitted Thursday to abandoning the baby girl in an aircraft toilet. Karolina Maika was convicted and discharged after the Manukau District Court was told she was suffering from depression.
Woman gives birth on plane, then leaves baby behindMarch 19th, 2009 WELLINGTON - A woman gave birth Thursday during a flight to Auckland from Apia on the Pacific island of Samoa and then left the baby behind when she got off the plane, news reports said. An Auckland Airport spokeswoman was quoted by the Stuff news website as saying that a member of the Pacific Blue airline staff found the baby after the plane landed after the four-hour flight and passengers disembarked.
Malaysian Home Minister says Hindraf chief free to return homeMarch 12th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar has said that Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) chairman P. Waythamoorthy, whose passport has been revoked by the Malaysian Government, is free to return home.
Plane crash lands at London City AirportFebruary 13th, 2009 LONDON - A British Airway passenger plane crash landed at London City Airport Friday evening, with all 71 on board the flight from Amsterdam surviving the ordeal. Two people were slightly injured, the airline said.
Baby born in flight over Canada gets Canadian citizenshipDecember 31st, 2008 TORONTO - There was enough mid-air drama on New Year's Eve to keep this country riveted. While an unruly Canadian passenger spoilt the New Year party for over 200 fellow passengers, a baby born on a flight in Canadian airspace became a citizen.
Flights cancelled for fog fears, low passenger loadDecember 30th, 2008 NEW DELHI - At least 10 early morning flights were cancelled Wednesday due to low passenger load and anticipation of fog, but flight operations otherwise remained normal, said an airport official. Flights cancelled included those of Jet Airways and its low-cost carrier, Jetlite, besides IndiGo and GoAir.
Nepal state carrier accident delays Kathmandu flightsDecember 23rd, 2008 KATHMANDU - A Twin Otter belonging to Nepal's national carrier, Nepal Airlines, met with an accident during test flight at the Tribhuvan International Airport Wednesday. However, the pilot Y.P.
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