Jan 02 Copter crash kills Taiwan’s top military officer and 7 others By Ralph Jennings, Associated Press As chief of the general staff, Gen. Shen Yi-ming was responsible for overseeing the self-governing island's defense against China. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 6:41 News Wrap: Aftershocks rock Southern California as officials remain on alert In our news wrap Friday, aftershocks continue to rock Southern California, one a 5.4 magnitude that struck before dawn. Officials remain on high alert after Thursday’s powerful earthquake, which left enormous fissures in the earth near its epicenter. Also, seven… Continue watching
Apr 04 4 presumed dead after Marine helicopter crash in California By Associated Press The CH-53E Super Stallion went down shortly Tuesday afternoon near El Centro, California, a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Continue reading
Mar 11 Helicopter crashes in NYC’s East River, 5 passengers dead By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A helicopter has crashed into New York City’s East River, killing at least two people. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch News Wrap: Helicopter Crash Near Kabul Kills 12 Turkish Troops, 2 Children In other news Friday, a Turkish military helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and two children on the ground. Also, a former Rutgers student was convicted of intimidating and violating the privacy of his gay roommate… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch In Afghanistan, a Deadly Day for Americans American forces suffered their deadliest day in four years in Afghanistan as 14 troops and civilians were killed in separate air crashes. Kwame Holman reports. Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch Other News: Obama Predicts More Job Losses, Helicopter Crashes in Afghanistan In other news, President Barack Obama predicted job losses would likely continue to rise for the next few months, and six civilians working for NATO died in Afghanistan when their helicopter crashed. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Pakistani Presidential Election Awaits Court Ruling Pakistan awaited a Supreme Court ruling on whether President Pervez Musharraf, who won Saturday's unofficial vote, can still run while serving as Army chief. A regional expert provides an update on the power struggle. Continue watching
Jan 09 Suicide Bombers Target Iraqi Ministry; Helicopter Crash Kills 12 By PBS News Hour Two suicide bombers attacked the Iraqi Ministry compound during celebrations for Iraqi National Police Day Monday, killing at least 29 and injuring 18. Continue reading
Jan 02 U.S. Helicopter Crashes in Iraq, Likely Downed by Enemy Fire One soldier was killed and another wounded Friday when their helicopter crashed near Fallujah, Iraq, after coming under what was likely enemy fire, the military said. Continue reading