Australia mulls baby seats for air travel
Australia's aviation safety watchdog on Friday said the airline industry could do more to protect children in the air, suggesting the use of child seats similar to those in cars.
MSF denounces 'unprecedented' violence in C. Africa
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Wednesday denounced the "unprecedented" violence in the Central African Republic, urging all sides to respect civilian safety and calling for urgent international aid.
Outrage in India as temple stampede toll rises to 109
The death toll from a stampede among Hindu pilgrims in India rose to 109 Monday as outrage mounted over safety at the festival which was also the scene of a similar tragedy seven years ago.
Boeing stocks dive after 787 fire at Heathrow
Boeing stocks plunged nearly 5 percent on Friday after a fire and a "technical issue" on separate 787 Dreamliners in Britain stoked fresh safety concerns about the new high-tech jetliner.
China premier vows baby formula safety checks
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for strict monitoring of milk powder production, vowing to crack down on safety violators in a bid to regain public trust after a series of food safety scares in recent years.
Shanghai sees biofuel gold in recycled cooking oil
China's commercial hub Shanghai plans to turn recycled cooking oil, some of it seized by authorities, into an environmental asset by converting it into fuel for vehicles.
Boeing 787 battery meltdown cause still unclear: NTSB
US safety officials investigating burned batteries on two Boeing 787s said Tuesday they are not certain what caused the incidents, even as aviation regulators approve Boeing's fix for the problem.
US aviation authority orders inspection of Boeing 737s
The US Federal Aviation Agency plans to inspect more than a thousand Boeing 737 airplanes to check for corrosion on certain pins that could compromise safety.
Toyota pays $16 million to settle US acceleration suit
Toyota has agreed to a $16 million deal with a southern Californian county over charges the Japanese auto giant hid safety issues linked to unintended acceleration of cars.
Dreamliner 'absolutely' safe: Boeing executive
The grounded Dreamliner is "absolutely" safe and will be back in the air within weeks, planemaker Boeing said in Japan on Friday, as it sought to reassure airlines and passengers about its aircraft.
US suggests Keystone pipeline won't harm environment
The US State Department suggested Friday that a $5.3 billion Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline would have no major impact on the environment, but stopped short of recommending it be approved.
Boeing seeks temporary fix for suspect batteries: report
US aerospace giant Boeing is considering an interim plan to protect its 787 Dreamliner if its batteries overheat or catch fire.
US safety board finds clue to Boeing fire, faults FAA
The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday criticized the government's certification process for the Boeing 787 and said it had pinpointed how a battery fire occurred on one of the planes.
Boeing suspends 787 deliveries
The American aerospace giant Boeing halted deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner on Friday but said it would continue to build the aircraft while safety experts examine its battery and electrical systems.
Police clash with Delhi gang-rape protesters
Indian police on Saturday baton-charged, tear-gassed and fired water cannon at demonstrators who were demanding better safety for women following the brutal gang-rape of a student last weekend.
Outrage as Antarctic ocean sanctuary talks end in failure
Conservation groups expressed outrage Friday after resistance led by China and Russia stymied efforts to carve out new marine sanctuaries and protect thousands of species across Antarctica.
Singapore may bin phone books over privacy fears
Singapore is considering stopping the publication of free telephone directories listing residential and office numbers as privacy concerns mount.
Leonardo DiCaprio urges Antarctic ocean sanctuary
Leonardo DiCaprio urged a high-level Antarctic conservation meeting in Australia Tuesday to approve a sweeping Southern Ocean marine sanctuary to protect thousands of polar species.
Muslims trapped in ghetto of fear in Myanmar city
Barbed wire and armed troops guard the Muslim quarter of a violence-wracked city in western Myanmar, a virtual prison for the families that have inhabited its narrow streets for generations.
US faces 'utter defeat' in Afghanistan: Taliban
US forces face "utter defeat" in Afghanistan and Americans are unsafe wherever they go in the world, the Taliban said ahead of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.