Michelle Mapa

211-240 (out of 348)

Michelle Mapa is a freelance writer covering international and local news for IBTimes Australia. She earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in 2012. As an ISFJ, she prefers inviting her friends for a sleepover during her not-so-busy days than travelling to the city. She may be reached at michellem@ibtimes.tunemedia.biz.

@mik_mapa

Russia plane crash: Tupolev-154 main black box reveals faulty flaps

The main black box of Russia's jet plane Tupolev-154 has revealed that the plane's flaps were faulty before it crashed into the Black Sea.

Victorian court orders to remove juvenile offender in notorius prison until Friday

The Victorian Court of Appeal has ruled that the 12 teenage offenders must be removed from Barwon Prison on Friday.

Woolworths to allow suppliers to access customer data through Supplier Connect portal

Woolworths has developed a portal called Supplier Connect that gives suppliers access to the retailer's record of customer data.

Russia, China and Pakistan discuss concern about Islamic State in Afghanistan

Russia, China and Pakistan held a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday discussing the situation in Afganistan.

Australian Government invites public to comment on usage of metadata for civil lawsuits

The Australian Government has called for public comment as the government wants to use metadata for civil lawsuits.

Donald Trump tweets on expanding US nuclear capabilities

Donald Trump has tweeted that the US should expand its nuclear capabilities several hours after Vladimir Putin spoke in a meeting aiming to strengthen Russia's strategic nuclear forces.

One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson receives Halal-certified Vegemite

Anti-halal campaigner Pauline Hanson received a jar of halal Vegemite with a label halaal (sic) from a Queensland resident on Thursday.

Russia: Vladimir Putin says military is stronger than any potential aggressor

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an annual meeting on Thursday that the country's military is stronger now than any potential aggressor.

National Australia Bank customers swamped with customer complaints following phone and Internet banking crash

National Australia Bank's Internet and phone banking system have crashed, flooding the bank with complaints from customers saying they could not access it.

Australian Christian Lobby in Canberra hit by car carrying gas bottles

Australian Christian Lobby's headquarters in Canberra was hit by a van carrying gas bottles, leading to an explosion on Wednesday.

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Australia

Northern Australia and parts of Indonesia were rattled with a 6.5 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday.

Berlin Christmas Market Attack: Suspect released, ISIS claims involvement

German officials released the chief suspect in Berlin's Christmas Market attack on Tuesday.

Germany may penalise Facebook $715K fine

Germany may require Facebook a fine of €500,000 (AU$715,000) for not removing fake news and hate messages within 24 hours after the social media platform has been notified.

China returns US drone in South China Sea

China returned an underwater drone to US on Tuesday, which was seized by the Chinese naval vessel on Dec.15.

British Airways: No flight cancellation on Christmas Day and Boxing Day

British Airways assures that normal operation continues on Christmas Day and Boxing Day despite a planned strike by its cabin crew.

Hackers actively sell complete Yahoo database at $272,000

InfoArmor chief intelligence officer Andrew Komarov confirmed that a group was selling complete copies of Yahoo database on dark websites. He called the seller as Group E.

NSW nurse jailed for 27 years for using lethal injection of insulin

Nurse Megan Haines was sentenced on Friday to a maximum of 36 years in jail with no parole for murdering two women through a lethal injection of insulin.

South China sea dispute: Possible $7 trillion meltdown on Australia's export industry

Experts fear of a possible $5 trillion meltdown for Australia if global trade flows are disrupted due to the South China sea dispute.

Brisbane41: Australia launches second air warfare destroyer

Australia launched its second air warfare on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the Air Warfare Destroyer ( AWD) program.

Woolworths clarifies retail store's 1c discount on Christmas

Woolworths buying director Steve Donohue has said that the 1c discount on its $45 plum pudding was a computer glitch.

Southern Rail: Elderly woman stops mother with baby to take priority seat

A mother carrying her baby in a sling has confronted an elderly woman after being declined to take a first-class seat on a train travelling from London to Brighton.

Mick Fanning surfs under Norway's Northern Lights

Mick Fanning, a three-time world champion surfer, camped out on a beach in Lofoten, Norway to surf under the Northern Lights.

Russian ambassador confirms Syria gains full control in rebel-held Aleppo

Russia's Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin has confirmed that the Syrian government has re-established its control over east Aleppo.

NSW and ACT extreme bushfire possible as temperature exceeds 33C

NSW Rural Fire Service deputy commissioner Rob Rogers warned that New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are extremely vulnerable to bushfires in summer as temperature may exceed 33 C.

Russia's hacking on Democrat emails conclusion differs between CIA and FBI

The FBI did not fully agree on CIA's conclusion that Russia hacked the inboxes of the Democrats to help get Trump elected.

Australia's WBBL season 2016/17 live broadcast on Optus Sport

Women's Big Bash League's 2016/17 season are now available on Optus Sport.

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic public apology about Serbian chocolate

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has apologised publicly for handing out Serbian chocolate treats during the Day of Dubrovnik War Veterans.