![Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715081304_Rafah.jpg)
Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say
The Israeli military said a limited operation in Rafah was meant to kill fighters and dismantle infrastructure used by Hamas
Tue May 07 2024
![Ivory Coast's 'Pearl of Lagoons' loses its lustre Ivory Coast's 'Pearl of Lagoons' loses its lustre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661855003_IvoryCoast.jpg)
Ivory Coast's 'Pearl of Lagoons' loses its lustre
The vast Ebrie lagoon is choked by plastic pollution and ravaged by sand extraction and unbridled development.
Wed Sep 07 2022
![Lewis Hamilton takes seventh title in style Lewis Hamilton takes seventh title in style](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605454117_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Lewis Hamilton takes seventh title in style
Britain's Lewis Hamilton choked back the tears as he won a record-equalling seventh Formula One world championship on Sunday.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![20-day-old baby dies believed to choke on milk 20-day-old baby dies believed to choke on milk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603000482_Bayi.jpg)
20-day-old baby dies believed to choke on milk
The police has classified the case as sudden death.
Sun Oct 18 2020
![Moroccan village riffs on Hendrix legends and myths Moroccan village riffs on Hendrix legends and myths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600578022_MOROCCO.jpg)
Moroccan village riffs on Hendrix legends and myths
There are no soundtracks or images left from the rock icon's journey but countless myths surround his fleeting trip.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Girl chokes to death on longan Girl chokes to death on longan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503296261_TercekikLongan.jpg)
Girl chokes to death on longan
A seven-year-old girl died yesterday after choking on a 'longan' fruit she was eating at her home in Kandis here yesterday.
Mon Aug 21 2017
![Four-month-old baby girl chokes to death on milk Four-month-old baby girl chokes to death on milk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496914208_Babyhands.jpg)
Four-month-old baby girl chokes to death on milk
Aira Amira Nurul Ridhuan, the firstborn of Sinar Harian reporter, Nurul Ridhuan Nor Ashaha, 32, and Norhafiza Che Abdullah, 27, was said to be unconscious when awakened by her babysitter.
Mon Jul 03 2017
![Rio 2016: Am deemed to be a silver medallist here - Chong Wei Rio 2016: Am deemed to be a silver medallist here - Chong Wei](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41471755408_ChongWeiChenLong.jpg)
Rio 2016: Am deemed to be a silver medallist here - Chong Wei
Lee was filled with emotions, tears building up and voice choked as he spoke to the media immediately after losing his final bid for his first ever Olympic title.
Mon Aug 22 2016
![Diesel cab drivers protest ban in India's smog-choked capital Diesel cab drivers protest ban in India's smog-choked capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462188472_Delhitaxiprotest.jpg)
Diesel cab drivers protest ban in India's smog-choked capital
Hundreds of taxi drivers protested in New Delhi on Monday against a ban on diesel cabs, the latest initiative aimed at improving air quality in the world's most polluted capital.
Mon May 02 2016
![Smog-choked Delhi gears up for car ban Smog-choked Delhi gears up for car ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81451464164_DelhiPollution.jpg)
Smog-choked Delhi gears up for car ban
Private cars will be banned from the roads on alternate days from January 1 as part of a slew of measures aimed at reducing smog levels.
Wed Dec 30 2015
![Thousands of Iraqis flee as Islamic State makes gains in Sunni heartland Thousands of Iraqis flee as Islamic State makes gains in Sunni heartland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/81429336237_295x200.jpg)
Thousands of Iraqis flee as Islamic State makes gains in Sunni heartland
Thousands of families fleeing Iraq's western city of Ramadi choked checkpoints leading to Baghdad on Friday, after an Islamic State advance spread panic and left security forces clinging to control.
Sat Apr 18 2015
![Nine choke to death on Japanese New Year delicacies: media Nine choke to death on Japanese New Year delicacies: media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/81420345016_295x200.jpg)
Nine choke to death on Japanese New Year delicacies: media
Nine people have choked to death in Japan after eating traditional glutinous "mochi" rice cakes to celebrate the New Year, an official and local media said Sunday.
Sun Jan 04 2015
![Indonesia sends choppers to fight fires choking Singapore Indonesia sends choppers to fight fires choking Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/71371527006_295x200.jpg)
Indonesia sends choppers to fight fires choking Singapore
Indonesia Friday dispatched helicopters to create artificial rain in a desperate bid to fight raging fires that have choked Singapore.
Fri Jun 21 2013
![Australian PM brought to tears in parliament Australian PM brought to tears in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/81361158645_295x200.jpg)
Australian PM brought to tears in parliament
Australian Prime Minister's tough exterior cracked as she choked back tears while introducing a bill into parliament on disability reforms.
Wed May 15 2013