Mexico bus plunges off cliff, at least 18 die
The vehicle fell some 15 meters down a ravine on a highway that connects state capital Tepic and the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.
Mon May 01 2023
Melbourne welcomes vaccinated Sydney residents without quarantine
The relaxation in border rules comes ahead of Victoria lifting the lockdown in Melbourne, the state capital, on Friday.
Wed Oct 20 2021
COVID-19 infections ease in Sydney, curve flattening not seen yet
New South Wales (NSW) state reported 1,127 new local cases, the majority in state capital Sydney, down from 1,257 on Monday.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Indonesia: New capital city to be completed by 2024
Indonesia has ensured that the new capital city project will continue this year and that construction on the state palace will start soon in order to meet the target completion date of 2024.
Thu Mar 18 2021
California governor declares state of emergency for wildfire
The blaze is burning east of the town of Oroville, about 85 miles (137 km) north of the state capital of Sacramento.
Sat Sep 02 2017
Brazil ferry capsizes, at least 22 dead in second accident this week
Local authorities said 21 others had been rescued by the navy after the ferry capsized on an early morning trip between Ilha de Itaparica and state capital Salvador.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine
Buddhist monks and members of the Rakhine ethnic group held demonstrations in 15 towns, including the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe, demanding that aid agencies leave the western state immediately.
Sun Aug 13 2017
Child suicide bomber kills one in Nigeria attack
The incident occurred at a mosque in Dalori town located on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Battle for Batu Kawah most watched in Sarawak polls
The most keenly-watched fight in the 11th Sarawak election is happening just outside the state capital in the growing township of Batu Kawah.
Thu May 05 2016
Stop bauxite activities in Pahang for good - Activists
An environmentalist has said it loud and clear, 'Stop bauxite activities in Pahang for good' as the state capital ecosystem has already been damaged.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Syria regime raids on Islamic State 'capital' kill 95
Syrian regime air strikes on Islamic State group stronghold Raqa killed at least 95 people.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Bodies found near Mexico town where 43 students vanished
The 43 students disappeared last weekend after Iguala municipal officers shot at buses that the group had seized to return to their teacher training college near the state capital Chilpancingo.
Sat Oct 04 2014
Rapid Bus services to be extended to all state capitals
Rapid bus services will be extended to all state capitals in stages from this year, in line with the Budget 2013's aspiration of providing quality and efficient transport services for the people.
Thu Jul 25 2013
Star power descends on SXSW finale
The 27th edition of South by Southwest (SXSW) inched closer to its finale Saturday with a flock of big-name pop stars descending on the Texas state capital's pulsating beer-and-barbecue fest.
Sat Mar 16 2013
Brisbane braces amid Australian flood disaster
Queensland's state capital Brisbane bracing for its river to peak as other towns waited anxiously as waters rose.
Tue Jan 29 2013