Kenya kidnapping UPDATES. Judith Tebbutt is searched by UK Special Forces. A British tourist was murdered and his wife was kidnapped by pirates during their stay at an exclusive Kenyan beach resort. The British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt, was attacked on Saturday late in the night by a gang carrying guns within hours… Continue reading British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt attacked by pirates in Kenya. UPDATES.
Year: 2011
Kenya: more than 100 deaths during a pipeline explosion in Nairobi.
Over 100 people died after a fuel pipeline exploded in a slum area in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, according to police. “We are putting the number of dead at over 100, we are waiting for body bags to put the victims into,” said Thomas Atuti, area police commander. The explosion took place in Nairobi’s… Continue reading Kenya: more than 100 deaths during a pipeline explosion in Nairobi.
Hurricane Katia’s remnants hit Britain this morning.
Britain faces second day of worst storms since 1996. Britain was hit today by the worst storm since 1996, as the swirling remnants of Hurricane Katia have crossed the Atlantic and reached the land in the morning, sweeping across large swathes of the country. Weather forecasters warned that gusts of up to 80 mph… Continue reading Hurricane Katia’s remnants hit Britain this morning.
9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero. A decade of mourns and tears.
The 9/11 commemoration ceremony began exactly as it did on that fateful date 10 years ago. Where the Twin Towers of World Trade Centre stood until 9:59 a.m. and 10:28 a.m. respectively on 11 September 2001, two giant waterfall pools features now cascaded following their official opening. The sound of water falling 30 ft to… Continue reading 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero. A decade of mourns and tears.
Andy Whitfield, “Spartacus” star, dies of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus in “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” Starz television series, died on September 11 in Sydney, Australia. “On a beautiful sunny Sydney … morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful young warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18-month battle with lymphoma cancer.” Declared… Continue reading Andy Whitfield, “Spartacus” star, dies of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Kenya: British man killed and wife kidnapped during attack at a beach resort.
British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt attacked by pirates in Kenya. UPDATES. A British man was murdered and his wife is presumed kidnapped during an attack at the beach resort where they were on holiday in Kenya. The British couple, who have not been named, were staying at the Kenyan resort Kiwayu Safari Village… Continue reading Kenya: British man killed and wife kidnapped during attack at a beach resort.
Tanzania: 190 deaths after ferry sank off in Zanzibar.
At least 190 people died yesterday and another 40 people are in a “serious condition” after an overloaded ferry sank off with almost 600 onboard between Zanzibar and Pemba island, Tanzania. Tanzanian government called for an immediate investigation to uncover the reasons for the disaster. “The ship’s manifest shows that the vessel travelling from Unguja… Continue reading Tanzania: 190 deaths after ferry sank off in Zanzibar.
William H. Millard, former ComputerLand CEO found after 20 years. More than $1oo million unpaid tax bill.
William H. Millard , former ComputerLand CEO was one of the world’s most-wanted tax exiles and allegedly totalled astonishing unpaid tax bills of more than $100 million for over 20 years. William H. Millard, the 79 year-old founder of retail chain ComputerLand, was last seen by tax authorities on the remote Pacific island of Saipan… Continue reading William H. Millard, former ComputerLand CEO found after 20 years. More than $1oo million unpaid tax bill.
George Enescu International Competition 2011
George Enescu Festival 2011 online George Enescu Festival 2011: Magic Exists and starts tomorrow George Enescu Festival 2011: prestigious european classical music event Started on September 3, the George Enescu International Competition closed on September 11 with an online concert Gala in Bucharest, Romania. China and South Korea won best prizes. … Continue reading George Enescu International Competition 2011
Venice Film Festival 2011 winners. Michael Fassbender won Best Actor trophy.
Madonna’s Wallis Simpson movie: world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Michael Fassbender won the Coppa Volpi for best actor at Venice Film Festival 2011 on Saturday. Michael Fassbender plays a man obsessed with impersonal gratification in the film “Shame” by Steve McQueen from UK. The film, in which Michael Fassbender plays Brandon, a… Continue reading Venice Film Festival 2011 winners. Michael Fassbender won Best Actor trophy.
US mourns a decade after September 11 terror attacks.
9/11 10th Anniversary. Weekend of remembrance. 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary. Thousands of people, family members of the victims killed in New York on September 11 2001, gathered this morning at Ground Zero as United States began a sombre day of tributes to those who lost their… Continue reading US mourns a decade after September 11 terror attacks.
Cyndi Lauper blows national anthem at US Open 9/11 commemoration.
Cyndi Lauper is now highly criticized on Twitter for changing the lyrics of the US national anthem at the US Open during the remembrance ceremony of the 9/11 10th anniversary. Cyndi Lauper performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the beginning of the women’s final tennis match between Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki. Cyndi Lauper was… Continue reading Cyndi Lauper blows national anthem at US Open 9/11 commemoration.
9/11 10th Anniversary. Weekend of remembrance.
US mourns a decade after September 11 terror attacks. 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary. America remembers 10 years from September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon. This weekend has been dedicated to remembrance, with hundreds of ceremonies across the country… Continue reading 9/11 10th Anniversary. Weekend of remembrance.
9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary.
US mourns a decade after September 11 terror attacks. 9/11 10th Anniversary. Weekend of remembrance. 9/11 “Falling Man” phenomen. 200 falling bodies from WTC that history forgot. The first pictures of the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero have been revealed before the 10th anniversary on Sunday. Ground Zero, the site which people… Continue reading 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary.
Stella Artois recalls “explosive” cider bottles in UK.
Stella Artois recalls three batches of its new cider drink after several customers reported the bottles were exploding in their hands. Customers have been urged to use gloves and eye protection before handling the 568 ml bottles of Stella Artois Cidre. If the bottles are from the affected batches they must dial an emergency hotline… Continue reading Stella Artois recalls “explosive” cider bottles in UK.
Air traffic controller has posted classified Air Force One flight plans
A Japanese air traffic controller has published on his personal blog classified Air Force One flight plans of US President Barack Obama’s visit to Tokyo last year. Japan’s air traffic authorities has found out about the incident through an anonymous phone call on Monday warning the “inappropriate posting of information”, reported Jiji Press. All the… Continue reading Air traffic controller has posted classified Air Force One flight plans
CBS’ enormous gaffe on Twitter: “Steve Jobs passed away”
Steve Jobs resigns forced by pancreatic cancer? CBS News made an enormous gaffe by reporting that Apple CEO Steve Jobs died in a careless post on Twitter.com today. A Twitter account tied to the CBS series “What’s Trending”, hosted by Shira Lazar, sparked an internet firestorm with a post reading: “Reports say that Steve… Continue reading CBS’ enormous gaffe on Twitter: “Steve Jobs passed away”
Madonna’s affair with George Harrison? “Living In a Material World” Documentary.
Beatles Memorabilia auction: very rare signed record of Beatles hit on sale. Madonna: “I absolutely loathe hydrangeas”. Venice Film Festival press conference. Announced at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Martin Scorsese is directing the documentary “George Harrison: Living In The Material World” about the life of former Beatles member. Martin Scorsese has… Continue reading Madonna’s affair with George Harrison? “Living In a Material World” Documentary.
9/11: Security Measures Increase
9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary. Law enforcement authorities are spreading additional security measures and advising all Americans to be watchful for suspicious activity. The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, On Wednesday U.S. officials obtained information about a threat involved up to three people, either in the… Continue reading 9/11: Security Measures Increase
Cairo: state of alert after Israeli embassy attack. Three died and more than 1,000 injured.
Egypt has declared state of alert after three people die and more than a thousand were injured as crowds attacked the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Israel has evacuated its ambassador in Egypt after crowds stormed the embassy in Cairo, plunging Egypt’s ruling army deeper into its worst diplomatic crisis since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.… Continue reading Cairo: state of alert after Israeli embassy attack. Three died and more than 1,000 injured.
Virgin Mobile Freefest 2011
V Festival 2011 United Kingdom Virgin Mobile Freefest 2011 takes place on Saturday, September 10 at the Meriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. It runs from Saturday 15:00 UTC to Sunday 2:00 UTC. Virgin Mobile Freefest 2011 is the third edition of an annual event. It is free but they sell tickets if… Continue reading Virgin Mobile Freefest 2011
Zanzibar: ferry sank off with 600 people onboard. At least 100 deaths in Tanzania.
Tanzania: 190 deaths after ferry sank off in Zanzibar. At least 100 people died and many other were missing after a ferry with 600 onboard sank off the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar. 259 people, including 60 children, have been rescued, according to Mohammed Aboud, Zanzibar‘s state minister for emergencies. Among them, 40 were seriously… Continue reading Zanzibar: ferry sank off with 600 people onboard. At least 100 deaths in Tanzania.
9/11 “Falling Man” phenomen. 200 falling bodies from WTC that history forgot.
9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary. 9/11: New tapes of aviation industry’s response as WTC fell. None of the images spells out the horror of the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers than the grainy pictures of those falling bodies frozen in mid-air as they fell to their… Continue reading 9/11 “Falling Man” phenomen. 200 falling bodies from WTC that history forgot.
Bastrop Texas: Lost Pines Forest massive damages
Bastrop Texas: Urgent need of a federal disaster declaration Bastrop Texas: Two deaths in the dreadful wildfire Bastrop Texas: Major wildfire Bastrop Texas: wildfire under control, recovery begins The Lost Pines Forest of Bastrop Texas was heavily affected by the most dreadful wildfire in Texas history. The Lost Pines… Continue reading Bastrop Texas: Lost Pines Forest massive damages
Jackie Kennedy’s interviews to be released on September 13.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s interviews. About Martin Luther King, Charles de Gaulle, Indira Ghandi and more. “Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words” on ABC News tonight. JFK assassination: mystery unveiled? Jackie Kennedy Onassis secret recordings released this fall. The former First Lady, Jackie Kennedy talked about her disgust towards Martin Luther King after claimed… Continue reading Jackie Kennedy’s interviews to be released on September 13.