Daily Archives: Dec 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela funeral program and details released
Nelson Mandela is to be accorded a state funeral on Sunday, December 15, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma announced. Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black...
Starbucks offers only 1,000 metal debit cards in 2013
Starbucks brings back the $450 limited-edition gift cards that brought on such an unexplainable frenzy last year, but in an even more limited capacity. Last...
Duck Commander launches Limited Edition Signature Series Calls
Duck Dynasty stars launched Limited Edition Signature Series Calls. Duck Dynasty stars launched Limited Edition Signature Series Calls. The limited edition duck calls are available...
Bundesbank raises Germany’s economic growth forecasts
The Bundesbank has raised its forecasts for Germany’s economic growth from 0.3% to 0.5% for 2013 and from 1.5% to 1.7% for 2014. "The German...
2014 World Cup: Group draw
Brazil will face Croatia in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup tournament in Sao Paulo on June 12. In a replay of the...
Sylvester Stallone to meet fans in London for Q&A session
Sylvester Stallone is giving fans the chance to get up close and personal with him at a one-off show in London next month. An Evening...
Parkinson’s disease linked to common pesticides
A new research has found that farm workers and people living in rural or agricultural communities tend to suffer from higher rates of Parkinson's. Health...
US unemployment rate to five-year low of 7% in November 2013
The US Labor Department has announced the unemployment rate fell to a five-year low of 7% in November. Payroll figures also showed that 203,000 jobs...
Edward Hopper’s East Wind Over Weehawken sells for $40 million at Christie’s auction
Edward Hopper’s painting East Wind Over Weehawken has sold for $40 million, setting an auction record for the US artist. East Wind Over Weehawken, a...
Elton John’s shows in Russia will go ahead as planned
Elton John's concerts in Russia "will go ahead as planned" despite concerns over the country's crackdown on gay rights, the Russian promoters announced. In June,...
Storm Xaver hits Northern Europe killing at least 6 people
Winter storm Xaver hit Northern Europe claiming three lives in Poland, bringing to six the toll of people killed in hurricane-force winds. Xaver blew a...
Nelson Mandela funeral preparations in South Africa
Flags were lowered to half mast and people across South Africa commemorated Nelson Mandela with song, tears and prayers on Friday. Meanwhile as the South...
Kate Middleton dons Zara necklace at Mandela movie premiere
Kate Middleton attended the UK premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on December 5 wearing a gown that was already in her closet...
Qantas credit rating downgraded to junk status by S&P
Standard & Poor's has cut Qantas airline credit rating to “junk”. The downgrade could increase the Australian airline's borrowing costs and sends a warning to...
Danny Wells dies in Toronto at the age of 72
Danny Wells, whose real name was Jack Westelman, died on November 28 in Toronto at the age of 72. Danny Wells died on November...
Bitcoin transactions ban for Chinese banks
China has banned its banks from handling Bitcoin transactions. The ban came in a notice issued by the People's Bank of China, financial watchdogs and...