Hugo Chavez’s body is to be embalmed and put on display after his funeral, Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro says. The decision reflects the huge crowds queuing to pay their respects in Caracas, where he is lying in state. Hugo Chavez’s body will be moved to a military museum after the state funeral on Friday, Nicolas… Continue reading Hugo Chavez body to be put on display for another seven days
Year: 2013
Facebook facelift: social network revamps its design to look more like mobile apps
Facebook has decided to revamp its design, making its website look more like its Android and iOS mobile apps. The refresh also introduces topic-specific alternatives to its news feed. One consequence of the change is that adverts can take up more screen space, making them harder to ignore. However, the project’s lead engineer denied ads… Continue reading Facebook facelift: social network revamps its design to look more like mobile apps
US trade deficit grows to $44.45 billion in January 2013
The US trade deficit, meaning the gap between the value of imports and exports, widened in January 2013. The trade deficit grew to $44.45 billion in January from December’s figure of $38.14 billion, the Commerce Department said. There was better news on unemployment, with a fall in the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits.… Continue reading US trade deficit grows to $44.45 billion in January 2013
Kim Kardashian rushed to doctors fearing she suffered a miscarriage
Kim Kardashian was reportedly rushed to the doctors in tears on Tuesday night, fearing that she had suffered from a miscarriage. Kim Kardashian, 32, who is expecting her first baby with boyfriend Kanye West, is said to have felt ill shortly after arriving back in Los Angeles from Paris and made an emergency trip to… Continue reading Kim Kardashian rushed to doctors fearing she suffered a miscarriage
Robert Pattinson bans Kristen Stewart from visiting him in Australia
With the end of Twilight trilogy it seems Robert Pattinson isn’t quite so keen to spend time with his on/off girlfriend Kristen Stewart. In fact Robert Pattinson, 26, is said to have banned Kristen Stewart from visiting him while he’s working on his latest project in Australia, which will keep them apart for seven weeks.… Continue reading Robert Pattinson bans Kristen Stewart from visiting him in Australia
Chris Brown throws bodyguard Big Pat off plane in Bermuda
Chris Brown allegedly threw his bodyguard off a plane after they apparently got into a fight on board. Chris Brown, 23, abandoned his long-time bodyguard known as Big Pat in Bermuda after a pit stop on the Caribbean island on Wednesday. An airport worker explained to The Bermuda Sun newspaper: “I’m not sure of the… Continue reading Chris Brown throws bodyguard Big Pat off plane in Bermuda
Detective Hilton Botha resigns after Oscar Pistorius inquiry scandal
Hilton Botha, the former lead detective in Oscar Pistorius case, has resigned, South African police confirm. Detective Hilton Botha was dropped from the investigation in February after it emerged that he was facing attempted murder charges in another case. He has also been heavily criticized for giving contradictory evidence at the bail hearing of Oscar… Continue reading Detective Hilton Botha resigns after Oscar Pistorius inquiry scandal
UN approves new sanctions against North Korea
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved fresh sanctions against North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s nuclear test last month. The resolution is targeting North Korean diplomats, cash transfers and access to luxury goods. It imposes asset freezes and travel bans on three individuals and two firms linked to North Korea’s military. Pyongyang earlier… Continue reading UN approves new sanctions against North Korea
Kenya presidential election results are doctored, claims Raila Odinga camp
The ballot count in Kenya’s presidential elections has been rigged, says the running mate of Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is trailing behind his rival, Uhuru Kenyatta. “We have evidence the results we have received have been doctored,” said Raila Odinga’s running mate Kalonzo Musyoka. He said the vote count should be stopped but added… Continue reading Kenya presidential election results are doctored, claims Raila Odinga camp
France: Bouchra Bagour goes on trial for 9/11 T-shirt
Bouchra Bagour has gone on trial in southern France for sending her 3-year-old son to nursery school wearing a T-shirt reading “I am a bomb” and “Born on September 11”. Bouchra Bagour, 35, was reported to police by the teacher last September, and charged with “glorifying crime”. At the start of her trial in Avignon,… Continue reading France: Bouchra Bagour goes on trial for 9/11 T-shirt
Silvio Berlusconi convicted and sentenced to a year in jail over illegal wiretap
Silvio Berlusconi has been convicted and sentenced to a year in jail over an illegal wiretap. Italy’s former prime minister was accused of arranging for a police wiretap concerning a political rival to be leaked and published in a newspaper run by his brother. Silvio Berlusconi is likely to appeal and will remain free in… Continue reading Silvio Berlusconi convicted and sentenced to a year in jail over illegal wiretap
Jessica Simpson baby 2 is a boy, the star accidentally confirms on Jimmy Kimmel show
Jessica Simpson has previously refused to reveal the sex of her unborn child, but she accidentally revealed that she’s expecting a baby boy during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday. “The crazy thing is I never knew a wiener could make me nauseous,” Jessica Simpson told Jimmy Kimmel. Jessica Simpson then laughed off… Continue reading Jessica Simpson baby 2 is a boy, the star accidentally confirms on Jimmy Kimmel show
Sam Mendes will not direct next Bond
Sam Mendes, director of the latest Bond film Skyfall, has revealed that he will not direct the next installment of the series. Sam Mendes told Empire Magazine it was a “very difficult decision”. The director, who is currently working on a stage production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, says his current work needs his… Continue reading Sam Mendes will not direct next Bond
Alvin Lee dies following routine surgery complications at the age of 68
Guitarist Alvin Lee, a member of the band Ten Years After, has died aged 68. Alvin Lee’s family announced on his official website that he unexpectedly died on March 6 following complications during routine surgery. The British musician rose to fame after appearing at the Woodstock festival in 1969. Ten Years After, who had eight… Continue reading Alvin Lee dies following routine surgery complications at the age of 68
Processed meat increases risk of dying young
A study of half a million people across Europe suggests that sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young. The study concluded diets high in processed meats were linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer and early deaths. The researchers, writing in the journal BMC Medicine, said salt and chemicals… Continue reading Processed meat increases risk of dying young
Mikhail Gorbachev denounces Russia new laws as attack on citizens’ rights
Mikhail Gorbachev has denounced new laws passed in Russia as an “attack on citizens’ rights”. In a recent interview, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev called on Russian President Vladimir Putin “not to be afraid of his own people”. Mikhail Gorbachev also criticized Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, saying it was full of “thieves and corrupt officials”.… Continue reading Mikhail Gorbachev denounces Russia new laws as attack on citizens’ rights
North Korea holding large-scale military drills
North Korea is holding large-scale military drills amid heightened tensions on the peninsula, South Korea says. The move comes after the North Korea threatened to scrap the 60-year truce which ended the Korean War. Later on Thursday, the UN Security Council will vote on a resolution imposing tighter sanctions on Pyongyang following its recent nuclear test.… Continue reading North Korea holding large-scale military drills
Egypt court halts April general elections
An Egyptian administrative court has suspended general elections that were scheduled to begin in April. The court said the electoral law needed to be reviewed by the Supreme Constitutional Court to determine whether it conformed to the constitution. President Mohamed Morsi had said the polls would begin on April 22, taking place in four stages… Continue reading Egypt court halts April general elections
Syrian rebels detain 20 UN observers in Golan Heights
The UN has confirmed that about 20 observers have been detained by about 30 armed fighters in the Golan Heights on the Syria-Israel border. A video posted earlier on the internet showed men claiming to be Syrian rebels standing next to vehicles with the letters “UN” written on them. The UN said the observers were… Continue reading Syrian rebels detain 20 UN observers in Golan Heights
Hugo Chavez coffin paraded through Caracas streets
Thousands of Venezuelans have come out onto the streets of Caracas to pay tribute to President Hugo Chavez, who died on Tuesday. Hugo Chavez’s coffin set off in a procession to the Military Academy, where he will lie in state till Friday. The government has announced seven days of mourning for President Hugo Chavez, who… Continue reading Hugo Chavez coffin paraded through Caracas streets
Snooki reveals 1,300 calories a day diet which helped her lose 42 lbs after giving birth
Snooki has revealed the secrets of her weight loss success, which led to the pint-sized reality star shedding 42 pounds after giving birth to her first baby Lorenzo just six months ago. Snooki, 25, shows off the impressive results on the cover of Us Weekly, by slipping her newly svelte figure into a leopard print… Continue reading Snooki reveals 1,300 calories a day diet which helped her lose 42 lbs after giving birth
Breath test can diagnose stomach cancer
A new study findings reveal that a quick and simple breath test can diagnose stomach cancer. Scientists from Israel and China found the test was 90% accurate at detecting and distinguishing cancers from other stomach complaints in 130 patients. The British Journal of Cancer says the test could revolutionize and speed up the way this… Continue reading Breath test can diagnose stomach cancer
Lamar Odom falls asleep during child custody hearing
Lamar Odom reportedly fell asleep during an on-going child custody case on Tuesday. The court officer asked him: “Excuse me, are you OK?” Lamar Odom, who is now married to Khloe Kardashian, is fighting his ex Liza Morales for custody of their daughter Destiny, 14 and son Lamar Jr., 11. After being woken from his… Continue reading Lamar Odom falls asleep during child custody hearing
Hugo Chavez mourned by thousands of Venezuelans who take the streets of Caracas
Thousands of Hugo Chavez’s supporters took to the streets of Caracas to express their grief. Venezuela has announced seven days of mourning for Hugo Chavez, who has died aged 58 after 14 years as president. Hugo Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer for more than a year. A self-proclaimed revolutionary, Hugo Chavez was a… Continue reading Hugo Chavez mourned by thousands of Venezuelans who take the streets of Caracas
Microsoft fined 561 million euros by European Commission over web browser
Microsoft has been fined 561 million euros ($731 million) for failing to promote a range of web browsers, rather than just Internet Explorer program, to users in the European Union. It introduced a Browser Choice Screen pop-up in March 2010 as part of a settlement following an earlier EU competition investigation. But Microsoft dropped the… Continue reading Microsoft fined 561 million euros by European Commission over web browser