The United Nations has announced that the number of Syrian refugees who have fled the conflict has reached a million. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees said the number of people seeking haven in neighboring countries had jumped since the beginning of the year. Half of the refugees were children, the UN said, most of… Continue reading Syrian refugees reach million mark
Year: 2013
Jessica Simpson baby 2 is a boy? Find what onesie she chooses as a gift from Ellen DeGeneres
Jessica Simpson admits on The Ellen show that was a surprise to learn she was expecting another baby when her daughter Maxwell was less than a year old. “We were definitely extremely shocked,” Jessica Simpson tells Ellen DeGeneres on the Wednesday edition of her talk show. “Apparently, protection just went out the window. I feel… Continue reading Jessica Simpson baby 2 is a boy? Find what onesie she chooses as a gift from Ellen DeGeneres
Mila Kunis interview with Chris Stark
While promoting her latest movie Oz: The Great and Powerful, Mila Kunis sat down for an interview on Monday with Radio 1’s Chris Stark but she had no idea what she was letting herself in for. Expecting the usual question and answer session, Mila Kunis, 29, ended up having what she described as “the best… Continue reading Mila Kunis interview with Chris Stark
Asian stock markets hit their highest levels since September 2008
Asian stock markets have continued a global rally after New York’s main Dow Jones share index hit a historical record high. Equity markets in Asia, the US and Europe have been buoyed by central bank attempts to revive economic growth by pumping cash into the financial system. Analysts said that this has helped ease fears… Continue reading Asian stock markets hit their highest levels since September 2008
Lack of sleep linked to increased risk of heart failure
A Norwegian study has found that people who have trouble drifting off to sleep may be at increased risk of heart failure. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, followed more than 50,000 people for 11 years. Scientists found those who suffered several nights of poor sleep were more likely to develop the condition,… Continue reading Lack of sleep linked to increased risk of heart failure
Pavel Dmitrichenko confesses to Bolshoi acid attack on Sergei Filin
Bolshoi Ballet soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko and two other men have confessed to an acid attack on Sergei Filin, the company’s artistic director, say Moscow police. Pavel Dmitrichenko – the alleged mastermind of the attack – was detained on Tuesday with Yuri Zarutsky, suspected of carrying it out. A man accused of driving a getaway vehicle… Continue reading Pavel Dmitrichenko confesses to Bolshoi acid attack on Sergei Filin
Kate Middleton expecting a girl?
Famously discreet Kate Middleton may have dropped her guard a little on a walkabout yesterday. According to one member of the crowd, Kate Middleton, who is five months pregnant, appeared to hint she might be having a baby girl. Sandra Cook, 67, was among the 2,000 wellwishers who greeted Kate Middleton on her visit to… Continue reading Kate Middleton expecting a girl?
Hugo Chavez funeral to be held on Friday as 7 days of national mourning declared in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died aged 58, after 14 years in power. Hugo Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer for more than a year, undergoing several operations in Cuba. Crowds of supporters gathered outside the Caracas hospital where he died, chanting “We are all Chavez!” A self-proclaimed revolutionary, Hugo Chavez was a controversial… Continue reading Hugo Chavez funeral to be held on Friday as 7 days of national mourning declared in Venezuela
Hugo Chavez Obituary
The tough and charismatic Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez, divided opinion both at home and abroad. To his many supporters Hugo Chavez was the reforming president whose idiosyncratic brand of socialism defeated the political elite and gave hope to the poorest Venezuelans. Hugo Chavez’s strident criticism of the United States won him many friends among the… Continue reading Hugo Chavez Obituary
Hugo Chavez dies from cancer at the age of 58
President Hugo Chavez has died at the age of 58, Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has announced. Hugo Chavez had not appeared in public since he returned to Venezuela last month after cancer treatment in Cuba. An emotional Nicolas Maduro made the announcement on Tuesday evening, flanked by leading Venezuelan political and military leaders. He said… Continue reading Hugo Chavez dies from cancer at the age of 58
Pavel Dmitrichenko arrested over Bolshoi acid attack
Bolshoi Ballet soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko has been detained by police, suspected of ordering an acid attack on artistic director Sergei Filin. Dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko is being held along with Yuri Zarutsky, who is suspected of carrying out the attack, Russia’s interior ministry says. Sergei Filin’s eyesight was badly damaged when a masked attacker threw sulphuric… Continue reading Pavel Dmitrichenko arrested over Bolshoi acid attack
Ikea almond cakes withdrawn amid concerns of coliform bacteria contamination
Ikea has decided to withdraw a type of almond cake from its restaurants after samples were found to be contaminated by coliform bacteria. Traces of the bacteria were found in two batches of the cake that came from a Swedish supplier and went through Ikea’s health checks. The cake has been withdrawn from 23 countries,… Continue reading Ikea almond cakes withdrawn amid concerns of coliform bacteria contamination
Hugo Chavez undergoing his “most difficult hours”
President Hugo Chavez is undergoing his “most difficult hours”, Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has said. Nicolas Maduro spoke at length in a speech apparently designed to reassure citizens despite the failing health of Venezuela’s leader. He accused the US of plotting against the Venezuelan government and said a US military attaché would be expelled. On… Continue reading Hugo Chavez undergoing his “most difficult hours”
Dow Jones hits new record high returning to levels seen before financial crisis
Dow Jones share index set a new all-time high on Tuesday, returning to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. The Wall Street index reached 14,273 in lunchtime trading, exceeding the previous record intra-day high of 14,198, set in October 2007. The recovery in the market suggests investors are regaining confidence in the… Continue reading Dow Jones hits new record high returning to levels seen before financial crisis
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal of Saudi Arabia in Forbes list dispute
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has accused Forbes magazine of understating his wealth. In Forbes 2013 list of the world’s richest people, the magazine estimated Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s net worth at $20 billion, putting him in 26th place. According to reports, the prince estimates his net worth to be $29.6 billionn, which would… Continue reading Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal of Saudi Arabia in Forbes list dispute
Randy Blythe acquitted by Czech court
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been acquitted by a Czech court of causing the death of a fan at a concert in Prague in 2010. “I have been found not guilty,” Randy Blythe revealed on an Instagram. He added: “I am a free man.” Randy Blythe, 42, was accused of manslaughter after he… Continue reading Randy Blythe acquitted by Czech court
Bolshoi acid attack suspect questioned in Moscow
Russian police in Moscow have brought in for questioning a suspect in the acid attack on the Bolshoi Ballet’s artistic director, Sergei Filin. A brief report on the police website said the unnamed person was “one of the suspects” in the attack on January 17, which shocked the arts world. “The necessary investigative measures are… Continue reading Bolshoi acid attack suspect questioned in Moscow
Whitney Houston FBI files released
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released files spanning a decade from 1988 to 1999 detailing three investigations it conducted on behalf of Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston died in a hotel bathroom on February 11, 2012. The records, numbering more than 120 pages, were posted online on Monday, showing letters from obsessed fans and an… Continue reading Whitney Houston FBI files released
Dennis Rodman cancels whirlwind tour of post-North Korea television appearances
Dennis Rodman has decided to cancel his whirlwind tour of post-North Korea television appearances, causing curiosity and relief among political commentators and media observers. The cancellations follow his bizarre and inflammatory interview with George Stephanopoulos on Sunday, in which Dennis Rodman called Kim Jung-un a “friend for life” and assured his host that the dictator… Continue reading Dennis Rodman cancels whirlwind tour of post-North Korea television appearances
Adrienne Maloof leaves Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills after three seasons
Adrienne Maloof has confirmed that she is leaving Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills after three seasons. Adrienne Maloof, 51, took to her Twitter account to make the announcement following rumors that she had been fired from Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. In a message to her fans, Adrienne Maloof thanked them for their support and… Continue reading Adrienne Maloof leaves Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills after three seasons
Henke Pistorius says guns are needed because of high crime levels in South Africa
The family of Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has distanced itself from his father’s comments that guns are needed because of high crime levels. Henke Pistorius told the Daily Mirror newspaper that his son needed guns because of the government’s failure to protect white people. Reeva Steenkamp died after… Continue reading Henke Pistorius says guns are needed because of high crime levels in South Africa
Justin Bieber goes on London’s O2 Arena stage two hours late
Justin Bieber has angered parents by emerging onstage for a concert at London’s O2 Arena almost two hours late. While Justin Bieber’s young fans were kept waiting, frantic parents converged on the venue expecting to pick up their children. It follows reports Justin Bieber’s gig in Nottingham on Saturday also began late. Fans tweeting from… Continue reading Justin Bieber goes on London’s O2 Arena stage two hours late
Wen Jiabao opens annual session of Chinese parliament with work report
China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao promised stable growth, anti-corruption efforts and better welfare provision as he opened an annual session of parliament. Wen Jiabao, whose work report traditionally begins the session, also called for more balanced development in a lengthy speech on both achievements and plans. This National People’s Congress will see the final stage… Continue reading Wen Jiabao opens annual session of Chinese parliament with work report
Malaysian troops launch Borneo attack
Malaysian troops have launched an assault on armed members of a Filipino clan in an ongoing conflict that has left at least 27 dead on Borneo island. The ground troops are backed by fighter jets, with reports of several explosions near Lahad Datu, where the group of about 180 Filipinos are. The operation to oust… Continue reading Malaysian troops launch Borneo attack
Mohamed Nasheed, Maldives ex-president, arrested for abuse of office
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has been arrested in Male for abuse of office, after months of political tension. Mohamed Nasheed was detained after failing to attend a hearing and ignoring two arrest warrants, police said. The former president is accused of illegally ordering the arrest of a top judge – a charge that he… Continue reading Mohamed Nasheed, Maldives ex-president, arrested for abuse of office