Silvio Berlusconi hosted prostitution parties at his Milan villa and paid women with favors and cash, Italian prosecutors at his trial have said. Former PM Silvio Berlusconi, on trial for paying an underage prostitute, Karima El Mahroug, said he never had to pay for “intimate relations”. Both Silvio Berlusconi and Karima El Mahroug – better… Continue reading Silvio Berlusconi hosted prostitution parties at his Milan villa, say prosecutors at his trial
Year: 2013
Brody Jenner to join Keeping Up with the Kardashians reality show
Brody Jenner, the 29-year-old son of Bruce Jenner, will become a permanent fixture on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, In Touch magazine is reporting. The reality show already features Brody Jenner’s stepmother Kris Jenner, her children from her first marriage to Robert Kardashian and her two daughters with Bruce. “Brody Jenner is going to be… Continue reading Brody Jenner to join Keeping Up with the Kardashians reality show
US and China reach tentative deal on North Korea nuclear test measures
The United States and China have reached a tentative deal on a new sanctions resolution to punish North Korea for its nuclear test, according to UN diplomats. Unnamed diplomats said a deal was agreed late on Monday and they hoped a draft resolution would be put to the Security Council on Tuesday. The details of… Continue reading US and China reach tentative deal on North Korea nuclear test measures
Hugo Chavez suffers new severe respiratory infection
President Hugo Chavez is suffering from a new, severe respiratory infection following cancer surgery, the Venezuelan government has said. Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said Hugo Chavez’s condition continued to be very delicate. Hugo Chavez, 58, returned to Venezuela last month after being treated for cancer in Cuba, but has not appeared in public since. Many… Continue reading Hugo Chavez suffers new severe respiratory infection
Queen Elizabeth II leaves hospital after suffering gastroenteritis
Queen Elizabeth II has left hospital in central London after being assessed for gastroenteritis symptoms. The Queen had been at London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital since Sunday – her first hospital stay in 10 years. All official engagements for this week, including a visit to Rome, were either cancelled or postponed. She also missed St… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II leaves hospital after suffering gastroenteritis
Honey Boo Boo helps Georgia Troop sell cookies at the Milledgeville Mall
When Honey Boo Boo, aka Alana Thompson, was banned from flogging girl scout cookies on her massively popular Facebook page by the scout organization itself, it seemed her sweet shop days were over. Honey Boo Boo was selling the cookies online to the 701,000 plus fans who’ve liked her page but this was deemed unfair… Continue reading Honey Boo Boo helps Georgia Troop sell cookies at the Milledgeville Mall
How are sinkholes formed?
Sinkholes, or dolines, often take thousands of years to form and vary hugely in size. The deepest is China’s Xiaozhai Tienkeng at 2172 ft (662 m). The Qattara Depression in Egypt is roughly 50 miles (80 km) by 75 miles (121 km) in surface size. But often sinkholes can be only a few metres in… Continue reading How are sinkholes formed?
Forbes World’s Billionaires 2013: Carlos Slim Helu tops rich list for fourth year
Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s richest billionaires for a fourth year. Forbes magazine estimates that Carlos Slim Helu, whose business interests range from telecommunications to construction, is worth $73 billion. Carlos Slim Helu is followed by Microsoft founder Bill Gates on $67 billion. Famed investor Warren Buffett… Continue reading Forbes World’s Billionaires 2013: Carlos Slim Helu tops rich list for fourth year
Nachman and Raizy Glauber’s baby dies after his parents were killed in Brooklyn car crash
The baby delivered after his parents, Nachman and Raizy Glauber, were killed in a car crash in New York has died, a spokesman for the family’s Orthodox Jewish community has said. Nachman and Raizy Glauber, both 21, were on their way to hospital early on Sunday when their taxi was involved in a fatal collision… Continue reading Nachman and Raizy Glauber’s baby dies after his parents were killed in Brooklyn car crash
Vaclav Klaus faces impeachment over treason charge
Czech lawmakers have narrowly voted to charge country’s outgoing President Vaclav Klaus with high treason. The upper house voted to refer Vaclav Klaus to the constitutional court to rule on whether he had violated the constitution with a New Year amnesty. The wide-ranging measures were controversial as they resulted in multiple high-profile corruption cases being… Continue reading Vaclav Klaus faces impeachment over treason charge
Steven Spielberg to develop Stanley Kubrick’s Napoleon screenplay for TV
Steven Spielberg is to direct a screenplay by Stanley Kubrick about Napoleon, which was scrapped by the late film maker in the 1970s. Steven Spielberg told French TV network Canal+ he would make a TV miniseries – not a film – about Napoleon’s life. He previously collaborated with Stanley Kubrick on 2001’s A.I. Artificial Intelligence.… Continue reading Steven Spielberg to develop Stanley Kubrick’s Napoleon screenplay for TV
Scott Disick abandons Kourtney Kardashian on Paris bridge
Kourtney Kardashian been accused by younger sister Kim of taking her job as a mother too close to heart. When Kim Kardashian offered advice on how her sister’s relationship with partner Scott Disick a kick-start, Kourtney planned a spontaneous trip to Paris. Kourtney Kardashian’s plans quickly went sour when Scott Disick left her cold and… Continue reading Scott Disick abandons Kourtney Kardashian on Paris bridge
Curiosity rover put into safe mode after computer glitch
Curiosity Mars rover has been put into “safe mode” after a computer glitch caused by corrupted files. NASA’s Curiosity robot, which is analyzing rock samples on Mars, is now running from a back-up computer. NASA scientists are looking into possible causes for the files on the robot’s flash memory being damaged. The fault means the… Continue reading Curiosity rover put into safe mode after computer glitch
Germany threatens Schengen veto on Bulgaria and Romania
German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich says his country will not allow Bulgaria or Romania to join the EU’s passport-free Schengen zone if the issue is put to a vote in the EU on Thursday. “If Romania and Bulgaria insist on a vote, the attempt will fail because of a German veto,” Hans-Peter Friedrich said. Both… Continue reading Germany threatens Schengen veto on Bulgaria and Romania
Ben Freeman caught cheating on Jennifer Biddall with co-star Gina Beck
Ben Freeman has been having an affair with his West End co-star Gina Beck, it was reported today. Married ex Emmerdale actor Ben Freeman, who has a 15-month-old son, was pictured openly kissing and hugging Gina Beck, 31, on a packed tube just last week – apparently not caring who saw them. Sources said British… Continue reading Ben Freeman caught cheating on Jennifer Biddall with co-star Gina Beck
Sugar Bear released from hospital after being diagnosed with pancreatitis
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson was seen holding onto her dad Michael, known as Sugar Bear, as he returned to their Georgia home after spending over a week in hospital. Sugar Bear was rushed to the hospital after suffering chest and stomach pains and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Despite the TLC network’s cameras rolling Honey… Continue reading Sugar Bear released from hospital after being diagnosed with pancreatitis
Facebook admits teenagers are becoming bored with the social network turning to Snapchat and Instagram
Facebook has admitted that teenagers are becoming bored with the social networking giant. Facing competition from younger, more agile and “cooler” apps such as Snapchat and Instagram, Facebook fears its long-term business could be harmed. And as Facebook approaches its tenth anniversary the firm published its annual 10-K report last month revealing that its younger… Continue reading Facebook admits teenagers are becoming bored with the social network turning to Snapchat and Instagram
Oestrogen skin patches may be a cheaper and safer treatment for prostate cancer
A new study has found that skin patches which deliver oestrogen into the blood may be a cheaper and safer treatment for prostate cancer than current therapies. The main treatment is injections of a chemical to cut levels of testosterone – the driving force of many prostate cancers – but it causes side effects. The… Continue reading Oestrogen skin patches may be a cheaper and safer treatment for prostate cancer
Kenya votes in first election under new constitution
Kenya is voting in an election that observers describe as the most important in the country’s history. It is the first time a vote has taken place under Kenyan new constitution, designed to prevent a repeat of violence that followed the 2007 polls. More than 1,000 people died in widespread ethnic violence when supporters of… Continue reading Kenya votes in first election under new constitution
HIV baby girl cured after very early treatment with standard drug therapy
Researchers have announced that a baby girl in the US, who was born with HIV, appears to have been cured after very early treatment with standard drug therapy. The Mississippi child is now two-and-a-half years old and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. More testing needs to be done… Continue reading HIV baby girl cured after very early treatment with standard drug therapy
Roman Catholic cardinals begin talks on next Pope election in Rome
Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world are due to meet in Rome to begin the process of electing the next Pope. The College of Cardinals will hold daily talks leading up to a conclave in which a new Pope will be chosen. The election process comes after Pope Benedict XVI stepped down after nearly… Continue reading Roman Catholic cardinals begin talks on next Pope election in Rome
Park Geun-hye warns over South Korea’s political deadlock
Newly elected South Korean President Park Geun-hye has warned that the country is facing “unprecedented” political deadlock which is hampering economic progress. Park Geun-hye was sworn in as president last week, but has not yet been able to form a cabinet. She has failed to reach agreement with the opposition over her plans for reorganizing… Continue reading Park Geun-hye warns over South Korea’s political deadlock
Heidi Klum joins America’s Got Talent judging panel
German supermodel Heidi Klum has joined the judging panel of America’s Got Talent. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Heidi Klum will officially be announced as the fourth America’s Got Talent judge on Monday, March 4. TMZ obtained a photo from the America’s Got Talent set in New Orleans that features the four seat judge panel… Continue reading Heidi Klum joins America’s Got Talent judging panel
Bonnie Franklin dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 69
Tony Award nominee Bonnie Franklin, who played a single mom at the center of the hit TV sitcom One Day At A Time, died Friday of complications from pancreatic cancer at the age of 69. Valerie Bertinelli, who played the youngest daughter of Bonnie Franklin’s character on the CBS show, said her “heart is breaking”… Continue reading Bonnie Franklin dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 69
Sinkhole house partially demolished
Demolition crews have partially razed Florida home of Jeffrey Bush, who is presumed dead after he was swallowed up by a sinkhole under his bedroom. Rescuers earlier ended efforts to find the body of Jeffrey Bush, 36, whose bedroom was engulfed by the 6 m (20 ft) hole on as he slept on Thursday night.… Continue reading Sinkhole house partially demolished