Swiss voters have backed proposals to impose some of the world’s strictest controls on executive pay, final referendum results show. Nearly 68% of the voters supported plans to give shareholders a veto on compensation and ban big payouts for new and departing managers. Business groups argued the proposals would damage Swiss competitiveness. But analysts say… Continue reading Switzerland referendum backs curbs on executive pay
Year: 2013
Kim Jong-un wants Barack Obama to call him, says Dennis Rodman after visiting North Korea
Former basketball star Dennis Rodman, who recently visited North Korea, says Kim Jong-un doesn’t want war with the United States. Kim Jong-un just wants President Barack Obama to call him. Dennis Rodman, the highest-profile American to meet Kim Jong-un since he took power in North Korea in December 2011, says Barack Obama and Kim share… Continue reading Kim Jong-un wants Barack Obama to call him, says Dennis Rodman after visiting North Korea
Mitt Romney first interview since losing US election with Fox News Sunday
Mitt Romney revealed today during his first interview since he lost US presidency that he believed in his heart he was going to win the election and go on to the White House, and that “it kills me” not to be president. Former GOP candidate Mitt Romney, 65, said today in his first interview since… Continue reading Mitt Romney first interview since losing US election with Fox News Sunday
Mother Teresa’s life research sparks controversy after calling into question her saintly image
A new research into Mother Teresa’s life sparks controversy after calling into question her saintly image. Born Agnes Gonxha in Albania, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and spent much of her life in Calcutta, caring for the sick and poor. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and was beatified by the… Continue reading Mother Teresa’s life research sparks controversy after calling into question her saintly image
Karachi blast kills at least 25 people in Abbas Town
A bomb explosion in Karachi has killed at least 25 people, Pakistani police say. The blast in the mainly Shia Muslim area of Abbas Town destroyed several buildings and set others on fire. Some reports spoke of a second explosion. Rescuers have been struggling to reach people thought to be trapped under the rubble. Pakistan’s… Continue reading Karachi blast kills at least 25 people in Abbas Town
Queen Elizabeth II hospitalized with stomach bug
Queen Elizabeth II has been hospitalized as a precaution, while she is assessed for symptoms of gastroenteritis, Buckingham Palace says. The 86-year-old monarch has been taken to King Edward VII Hospital in London, a palace spokesman said. All official engagements for this week, including the Queen’s trip to Rome, will be either cancelled or postponed.… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II hospitalized with stomach bug
Rachel Lundell: Nelson Mandela’s secret love
Rachel Lundell, mother of rock chick Jo Wood, has revealed how as a teenager she stole the heart of Nelson Mandela. Rachel Lundell was 16 when she won a pledge of undying love from Nelson Mandela, who at the time was living in a tiny village in Umtata in the Eastern Cape. Jo Wood’s mother,… Continue reading Rachel Lundell: Nelson Mandela’s secret love
Hosni Mubarak retrial date set for April 13
Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak will face retrial on April 13, the country’s appeal court has decided. Hosni Mubarak faces charges of conspiring to kill protesters during the 2011 revolt that forced him from power, and corruption. A retrial was ordered in January after a court accepted his appeal against the life sentence he had… Continue reading Hosni Mubarak retrial date set for April 13
Kimberley Walsh wardrobe malfunction on stage at O2 Arena in London
Kimberley Walsh suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on stage at the O2 Arena in London on Friday night. Girls Aloud‘s Kimberley Walsh seemed unaware of her appearance as she stood on the stage in the cut out monochrome playsuit The singer’s chest certainly caught the eye of members of the audience and one tweeted that… Continue reading Kimberley Walsh wardrobe malfunction on stage at O2 Arena in London
Bashar al-Assad accuses UK of bullying Syria
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has accused the UK government of bullying and naivety in its approach to the conflict in his country. In an interview with the UK’s Sunday Times newspaper, Bashar al-Assad said Britain was determined to militarize the situation. Bashar al-Assad repeated his conditional offer of talks with the opposition and dismissed suggestions… Continue reading Bashar al-Assad accuses UK of bullying Syria
Jay Leno will leave Tonight Show in 2014 being replaced by Jimmy Fallon
A new report says the upcoming 2013-2014 season will be Jay Leno’s last behind the desk of The Tonight Show before he’s replaced by Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon, who now hosts NBC’s Late Show, will be officially announced as the new host sometime in the summer of next year. The Hollywood Reporter cited two anonymous… Continue reading Jay Leno will leave Tonight Show in 2014 being replaced by Jimmy Fallon
Girl dumps boyfriend after he pushes her off cliff in 400ft Utah canyon rope swing
Creighton Baird pushed his cautious girlfriend Jessica Powell off the edge of a cliff to take a ride on a 400ft pendulum swing in a narrow canyon in Utah. Creighton Baird gently tried to coax his nervous companion, Jessica Powell, to try the stunt over a period of 45 minutes but she was too scared.… Continue reading Girl dumps boyfriend after he pushes her off cliff in 400ft Utah canyon rope swing
Marissa Mayer imposed Yahoo! ban on working from home after spying on employee log-ins
Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer reportedly made the decision to ban telecommuting at the company after checking up on how many times remote workers were logging into the company’s network and discovering it wasn’t enough. A recently released documentary shows Marissa Mayer criticizing feminism and explaining her own approach to women’s equality. Makers is a PBS/AOL… Continue reading Marissa Mayer imposed Yahoo! ban on working from home after spying on employee log-ins
Jamie Lynn Spears announces engagement to Jamie Watson
Jamie Lynn Spears and Jamie Watson have been dating for three years and now he has finally popped the big question. Jamie Lynn Spears, 21, revealed the happy news on Saturday via her Twitter account. The younger sister of pop star Britney Spears teased the announcement with picture of the couple, filtered through Instagram with… Continue reading Jamie Lynn Spears announces engagement to Jamie Watson
Sinkhole victim Jeffrey Bush search called off
Rescue teams in Florida have called off their efforts to recover the body of Jeffrey Bush, the man who was swallowed by a huge sinkhole under his home. Jeffrey Bush, 36, who is presumed dead, disappeared into the sinkhole that engulfed his bedroom while he slept on Thursday night. The house, in the suburbs of… Continue reading Sinkhole victim Jeffrey Bush search called off
Portugal protests against government austerity measures
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in protests across Portugal against government austerity measures. Huge crowds gathered in the capital Lisbon to demand the government resign. Many carried placards condemning the “Troika” of the IMF, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, which demanded budget cuts in return for a financial bailout.… Continue reading Portugal protests against government austerity measures
Poland: dog saves life of three-year-old missing girl
A small dog likely saved the life of a three-year-old Polish girl who went missing from her home overnight in freezing temperatures, firefighters say. The child, Julia, vanished on Friday and was found lying in marshes several kilometres from her house on Saturday morning, with the dog by her side. Julia is now in hospital… Continue reading Poland: dog saves life of three-year-old missing girl
Robert Mugabe holds lavish 89th birthday party in Bindura
Thousands of people have attended a lavish party to celebrate Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe’s 89th birthday in the mining town of Bindura. Robert Mugabe was presented with a cake said to weigh 89 kg (196 lb), and gold coins were minted to mark the occasion. The celebrations cost about $600,000, reports say. In his speech,… Continue reading Robert Mugabe holds lavish 89th birthday party in Bindura
Mokhtar Belmokhtar killed by Chadian soldiers in Mali
Mokhtar Belmokhtar, a top Islamist militant, has been killed by Chadian soldiers in Mali, Chad’s armed forces have announced. His death was announced on Chadian state television but has not been confirmed by other sources. Mokhtar Belmokhtar is a former al-Qaeda leader said to have ordered January’s attack on an Algerian gas plant where at… Continue reading Mokhtar Belmokhtar killed by Chadian soldiers in Mali
Composer Armando Trovajoli dies aged 95
Italian composer Armando Trovajoli, who wrote the scores for around 300 films, has died aged 95. During a long career Armando Trovajoli worked with some of the world’s great jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. Armando Trovajoli’s most famous song was a romantic serenade to Rome so popular with tourists that… Continue reading Composer Armando Trovajoli dies aged 95
Anne Hathaway threw Valentino fit when she discovered Amanda Seyfried’s Oscars gown was too similar
Anne Hathaway “threw a fit” when she saw a photo of the dress Amanda Seyfried would be wearing to this year Oscars. Anne Hathaway, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, had planned to wear a gown by her good friend Valentino, but changed her mind after Amanda Seyfried shared an iPhone snap… Continue reading Anne Hathaway threw Valentino fit when she discovered Amanda Seyfried’s Oscars gown was too similar
Camille Grammer leaves The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills
Camille Grammer won’t be attending the upcoming reunion of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills reality show, nor will she be appearing in season four of the hit series, reports People. Her fellow castmember Adrienne Maloof, 51, also won’t appear in the reunion show and is also considering quitting the show, reports the publication. Camille… Continue reading Camille Grammer leaves The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills
Al Pacino transformed into Phil Spector in HBO’s new movie poster
Al Pacino has been transformed into legendary music producer Phil Spector for his latest role in the HBO production. Al Pacino, 72, stars in the controversial made-for-TV film Phil Spector, who was convicted of murder in 2009. Pictured with Al Pacino is his co-star Helen Mirren. Dame Helen Mirren portrays Phil Spector’s defense attorney Linda… Continue reading Al Pacino transformed into Phil Spector in HBO’s new movie poster
Kanye West puts LA bachelor pad on market for $3.3 million
After a failed attempt spanning several months to sell his bachelor pad via a pocket listing, meaning it doesn’t show up in real estate documents, Kanye West has officially put it on the market. According to TMZ, Kanye West is selling his three bedroom, four bathroom home, located low in the Hollywood Hills area of… Continue reading Kanye West puts LA bachelor pad on market for $3.3 million
Kim Kardashian warns sister Kourtney she will lose Scott Disick
In a preview for an upcoming episode of Kourtney And Kim Take Miami, Kim Kardashian was giving relationship advice to her sister Kourtney. Kim Kardashian, 32, can be seen telling her older sister that Scott Disick is going to cheat on her if she doesn’t show him more affection. The reality star only adds insult… Continue reading Kim Kardashian warns sister Kourtney she will lose Scott Disick