China’s environment ministry appears to admit the existence of so-called “cancer villages” after years of public speculation about the impact of pollution in certain areas. For years campaigners have said cancer rates in some villages near factories and polluted waterways has shot up. But the term “cancer village” has no technical definition and the ministry’s… Continue reading China admits the existence of “cancer villages”
Year: 2013
Kanye West refuses to appear in anymore episodes of Kim Kardashian’s reality show as it cheapens his image
It has been reported that Kanye West has refused to appear in anymore episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians reality show in fear that it will tarnish his image. Sources have told Radaronline.com that Kanye West’s management have told him that it makes him “look cheap”. “Kanye has made it perfectly clear to Kim… Continue reading Kanye West refuses to appear in anymore episodes of Kim Kardashian’s reality show as it cheapens his image
Amber Rose tweets baby boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz first picture
Model Amber Rose has shared her baby boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz first picture with her Twitter fans. Amber Rose, 29, posted a picture of her new son, Sebastian “The Bash” Taylor Thomaz being cradled by his father Wiz Khalifa, 25. She tweeted the photograph of her fiancé in the early hours of Friday morning, adding:… Continue reading Amber Rose tweets baby boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz first picture
North Korea: Koryolink to launch a 3G data service for foreign visitors and residents from abroad
North Korean mobile phone provider Koryolink is planning to launch a 3G data service for foreign visitors and residents from abroad. Egyptian telecoms firm Orascom, which is a partner in Koryolink, estimates that more than 1 million North Koreans use mobile phones. They will not be able to use the new service, according to reports.… Continue reading North Korea: Koryolink to launch a 3G data service for foreign visitors and residents from abroad
Yulia Tymoshenko well enough to return to prison
Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is well enough to return to prison after spending nine months in hospital, the Ukrainian health ministry has said. Yulia Tymoshenko was being treated for back problems after being jailed in 2011 for abuse of office. Her supporters regard that conviction as politically motivated. Last year Yulia Tymoshenko claimed to… Continue reading Yulia Tymoshenko well enough to return to prison
Steve Tyler reveals on 60 Minutes he spent $6 million on drugs
Steve Tyler has revealed on Australian show 60 Minutes he spent $6 million on drugs, admitting: “You could say I snorted half of Peru.” Steve Tyler, 65, who with guitarist Joe Perry was known as one of the Toxic Twins, said he estimated he had shoveled millions up his nose in the years – controversially… Continue reading Steve Tyler reveals on 60 Minutes he spent $6 million on drugs
Kenny Clutch killed in Las Vegas Strip shooting
Kenneth Cherry, aka Kenny Clutch, the driver of a Maserati who was killed in a drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, bragged about stashing a gun in his $120,000 Italian sports car. Kenneth Cherry was killed when men inside a black Range Rover opened fire on his car while he was sitting… Continue reading Kenny Clutch killed in Las Vegas Strip shooting
Oscar Pistorius released on bail in Reeva Steenkamp case
Oscar Pistorius, who faces murder charges over the fatal shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been released on bail after a lengthy hearing. South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius denies murder, saying he shot Reeva Steenkamp thinking she was an intruder at his home. The prosecution had argued that bail should be refused because there… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius released on bail in Reeva Steenkamp case
Lindsay Lohan lawsuit against Pitbull thrown out by judge
Rapper Pitbull has seen Lindsay Lohan’s lawsuit against him quashed in court. Lindsay Lohan sued Pitbull in 2011 for using her name in his hit song Give Me Everything when he used the line: “I got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan.” The actress claimed Pitbull never got permission to use her name and shouldn’t… Continue reading Lindsay Lohan lawsuit against Pitbull thrown out by judge
Milan Fashion Week 2013 Catwalks Schedule
Milan Fashion Week 2013 February 20- February 26 catwalks schedule. February 20 Paola Frani Mila Schön Angelo Marani Simonetta Ravizza Gucci Chicca Lualdi Beequeen Frankie Morello Alberta Ferretti N°21 Andrea Incontri Francesco Scognamiglio Kristina Ti February 21 Max Mara Blugirl Les Copains Fendi Just Cavalli Antonio Marras Krizia Luisa Beccaria Prada Daniela Gregis Ports 1961… Continue reading Milan Fashion Week 2013 Catwalks Schedule
Eurozone recession will persist in 2013, says European Commission
The European Commission has said Spain, France and Portugal have failed to cut overspending to agreed targets. Spain’s government deficit was 10.2% of the country’s economic output in 2012, well above the agreed 6.3% target, and will stay far above target into 2014. Meanwhile, the Commission joined other major international organizations in admitting that the… Continue reading Eurozone recession will persist in 2013, says European Commission
Athens flooded after hours of torrential rainfall
Greek capital Athens has been hit by heavy rain and a thunderstorm for several hours, leaving flooded roads and homes, causing traffic jams and disrupting the train and tram network, officials say. The deluge inundated basements and forced authorities to close underpasses and a central subway station. The fire department said it had received at… Continue reading Athens flooded after hours of torrential rainfall
Amber Rose gives birth to baby boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz
Amber Rose and her fiancé Wiz Khalifa welcomed their first child Sebastian Taylor Thomaz into the world on Thursday. Wiz Khalifa, 25, tweeted: “Happy Birthday Sebastian <<The Bash>> Taylor Thomaz! Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world.” Amber Rose, 29, then added her own message: “Happy Birthday to our baby boy Sebastian <<The… Continue reading Amber Rose gives birth to baby boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz
Beyonce extends Mrs. Carter Show World Tour adding three British dates
Beyonce has decided to extend her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, adding three British dates. Just hours after the biggest performance of her career at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on February 3, Beyonce announced on her website that she would be embarking on a world tour starting April 15. Beyonce, 31, had been… Continue reading Beyonce extends Mrs. Carter Show World Tour adding three British dates
PayPal Here device launched in UK
PayPal has launched Here device, a chip-and-pin machine designed to offer new sales methods to UK small businesses that have previously relied on cash or cheques. Payments firm means market traders, taxis and shops will be able to accept credit and debit cards as well as PayPal payments. There will be an initial cost “under… Continue reading PayPal Here device launched in UK
Max Shatto death: US warns Russia over sensational exploitations of adoption tragedy
US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul has warned against “the sensational exploitations of human tragedy” after Russian officials accused an American woman of murdering her adopted Russian son, Max Shatto. Michael McFaul said the US had been working behind the scenes with Russian diplomats after Max Shatto’s death. Three-year-old Max Shatto died in January. He… Continue reading Max Shatto death: US warns Russia over sensational exploitations of adoption tragedy
Haiti cholera compensation claims rejected by UN
The United Nations has formally rejected compensation claims by victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti that has killed almost 8,000 people. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called Haitian President Michel Martelly to inform him of the decision. The UN says it is immune from such claims under the UN’s Convention on the Privileges and… Continue reading Haiti cholera compensation claims rejected by UN
Hugo Chavez still suffers breathing problems
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is still suffering breathing problems after returning from Cuba where he was treated for cancer, officials say. Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said Hugo Chavez was continuing to receive treatment at a military hospital in Caracas. It was the first official communiqué on the president’s health since he returned to Venezuela on… Continue reading Hugo Chavez still suffers breathing problems
Mohamed Morsi calls Egypt’s parliamentary elections
Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi has called parliamentary elections, starting on April 27 and end in June. A presidential decree said voting would take place in four regional stages, due to a shortage of election supervisors. Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood movement hope the election will put an end to increasingly vocal opposition and street… Continue reading Mohamed Morsi calls Egypt’s parliamentary elections
Donald Trump Twitter account hacked
Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been hacked, and the real estate mogul was not amused by the prank. “Twitter will soon be irrelevant if lowlifes are so easily able to hack into accounts,” Donald Trump fumed. In an earlier message, Donald Trump had confirmed that his account was “seriously hacked” and added, “we are looking… Continue reading Donald Trump Twitter account hacked
Vinesh Moonoo to take over Oscar Pistorius inquiry amid attempted murder accusations against Hilton Botha
Lt. Gen Vinesh Moonoo is to take over the Oscar Pistorius inquiry amid attempted murder accusations against current lead, Detective Hilton Botha. Detective Hilton Botha was removed pending the result of an investigation into seven counts of attempted murder. National police commissioner Mangwashi Phiyega announced the change after a third day of testimony at Oscar… Continue reading Vinesh Moonoo to take over Oscar Pistorius inquiry amid attempted murder accusations against Hilton Botha
Chromebook Pixel: Google unveils its first touchscreen-enabled laptop
Google has unveiled Chromebook Pixel, its first touchscreen-enabled laptop. The Chromebook Pixel runs Google’s Chrome operating system and has been “largely built” by the web giant. The laptop has Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors, fast 4G LTE connectivity and a high-resolution screen aimed at challenging Apple’s Retina Display. Analysts say the move represents a fresh bid… Continue reading Chromebook Pixel: Google unveils its first touchscreen-enabled laptop
Global stock markets fall after Federal Reserve comments
Global stock markets have fallen after some members of the Federal Reserve suggested its stimulus measures may be increasing the “risks of future economic and financial imbalances”. The comments came in minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, where the Fed said it had left its monthly $85 billion bond-buying plan in place. US markets… Continue reading Global stock markets fall after Federal Reserve comments
Hyderabad twin blasts kill 12 people in India
Twin blasts have killed 12 people in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, in what Prime Minister Manmohan Singh labeled as a “dastardly attack”. The blasts that hit the city in Andhra Pradesh were 10 minutes apart, police said. Television images showed casualties being rushed to hospital. India’s home minister said bombs had been planted… Continue reading Hyderabad twin blasts kill 12 people in India
Russia is losing billions illegally, says central bank governor Sergei Ignatiev
Sergei Ignatiev, Russia’s central bank governor, has said that $49 billion left the country illegally last year. The capital flight, some 2.5% of Russia’s annual economic output, was controlled by “one well-organized group of individuals.” Sergei Ignatiev told a Russian newspaper that the money transfers could have been used to pay for supplies of narcotics,… Continue reading Russia is losing billions illegally, says central bank governor Sergei Ignatiev