Photos of Oscar Pistorius’ bathroom where Reeva Steenkamp lay dying after he gunned her down through the door, have emerged today. The luxurious stone-clad en-suite is now the focus of a murder inquiry as investigators try to piece together what happened in the toilet cubicle where Reeva Steenkamp spent her last moments. Prosecutors argue the… Continue reading Pictures of Oscar Pistorius’ bathroom where Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead
Year: 2013
FBI to investigate Heinz share trades ahead of takeover
The FBI is joining an investigation into suspicious trades ahead of the Heinz takeover deal last week. The US financial regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is already suing unnamed traders for insider dealing. Last Thursday, Heinz was bought for $23 billion by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway fund and 3G Capital. Unusual trading activity… Continue reading FBI to investigate Heinz share trades ahead of takeover
North Korea YouTube video shows Barack Obama and American troops in flames
A new North Korean propaganda video posted on YouTube has portrayed President Barack Obama and American troops in flames and says the country conducted its recent nuclear test because of U.S. hostility. The video, posted on Sunday, follows a string of critical rhetoric against the United States. Another video posted earlier this month showed an… Continue reading North Korea YouTube video shows Barack Obama and American troops in flames
Brad Pitt in drunken rampage over Angelina Jolie confession about Colin Farrell manhood, claims National Enquirer
The National Enquirer claims Angelina Jolie recently “told an astonished Brad that her former flame, Irish actor Colin Farrell, put him to shame between the sheets.” “In a dig designed to push Brad Pitt’s buttons, Angelina Jolie insulted his manhood, and the devastated actor has gone on a drunken rampage!” declares the National Enquirer, an… Continue reading Brad Pitt in drunken rampage over Angelina Jolie confession about Colin Farrell manhood, claims National Enquirer
Non-stop shouting coming from Oscar Pistorius home before Reeva Steenkamp shooting
South African prosecutors have said that a witness heard “non-stop shouting” coming from Oscar Pistorius’ mansion before shots were fired early on February 14. Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is facing a charge of premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. On Tuesday Oscar Pistorius told the court he shot Reeva Steenkamp through a bathroom door… Continue reading Non-stop shouting coming from Oscar Pistorius home before Reeva Steenkamp shooting
Bulgarian government resigns after nationwide protests against electricity prices
Bulgarian government is resigning after nationwide protests against high electricity prices and austerity, Prime Minister Boiko Borisov has announced. “I will not participate in a government under which police are beating people,” Boiko Borisov told parliament. Tens of thousands have protested across Bulgaria, the EU’s poorest country, against high electricity bills. PM Boiko Borisov tried… Continue reading Bulgarian government resigns after nationwide protests against electricity prices
Japan posts record trade deficit in January
Japan’s monthly trade deficit hit a record in January after its recent aggressive monetary policy stance weakened the yen sharply. Exports rose in January, the first jump in eight months, as its goods became more affordable to foreign buyers. However, a weak currency also pushed up its import bill resulting in a monthly trade deficit… Continue reading Japan posts record trade deficit in January
Kansas Country Club Plaza gas explosion leaves at least 15 people injured
At least 15 people have been injured after a suspected gas explosion triggered a huge blaze in Country Club Plaza shopping district in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City official Troy Schulte said the authorities did not know if anyone was killed in the fire, which destroyed a restaurant and other businesses. Local TV showed flames shooting… Continue reading Kansas Country Club Plaza gas explosion leaves at least 15 people injured
Organic Royal Jelly Cellulite Cream: Madonna and Kate Hudson cellulite-busting secret
Madonna and Kate Hudson share the same cellulite-busting secret, the $14 Dr.Organic’s Organic Royal Jelly Cellulite Cream. Since Cleopatra’s reign, Royal Jelly, the exclusive food of the queen honey bee, has been prized for its power to offer “eternal youth”, and it is certainly working its magic on the stars, both of whom boast toned… Continue reading Organic Royal Jelly Cellulite Cream: Madonna and Kate Hudson cellulite-busting secret
HTC Flagship Smartphone unveiled: revamped HTC One with Android Jelly Bean
HTC has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the revamped HTC One, as it attempts to regain lost market share. HTC uses Google’s latest operating system, Android Jelly Bean, features a 4.7 in (12 cm) 1080p high display and includes a so-called ultrapixel camera. The body is made fully of aluminium and has front-facing stereo speakers.… Continue reading HTC Flagship Smartphone unveiled: revamped HTC One with Android Jelly Bean
Hamadi Jebali resigns as Tunisia PM after failing to reach agreement on forming a new government
Tunisia’s Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has resigned after failing to reach agreement on forming a new government. Hamadi Jebali had been trying to form a new coalition in response to the political crisis sparked by the killing of opposition leader Chokri Belaid. He had said he would quit if his Islamist Ennahda party did not… Continue reading Hamadi Jebali resigns as Tunisia PM after failing to reach agreement on forming a new government
Seven French tourists kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon
Seven French tourists, including four children, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria, French President Francois Hollande has said. Francois Hollande says they belong to the same family and were seized by a “known terrorist group based in Nigeria”. The president added that the seven were probably taken to northern… Continue reading Seven French tourists kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon
Universe may be inherently unstable
Scientists say they may be able to determine the eventual fate of the cosmos as they probe the properties of the Higgs boson. A concept known as vacuum instability could result, billions of years from now, in a new universe opening up in the present one and replacing it. It all depends on some precise… Continue reading Universe may be inherently unstable
Marion Finlayson: 80 year-old model snapped up by top Glasgow modelling agency
Former model Marion Finlayson, an 80 year-old Scottish grandmother, has been snapped up by top Glasgow modelling agency Colours, after catching the eye of scouts when she graced the catwalk after a 60-year break. Marion Finlayson made her modelling debut back in the 1940s, and decided to tread the runway once again at a charity… Continue reading Marion Finlayson: 80 year-old model snapped up by top Glasgow modelling agency
Khloe Kardashian fired from X Factor following a disappointing reception
Khloe Kardashian has been fired as a host on the X Factor after just one season, following a disappointing reception. “They are asking Mario [Lopez] to come back, but not Khloe,” an insider confirmed to the New York Post. A spokesperson for the X Factor refused to confirm the report, instead stating simply: “The producers… Continue reading Khloe Kardashian fired from X Factor following a disappointing reception
Oscar Pistorius statement on Reeva Steenkamp murder
South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius today gave a horrifying account of the night he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp claiming he mistook her for a burglar when he woke up in the middle of the night. In a statement read out to Pretoria magistrates court, Oscar Pistorius said he had been on the… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius statement on Reeva Steenkamp murder
Tony Sheridan dies in Germany at the age of 72
Tony Sheridan, an early supporter of The Beatles, has died aged 72. During their early days as the Silver Beatles in Hamburg in the 1960s, they performed as Tony Sheridan’s backing band. Ringo Starr has paid tribute to Tony Sheridan writting on his Twitter: “Goodbye to Tony Sheridan… I had a great month 1960-61, playing… Continue reading Tony Sheridan dies in Germany at the age of 72
Michelle Obama new haircut is a result of her mid-life crisis
First Lady Michelle Obama jokingly says a mid-life crisis is what inspired her new haircut with bangs. Michelle Obama revealed the new hairstyle last month on her 49th birthday, which came a few days before the festivities for President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. She was asked about the new haircut during an interview with talk-show… Continue reading Michelle Obama new haircut is a result of her mid-life crisis
Hilary Mantel attacks Kate Middleton branding her a plastic princess
British author Hilary Mantel, a double Booker Prize winner, whose latest books are set in the Tudor court, dismissed Kate Middleton as a “machine-made” princess, “designed by committee”. Hilary Mantel, 60, compared Kate Middleton unfavorably to both Anne Boleyn – one of her historical heroines – and to Princess Diana, insisting both had more personality.… Continue reading Hilary Mantel attacks Kate Middleton branding her a plastic princess
Gigantic haul of diamonds stolen at Brussels Airport
Armed robbers have made off with a “gigantic” haul of diamonds after a rapid raid at Brussels Airport. They broke through a fence on Monday evening and stole gems which could be worth 50 million euros ($67 million), as they were being loaded from a Brinks security van onto a Swiss-bound plane. They escaped back… Continue reading Gigantic haul of diamonds stolen at Brussels Airport
Danone cuts 900 jobs after European sales fell 3%
French food and drink company Danone has announced it will cut 900 jobs after weakness in southern European economies hit sales. The owner of Activia yogurt and Evian bottled water reported sales of 20.1 billion euros ($26.8 billion) in 2012, up 5.4% from a year earlier. But sales in Europe fell 3% following a “severe deterioration”… Continue reading Danone cuts 900 jobs after European sales fell 3%
Reeva Steenkamp was shot three times while on the toilet
Oscar Pistorius has broken down in tears at court this morning as he begged for bail on the same day Reeva Steenkamp will be buried by her family. Oscar Pistorius, 26, was hidden under a blanket in the back of a police car as he was swept into the Pretoria courthouse where he was accused… Continue reading Reeva Steenkamp was shot three times while on the toilet
Lil Wayne claims he slept with Chris Bosh’s wife after being banned from all NBA events
Lil Wayne claims he slept with the wife of NBA player Chris Bosh. Rapper Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., told a packed audience that he bedded Adrienne Williams Bosh, the spouse of Chris Bosh. The outspoken music star made the claim on stage as he hosted LIV on Sunday All Star… Continue reading Lil Wayne claims he slept with Chris Bosh’s wife after being banned from all NBA events
Mindy McCready is fifth Celebrity Rehab death
Country star Mindy McCready is the fifth former contestant on Celebrity Rehab reality show who died within three years of appearing on the television show. Since Mindy McCready, 37, was found after an apparent suicide at her cabin in Arkansas, Celebrity Rehab has come under increased scrutiny. However, Mindy McCready herself was possibly under scrutiny… Continue reading Mindy McCready is fifth Celebrity Rehab death
Oscar Pistorius back in court for bail hearing
Oscar Pistorius is due back in court in Pretoria today for a bail hearing that may reveal further details of the murder case against him. Prosecutors plan to pursue a charge of premeditated murder against Oscar Pistorius, a charge he is expected to deny. His girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was shot dead at his home… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius back in court for bail hearing