Yearly Archives: 2013
Manila airport shooting: Four people killed by gunmen
Four people, including a mayor, have been shot dead by gunmen at Manila airport in the Philippines, officials have said. Ukol Talumpa, mayor of the...
Kate Middleton and Prince William to visit New Zealand and Australia next April
Prince William and Kate Middleton are to visit New Zealand and Australia next April, Kensington Palace has said. It is thought likely their baby son,...
Katie Couric show to wrap after this season
Katie Couric and producer The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday the Katie show will wrap after this season. They say shuttering the show after its...
Kristen Johnston diagnosed with lupus
Kristen Johnston revealed via her Facebook page that she's been battling a serious health problem for several months - leading to two weeks at...
Target hit by massive data breach after Black Friday
Target has confirmed it was hit by a major data breach involving 40 million of shoppers' credit and debit card information. Customers who visited any of...
Marist poll: “Whatever” rated most annoying word of 2013
"Whatever" was rated the most annoying word of 2013 by 38% of respondents of a recent survey. A number of 1,173 Americans have been surveyed...
Phil Robertson controversy: Duck Dynasty stars break their silence
Duck Dynasty stars have issued a statement regarding the indefinite suspension of family patriarch Phil Robertson, who was pulled from the A&E reality show...
Man on fire in St Peter’s Square
A man set himself on fire in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, church officials have said. The 51-year-old poured petrol over his body before...
Cuba relaxes conditions on buying foreign-made cars
Cuba has decided to ease restrictions on people buying foreign-made new and used cars, according to state media. Cubans will no longer need government permits...
Phil Robertson response to anti-gay comments controversy
Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson released his own statement in response to the controversy over his anti-gay comments early Wednesday. The Louisiana family patriarch said: "I...
Phil Robertson controversy: Online petition for Duck Dynasty star immediate return
Faith Driven Consumer - an organization connecting Christian consumers with faith-compatible companies - asks A&E Networks to immediately reinstate Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson to...
Phil Robertson defended by Fox News hosts
Fox News Channel hosts and commentators came to the defense of Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson on air Wednesday. A&E Networks placed Phil Robertson, 67, on...
Phil Robertson defended by Sarah Palin
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has defended Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson after A&E placed him on indefinite hiatus for making anti-gay remarks. Sarah Palin...
Phil Robertson defended by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal jumped to the defense of Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson, who was indefinitely suspended from the show Wednesday after making anti-gay...
Vladimir Putin to pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky
President Vladimir Putin has announced he will soon pardon jailed former tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The Russian president said he had received a request from Mikhail...
Demi Lovato confirms X Factor exit
Demi Lovato has confirmed she is quitting as a judge on The X Factor to focus on her music career. "I started the show being...
Jeffrey Gonano wins $1 million painting by Pablo Picasso at charity raffle
American Jeffrey Gonano has won a $1 million painting by Pablo Picasso after paying just 100 euros for a ticket in an online charity...
South Sudan rebels seize Bor town after coup attempt
Rebels in South Sudan have taken over the key town of Bor, the military has said, as fighting continues after Sunday's reported coup attempt. "Our...
Viktor Yanukovych criticizes Western politicians intervening in Ukraine crisis
Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych has said he strongly opposes Western politicians intervening in the crisis in his country. Asked about their recent visits to the...
Egypt: Hosni Mubarak’s sons and ex-PM Ahmed Shafiq cleared of corruption charges
Hosni Mubarak’s sons, Gamal and Alaa, and his last prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, have been acquitted of charges of embezzlement by an Egyptian court. Ahmed...
World stock markets rise after Fed stimulus trim announcement
Global stock markets rallied after the US Federal Reserve's commitment to keep interest rates low offset its decision to taper its stimulus programme. Germany's Dax...
Thamsanqa Jantjie: Nelson Mandela’s memorial interpreter admitted to psychiatric hospital
Thamsanqa Jantjie, the sign interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial who is accused of making up gestures, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital, local...
Dennis Rodman in third North Korea visit
Dennis Rodman is heading to North Korea for a five-day visit, where he will train the national basketball team. The former basketball player has previously...
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