Monthly Archives: January 2014
Zhang Yimou fined $1.2 million for violating China’s one-child policy
Chinese film director Zhang Yimou has been fined $1.2 million for violating the country's one-child policy. Zhang Yimou, who said he has three children, has...Zoe Saldana to Play Lead Role in Rosemary’s Baby Mini-Series
Zoe Saldana will play the lead role in NBC's forthcoming mini-series of Rosemary's Baby. Zoe Saldana will play the young pregnant wife who becomes convinced...
Chris Christie speaks on George Washington Bridge gridlock scandal
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has decided to fire his top aide Bridget Anne Kelly, who allegedly orchestrated traffic mayhem to pursue a petty...
Aitizaz Hasan: Pakistani student killed when he tackled suicide bomber
Pakistani student Aitizaz Hasan was killed on Monday when he tackled a suicide bomber targeting his school in the Hangu area. Aitizaz Hasan, 15, was...
Ariel Sharon near death
Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon’s health condition has deteriorated further, hospital officials say. Ariel Sharon, 85, has been in a persistent vegetative state since a...
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics: Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports ban all liquids on flights
Moscow’s Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports have banned passengers from taking any form of liquid in their hand luggage as Russia ramps up security ahead...
Nicolas Maduro: Monica Spear assassination was targeted hit
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro suggested Wednesday that the murder of former beauty queen Monica Spear and her ex-husband Thomas Berry was a targeted hit...
Guinness World Record: Caraiman Cross named largest cross on a mountain peak
The Heroes’ Cross on Caraiman Peak, Romania, has received official recognition from the Guinness World of Records as the largest cross on a mountain...
France: Mukhtar Ablyazov to be extradited to Russia or Ukraine
Kazakh tycoon and dissident Mukhtar Ablyazov should be extradited to Russia or Ukraine to face fraud charges, a French court has ruled today. Mukhtar Ablyazov...
Premature birth may be caused by specific bacteria
According to a new research, premature birth - where waters break too soon, triggering labor - may be caused by specific bacteria. The research could...
Mitsubishi Materials factory explosion kills 5 people in Japan
A huge explosion at the chemical factory Mitsubishi Materials in Yokkaichi city, central Japan, has killed at least five people. Other 12 people have been...
Polar Vortex loosening icy grip in Midwest and East
The polar vortex that has left people in North America shivering for days, shattering century-old temperature records, is loosening its icy grip. Temperatures are rising...
Dennis Rodman sorry over Kenneth Bae comments
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has apologized for angry comments he made about US citizen Kenneth Bae, who is currently detained in North Korea. In...
Angela Merkel on crutches at carol singing session
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made her first public appearance since fracturing her pelvis in a skiing accident. Angela Merkel, 59, joined a group of...
Pope Francis with baby lamb over his neck at Nativity scene in Rome
Pope Francis was visiting the parish of St. Alphonso Maria dei Liguori, in the district of Justine, on the outskirts of Rome when an...
Sonny Kiernan death: Tributes paid to Ford Kiernan’s son
Tributes flooded in on social networking sites, as news of Ford Kiernan son’s tragic death spread. Sonny Kiernan, 12, was found dead in bed at...
2014 BAFTA nominations
Gravity movie leads this year's BAFTAs, scoring 11 nominations including best film and best British film. Sandra Bullock is up for best actress, while Alfonso...
US Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter crashes off Virginia coast
A US Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter with five people on board has crashed off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. Four of those on board...
Jep and Jessica Robertson welcome puppy Gizmo
Jep and Jessica Robertson expanded their family with a new dog named Gizmo. Jep Robertson, the youngest son of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, posed...
Kim Kardashian shares what makes a perfect selfie
Kim Kardashian has revealed her secrets in an ongoing online Q&A session on Mobio Insider. Amid discussions with her fans, Kim Kardashian shared what makes...
Honey Boo Boo family car crash in Georgia
Honey Boo Boo’s family was involved in a car accident in Georgia this week that required some of the reality stars to be hospitalized...
Mark Duggan lawfully killed by police
Mark Duggan was lawfully killed by police, an inquest jury has said by a majority of 8 to 2. Mark Duggan’s death sparked UK riots...
Ford Kiernan’s son found dead at family home in Glasgow
Ford Kiernan’s 12-year-old son has been found dead at the family home in the west end of Glasgow, UK. Police Scotland said they received a...
Jenny Lauren fined for swearing at Delta Air Lines staff
Jenny Lauren, niece of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, has been fined 2,000 euros ($2,700) for pushing an air hostess and swearing at Delta Air...
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