Monthly Archives: January 2014
Dennis Rodman sings Happy Birthday to Kim Jong-un
Dennis Rodman has sung Happy Birthday to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un in front of a crowd of thousands in Pyongyang. Former NBA star Dennis...
Mohamed Morsi trial to resume in Cairo
Former Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi might not appear in court in Cairo because bad weather has prevented his departure from prison, officials say. Other defendants...
Boiling water turning to snow video goes viral
A video of a meteorologist tossing a pot of boiling water into the air in Wisconsin, to demonstrate how it immediately turns to snow,...
Polar Vortex freezes parts of US
All 50 US states saw freezing temperatures as weather records have tumbled across North America. The most extreme arctic blasts, blamed on a weather pattern...
Robert Gates criticizes Barack Obama’s handling of Afghanistan war in new book
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has strongly criticized President Barack Obama's handling of the war in Afghanistan in his new book Duty: Memoirs...
Dennis Rodman defends his visit to North Korea ahead of exhibition match
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has angrily defended his visit to North Korea, ahead of a basketball game to mark Kim Jong-un's birthday. In an...
Todd Williams found dead in Tampa Bay hotel
Ex- NFL and Florida State player Todd Williams has been found dead in a Tampa Bay area hotel. He was 35. The Manatee County Sheriff's...
Duck Dynasty products under fire at Veterans Affairs Medical Center store in Albuquerque
Vietnam veteran Robert Anderson has taken aim at Duck Dynasty products on sale at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center store in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It...
Mia Robertson released from hospital after cleft surgery
Mia Robertson, the daughter of Duck Dynasty stars Jase and Missy Robertson, has been released from hospital after cleft surgery. According to her mother, Missy...
Missy Robertson launches clothing line with Southern Fashion House
Duck Dynasty’s Missy Robertson has launched her first clothing line in collaboration with Southern Fashion House. "I felt there was a void in the market...
Prince William starts full-time studies at University of Cambridge
Prince William has started full-time studies on an agriculture course at the University of Cambridge. The Duke of Cambridge arrived at the university by public...
Syria: First chemical weapons leave country on Danish ship
The first Syrian chemical weapons are leaving the country on a Danish ship. The vessel left the northern Syrian port of Latakia on Tuesday, escorted...
US trade deficit narrows to its lowest level in four years in November 2013
According to new figures, the US trade deficit narrowed to its lowest level in four years in November 2013, as rising sales of oil...
Jennifer Lauren: Ralph Lauren’s niece on air rage charge
Ralph Lauren’s niece, Jennifer Lauren, has appeared in court charged with being drunk and abusive on a plane over an alleged air rage incident. Jennifer...
JPMorgan Chase agrees to pay $1.7 billion to victims of Bernard Madoff fraud
Following a settlement with US prosecutors, JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $1.7 billion to victims of the Bernard Madoff fraud. The settlement comes after...
Monica Spear shot dead in Venezuela
Monica Spear and her Irish husband Thomas Berry have been shot dead in their car in Venezuela. Their five-year-old daughter, who was injured in the...
CES 2014: Samsung introduces Bendable TV
Samsung has unveiled the Bendable TV, an 85 in (216 cm) prototype that allows the curvature of its screen to be adjusted by remote...
Akademik Shokalskiy and Xue Long escape from Antarctic ice trap
The Akademik Shokalskiy and Chinese icebreaker Xue Long have broken free from Antarctic ice where they had been stranded for several days. The Russian scientific...
Michael Schumacher accident: Corinna Schumacher appeals for privacy
Michael Schumacher’s wife, Corinna Schumacher, has appealed for privacy and for reporters to leave the clinic where he is being treated. The former F1 champion...
Infanta Cristina summoned to appear in court over fraud accusations
Infanta Cristina, the youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos of Spain, has been summoned to appear in court over accusations of fraud and money-laundering. The...
Turkey: 350 police officers sacked following government corruption probe
About 350 police officers have been sacked in Turkey’s capital Ankara, following a corruption probe targeting people close to the government, reports say. Officials, mostly...
North America Polar Vortex heading toward East
A polar vortex hitting North America is now heading toward East, ushering in dangerous temperatures not seen in two decades, warn forecasters. From Montana to...
High-fiber diet could ease asthma symptoms
According to a new research, fruits, vegetables and whole-grains might be an unlikely treatment for asthma. The animal study results, published in Nature Medicine, showed...
Janet Yellen confirmed as next head of Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen has been confirmed by US Senate as the next head of the Federal Reserve. Fifty-six senators voted in favor of Janet Yellen with...
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