Daily Archives: Mar 18, 2014
Oscar Pistorius defense team: Crime scene disturbed by police
During the 12th day of Oscar Pistorius' trial in Pretoria his defense team accused police photographer Bennie Van Staden of mishandling the crime scene. Oscar...
Ukrainian officer killed in Crimea
A Ukraine’s army junior officer has been killed in an attack on a military base in Crimea. This is the first such death since pro-Russia...
Mick Jagger on L’Wren Scott’s death
According to a statement on his website, Mick Jagger is "struggling" to understand the death of his girlfriend L'Wren Scott. Fashion designer L’Wren Scott, 49,...
L’Wren Scott death: Rolling Stones call off Australia and New Zealand tour
The Rolling Stones have decided to call off their Australia and New Zealand tour after the death of Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott. L’Wren Scott,...
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller reunited for twins birthday party
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, who have been fighting for custody of their twin sons - Bob and Max - for months, celebrated the...
Flight MH370: Chinese families threaten hunger strike over calls for better information
Families of the Chinese passengers on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have threatened a hunger strike if the Malaysian authorities fail to provide...
Security specialist reveals methods to protect your website from DDos Attacks
"You can't fully protect yourself from DDoS attacks". 1 on 1 with website security specialist, Igal Zeifman, from Incapsula. DDoS attacks are constantly staring in...
Robot wrote LA Times earthquake article
The Los Angeles Times was the first publication to report the story of Monday’s earthquake thanks to a robot writer. Journalist and programmer Ken Schwencke...
Seattle: KOMO news helicopter crash kills two people
Two people died after a KOMO news helicopter crashed in central Seattle at the foot of the landmark Space Needle, fire officials have said. The...
Vladimir Putin signs Russia-Crimea treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Crimea have signed a bill to incorporate the peninsula into Russia. Vladimir Putin told parliament that Crimea...
Caesars to open foreigner-only casino in South Korea
South Korea has granted approval to Caesars Entertainment to open a "foreigner-only" casino with Indonesian conglomerate Lippo. The first phase of the project also includes...
Oscar Pistorius trial day 12: Crime scene photos shown to court
On the 12th day of Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria, police photographer showed the images of the bloody scene at the athlete’s house. Oscar Pistorius’...
Vladimir Putin informs parliament of Crimea’s request to join Russian Federation
President Vladimir Putin has formally informed the Russian parliament of Crimea's request to join the Russian Federation. This is the first legislative step towards absorbing...
GM announces three separate recalls affecting nearly 1.5 million vehicles
General Motors (GM) expects to spend nearly $300 million in Q1 2014 to repair vehicles affected by its recent recalls. GM set aside the amount...
Chris Brown ordered to stay in jail until April hearing
Chris Brown has been ordered to stay in jail until a hearing on April 23 following his arrest at a California rehab centre on...
Flight MH370: China starts land search for missing plane
China has started searching its territory for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, while Australia has narrowed its search area in the south. Efforts to find...
Kanye West sentenced to two years probation for assaulting photographer Daniel Ramos
Kanye West has been sentenced to two years probation for assaulting photographer Daniel Ramos at Los Angeles International Airport. The rapper must also attend 24...
Air Canada suspends flights to and from Venezuela
Air Canada has decided to suspend flights to and from Venezuela, citing concerns over security. Air Canada said it would consider resuming operations once the...