Daily Archives: May 30, 2014
Nigeria: Emir of Gwoza Alhaji Idrissa Timta shot dead in Borno attack
Three of Nigeria’s high-ranking traditional leaders today came under heavy bombardment from Boko Haram militants while on their way to the burial of the...
Elephant takes selfie at West Midlands Safari Park
An elephant at UK’s West Midlands Safari Park took a selfie on a visitor's phone when he dropped it, it has been claimed. The 23-year-old...
Princess Charlene pregnant: Monaco’s royal couple expecting their first child
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco have announced they are expecting their first child. In a short statement, Prince Albert II and his...
Thai coup 2014: Elections will not be held for more than a year
Thailand's military coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha has said elections will not be held for more than a year, to allow time for political...
Sleeping in light bedrooms increases risk of obesity
A new study has found that sleeping in a room with too much light has been linked to an increased risk of obesity. A team...
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki resigns following hospitals scandal
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned amid a scandal over delayed care and falsified records at the agency's hospitals. President Barack Obama said Eric...
Indian police officers sacked over hanged girls
Two Indian police officers have been sacked for refusing to help search for two missing girls who were later found gang-raped and hanged, officials...