Daily Archives: Jun 22, 2014
Iraq: Sunni rebels capture border crossings to Syria and Jordan
Iraq’s government has lost control of its western borders after Sunni militants reportedly captured crossings to Syria and Jordan. Officials said the rebels took two...
Afghanistan elections 2014: Vote fraud audio tapes emerge
Explosive audio tapes released in Afghanistan allegedly reveal a senior election official directing that ballot boxes be stuffed in the crucial presidential run-off. The recordings,...
Gene Simmons to release new self-help book
In a bid to share lessons learned on his road to success and help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into money-making machines, Gene Simmons...
Sgt Lim: South Korean troops engaged in shootout with killer soldier
South Korean soldiers are engaged in a shootout with a sergeant who shot dead five colleagues and fled his post near North Korea's border,...
Glen Campbell needs full-time care as his Alzheimer’s disease worsens
Glen Campbell's Alzheimer's disease has worsened to the point where he needs full-time professional care, his wife Kim has said. Glen Campbell, 78, revealed he...
Greece and China sign $5 billion business deals
Greece and China have signed business deals worth about $5 billion during Chinese PM Li Keqiang's visit. Deals signed covered areas including exports and shipbuilding....
Vladimir Putin supports Ukraine’s peace plan
President Vladimir Putin has announced that he supports a peace plan tabled by Ukraine - as long as it includes "practical action" to start...
Qhapaq Nan: Inca Empire’s road system wins World Heritage status
Inca Empire’s Qhapaq Nan road system has been granted World Heritage status by the UN cultural agency, UNESCO. The Qhapaq Nan roads go through six...
Alstom to accept GE’s $17 billion bid
Alstom’s board has unanimously voted to accept a $17 billion offer from General Electric. GE is bidding $17 billion for the French rail and energy...