Daily Archives: Aug 6, 2014
Ebola outbreak: Suspected patient dies in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi man who was suspected of contracting Ebola disease in Sierra Leone has died at a hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's health ministry...
Suspect of leaking Michael Schumacher medical files found hanged in jail
The man arrested on suspicion of leaking Michael Schumacher's medical files has been found hanged in his cell, Swiss police say. The man, who has...
Vladimir Putin’s decree bans agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new decree banning or curbing agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in...
Don and Maxine Simpson: California couple married for 62 years die together
A California couple, Don and Maxine Simpson, died four hours apart on adjoining beds, holding hands during some of their final hours. Don and Maxine...
James Corden to replace Craig Ferguson on The Late Late Show
James Corden is to become the presenter of The Late Late Show, according to reports. The actor and presenter is being lined up as the...
Megadeth and CeeLo Green pull out of Israel concerts due to Gaza conflict
Megadeth and CeeLo Green have cancelled their Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. According to Megadeth's website, the August 6 concert in Tel Aviv...
Iraq: Mosul air strike kills at least 30 people
An air strike in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul has killed at least 30 people, reports say. Some of those killed were being held...
Italy’s economy falls back into recession
According to latest official figures, Italy's economy has fallen back into recession after contracting for two quarters in a row. GDP, the value of all...
Marilyn Burns found dead at her Texas home aged 65
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre actress Marilyn Burns has died aged 65. The Erie, Pennsylvania-born actress, who played teenager Sally Hardesty in Tobe Hooper's 1974...
Apple and Samsung agree to withdraw all legal cases outside US
Tech giants Apple and Samsung have agreed to withdraw all patent suits against each other outside the US. The two rivals have sued each other...
Fox withdraws $80 billion bid to purchase Time Warner
21st Century Fox has withdrawn its bid to purchase entertainment giant Time Warner for an estimated $80 billion. Time Warner rejected Fox's initial offer in...
Times Square double-decker buses crash injures at least 14 people
At least 14 people have been injured after two double-decker buses collided Tuesday afternoon in Times Square, officials said. The collision in Manhattan involved "contact...
China earthquake death toll reaches 589 amid flood fears
The death toll of China’s earthquake that hit Yunnan province on Sunday has reached 589, officials say. The 6.1-magnitude quake struck a mountainous area, destroying...
Daily aspirin can reduce bowel, stomach and esophageal cancer deaths by 40%
Taking aspirin every day can reduce the chance of developing or dying from bowel and stomach cancers, a Queen Mary University of London research...
Rosetta probe arrives at comet 67P
European Space Agency's Rosetta probe has arrived at comet 67P after a 10-year chase. In a first for space history, the spacecraft was maneuvered alongside...
Major General Harold Greene shot dead by Afghan soldier
The US military has paid tribute to Major General Harold Greene, shot dead by an Afghan soldier in an insider attack on Tuesday. Gen. Harold...