Daily Archives: Dec 2, 2014
Scarlett Johansson Married Romain Dauriac in Secret Ceremony
According to new reports, Scarlett Johansson has married her fiancé, French journalist Romain Dauriac. A clerk for Granite County confirmed to People Magazine that Scarlett...
Ashton Carter expected to replace Chuck Hagel as defense secretary
Former Pentagon official Ashton Carter is expected to be nominated as new defense secretary after Chuck Hagel’s resignation. His appointment now requires approval from the...
Russian government warns about recession in Q1 2015
Russia’s economy will fall into recession in 2015 as Western sanctions, in response to the country’s role in eastern Ukraine, and falling oil prices...
Nikkei 225 closes at new seven-year high
On December 2, Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed at a fresh seven-year high as investor sentiment was buoyed by talk of the Bank of...
Steve Jobs biopic to be made by Universal Pictures
Steve Jobs biopic will be made by Universal Pictures after Sony's departure from the project last week. The studio is reported to have paid more...
Spinner shark photobombs surfers at Coffs Harbour competition in Australia
Surfers at the annual Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club competition in New South Wales were joined by a large spinner shark. Spectators saw the shark leaping...
Hong Kong protest: Occupy Central founders call for protesters to retreat
Occupy Central founders have repeated their call for Hong Kong protesters to retreat. Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man and Chu Yiu-ming also said they would turn...
Kenya: Al-Shabab kills 36 Christians near Mandera
Thirty six people, mostly Christian quarry workers, have been killed by al-Shabab militants near the north Kenyan town of Mandera. The attackers from the Somalia-based...
Study: HIV becomes less deadly and less infectious
According to a major scientific study, HIV is evolving into a milder form, becoming less deadly and less infectious. The research team at the University...
Phil Rudd pleads not guilty to New Zealand charges
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening to kill and possession of drugs. Phil Rudd, 60, was excused from appearing...
Michael Brown shooting: Barack Obama asks Congress to fund body cameras for police
President Barack Obama has asked Congress to approve $263 million to improve police training, pay for body cameras and restore trust in policing. Barack Obama...