Daily Archives: Dec 18, 2014
North Korea to be referred to ICC to face charges of crimes against humanity
North Korea will be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face charges of crimes against humanity. The UN General Assembly voted the resolution...
The Interview: Sony Pictures hack attack seen as US security issue
The cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment that forced the cancellation of The Interview movie release is being seen as a serious national security...
Virna Lisi dies aged 78
Italian film star Virna Lisi has died at the age of 78. Virna Lisi, feted for her beauty and blonde locks, carved out a successful...
Cuba policy: Barack Obama’s opponents threaten to block changes
Congressmen who are against President Barack Obama's new Cuba policy have threatened to block his efforts to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years of...
The Interview: Sony Pictures cancels movie release internationally
Sony Pictures Entertainment has confirmed it has no plans to release The Interview movie internationally, in any form, following threats from hackers. Cinemas in the...
Ruble crisis: Vladimir Putin insists Russian currency’s dramatic fall will stabilize
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to ease fears over his country's economy, insisting that the dramatic fall in the ruble will stabilize. Speaking at...
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appears in court for first time
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has appeared in court for the first time over the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The final pre-trial hearing in the case was held...
Switzerland interest rate to turn negative
The Swiss National Bank will bring in a negative interest rate cutting the value of large sums of money left on deposit in Switzerland. SNB...
US-Cuba breakthrough hailed by world leaders
The US historic move to end more than 50 years of hostility towards Cuba and restore diplomatic relations has been welcomed by world leaders. Pope...
Technology in the Field of Medicine
Technology has advanced many fields beyond our wildest dreams. Information technology alone has made the world a smaller place where individuals, families and corporations...
EU Court: Obesity can constitute a disability in certain circumstances
The EU's highest court has ruled that obesity can constitute a disability in certain circumstances. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) was asked to consider...
George Stinney case: South Carolina judge overturns 1944 murder conviction
South Carolina Judge Carmen T. Mullen has overturned the conviction of 14-year-old George Stinney Jr. executed for murder in the 1940’s. George Stinney's prosecution for...
Sony Pictures cancels The Interview Christmas Day release
Sony Pictures Entertainment has decided to cancel The Interview movie release on December 25, after major cinema chains decided not to screen it. The Interview...