Yearly Archives: 2014
South Africa: Trapped illegal miners arrested after escape
Ten illegal gold miners have been arrested after emerging from an old South African mine, with more still underground. Some of the men came out...
South Korea: Busan University building collapse kills three people
At least three people have been killed and dozens of university students are reported to be trapped in a building collapse in Gyeongju, South...
Brittany Schussler criticized for Vladimir Putin selfie
Canadian speedskater Brittany Schussler posted a selfie with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Twitter, saying she should have asked him to be her Valentine. After...
Italy: Giorgio Napolitano asks Matteo Renzi to form new government
Matteo Renzi, the mayor of Florence, has been asked by President Giorgio Napolitano to form a new government in Italy. Enrico Letta resigned as prime...
Michael Schumacher accident: Prosecutor closes probe after finding no evidence of wrongdoing
French prosecutor Patrick Quincy investigating Michael Schumacher's skiing accident says he has found no evidence of wrongdoing and has closed the probe. Patrick Quincy said...
Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski welcome baby girl Hazel
Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, on Sunday. John Krasinksi, 34, tweeted: "Wanted to let the...
Ethiopian Airlines plane hijacked by co-pilot seeking Geneva asylum
According to Swiss police, the co-pilot of an Ethiopian Airlines plane flying from Addis Ababa to Rome has hijacked the aircraft and landed in...
North Korea: UN inquiry into rights abuses expected to urge punishment
The UN inquiry into rights abuses in North Korea is due to be published, and is expected to urge punishment for systematic violations by...
Venezuela expels US consular officials for meeting students involved in anti-government protests
Venezuela is expelling three US consular officials, accusing them of meeting students involved in anti-government protests. The country has seen growing political tension and rallies,...
Edward Snowden leaks: Australian secret services tapped US law firm
According to new documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, the Australian secret services tapped a US law firm representing Indonesia in a...
Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Day 10, February 17
Sochi Winter Games: Day 10, February 17 Medals to be won today: Biathlon (women's mass start), bobsleigh (two-man), figure skating (ice dance), freestyle skiing (men's...
Vladimir Putin married Alina Kabayeva? Gymnast’s wedding ring shown on TV
Rumors that Russian President Vladimir Putin has married former gymnast Alina Kabayeva have sparked again after his alleged mistress was shown on television apparently...
BAFTAs 2014 Winners. Full List.
BAFTA Film Awards 2014: Full list of winners Best film: 12 Years a Slave American Hustle Captain Phillips Gravity Philomena Outstanding British film Gravity Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Philomena Rush Saving Mr Banks The Selfish...
BAFTAs 2014: 12 Years a Slave wins best film award
12 Years a Slave won best film with its star Chiwetel Ejiofor winning best actor while Cate Blanchett picked up best actress for Blue...
Japan snow storm kills at least 13 people
A record-breaking snowstorm has already killed at least 13 people in Japan, local media reported. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes and...Simon Cowell shares first pictures of baby Eric
Simon Cowell and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman have welcomed a baby boy on February 14. Simon Cowell and his newborn son Eric Cowell in...
Mohamed Morsi’s lawyers walk out of espionage trial
Mohamed Morsi’s lawyers have walked out of his trial on charges of espionage and conspiring to commit acts of terror. The former Egyptian president’s trial...
Oscars 2014: Scientific and Technical Awards handed out at Beverly Hills ceremony
The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards have been handed out at a ceremony in Beverly Hills. The awards honor the men, women and companies whose...Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell welcome baby boy on Valentine’s Day
Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell have welcomed their new baby boy into the world on Valentine's Day. Simon Cowell, 54, confirmed the baby boy will...
Miranda Barbour claims death spree across US
Miranda Barbour, who is jointly charged with murder with her husband, has claimed she has killed at least 22 other people. The 19-year-old Pennsylvania woman...
Robert Vineberg arrested amid Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death probe
Veteran jazz and pop sideman Robert Vineberg, who was charged with keeping a 300-packet heroin stash amid an investigation into Philip Seymour Hoffman's death,...
Ukraine protesters evacuate Kiev city hall
Ukrainian protesters are leaving city hall in Kiev, the symbolic centre of prolonged anti-government demonstrations, eyewitnesses say. "City hall is almost completely evacuated," opposition spokesman...
BAFTAs 2014: 12 Years a Slave tipped to be big winner
Sandra Bullock, Judi Dench, Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio will be among the stars on the red carpet later for the 67th British Academy...
Berlin Film Festival 2014: Full list of winners
Berlin Film Festival 2014 Winners COMPETITION Golden Bear: Black Coal, Thin Ice (Bai Ri Yan Huo) by Diao Yinan Silver Bear Grand Jury Prix: The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson Silver...
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