Yearly Archives: 2014
Hong Kong protesters clash with police for Mong Kok site
Hong Kong protesters have clashed with police in a battle for territory in the district of Mong Kok. Some reports suggested police charged after the...
Annapurna Circuit death toll rises to 39 after four days of searches
The death toll of Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit has risen to 39 after days of searches, officials say. Snowstorms and avalanches have killed the trekkers on...
Hannah Graham update: Remains found in Walnut Creek Park in Albemarle County
Human remains that could be those of Hannah Graham, who has been missing since September 13, have been found by Virginia police. Forensic tests are...
Synod on the Family report: Bishops veto gay-friendly statements
Proposals for wider acceptance of gay people failed to win a two-thirds majority at the Catholic Church’s Synod on the Family. A mid-term draft report...
Xolile Mngeni: Anni Dewani murderer dies in South African jail
Xolile Mngeni, the man jailed for shooting dead Anni Dewani in 2010, has died in prison, South Africa's correctional services department has said. Xolile Mngeni,...
Bruce Jenner is dating Kris Jenner’s best friend Ronda Kamihira
Bruce Jenner is apparently already dating after his separation with Kris Jenner. According to People magazine, Bruce Jenner has begun a new romance with Kris'...
Ebola in US: CDC to issue new guidelines for healthcare workers
The CDC will issue new guidelines for healthcare workers handling Ebola patients, the Los Angeles Times reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is...
Ovarian cancer test helps getting right treatment
Scientists have developed a new test that can help doctors identify ovarian cancer more accurately and cut down on instances of unnecessary surgery. The new...
Darren Wilson’s testimony to investigators revealed for first time
Officer Darren Wilson, who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, has told investigators that he was pinned in his vehicle...
Jeremy Clarkson penalized for speeding for first time in 30 years
Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has been penalized for speeding for the first time in 30 years. Jeremy Clarkson wrote in the Sun that he had...
Supreme Court: Texas can use new voter ID law for November elections
Texas can use its controversial new voter ID law for the November election, the Supreme Court ruled on October 18. A majority of the justices...
Hurricane Ana to hit Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rains
Hurricane Ana is approaching Hawaii, producing high waves along some shorelines, heavy rains that prompted a flood advisory, and winds strong enough for officials...
What is Annapurna Circuit?
Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit is one of the oldest trekking trails in the Himalayas and has been open to foreigners since 1977. This circuit is considered...
Nepal: Annapurna Circuit death toll rises to 32
Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit death toll has risen to 32 after the hiking route was hit by major snowstorms and avalanches earlier this week, officials...
Hong Kong protesters retake streets in Mong Kok
Hong Kong protesters have retaken streets in the Mong Kok district cleared by the authorities just a few hours earlier. Some 9,000 protesters pushed back...
Hurricane Gonzalo hits Bermuda as Category 2 storm
Hurricane Gonzalo has hit Bermuda late Friday, October 17, as a powerful Category 2 storm, with winds of about 110mph. The US National Hurricane Center...
Rebecca Robertson celebrates 25th birthday
Duck Dynasty’s Rebecca Robertson celebrates her 25th birthday on Friday, October 17. Rebecca came to the family as an exchange student from Taiwan and was...
Michael Dunn gets life sentence without parole in Jordan Davis murder case
Michael Dunn, the Florida man who shot and killed teenager Jordan Davis in an argument over his loud music, has been sentenced to life...
Barack Obama’s credit card declined at New York restaurant
President Barack Obama revealed his credit card was declined at a restaurant in New York City last month. Barack Obama said: "It turned out I...
Study: Soft drinks warning signs can encourage healthier choices
A US research suggests that signs warning shoppers how much exercise they need to do to burn off calories in sugary drinks can encourage...
Morgan Stanley reports 87% jump in profit in Q3 2014
Morgan Stanley has reported an 87% jump in profits to $1.65 billion in Q3 2014. Trading of currencies, commodities and bonds was a big driver...
Stock markets stage partial recovery
World’s markets have staged a partial recovery after a week of precipitous falls and volatility. London's FTSE 100 index was up over 1% in mid-afternoon...
Vladimir Putin pays late-night visit to Silvio Berlusconi during ASEM Summit
President Vladimir Putin has paid a late-night visit to former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi during ASEM summit in Milan. Vladimir Putin left the home of...
Boko Haram agrees to release kidnapped Nigerian girls
Nigerian army has agreed a truce with Islamist militants Boko Haram - and that the schoolgirls the group has abducted will be released. Nigeria's chief...
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