The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials are seeking 132 people who flew on a plane with a Texas nurse on the day before she came down with symptoms of Ebola. The nurse, the second person to catch Ebola in the US, became ill on October 14. Both she and nurse Nina Pham,… Continue reading Jet passenger alert over Ebola nurse
Year: 2014
Bank of America reports huge drop in profits in Q3 2014
Bank of America has reported a net profit of $168 million in Q3 2014, down from $2.5 billion a year earlier. Total revenue was $21.4 billion. The huge drop in profits was due to a previously announced $5.3 billion mortgage-related settlement with the Department of Justice and other federal agencies. Most areas of the business… Continue reading Bank of America reports huge drop in profits in Q3 2014
Ann Romney denies Mitt Romney will make new bid for White House in 2016
Ann Romney, the wife of former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has denied he will make a third bid for the White House, amid reports his backers are pressing him to run in 2016. Ann Romney told NBC News her family was “done done done”. Mitt Romney, a businessman and ex-Massachusetts governor, lost to Barack… Continue reading Ann Romney denies Mitt Romney will make new bid for White House in 2016
Nepal: At least 21 trekkers die in Himalaya blizzard
At least 21 people, 10 of them foreigners, have died in central Nepal after a severe snow hit the Himalayas. The highest number of deaths – two Israelis, two Poles and eight Nepalese – happened when a blizzard hit a point on the Annapurna Circuit. Scores of trekkers remain out of contact while returning from… Continue reading Nepal: At least 21 trekkers die in Himalaya blizzard
David Greenglass: Manhattan Project spy died aged 92
David Greenglass, an American spy who passed nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union in one of the most high-profile espionage scandals of the Cold War, has died at the age of 92. David Greenglass stole atomic research data while working on the wartime Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. After being arrested he then… Continue reading David Greenglass: Manhattan Project spy died aged 92
Amal Clooney meets Greek PM Antonis Samaras over Parthenon sculptures
Amal Clooney has had talks with Greek PM Antonis Samaras as part of a campaign to return the Parthenon sculptures from Britain. Greece has hired Amal Clooney’s London law firm to ramp up its claim to the sculptures. The 5th Century BC treasures, known as the Elgin Marbles in the UK, are kept in the… Continue reading Amal Clooney meets Greek PM Antonis Samaras over Parthenon sculptures
Songs of Innocence: Bono says sorry for U2’s iTunes album release
Bono has said sorry after U2’s latest album Songs of Innocence was automatically added to the libraries of all iTunes users around the world. Speaking in a session on Facebook, Bono said the move was a “drop of megalomania, [a] touch of generosity”. In response to a questioner who told him it was “rude” to… Continue reading Songs of Innocence: Bono says sorry for U2’s iTunes album release
North Korea and South Korea hold first high level talks in seven years
North Korea and South Korea have held talks for the first time in seven years, South Korean Yonhap news agency reports. The news agency, citing an unnamed source, said the talks began at 10:00 at the truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone. In recent weeks the two Koreas have exchange limited gun fire… Continue reading North Korea and South Korea hold first high level talks in seven years
Ebola in Texas: Second health worker tests positive for virus after treating Thomas Eric Duncan
A second Texas health care worker has tested positive for Ebola, health officials say. A 26-year-old female nurse is already receiving treatment after becoming infected by Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan who died from the deadly virus last week. Health officials say they are monitoring 48 contacts of the Liberian national and the healthcare workers… Continue reading Ebola in Texas: Second health worker tests positive for virus after treating Thomas Eric Duncan
Ikey Owens dead: Jack White’s keyboardist Isaiah Owens dies on Mexico tour aged 38
Jack White’s keyboardist Isaiah “Ikey” Owens died on Mexico tour at the age of 38. The band has cancelled the remaining concerts in Mexico after Ikey Owens was found dead in his hotel room in Puebla. The cause of his death has yet to be established. Ikey Owens, from California, had played in other bands… Continue reading Ikey Owens dead: Jack White’s keyboardist Isaiah Owens dies on Mexico tour aged 38
Toyota recalls 1.75 million vehicles worldwide
Toyota is recalling 1.75 million vehicles worldwide over faulty brake installations and fuel component issues. The latest brake defect is found in some models of Toyota’s Crown Majesta, as well as the Noah and Voxy models produced between June 2007 and 2012. The Japanese carmaker said approximately 802,000 vehicles globally had a faulty brake system,… Continue reading Toyota recalls 1.75 million vehicles worldwide
Euro 2016: Serbia-Albania match abandoned due to flag-flying drone
The Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania was abandoned after a drone carrying a political message sparked clashes involving players and fans on the Partizan Stadium pitch. The match, refereed by English official Martin Atkinson, was suspended in the 41st minute at 0-0. Trouble flared when an Albanian flag and message flew above the… Continue reading Euro 2016: Serbia-Albania match abandoned due to flag-flying drone
Hong Kong police to investigate violence against handcuffed protesters
Hong Kong police is investigating reports that officers used excessive force against pro-democracy protesters. Local TV showed images of officers apparently beating a handcuffed protester on October 15 in some of the worst clashes since the protests began. Hong Kong’s security chief said the officers had been “temporarily removed from their current duties”. The incident… Continue reading Hong Kong police to investigate violence against handcuffed protesters
Reeva Steenkamp’s family rejected money from Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius offered a lump sum of $34,000 to the parents of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp after he killed her, a South African court has heard. However, Reeva Steenkamp’s family rejected the sum as “blood money”, prosecutor Gerrie Nel revealed during his sentencing hearing. Earlier, a defense witness told the court that Oscar Pistorius, 27, would… Continue reading Reeva Steenkamp’s family rejected money from Oscar Pistorius
Reporters Without Borders: ISIS killed two Iraqi journalists
Islamic State (ISIS) has killed two Iraqi journalists in the past four days, Reporters Without Borders says. Mohanad al-Akidi, the correspondent for the Sada news agency in the ISIS-held northern Iraqi city of Mosul, was shot dead at the Ghazlani base on October 13. He was abducted in July while he travelled to Dohuk province.… Continue reading Reporters Without Borders: ISIS killed two Iraqi journalists
Jealous and moody women at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
A new research suggests that middle-aged women with a neurotic personality style and prolonged stress may have a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The Swedish study on 800 women over nearly four decades found that those who were most anxious, jealous and moody – which they defined as neurotic – and experienced long-standing stress… Continue reading Jealous and moody women at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
Ariana Grande admits dating Big Sean
Ariana Grande has confirmed her relationship with Big Sean for the first time. In a recent interview with the Telegraph Magazine, Ariana Grande was asked if it’s true that she is dating Sean Anderson, aka Big Sean. The 21-year-old replied: “Yes, he is one of the most amazing men in the whole world, and that… Continue reading Ariana Grande admits dating Big Sean
Amal Alamuddin changes name to Amal Clooney
George Clooney’s new wife, Amal Alamuddin, has professionally changed her last name to Clooney. Her London law firm’s website, Doughty Street Chambers, now shows a stunning photo of the newlywed and her bio reads “Amal Clooney”. The 36-year-old human rights lawyer and George Clooney married in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy, over the weekend… Continue reading Amal Alamuddin changes name to Amal Clooney
Mark Zuckerberg buys part of Kauai
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly bought two adjacent chunks of land in Hawaii for more than $100 million. Mark Zuckerberg bought part of Kauai, the fourth largest of the Hawaiian islands, Forbes magazine reported. The 700 acres on the north shore of the island includes Pila’a Beach – an isolated 393-acre swathe of land… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg buys part of Kauai
F60 America: Ferrari unveils its most exclusive creation to celebrate 60th anniversary in North America
Ferrari has unveiled the new F60 America, a car designed to celebrate the carmaker’s 60th anniversary in North America, on October 10. F60 America is the latest in a long line of beautiful one-offs and limited-run cars based on standard Ferrari models, with bespoke bodywork and interior clothing the mechanicals of an F12 Berlinetta. In the… Continue reading F60 America: Ferrari unveils its most exclusive creation to celebrate 60th anniversary in North America
Richard Gere and Padma Lakshmi split after six months of relation
Richard Gere has split from Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi after six months of relationship. According to reports, the stars have called time on their romance because they were too busy with their respective careers. A source added to the New York Post newspaper’s Page Six column: “They decided they would be better as friends.”… Continue reading Richard Gere and Padma Lakshmi split after six months of relation
JP Morgan Chase reports $5.6 billion profit for Q3 2014
JP Morgan Chase has reported a $5.6 billion profit for Q3 2014. The quarterly results represent a marked improvement on a year earlier, when the bank made a $380 million loss. This was the result of setting aside billions of dollars to settle charges relating to the sale of mortgage-related investment products. Separately, rival Citigroup… Continue reading JP Morgan Chase reports $5.6 billion profit for Q3 2014
Mel Greig received death threats and bullets after royal prank call
Mel Greig, the Australian radio DJ who took part in the royal hoax call after which nurse Jacintha Saldanha killed herself, has told of her own fears after receiving death threats and bullets in the post. In a recent interview with BBC Two’s Newsnight, Mel Greig said: “I was in lockdown for months. There were… Continue reading Mel Greig received death threats and bullets after royal prank call
Walking Dead Season 5 opener breaks cable TV record with 17.3 million viewers
The Walking Dead Season 5 opener has been watched by 17.3 million people, breaking cable viewing records. It marks the biggest cable audience for a non-sports program in the US, according to television viewing figures tracking company Nielsen. The Walking Dead, which stars British actor Andrew Lincoln, held the previous record of 16.1 million for… Continue reading Walking Dead Season 5 opener breaks cable TV record with 17.3 million viewers
Ebola: UN medical worker dies in Leipzig hospital
A UN medical worker infected with Ebola has died at St Georg hospital in Leipzig, Germany. The 56-year-old man, originally from Sudan, died despite receiving experimental drugs to treat the virus, German doctors say. The Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people since March – mostly in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria. The… Continue reading Ebola: UN medical worker dies in Leipzig hospital