King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has been involved in a car crash on September 17, but is not hurt, the royal palace says. The king was being driven to an airport in Stockholm when the collision took place, palace spokeswoman Annika Sonnerberg said. The car was badly damaged but King Carl Gustaf was uninjured… Continue reading King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden involved in car crash
Year: 2014
Barack Obama addresses US troops on ISIS plan
The US troops their fighting Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Iraq will not have a combat mission, President Barack Obama has told an audience on September 17. Barack Obama said he would not commit “to fighting another ground war in Iraq”. The president said the US had the “unique abilities” to respond to ISIS, including… Continue reading Barack Obama addresses US troops on ISIS plan
Jenny McCarthy explains why she left The View
In an interview with Good Day NY, Jenny McCarthy explained why she really left ABC’s The View. Jenny McCarthy, 41, said she is no longer on it: “Because they wanted to make sure the table was diverse. So they consider when Rosie was coming back it was too liberal and they wanted a conservative and… Continue reading Jenny McCarthy explains why she left The View
Nigeria: Kano college attack leaves at least 13 people dead
At least 13 people have been killed after gunmen have attacked a teacher training college in the Nigerian city of Kano, officials said. Students were seen fleeing from the city’s Federal College of Education and at least one explosion was heard. Another 34 people were injured. It is not clear who was responsible, although suspicion… Continue reading Nigeria: Kano college attack leaves at least 13 people dead
Vitaly Zhuravsky: Ukrainian politician thrown into rubbish bin
An angry mob in Ukraine threw politician Vitaly Zhuravsky into a rubbish bin. Vitaly Zhuravsky can been seen being jostled by the group in Kiev before being picked up and dropped in the metal container. The mob is then seen throwing a tire and some liquid on top of him, pushing him back down roughly… Continue reading Vitaly Zhuravsky: Ukrainian politician thrown into rubbish bin
Ukraine to screen one million civil servants under new lustration law
About one million civil servants will be screened in Ukraine to root out corrupt practices from the past, PM Arseniy Yatseniuk has announced. Ukraine’s parliament passed the lustration law on September 16, allowing the removal of government officials from their posts. All those who worked under ousted President Viktor Yanukovych and also former senior Communist… Continue reading Ukraine to screen one million civil servants under new lustration law
Vladimir Yevtushenkov placed under house arrest on suspicion of money-laundering
Sistema shares plunged at the Moscow Exchange after Russian billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of money-laundering. The Moscow Exchange temporarily restricted trading in Vladimir Yevtushenkov’s Sistema group as shares in the oil and telecom group fell 37%. The head of a top business group has questioned the reason behind… Continue reading Vladimir Yevtushenkov placed under house arrest on suspicion of money-laundering
Richard III death injuries revealed after forensic analysis
According to new scientific research, Richard III was most likely to have been killed by two blows to the head and one to his pelvis. The English king was killed at the Battle of Bosworth on August 22, 1485. Forensic teams at the University of Leicester have now revealed Richard III suffered 11 injuries before… Continue reading Richard III death injuries revealed after forensic analysis
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling welcome baby girl
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling welcomed a baby girl on September 12, Us Weekly reported. Eva Mendes, 40, and Ryan Gosling, 33, confirmed they were expecting a baby together when actress was already seven months pregnant. Earlier this year, Eva Mendes laughed off pregnancy rumors during an appearance on The Ellen Show. “It’s so ridiculous,”… Continue reading Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling welcome baby girl
Adrian Peterson barred from all Minnesota Vikings activities
The Minnesota Vikings’ owners announced in a statement to the media that they are following the recommendation of the NFL and placing Adrian Peterson on the exempt / commissioner’s permission list, which bars him from all team activities. The statement said: This has been an ongoing and deliberate process since last Friday’s news. In conversations… Continue reading Adrian Peterson barred from all Minnesota Vikings activities
Khloe Kardashian admits gaining weight
Khloe Kardashian took a selfie and admitted to recently gaining weight as she went to the gym. The 30-year-old reality star wrote on Instagram on September 15: “Monday with @gunnarfitness!!! I am determined to get my pre-hamptons, pre- sympathy kourtney pregnancy weight off. Nothing good comes easy. Why do I blame Kourt though?!? Lol.” Khloe… Continue reading Khloe Kardashian admits gaining weight
American detained in South Korea after attempt to swim to North Korea
An American man has been detained by the South Korean authorities as they believe he was trying to swim to North Korea. Guards arrested the man, in his late 20s or early 30s, on September 16 at a river border near the demilitarized zone. Border patrol troops found the American lying on the southern shore… Continue reading American detained in South Korea after attempt to swim to North Korea
Scotland’s referendum campaign enters final day
The Scottish referendum debate enters the final day of campaigning with both sides making their final pitch to voters. It comes as the latest polls suggested the result remained too close to call, with a slender lead for a “No” vote. Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has written to voters appealing to them to vote… Continue reading Scotland’s referendum campaign enters final day
Joan Rivers’ ENT doctor took selfie with comedienne while she was under general anesthesia
According to recent reports, Joan Rivers’ ENT doctor allegedly took a selfie with the comedienne while she was under general anesthesia for her throat procedure. A Yorkville Endoscopy staff member told investigators the photo was taken while Joan Rivers was in the procedure room, CNN reported. Joan Rivers, 81, was there to undergo a scheduled… Continue reading Joan Rivers’ ENT doctor took selfie with comedienne while she was under general anesthesia
Tim Dog confirmed dead after being accused of faking death
Rapper Tim Dog was dead when a warrant was issued for his arrest in 2013, according to a death certificate filed in Georgia. The rapper – whose real name was Timothy Blair – was accused of swindling women out of thousands of dollars. He was best known for the 1990s song F— Compton that criticized… Continue reading Tim Dog confirmed dead after being accused of faking death
Chelsea Clinton pregnancy: Due date in few weeks
Chelsea Clinton has been spotted with a growing baby bump as she is due to give birth to her first child in few weeks. Her mother, former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, has repeatedly stated that becoming a grandmother was a priority for her and she wouldn’t announce whether or not… Continue reading Chelsea Clinton pregnancy: Due date in few weeks
Barack Obama’s Ebola speech: Outbreak in West Africa a threat to global security
President Barack Obama has announced the US measures to combat the Ebola virus as he called the outbreak in West Africa “a threat to global security”. “The world is looking to the United States,” Barack Obama said, but added the outbreak required a “global response”. The measures announced included ordering 3,000 US troops to the… Continue reading Barack Obama’s Ebola speech: Outbreak in West Africa a threat to global security
Daniele Watts handcuffing: LAPD conducts internal investigation
LAPD is conducting an internal investigation over accusations officers violated Daniele Watts’ rights by handcuffing and detaining her. The Django Unchained actress refused to show identification and walked away from officers responding to a report of lewd conduct. Daniele Watts posted a photo showing her in tears with her hands behind her back. Her boyfriend,… Continue reading Daniele Watts handcuffing: LAPD conducts internal investigation
Doug Ford replaces brother Rob Ford on Toronto mayoral elections 2014
Rob Ford told the Toronto Sun that he is feeling “pretty sick” in hospital as he undergoes testing for tumors in his abdomen and lungs. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who withdrew from his re-election campaign last week, told the Toronto Sun doctors went “into my lungs” to take “another biopsy”. Rob Ford has been diagnosed… Continue reading Doug Ford replaces brother Rob Ford on Toronto mayoral elections 2014
Golden Globes 2015: George Clooney to receive Cecil B. DeMille award
George Clooney is to receive Cecil B. DeMille honorary award at Golden Globes 2015. Organizers said the actor, director and producer would be given its Cecil B. DeMille award for “his outstanding contributions both in front of and behind the camera”. George Clooney, 53, was being recognized “as much for his global humanitarian efforts as… Continue reading Golden Globes 2015: George Clooney to receive Cecil B. DeMille award
MTV EMAs 2014: Katy Perry leads nominations list with seven nods
Katy Perry is leading the nominations for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) with seven nods, including Best Female, Best Pop Act, Best Video and Best Live act. Katy Perry will be going head to head in most categories with Ariana Grande, who has six nominations for the awards being held in Glasgow in… Continue reading MTV EMAs 2014: Katy Perry leads nominations list with seven nods
2014 MTV EMAs Nominations: Full List
Full list of nominations for 2014 MTV EMAs in Glasgow: Best Song Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea Eminem – The Monster ft. Rihanna Katy Perry – Dark Horse ft. Juicy J Pharrell Williams – Happy Sam Smith – Stay With Me Best Pop 5 Seconds of Summer Ariana Grande Katy Perry Miley Cyrus… Continue reading 2014 MTV EMAs Nominations: Full List
Beyonce and Jay-Z star in three short films made by Dikayl Rimmasch
Beyonce and Jay-Z star in three short films made by photographer and filmmaker Dikayl Rimmasch, who revealed the rapper’s vision for these artsy-looking pieces. Dikayl Rimmasch said: “In my first conversation on the telephone with Jay-Z he explained his concept of On the Run. He said: <<We’re not trying to do this literally, it’s not… Continue reading Beyonce and Jay-Z star in three short films made by Dikayl Rimmasch
UN: More than $1 billion needed to fight Ebola virus
UN’s Ebola co-ordinator David Nabarro has said that more than $1 billion is needed to fight the West Africa Ebola outbreak – a tenfold increase in the past month. David Nabarro made the announcement as the World Health Organization (WHO) described the health crisis as “unparalleled in modern times”. The Ebola virus has killed 2,461… Continue reading UN: More than $1 billion needed to fight Ebola virus
Copenhagen shooting: One dead, one injured at court building
A gunman opened fire on September 16 at a court building in Copenhagen, killing one man and seriously wounding another, Danish police said. One witness told Danish media that five or six shots were fired. Police said a man had been arrested and a sawn-off shotgun recovered at the scene. A press release from the… Continue reading Copenhagen shooting: One dead, one injured at court building