Daily Archives: Jan 4, 2015
How to calculate your dog years in human years
It's often said that the age of dogs can be calculated by multiplying their age, in human years, by seven. However, it's more complicated than...
Wenjian Liu funeral: Hundreds of officers turn their backs on New York Mayor Bill de Blasio
The funeral of Wenjian Liu, the second of two officers shot dead last month, has been held in New York. Wenjian Liu, a son of...
Pope Francis names twenty new cardinals from 14 countries
Twenty new cardinals have been named by Pope Francis, including churchmen from Tonga, Ethiopia and Myanmar. Fifteen of the new appointees are under 80, making...
AirAsia plane crash: Four more bodies recovered from Java Sea
Four more bodies have been recovered from the Java Sea as the hunt to find the main wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 enters a...
South Australia bushfires destroy more than 30 homes near Adelaide
The recent Australian bushfires have destroyed more than 30 homes near Adelaide as crews continue to battle out-of-control blazes. More than 800 firefighters are tackling...
Study: Two thirds of cancer types are due to bad luck
A new study has suggested that most types of cancer can be put down to bad luck rather than risk factors such as smoking. The...
Sailor Gutzler: 7-year-old Kentucky plane crash survivor praised for her courage
Sailor Gutzler, the 7-year-old girl who survived a plane crash in Kentucky and walked barefoot to find help, has been praised for her courage. In...
The Interview: North Korea attacks new US sanctions
North Korea has attacked new US sanctions in response to a major cyber-attack against Sony Pictures. The US placed sanctions on three North Korean organizations...