Daily Archives: Sep 8, 2015
Bon Jovi’s First China Gigs Canceled by Government Officials
Chinese government officials have canceled Bon Jovi's first ever concerts in China. No reason was given, but media reports suggest that censors discovered Bon Jovi...
Freddie Gray Death: Baltimore City Reaches $6.4 Million Settlement with Family
The city of Baltimore announces it has reached a proposed $6.4 million wrongful death settlement with Freddie Gray’s family. Six Baltimore police officers face criminal...
Walter Palmer: Cecil the Lion Killer Returns to Dental Practice
Walter Palmer, who generated an outcry after killing Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, has returned to his dental practice in Minnesota after weeks in...
Spectre: Sam Smith to Sing next James Bond Theme
Sam Smith will sing the theme tune for the next James Bond movie, Spectre, the singer has confirmed in a radio interview. The song, called...
Vatican Relaxes Catholic Remarriage Rules
Vatican is going to make it easier for Roman Catholics to get annulments and remarry within the Church, Pope Francis’ new reforms have revealed. The...
Tesco Sells South Korean Business Homeplus for $6.7 Billion
Tesco has sold its South Korean Homeplus stores, for £4.2 billion ($6.7 billion) as the troubled supermarket chain seeks to shore up its balance...
Japan’s Shares Lose All Year-to-Date Gains
Japan's shares lost this year’s gains after Nikkei index fell below 17,450.77 points on September 8. Japan’s benchmark index finished the day down 2.43% at...
China Imports Fall 14.3% in August 2015
According to latest trade figures, China's August imports fell 14.3% in yuan-denominated terms from a year ago, while exports fell by 6.1%. The steep fall...
North Korea and South Korea Agree to Hold Family Reunions in October
North Korea and South Korea have agreed to hold reunions for families separated by the Korean War, according to Seoul government. The family reunions will...