Daily Archives: Dec 19, 2015
Brazil Dam Burst: BHP Billiton and Vale’s Assets Blocked over Disaster
Mining giants BHP Billiton and Vale’s assets in Brazil have been blocked by a federal judge over the deadly collapse of a dam. The joint-venture...
Scott Weiland Cause of Death: Stone Temple Pilots’ Frontman Died of Mixed Drug Toxicity
Scott Weiland died from a toxic mix of drugs including cocaine, alcohol and ecstasy, The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has said. The medical examiner...
Kurt Masur Dies in New York Aged 88
German conductor Kurt Masur, who led the New York Philharmonic orchestra, has died at the age of 88. New York Philharmonic President Matthew VanBesien said...
Rita Ora Takes Legal Action to Leave Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Record Label
Rita Ora is suing to try to leave Jay-Z's Roc Nation record label and is claiming that the company has an illegal contract with...
National Herald Case: Sonia and Rahul Gandhi Appear in Court
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the leaders of India’s opposition Congress party, have appeared in court in connection with corruption allegations. The mother and son were...
Brazil’s Pro-Austerity Finance Minister Joaquim Levy Quits
Brazil’s Finance Minister Joaquim Levy has resigned as Latin America's largest economy struggles to recover from recession. Joaquim Levy has decided to leave after disagreements...
Rwanda Referendum: Paul Kagame Allowed to Extend Term in Office
The majority of Rwandans have voted to allow President Paul Kagame to extend his term in office, initial referendum results show. Some 98% of voters...