Daily Archives: Jan 16, 2016
Iran Sanctions Lifted after Complying with Nuclear Deal Obligations
The economic sanctions on Iran have been lifted after the country’s compliance with obligations under its nuclear agreement with world powers was certified. The EU...
Merck Settles Vioxx Lawsuit for $830 Million
Merck has agreed to settle a lawsuit with investors related to statements the company made about the safety of its painkiller, Vioxx. The American drug...
Jason Rezaian: Washington Post Reporter and Three US Prisoners Released in Iran
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners have been released in Iran as it anticipates the lifting of international sanctions. Jason Rezaian,...
Burkina Faso Splendid Hotel Attack Leaves at Least 23 People Dead
Twenty three people of 18 different nationalities are now known to have been killed after Islamist militants attacked Splendid Hotel in Burkina Faso. Al-Qaeda militants...
Taiwan Elections 2016: Tsai Ing-wen Becomes First Female President
Tsai Ing-wen has become Taiwan's first female president after winning the island's election on January 16. The 59-year-old leads the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that...
Dan Haggerty Dies from Cancer Aged 74
Dan Haggerty known for staring Grizzly Adams in the 1970’s film and TV series has died at the age of 74. The actor's manager Terry...
Mos Def Banned from South Africa for Five Years over Fake Passport
Mos Def has been ordered to leave South Africa within 14 days after being arrested for breaking immigration laws. The American rapper, now known as...