Daily Archives: Jan 20, 2016
Abba Members Reunite for Mamma Mia Venture in Stockholm
Abba’s members have reunited for the opening of a new business venture in the capital Stockholm. The dining-entertainment venue, based on the Greek taverna featured...
Stock Markets Tumble as Oil Prices Continue to Fall
Global stock markets have tumbled with investors unsettled by the continued slide in oil prices and fears about the impact on global growth. Germany’s Dax,...
St Elijah: Iraq’s Oldest Christian Monastery Destroyed by ISIS
The oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been destroyed by ISIS, satellite images confirmed. St. Elijah's monastery, or Dair Mar Elia, stood on a hill...
Pablo Escobar’s Florida Mansion Demolished
A Florida mansion once owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar is being demolished. The mansion’s new owners have hired professional treasure hunters to comb...
Gavi Signs $5 Million Deal for Ebola Vaccine Deal
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has signed a $5 million deal for an Ebola vaccine, to protect against future outbreaks of the deadly disease. The deal...
Pakistan University Attack: At Least 19 People Killed in Charsadda
At least 19 people were killed and 50 injured in a gun and bomb attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, north-west Pakistan. Four suspected...
ISIS Confirms Jihadi John Died in November 2015
ISIS has confirmed the British militant Mohammed Emwazi known as Jihadi John died in a drone strike in November 2015. The Islamic State group's online...
North Korean Scientists Invent Hangover-Free Alcohol
According to Pyongyang reports, North Korean scientists have invented a hangover-free alcohol. The state-run Pyongyang Times says the "suave" liquor will spare you wincing when...