Monthly Archives: January 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...
Venezuela Declares 60-Day Economic Emergency
Venezuela has declared a 60-day economic emergency as the country deals with its worsening crisis. President Nicolas Maduro will govern by decree for two months. The...
Walmart to Close 269 Stores Globally
Walmart has announced it will close 269 stores globally as it struggles to compete with online retailers like Amazon. The news came on January 15...
Matthew Perry Will Miss Friends Reunion
Actor Matthew Perry will not attend Friends reunion show due to rehearsals for his West End play. His spokeswoman said "Matthew may tape something" for...
Jakarta Attacks: Police Identify Four out of Five Suspects
Indonesian police have identified four out of five of the Jakarta attackers. Two were previously convicted militants. Police named one of them as Afif Sunakim. He...
Singapore Tops Quality Of Life Index, Named Best Place To Move Abroad
A recent study by expat company, InterNations, reveals that Singapore is the best place to move abroad. According to metrics including quality of life,...
Republican Debate 2016: Donald Trump Attacks Ted Cruz over Canada Birth
Donald Trump has attacked Ted Cruz over his birth in Canada in the latest Republican debate for White House hopefuls. The Republican front-runner said Texas...
Jimmy Morales Inauguration: Former Comedian Sworn in as Guatemala’s New President
Former comedian Jimmy Morales has been inaugurated as Guatemala's new president. Jimmy Morales was elected in October after huge anti-corruption demonstrations that led to the...
Rene Angelil Dies from Throat Cancer Aged 73
Celine Dion’s husband and former manager Rene Angelil has died at the age of 73, the singer has announced. Rene Angelil, who Celine Dion married...
Is Foreign Currency Trading Online Really Worth It?
Trading online is just one of the many investment strategies that people employ in order to make more money. It's easy to buy and...
Land Your Dream Job with the Best Medical Assistant Education
When deciding whether or not to pursue a career as a medical assistant, there are many things to naturally consider. Perhaps the most important...
Oscar Nominations 2016: The Revenant Leads Race with 12 Nods
The Revenant tops the 2016 Oscar nominations with 12 nods, while Mad Max: Fury Road scores 10. Both movies are nominated for best picture, along...
Storm Alex: Rare Atlantic Hurricane in January
Atlantic storm Alex has become a hurricane, the first in January in the region since 1938. The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said the sub-tropical...
Jakarta Attacks: At Least Seven People Killed in Indonesian Capital Explosions
At least seven people have been killed after a series of explosions hit the Indonesian capital Jakarta on January 14. The explosions were centered around...
Turkey Police Station Attack Kills at Least 6 People in Diyarbakir
At least six people were killed and other 39 injured after a car bomb explosion has hit a police headquarters in south-eastern Turkey, officials...
David Bowie Funeral: Star’s Body Secretly Cremated in New York
According to new reports, David Bowie's body has been secretly cremated in New York soon after his death. The star, who closely guarded his privacy...
Powerball Jackpot: At Least Three Winning Tickets Sold in LA, Tennessee and Florida
There are at least three winning tickets in the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot - sold in Los Angeles, Tennessee and Florida - lottery officials...
Japan Stock Market Closes Down after Wall Street Sell-Off
Japanese shares have tumbled after a heavy sell-off on Wall Street added to nervousness among investors. Nikkei 225 index fell more than 4% before closing...
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