The mysterious drowning of Natalie Wood on November 29, 1981, has been much speculated since her death. Though it may never be clear what happened in the waters off Southern California’s Santa Catalina Island, TMZ reports that Natalie Wood’s death certificate has been changed from “Accident” to “Undetermined”. TMZ reports that they were told by… Continue reading Natalie Wood’s death certificate changed to “Undetermined”
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High-speed rail wins approval in California
California lawmakers have approved financing for a bullet train that would eventually become part of the first dedicated high-speed line in the US. In a 21-16 vote, the Senate approved a 130 mile (209 km) stretch, part of a larger line proposed to run from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Critics say the train is… Continue reading High-speed rail wins approval in California
Libya votes in first free election for more than 50 years
Libyan people are voting in their first free election for more than 50 years. They are selecting a temporary assembly which will have the task of picking a cabinet and a prime minister. But the vote has been overshadowed by violence and deep regional divisions. An electoral worker died on the eve of the vote… Continue reading Libya votes in first free election for more than 50 years
Pamplona bull run kicks off San Fermin Festival
This year’s Pamplona bull running festival kicked off today with one thrill-seeker was gored in a leg and four others injured. Thousands of adrenaline-fueled runners raced ahead of six fighting bulls in the streets of the northern Spanish city as part of the San Fermin festival, officials said. Runners, in traditional white clothing and red… Continue reading Pamplona bull run kicks off San Fermin Festival
Romanian President Traian Basescu suspended. Poll on his impeachment expected on July 29
Romanian MPs have voted with a large majority to impeach the country’s president, Traian Basescu. President Traian Basescu faced allegations of encroaching on the prime minister’s role and violating citizens’ rights. Traian Basescu has been suspended and a national poll on his impeachment will be organized most probably on July 29th. A total of 256… Continue reading Romanian President Traian Basescu suspended. Poll on his impeachment expected on July 29
Manaf Tlas, top Syrian general, has defected and is on his way to Paris
Manaf Tlas, a Syrian general from a powerful family close to President Bashar al-Assad, has defected and is on his way to Paris, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has said. Laurent Fabius described it as a “hard blow for the regime” that showed Bashar al-Assad’s entourage was beginning to realise the regime was unsustainable. Brig.… Continue reading Manaf Tlas, top Syrian general, has defected and is on his way to Paris
Meteosat-10 launched to maintain Europe’s weather services
The latest spacecraft in Europe’s long-running Meteosat series has just gone into orbit on an Ariane rocket. It is now being manoeuvred into a position some 36,000 km above the Earth from where it can keep a constant watch on developing weather systems. The spacecraft is the 10th Meteosat platform to go into service since… Continue reading Meteosat-10 launched to maintain Europe’s weather services
Mitt Romney campaign raises $100 million in June
Mitt Romney and the Republicans raised a combined $100 million in June, laying down the gauntlet to a Barack Obama campaign that is scrambling to keep pace. The figure excludes the millions raised by groups that support the Republican presidential candidate. President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party have not yet released their fundraising results… Continue reading Mitt Romney campaign raises $100 million in June
Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone found guilty of babies theft in Argentina
Former leaders during Argentina’s military rule Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone have been found guilty of overseeing the systematic theft of babies from political prisoners. A court in Buenos Aires sentenced Jorge Videla to 50 years in prison and Reynaldo Bignone to 15 years. They are already serving lengthy jail sentences for crimes committed under… Continue reading Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone found guilty of babies theft in Argentina
China’s Central Bank cuts benchmark interest rates
China’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rates for the second time in two months, in a bid to arrest slowing economic growth. Benchmark lending rates will be cut from 6.31% to 6%, while deposit rates will fall from 3.25% to 3%. The rate cuts will come into force on Friday and closely follow… Continue reading China’s Central Bank cuts benchmark interest rates
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate for eurozone to record low
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced it reduces its key interest rate from 1% to 0.75%, a record low for the eurozone. The move comes as the eurozone economy continues to be weak. The ECB also cut its deposit rate, from 0.25% to zero. A cut in the ECB’s deposit rate is designed to… Continue reading European Central Bank cuts key interest rate for eurozone to record low
Fukushima is a “man-made nuclear disaster”, says a Japanese parliamentary panel
A Japanese parliamentary panel has said in a report the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant was “a profoundly man-made disaster”. The disaster “could and should have been foreseen and prevented” and its effects “mitigated by a more effective human response”, it said. The report catalogued serious deficiencies in both the government and plant operator… Continue reading Fukushima is a “man-made nuclear disaster”, says a Japanese parliamentary panel
Didier Lombard, former France Telecom head, probed over suicides
French authorities have placed the former head of France Telecom Didier Lombard under formal investigation for harassment. The probe relates to the suicides of over 30 employees in 2008 and 2009 when Didier Lombard was in charge. The launching of a formal investigation is the last stage before charges are brought in the French legal… Continue reading Didier Lombard, former France Telecom head, probed over suicides
Fourth of July: Independence Day celebrated with fireworks marking 236 years of freedom
Americans celebrated 236 years of independence in spectacular style on Wednesday with dazzling displays of fireworks held across the country. Though many of the festivities were cancelled or scaled down due to weather-related power outages and wildfire concerns, it was business as usual in New York as the Manhattan skyline was lit up to the… Continue reading Fourth of July: Independence Day celebrated with fireworks marking 236 years of freedom
ACTA rejected by European Parliament
The European Parliament has voted yesterday to reject the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). The proposed agreement sought to curb piracy, but internet campaigners said it posed a threat to online freedoms. The rejection vote followed a failed attempt to postpone the decision because of ongoing investigations into ACTA by the European Court of Justice. Euro… Continue reading ACTA rejected by European Parliament
Ukraine clashes over language law
Ukrainian Police in capital Kiev have fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters angry over a new language law that boosts the status of Russian. The clashes erupted outside a building where President Viktor Yanukovych was scheduled to give a speech. The new law, drafted by Viktor Yanukovych’s Party of the Regions, was adopted… Continue reading Ukraine clashes over language law
Olympics 2012: Danny Boyle apologizes over Olympic ceremony leaks
Danny Boyle, artistic director of the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, has apologized to volunteers over “spoilers” appearing in the press. In an email sent to the 10,000 members of the public participating in the 27 July event, Danny Boyle asked them to “stay virtuous” and “protect the show”. “Many of you have been dismayed… Continue reading Olympics 2012: Danny Boyle apologizes over Olympic ceremony leaks
CERN scientists claim Higgs boson discovery
CERN scientists reporting at conferences in the UK and Geneva, Switzerland, claim the discovery of a new particle consistent with the Higgs boson. The particle has been the subject of a 45-year hunt to explain how matter attains its mass. Both of the two Higgs-hunting experiments at the Large Hadron Collider have reached a level… Continue reading CERN scientists claim Higgs boson discovery
America’s birth certificate: rare Waldseemuller’s early America map discovered in Germany
A copy of a rare 16th century map known as “the birth certificate of America” has been discovered in Germany. The map, by the famous cartographer Martin Waldseemuller, is credited with being the first to document and name the newly-discovered land of America. It had been thought that Martin Waldseemuller had only made four copies,… Continue reading America’s birth certificate: rare Waldseemuller’s early America map discovered in Germany
4th of July: Independence Day celebrations amid warnings of extreme weather
Millions of Americans are set to celebrate the Fourth of July with as much fervor and as many fireworks as the weather will allow. Picnics have been planned, barbeques will be lit and the beaches will be swamped with red, white and blue for the country’s Independence Day. AAA, one of the nation’s largest travel… Continue reading 4th of July: Independence Day celebrations amid warnings of extreme weather
Higgs boson strongest evidence to be revealed on 4th of July
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) are expected to reveal the strongest evidence yet for the Higgs particle in Geneva, Switzerland, shortly. Anticipation is high and rumors have been rife about the announcement. The Higgs boson would help explain why particles have mass, and fills a glaring hole in the current best theory to… Continue reading Higgs boson strongest evidence to be revealed on 4th of July
Massive solar flare expected on 4th of July
A massive solar flare is expected on 4th of July, the day in which America celebrates its independence. According to reports at 10:52 UT the sun’s active region AR1515 released a M5.6-class solar flare towards Earth, sending X-ray and extreme ultraviolet radiation in our direction. Discovery revealed that the flare was almost strong enough to… Continue reading Massive solar flare expected on 4th of July
Nicolas Sarkozy home and offices searched by French police
French police have carried out searches of the home and offices of former President Nicolas Sarkozy as part of a campaign financing probe. A law firm in which Nicolas Sarkozy owns shares was also searched, reports say. The investigation is related to allegations that Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential election campaign received illegal donations from France’s… Continue reading Nicolas Sarkozy home and offices searched by French police
Bashar al-Assad regrets Turkish F-4 jet’s downing
President Bashar al-Assad is quoted as saying he regrets “100 per cent” a Turkish jet was shot down after entering Syrian airspace. In an interview with Turkey’s Cumhuriyet newspaper, Bashar al-Assad argues that the plane was flying in an area previously used by Israel’s air force. The plane went down in the Mediterranean last month… Continue reading Bashar al-Assad regrets Turkish F-4 jet’s downing
Bob Diamond, Barclays Bank chief executive, resigns
Bob Diamond, Barclays Bank chief executive, has resigned with immediate effect. The move follows the resignation of chairman Marcus Agius and comes less than a week after Barclays Bank was fined a record amount for trying to manipulate inter-bank lending rates. Bob Diamond said he was stepping down because the external pressure on Barclays risked… Continue reading Bob Diamond, Barclays Bank chief executive, resigns