Serbia is holding a state funeral for Yugoslavia’s last king, Peter II, and three other members of his family. King Peter II acceded to the throne in 1941, aged 17, but fled 11 days later when the Nazis invaded Yugoslavia. He never returned and died in the US in 1970. The funeral is also being… Continue reading King Peter II: Serbia holds state funeral for Yugoslavia’s last king
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Bayern Munich wins 2013 Champions League Final after beating Borussia Dortmund with 2-1
Bayern Munich won a pulsating all-Bundesliga encounter against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on Wembley. Borussia Dortmund 1 (Gundogan 67′ penalty) – Bayern Munich 2 (Mandzukic 60′ Robben 89′) The Champions League’s recent history has offered little other than unrelenting misery for Arjen Robben and Bayern Munich – but the agony is over… Continue reading Bayern Munich wins 2013 Champions League Final after beating Borussia Dortmund with 2-1
French soldier stabbed in Paris suburb La Defense
A French soldier has been stabbed in a Paris suburb and the authorities are investigating whether the incident was a copycat attack in the wake of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, killed in London this week. “They tried to kill the soldier because he was a soldier,” said French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.… Continue reading French soldier stabbed in Paris suburb La Defense
Did Pope Francis perform an exorcism? Vatican denies claims.
The Vatican has denied claims that Pope Francis performed an exorcism, after TV 2000 images showed a man apparently reacting to the pontiff putting his hands on his head. The encounter – during last Sunday Mass – was shown on a TV channel owned by the Italian bishops’ conference. The station quoted exorcists as saying there… Continue reading Did Pope Francis perform an exorcism? Vatican denies claims.
Don Giuseppe Puglisi: First Mafia martyr beatified in Sicily
Don Giuseppe Puglisi, a Roman Catholic priest murdered by the mafia in 1993, has been beatified in a ceremony attended by 50,000 people in Sicily. The beatification ceremony, in the Sicilian capital Palermo, marks the penultimate step on the path to being made a saint. Don Giuseppe Puglisi was shot by a hit man in front… Continue reading Don Giuseppe Puglisi: First Mafia martyr beatified in Sicily
Michael Adebolajo: MI5 asked Woolwich suspect to work for them 6 months before attack
MI5 asked Michael Adebolajo if he wanted to work for them about six months before Woolwich attack, his childhood friend Abu Nusaybah has claimed. During a BBC interview, Abu Nusaybah said his friend Michael Adebolajo – one of two men arrested after Drummer Lee Rigby’s murder in south-east London on Wednesday – had rejected the… Continue reading Michael Adebolajo: MI5 asked Woolwich suspect to work for them 6 months before attack
“Ruby” Karima El-Mahroug says she lied in Silvio Berlusconi case
“Ruby” Karima El-Mahroug, the dancer alleged to have had paid s** as a minor with Italy’s ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi told a court that she had lied to investigators in 2010. Karima El-Mahroug said she had “made up” details about er***c parties held at his villa while Silvio Berlusconi was still Italy’s prime minister. She… Continue reading “Ruby” Karima El-Mahroug says she lied in Silvio Berlusconi case
Stockholm riots: Specially trained police sent to riot-hit Swedish capital
Reinforcements of Sweden’s specially trained police are being deployed to Stockholm after five nights of unprecedented rioting in the capital’s suburbs. Police officers are being sent from the cities of Gothenburg and Malmo, both of which saw rioting in recent years, a spokesman said. “They are trained and educated for the police tasks going on… Continue reading Stockholm riots: Specially trained police sent to riot-hit Swedish capital
Turkey bans late-night alcohol sales
The Turkish parliament has approved controversial legislation to ban the sale and advertising of alcohol. The Islamist-rooted ruling AK party says the law will protect the population, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of alcohol. Critics say it is a new move to impose an Islamic agenda on a secular, though predominantly Muslim, country.… Continue reading Turkey bans late-night alcohol sales
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale: MI5 had been monitoring Woolwich attack suspects for 8 years
It was reported today that MI5 had been monitoring the two fanatics responsible for the slaughter of a young soldier near Woolwich barracks for eight years. The Security Service is facing an inquiry by MPs amid a raft of devastating revelations about the killers’ known links to Islamist extremism. One of the suspects – Michael… Continue reading Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale: MI5 had been monitoring Woolwich attack suspects for 8 years
De Grisogono diamond necklace stolen during Cannes Film Festival
A De Grisogono necklace reportedly worth 1.9 million euros has been stolen during the Cannes film festival, in the second such theft to hit this year’s event. The expensive piece by Swiss jeweller De Grisogono vanished after a celebrity party at a five-star hotel in the resort town of Cap d’Antibes. The theft occurred despite… Continue reading De Grisogono diamond necklace stolen during Cannes Film Festival
Michael Adebolajo named as suspect over Lee Rigby killing in Woolwich attack
Michael Adebolajo, 28, and an unnamed accomplice are believed to have knocked off duty Drummer Lee Rigby down with a Vauxhall Tigra as he walked back to the Woolwich Barracks at 2.20 p.m. yesterday, crushing his body against a road sign. Government sources confirmed that the names of both suspects were on a list maintained… Continue reading Michael Adebolajo named as suspect over Lee Rigby killing in Woolwich attack
Lee Rigby: Woolwich terror attack victim was drummer of 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is the soldier killed in the London machete attack near Woolwich Barracks. Lee Rigby, 25, from Manchester, leaves behind a two-year-old son. Two men are under arrest in hospital after police shot them near Woolwich Barracks on Wednesday afternoon, in the aftermath of… Continue reading Lee Rigby: Woolwich terror attack victim was drummer of 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Christine Lagarde questioned by French court in Bernard Tapie case
Christine Lagarde has arrived at a court in Paris for questioning over a payout to controversial tycoon Bernard Tapie during her time as finance minister. The IMF chief is being asked to explain her handling of a row in 2007 which resulted in some 400 million euros ($516 million) being paid to Bernard Tapie. She… Continue reading Christine Lagarde questioned by French court in Bernard Tapie case
Woolwich attack: Video of man who killed British soldier with a machete
A video tonight emerged of a man with b****ied hands, carrying knives and ranting “We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you”, after a serving soldier was ha**ed to death by two men just 200 yards from an Army barracks. The man can be seen and heard talking to the camera. The… Continue reading Woolwich attack: Video of man who killed British soldier with a machete
Brussels Summit: EU leaders in drive against tax evasion
EU leaders at Brussels summit say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy. The president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, said there was a “strong political will” in Europe to make tax systems fairer. He said the EU would draft tougher rules this… Continue reading Brussels Summit: EU leaders in drive against tax evasion
London machete attack: Man killed in Woolwich suspected terrorist incident
A man has been killed in a machete attack and his two assailants shot by police in Woolwich, south-east London, UK. The UK’s government is reported to be treating the assault as a suspected terrorist incident and the prime minister said it was “truly shocking”. Home Secretary Theresa May has summoned a meeting of the… Continue reading London machete attack: Man killed in Woolwich suspected terrorist incident
Dominique Venner: Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris
French police says a 78-year-old man, named as Dominique Venner, has killed himself inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, causing its evacuation. The man pulled out a shot-gun and shot himself through the mouth beside the main altar shortly after 16:00. He has been named as Dominique Venner, an award-winning far-right historian. Dominique Venner… Continue reading Dominique Venner: Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris
Eurovision 2013: Russia calls Azerbaijan’s failure to award any points as outrageous action
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called Azerbaijan’s failure to award any points to Russia’s entry in this year’s Eurovision song contest as “outrageous”. Sergei Lavrov said the points had been “stolen” from Russia’s Dina Garipova and “this outrageous action will not remain without a response”. Azerbaijan says it cannot explain how it awarded no… Continue reading Eurovision 2013: Russia calls Azerbaijan’s failure to award any points as outrageous action
Jose Manuel Barroso urges full tax data exchange
The head of the European Commission has told the European Parliament he wants EU-wide exchange of income data as part of the fight against tax evasion. Jose Manuel Barroso said he would urge Wednesday’s summit of EU leaders to support automatic exchange of people’s earnings data between tax authorities. Tax evasion costs EU states 1… Continue reading Jose Manuel Barroso urges full tax data exchange
Laura Fernee claims she is too pretty to work
Laura Fernee says her good looks are so powerful they are ruining her life – and have forced her to quit her job. Laura Fernee, 33, is a science graduate and she says her slim figure and pretty face attracted unwanted attention from her male colleagues. She also claims she has been ostracized by other… Continue reading Laura Fernee claims she is too pretty to work
Eurovision 2013: Azerbaijan inquiry into “nul points” for Russia
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has ordered an inquiry into why his country gave Russia “nul points” at Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Voters and the official Azerbaijan jury in fact gave strong backing to the Russian entry, according to officials. Azerbaijan’s state broadcaster suggested there may have been voting violations. Russia gave the maximum 12 points… Continue reading Eurovision 2013: Azerbaijan inquiry into “nul points” for Russia
Kate Middleton has a Marilyn Monroe dress blow up moment at William van Cutsem wedding
Kate Middleton was left red-faced after the gusts lifted up her polka-dot dress, drawing attention to her thighs. The Duchess of Cambridge was caught out by the wind as she arrived at the wedding of friends William van Cutsem and Rosie Ruck Keene, in south Oxfordshire, just over a week ago. Seemingly unaware that her… Continue reading Kate Middleton has a Marilyn Monroe dress blow up moment at William van Cutsem wedding
Madeleine McCann case: British cleaners and Portuguese manual workers among new suspects
British cleaners and Portuguese manual workers are among new suspects in the Madeleine McCann investigation, according to recent reports in UK’s media. Scotland Yard identified what they describe as “people of interest” during a review of the Portuguese inquiry into the 3-year-old’s disappearance in May, 2007. The suspects are thought to number 12 – not… Continue reading Madeleine McCann case: British cleaners and Portuguese manual workers among new suspects
EU bans refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables
Starting with 2014, the European Commission will ban the use of refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables. From 1 January 2014, restaurants may only serve olive oil in tamper-proof packaging, labeled to EU standards. The Commission, the EU’s executive branch, says the move will protect consumers and improve hygiene. But… Continue reading EU bans refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables