…formance-enhancing drug use by Lance Armstrong and his teammates. Foundation spokeswoman Katherine McLane said on Wednesday that the name change was approved by the Texas Secretary of State on October 30th. Lance Armstrong had previously stepped-down as chairman of the foundation and last week resigned from its board of directors. Lance Armstrong’s name has been removed from the very cancer…
, theaflavins and thearubigins, that help to reduce the amount of fat absorbed by the gut, and can cut cholesterol. However, proteins found in cows’ milk neutralize this ability. Drink your tea black. 3. Eating white bread. Too many refined carbs, especially white bread and white rice, can lead to weight gain, particularly around the midriff, found researchers at Tufts University in Boston. Two gr…
…station and presented their efforts in the lush gardens surrounded by bunting. Great British Bake Off has sent demand for baking products soaring. Marks & Spencer reports sales increases of up to 20% in ingredients, while John Lewis has seen a 46% rise in sales of three-tier cake stands and cake tins and muffin trays….
The new British Airways campaign cost £20 million ($30 million) and was supposed to usher in a new, mistake-free era. But British Airways found a rival Virgin Atlantic plane in the company’s new TV advert, “Aviators”. Luckily an eagle-eyed BA engineer spotted the error during a screening of the film to thousands of staff just a day before its official launch. British Airways’ advertis…
nation. Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has called on the UK government to hand over the Falkland Islands, in an open letter printed in British newspapers Last year marked 30 years since the Falklands War, when the islands were occupied by Argentine forces for 74 days. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says her letter is published on the same date – January 3 –…
…in 18 miles (30km) of the Kenya-Somalia border, reminding travellers that there had been earlier attacks in Kenya carried out by Somali militia. Two nuns from Western Europe were kidnapped in November 2008 and three aid workers were abducted in July 2009. Accordind to Police Commissioner Mathew Iteere said the couple had come from a trip to the Masai Mara reserve and were the resort’s only g…
…e made a rude gesture Adele added her Brits to the six Grammy Awards she won last weekend, capping a year of huge global success. According to her record label, the London singer’s second album 21 has sold 17 million copies around the world and hit number one in 24 countries. Accepting the best album prize – the final and most prestigious of the night – Adele said: “Nothin…
…auction house PFC Auctions, based on Guernsey in the British Channel Islands, said in a statement that the seller they were representing had bought the blood at a public auction in the US in February 2012 for $3,500. The seller had now agreed for the item to be withdrawn from sale and donated to the foundation in “a considerable financial gesture”, it said. According to the auctioneer…
Emma West, a 34-year-old British woman from New Addington, London, has been charged with racial harassment after video showing her allegedly abusing passengers aboard a tram while balancing a toddler on her knee appeared on the internet. Emma West appeared before magistrates today charged with racially aggravated harassment following an appeal by the British Transport Police. The woman was remand…
Dominick Chilcott, the British ambassador in Iran claims the ruling regime at Tehran is likely to have supported an attack on the UK’s embassy in the country. Dominick Chilcott told the BBC Iran is a country in which such action is only taken “with the acquiescence and the support of the state”. Hundreds of protesters attacked the UK embassy in Tehran on Tuesday. Diplomats worki…
…safety zone from the Somali border recommended by the Foreign Office. A statement posted on the FCO travel advice website said: “We continue to advise against all but essential travel to within 30 kilometres of Kenya’s border with Somalia. There have been previous attacks by Somali militia into Kenya. Three aid workers were kidnapped in July 2009, and two western nuns in November 2008.̶…
…Prince Harry cavorting with girls in a Las Vegas hotel online By last night, a Google search for “Prince Harry Naked” produced 68,300,000 results. A search for “Prince Harry Naked Pictures” generated 25,800,000 results. Once Prince Harry had returned to the UK, lawyers for Prince Charles issued threats of legal action. Meanwhile, the pictures continued to be available online, making a mockery of…
…l minutes later. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit the Queen Charlotte Islands just after 8:00 p.m. local time Saturday at a depth of about 3 miles (5 kilometers) and was centered 96 miles (155 kilometers) south of Masset, British Columbia. It was one of the biggest earthquakes around Canada in decades and was felt across a wide area aro…
allowed into the above-ground portions of the memorial for free, the foundation plans to charge people to descend into the museum’s exhibition space, where they will see portraits of the nearly 3,000 victims, hear oral histories of the tragedy and view artifacts such as the staircase World Trade Center workers used to flee on 9/11. The admission price hasn’t been set. Foundation offic…
is associated with a small but consistent increased risk of experiencing a first coronary heart disease event, such as a heart attack.” The researchers said eliminating job strain would prevent 3.4% of those cases, whereas there would be a 36% reduction if everyone stopped smoking. Prof. Mika Kivimaki said the evidence of a direct effect of job strain on the heart was mixed. He said job str…
Katia Zatuliveter, an alleged Russian spy admitted a 4-year relationship with married British Liberal Democrat MP, Mike Hancock, but denied she deliberately targeted him during yesterday hearing. Katia Zatuliveter, 26, also had a string of affairs or “flirtations” with other political figures including a Nato official and a Dutch diplomat. The alleged Russian spy is accused of trying to access se…
he torch on British soil. After criss-crossing every region of the UK, the flame will be used to light the cauldron in Stratford’s Olympic Stadium at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July. At Thursday’s handover ceremony, crowds in the stadium stood beneath multi-colored umbrellas as the national anthems of the UK and Greece were sung by a British school choir and a Gree…
Stella McCartney was the big winner of the British Fashion Awards 2012, taking home two major awards. Stella McCartney, daughter of Sir Paul McCartney and a mother-of-four, was awarded Designer of the Year and Designer Brand of the Year at a star-studded event at London’s Savoy hotel. The double win follows a momentous year for Stella McCartney, most notably her Team GB kit designs for the…
Kim Kardashian has sparked a new row over Heathrow baggage handlers after she accused British Airways workers of stealing “irreplaceable” items from her luggage after a recent flight. Kim Kardashian, 31, says staff at the airport, which is already facing claims it will struggle to cope with the surge in passengers during the Olympics, took several handbags and “priceless” sunglasses she inherited…
Famous for her killer legs, Caroline Flack finally reveals her secret, which comes in a tiny bottle, MAC body foundation. The 32-year-old Xtra-Factor presenter gives her legs a beauty boost with MAC body foundation. At $33 a bottle, Caroline Flack makes good use of the product and spreads it all over her body to give her an all-round glow. The water-based, water-resistant foundation prides itself…
Sophia Loren is defying her age by refusing to tone down her outfits or cover up her curves. Sophia Loren, 77, showed off her impressive figure in Russia last night as she stepped out in a floorlength gown with a daring low cut. The iconic actress was joined by her eldest son Carlo Ponti Jr. as she wowed in the black gown with intricate detailing on the bust and sleeves. Most women her age would…
Australia: Surfer Torn In Half In A Deadly Shark Attack. Seychelles shark attack: victim’s widow heartfelt tribute at the funeral. A British honeymooner was killed in a suspected shark attack in the idyllic honeymoon island Seychelles yesterday – as the horrified bride he wed 11 days ago looked on. Ian Redmond, 30, was attacked in shallow water 100ft off a Seychelles beach. Ian s…
…e helicopter out of the river. The Bell 206 tourist helicopter, which was not equipped with floats, was pulled from the East River hours after the crash It had reportedly just taken off from the East 34th Street heliport in Manhattan when it hit the water. “The water is not too cold, but even 60 degrees can be dangerous,” coast guard spokesman Erik Swanson told the New York Post. The helicopter w…
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 20 as has been reported – and include a num…
…enir Programme click here. Here is our run-down of events over the Diamond Jubilee weekend, including approximate timings: Saturday 2 June, 2012 The Queen will attend the Epsom Derby. Sunday 3 June, 2012 The Big Jubilee Lunch: Building on the already popular Big Lunch initiative, people will be encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the Diamond Jubilee c…
Kim Jong-un sends Choe Ryong-hae as special envoy to BeijingKim Jong-un has sent Choe Ryong-hae as special envoy to Beijing, North Korean state media has announced, amid cooling relations between the two neighbors. Choe Ryong-hae, a…
North Korea releases Chinese fishing crew The Chinese fishing crew seized by North Koreans two weeks ago has been freed along with their boat, reports say. The 16-man crew was taken captive by unidentified North…
China urges North Korea to release Yu Xuejun's fishing boat captured for $100,000 ransomChina has called on North Korea to secure the release of a fishing boat and its crew seized earlier this month. Owner Yu Xuejun said the vessel had been in Chinese waters…
Zahra Shahid Hussain funeral: Murdered PTI's vice-president buried in KarachiThe funeral of the murdered vice-president of Pakistan's PTI party, Zahra Shahid Hussain, has been held at a mosque in the country’s capital, Karachi. Zahra Shahid Hussain…
Imran Khan blames MQM's Altaf Hussain for Zahra Shahid Hussain's killing in KarachiFormer cricketer Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, has blamed one of his political rivals for the killing of PTI vice-president Zahra Shahid Hussain. Zahra…
Zahra Shahid Hussain shot dead in KarachiSenior Pakistani politician Zahra Shahid Hussain has been shot dead in the southern port city of Karachi. Zahra Shahid Hussain was the senior vice-president of Pakistan's…
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