Daily Archives: Mar 6, 2014
Crimea: US and EU join Ukraine to condemn illegal referendum
The US and EU have joined Ukraine's new government in condemning as "illegal" the Crimean referendum to endorse joining Russia. The EU, meeting in Brussels,...
Dr. Johan Stipp found Oscar Pistorius praying over Reeva Steenkamp’s body
Oscar Pistorius was praying over the body of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she lay dying, the Paralympic champion’s neighbor Dr. Johan Stipp told...
Gen. Martin Dempsey: Two years and billions of dollars to overcome Edward Snowden leaks
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, has said that it will take the US two years and possibly billions of...
Danica Patrick to race only in Sprint Cup Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
This weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), Danica Patrick will be racing only in the Sprint Cup Series. Danica Patrick, 31, will be sporting...
Satoshi Nakamoto: Bitcoin creator discovered by Newsweek
Newsweek magazine’s claim that it has found the creator of the Bitcoin virtual currency sparked controversy. Before now it was assumed that the name behind...
Usher’s son death: Jeffrey Hubbard sentenced to four years in prison in homicide of Kile Glover
Jeffrey Hubbard has been sentenced to four years in prison in the sea scooter crash case that killed Usher's 11-year-old stepson Kile Glover. The incident...
US Department of Justice files lawsuit against Philadelphia School District over beard length rule
The Philadelphia School District has been sued for alleged religious discrimination over a rule that requires employees to keep their beards at a certain...
Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni secret recordings leaked online
Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni are to launch legal action after secret recordings of them were leaked online. Lawyers for Nicolas Sarkozy say France’s former...
Oscar Pistorius trial day 4: Witness relates Reeva Steenkamp’s last moments
Another neighbor of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has told his murder trial he heard the athlete saying that he had shot his girlfriend after...
Angelina Jolie talks about fans support and kindness after mastectomy revelation
In a recent interview, Angelina Jolie has revealed she was “very moved” by the support and personal stories fans have shared with her since...
Crimea parliament votes to become part of Russian Federation
Crimea’s parliament has voted to become part of the Russian Federation. The southern Ukrainian region’s parliament said the decision would be put to the Crimean...
Pope Francis effect: New poll finds 40% of American Catholics praying more
A recent Pew Research Center poll has found that 40% of American Catholics are praying more often than they did a year ago. As Pope...
EU freezes Viktor Yanukovych’s assets
The EU has named 18 Ukrainians who will have their assets frozen including ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, his son and former PM Mykola Azarov. ...
John Short speaks out about North Korea detention
Australian missionary John Short, who was deported from North Korea earlier this week, has spoken out about his experience in detention. John Short, 75, was...
Venezuela breaks diplomatic relations with Panama
Venezuela has broken diplomatic relations and frozen economic ties with Panama, President Nicolas Maduro announced during Hugo Chavez's first commemoration. Nicolas Maduro’ decision comes after...
Saadi Gaddafi extradited from Niger
Col. Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saadi, has been extradited from Niger and is now in custody in Tripoli, the Libyan government says. Pictures posted on the...
Liz Wahl: RT anchor quits on air over Russian invasion of Crimea
Russia Today US anchor Liz Wahl quitted on the air Wednesday afternoon, saying the Kremlin-funded network "whitewashes" the actions of President Vladimir Putin. Liz Wahl,...
Vladimir Putin among Nobel Peace Prize 2014 nominees
President Vladimir Putin has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize despite escalating tensions over sending Russian troops to Ukraine’s Crimea region. Pope Francis, former...