Daily Archives: May 8, 2015
Plane Crashes into Atlanta I-285 Killing Four People
A single engine plane has crashed onto a metro Atlanta interstate shortly after takeoff, killing all four people onboard. The aircraft burst into flames, but...
The Muppets Return for TV Series on ABC
The Muppet Show is returning to TV with a contemporary grown-up reboot. The show has been commissioned by ABC and promises a "more adult" take on...
Ivorian Boy Smuggled into Spain Inside Suitcase
An Ivorian boy has been smuggled into Spain from Morocco inside a suitcase, Spanish police say. The 8-year-old boy, named Abou, was found inside the...
Guy Carawan Dies at the Age of 87
Civil rights singer Guy Carawan has died at the age of 87. Guy Carawan’s rendition of We Shall Overcome became an anthem of the US...
Nigella Lawson’s The Taste Canceled After Two Series
ABC has decided to cancel Nigella Lawson’s cooking show The Taste after two series, following a dramatic ratings slump. The Taste lost more than half...
Greece Crisis: Public Sector Workers Rehired Despite Bailout Talks
A defiant Greece has decided to rehire thousands of public sector workers, including cleaning ladies, despite sustained pressure from its international creditors. Greek lawmakers passed...
Pakistan Helicopter Crashes in Gilgit Killing Norway and Philippines Ambassadors
A Pakistani military helicopter crashed during an emergency landing in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan territory killing at least six people. The ambassadors of Norway and the...
VE Day: Europe Marks 70th Anniversary of End of WW2
Europe is marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two on the continent. European leaders gathered in the Polish port of Gdansk...
UK Elections 2015: David Cameron’s Conservatives Win Majority in Commons
David Cameron’s conservatives have won the UK’s general elections and are expected to form a slender majority in the Commons. His party made gains in...