Ukraine: Massive overnight attack leaves millions in the dark
Ukraine: Massive overnight attack leaves millions in the dark **Ukraine Grapples with Energy Crisis Following Extensive Overnight Assault** Kyiv, Ukraine – A significant overnight attack has plunged vast swathes of Ukraine into darkness, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation as... read more »
Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil
Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil **White House Engages Oil Executives Amidst Venezuelan Sanctions** Washington D.C. – The White House has convened a meeting of oil company executives, encompassing both major multinational corporations and smaller, independent... read more »
Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says
Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says **Humanitarian Aid Lifeline Sustains Gaza and West Bank Amidst Winter Challenges** Gaza and the occupied West Bank are currently grappling with severe winter conditions that are exacerbating the already precarious humanitarian... read more »
Venezuela announces release of political prisoners; 5 Spanish citizens free...
Venezuela announces release of political prisoners; 5 Spanish citizens freed **Venezuela Releases Detainees, Including Spanish Nationals, Amid US Pressure** Caracas, Venezuela – In a move widely interpreted as a response to sustained international pressure, the Venezuelan government has released... read more »
Surgery more effective for herniated discs than nonsurgical treatments
Washington – A new study has revealed that for patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and... read more »
New $5K counselling service can spare you the awkward parts of online dating
New York – Dating site eHarmony has added a counselling service to its offerings similar to the one Ben Stiller’s character shelled out 500 dollars for in ‘The Secret Life of... read more »
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s pay largely unchanged in 2013
Washington – Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has been reportedly paid 4.25 million dollars in 2013, as the tech giant has slightly cut down on the total compensation compared to last... read more »
Man City boss Pellegrini says decision to drop Hart has helped goalie regain form
London – Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has said that his decision to take goalkeeper Joe Hart out of the firing line has helped him regain his best form and will benefit club... read more »
Woman finds lost wedding ring after more than 4 decades
London – A woman, who had lost her wedding ring more than 40 years ago in her garden, was finally reunited with it. Marion Reeve’s wedding band slipped off her finger 15 years after her... read more »
