Dewani appeals to UK court to block extradition to South Africa
Johannesburg – Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani’s lawyers have appealed to the UK judges to block his extradition to South Africa until he is fit to stand trial. The appeal addressed two key issues that whether a person who is unfit to plead is “an accused” and whether... read more »
3rd national moratorium on porn filming lifted
Washington – The Free Speech Coalition, who had recently suspended the filming of X-rated flicks after a performer was tested positive for HIV, has lifted the third national moratorium. The advocacy group for the adult film industry, which keeps a check on porn stars for STDs, said that it is... read more »
Honeymoon murder victim` Anni Dewani’s father slams UK legal system
London – Honeymoon murder victim Anni Dewani’s father has slammed the Britain’s legal system for not being able to punish her culprit husband, who is enjoying his life as he avoids facing trial for her death. Vinod Hindocha lashed out after a court again failed to reach a decision over... read more »
Majority of people don’t lie as frequently as you think
Washington – Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Ben-Gurion University have found that while some people lie a lot, many people are honest most of the time and many are even honest about their lying. Researchers Rony Halevy, Bruno Verschuere and Shaul Shalvi surveyed 527 people... read more »
Moyes admits Man U `not doing anything well enough` as `unwanted history` looms
London – David Moyes has admitted Manchester United have problems in every part of the pitch and have lost their famed fighting spirit, according to reports. According to the Mirror,... read more »
Google Doodle celebrates American computer scientist Grace Hopper’s 107th birthday
London – Google is commemorating the 107th birthday of American computer scientist and US Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. Hopper, born Grace Brewster Murray in 1906, is most... read more »
Large impact crater could hold clues about moon’s mantle
Washington – Researchers sifting through data from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper that flew aboard India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbiter found a diverse mineralogy in the subsurface of... read more »
Temperature mystery of planetary atmospheres revealed
Washington – Researchers have said that they have solved the atmospheric peculiarity that Earth shares with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, claiming that it is likely common to... read more »
Geminid meteor shower to peak on Dec 13
Washington – Geminid meteor shower will be at their best after dark on Friday, December 13 and before dawn on Saturday, December 14, according to reports. The Geminids are one of the most... read more »
