Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend’s murder case cop quits
Johannesburg – The head of police who took charge of the crime scene after Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius shot dead his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, has resigned. Several police officers said Boschkop police station commander Colonel Schoombie van Rensburg had been under immense... read more »
Gritty` Villas-Boas says `will not quit` following `humbling` Liverpool los...
London – Andre Villas-Boas admitted that he is fighting to save his job after Sunday’s humiliating 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool but insisted that he will not resign as Tottenham Hotspur manager, according to reports. According to The Independent, Spurs were embarrassed at home by... read more »
Kerry extends US-Afghan security deal deadline
Johannesburg – United States Secretary John Kerry has apparently extended the deadline for the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with Afghanistan by saying that it could even be signed by President Hamid Karzai’s successor, who will be chosen in April elections. Although Kerry stressed... read more »
Pope Francis says he’s no Marxist, but defends critique of Capitalism
London – Pope Francis has rejected accusations from right-wing Americans that his teaching is Marxist. The Pope however defended his criticisms of the capitalist system, urging more attention be given to the poor in a wide-ranging interview. According to the Guardian, in remarks to the... read more »
`The Sound of Music` star Eleanor Parker passes away at 91
Washington – Eleanor Parker, who gained fame for her role of a baroness vying for the affections of Colonel Von Trapp, played by Christopher Plummer in ‘The Sound of Music’, has... read more »
Costa Concordia Captain abandoned ship leaving almost 300 people on board
Washington – An Italian court has heard that a coastguard official aboard the doomed cruise liner Costa Concordia had told its captain, Francesco Schettino, to get back on the ship as... read more »
Adam Sandler tops Forbes` `Most Overpaid Actors 2013` list
New York – Adam Sandler has topped the list of Forbes Magazine’s The Most Overpaid Actors of 2013 list. According to the publication, the ’50 First Dates’ star’s film, ‘Jack... read more »
Women satisfied with body image have happier relationships
New York – Being in a happy relationship is linked with a better body image, a study has revealed. According to the study, women who are happy with their body image are more likely to... read more »
China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg repo...
Beijing – China has been reportedly withholding residence visas for the New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg reporters over the agencies’ investigative stories on wealth accumulated by... read more »
