September 23, 2013
Typhoon Usagi kills at least 25 people in China
Typhoon Usagi has killed at least 25 people in Guangdong province of south China, the government has said. Winds of up to 180 km/h (110 mph) were recorded in some areas, toppling trees and blowing cars off roads. Its victims drowned or were hit by…
September 23, 2013
Most Hostages Rescued from Mall in Kenya
Kenya's interior minister says most of the hostages have been rescued from the Nairobi shopping mall that Islamist militants stormed on Saturday. Joseph Ole Lenku said Kenyan forces are now in "full control" of the Westgate Mall. He said two…
September 23, 2013
Bangladesh Garment Workers Protest Low Pay, Shut Factories
More than 100 garment factories in Bangladesh have been forced to close as workers protest for a third day demanding a sharp raise in their minimum wage. Police firing tear gas and rubber bullets clashed with rock-throwing protesters Monday in the…
September 23, 2013
Germany’s Angela Merkel faces tough coalition talks
Chancellor Angela Merkel's triumphant conservative party is considering who to team up with to form a new German coalition after their election victory. Her conservative bloc got 41.5% - their best result since 1994, but just short of a clear…
September 23, 2013
Michael Douglas Criticizes U.S. Prison System at Emmys Backstage
Michael Douglas criticized U.S. prison system after he won a trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a TV Miniseries or Movie at the 2013 Emmy Awards. The actor, who won the prize for his role in HBO movie "Behind the Candelabra", opened up about his…
September 23, 2013
Rihanna’s Instagram Photo With Endangered Animal Leads to Two Arrests
Two local people have been arrested after authorities in Thailand noticed that Rihanna took a picture with a loris, a squirrel-like animal which is native of Southeast Asia and is a protected animal, during her trip to the island of Phuket. Rihanna,…
September 23, 2013
Tosh Bio Released
British author John Masouri's biography on reggae great Peter Tosh has been released. Titled Steppin Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh, the 486-page book is published by Britain's Omnibus Press and has been out since early this month. According to an…
September 23, 2013
Mighty Sparrow responding well to treatment – family
The family of Slinger 'Mighty Sparrow' Francisco, widely regarded as the 'Calypso King of the World' says he is responding very well to treatment. His daughter, Nicole Robinson, says he is no longer in a coma and has been communicating by blinking…
September 22, 2013
Emmy award winners to be revealed in Los Angeles
British stars including Damian Lewis and Dame Helen Mirren are in the race for top accolades at Sunday's prestigious Emmy awards in the US. Dame Helen is nominated in the lead actress in a mini series or movie category for her role as a leading…
September 22, 2013
Portman and Parker Dazzle on Red Carpet
A slew of celebrities stepped out to attend the 2013 New York City Ballet Fall Gala at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater. Natalie Portman and Sarah Jessica Parker were among the famous faces who stole attention when gracing the red carpet.…