January 29, 2013
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands to abdicate for son
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has announced she is abdicating in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander. In a pre-recorded address broadcast on TV, she said she would formally stand down on 30 April. The queen, who is approaching her 75th…
January 29, 2013
Egypt protests continue despite overnight curfew
Protests and violence have continued into the night in Egypt as thousands defied overnight curfews imposed by President Mohammed Morsi. Marches took place in the cities of Port Said, Ismailia and Suez after dark, despite the curfews and a temporary…
January 29, 2013
Argo wins top Screen Actors Guild award
Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama Argo has won the top honour for overall cast performance at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Jennifer Lawrence took the best actress award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, while Daniel Day-Lewis was…
January 29, 2013
Ashton Kutcher receives mixed reviews for Steve Jobs biopic
Actor Ashton Kutcher has received mixed reviews for his portrayal of Steve Jobs in a biopic of the Apple founder, which premiered at the close of this year's Sundance Film Festival. Jobs looks at Apple's origins in the 1970s, following its founder…
January 29, 2013
Royal hoax radio show cancelled
The Australian radio show that made the hoax call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge in December has been cancelled. 2Day FM's Hot 30 programme had been taken off air following the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who was found…
January 29, 2013
US Senators Unveil Plan for Immigration Reform
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January 29, 2013
Chris Brown being investigated
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is under investigation for an alleged assault in a West Hollywood parking lot, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said early today. Deputies responding to a report of six men fighting Sunday night found the…
January 29, 2013
Brazil Arrests 4 After Deadly Nightclub Blaze
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January 29, 2013
Bahamians vote in referendum
Bahamians voted in a referendum Monday on whether or not to legalise web-shop gambling and a national lottery following a campaign that mirrors a general election in the country. The ruling Progressive Liberal party (PLP) of Prime Minister Perry…
January 29, 2013
Biggest seizure of liquid drug in UK history at Gatwick Airport
Border officials have found an £8million haul of liquid cocaine hidden in tins of carrot juice at Gatwick Airport. The UK Border Agency believes it is the biggest seizure of its kind in British history.Staff made the discovery while carrying out…