Weather experts predicted Friday that a volcanic ash causing chaos to air traffic across Europe would affect the region well into the weekend and possibly beyond as the dust cloud continued
Friday, April 16, 2010
Norway PM runs country by iPad
When Norway's prime minister found himself stuck in New York as a volcanic cloud grounded flights to Europe, he fired up his new Apple iPad and did the job remotely.
In what could be a fir
Hamilton quickest in Chinese GP practice
Former world champion Lewis Hamilton tops the timesheets after Friday's practice session for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
The 25-year-old Briton -- who won in China on hi
Inception - Trailer
In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a single idea within one's mind can be the most dangerous weapon or the most valuable asset. The film i
EPL: Manchester City vs Manchester United Live Stream
Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge could face Manchester United in the derby on Saturday at Eastlands. The defender has recovered from a hernia operation, which caused him to miss five
'Pirates of the Caribbean 4' Finds its Orlando Bloom Replacement
When Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides added French up-and-comer Astrid Berges-Frisbey, I teased that she might become the next Keira Knightley to rise from the waves. Well, now i
Paris Hilton Splits From Doug Reinhardt
Add Doug Reinhardt to the list of Paris Hilton’s growing list of exes. Reinhardt has officially become a member of the not-so-exclusive brotherhood—which includes the likes of Benji Madden,
Liverpool FC Up For Sale
The off-field bickering between Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett would soon be over as the partners have begun the formal process of selling the Premier League side. The Mersey
Shirtless Kiefer Sutherland Thrown Out of Strip Club
A drunken and shirtless Kiefer Sutherland was kicked out of a London strip club on Thursday, U.K.’s The Daily Mail reported. According to the report, Sutherland, who was in London to promot
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Volcanic ash cloud causes air travel chaos
A cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland swept toward mainland Europe, with airspace over the United Kingdom closed to flights until Friday evening, officials said.
It could take up to 48
Samsung issues warnings about 3-D TV
Pregnant women, drunk people and "those who are sleep deprived" should not watch 3-D television because of potential health issues, electronics manufacturer Samsung says on its Web site.
T
Israeli customs blocks entry of iPads
Jerusalem - A number of Israelis and tourists entering the country at Ben Gurion Airport have had their new Apple iPads seized by customs officials.
Israeli authorities say the devices' Wi
Zac Efron to Produce 'Snabba Cash' Remake
Another former child star involved with drugs and crime. But in Zac Efron's case, it's a character he'll be playing in a movie he's producing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 17 Ag
Meteor Lights Up U.S. Midwest
The U.S. Midwest is abuzz with UFO talks after a huge fireball lit up the skies late Wednesday night. The National Weather Service said the light lasted about 15 minutes and disintegrated
Lindsay Lohan cut from the cover of “Mean Girls” video game
Mean Girls, the movie that truly defined high school social cliques, is missing its lead star’s photo on its movie-turned-game cover. Sources have suggested that the giant gaming comp
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Toyota suspends Lexus GX 460 sales
Tokyo, Japan - Toyota announced Thursday that it is testing all of its sports utility vehicles after it suspended worldwide sales of the Lexus GX 460 due to a reported risk of rollover.
To
Twitter claims 105 million registered users
Twitter has more than 105 million registered users, co-founder Biz Stone said Wednesday.
The announcement, at the micro-blogging site's Chirp conference for developers, marked the first ti
Arsenal title race over after defeat to Spurs
Arsenal's hopes of winning the English Premier League title appear over after a damaging 2-1 defeat at bitter north London rivals Tottenham, who keep alive their hopes of claiming the fourt
Apple postpones international iPad launch due to strong US demand
The official statement from Apple:
Although we have delivered more than 500,000 iPads during its first week, demand is far higher than we predicted and will likely continue to exceed our su
Rachel Weisz to play Jackie Kennedy in new Movie
EW.com is reporting that “The Constant Gardener” star Rachel Weisz has been tapped to play former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in a film that would be directed and produced by the Academy Awar
Catherine Zeta-Jones Bares All in Allure
Catherine Zeta-Jones is 40 and she is smoldering hot in Allure’s May issue, where the Welsh actress is photographed in all her naked glory. Zeta-Jones, who is married to actor Michael
China Earthquakes; 300 dead
Chinese officials reported that more than 300 people have died after a number of strong quakes shook Southern Qinghai, a mountainous area near Tibet. The U.S. Geological Survey said the str
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Archaeologists discover a Roman-era mummy
A Roman-era mummy was recently unearthed in a Bahariya Oasis cemetery, about 190 miles southwest of Cairo.
The 3-foot-tall female mummy was discovered by Egyptian archaeologists. The figur
Chelsea go four points clear
A first-half strike from Nicolas Anelka gave jittery Chelsea victory over Bolton and sent them four points clear at the top of the Premier League. But it was evident from the laboured perfo
Joss Whedon To Direct Marvel's 'The Avengers'
I'm told Marvel Studios is in final negotiations for Buffy the Vampire Slayer series architect Joss Whedon to direct Marvel Studios' The Avengers. That's the fast-tracked film that wo
Twitter Opens Gate to Ads
Twitter is officially out of the no-ads zone. Beginning Tuesday, searches on Twitter may be accompanied by advertisements from selected companies, including Starbucks, whose tax-day promo i
Croatian girl wakes from coma, starts speaking fluent German
A teenager in Croatia has baffled doctors after she woke up from a coma and started speaking fluent German, instead of her native language.
The 13-year-old, who has not been named, only ju
Monday, April 12, 2010
Obama, Hu discuss possible Iran sanctions
Washington - President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao held a private meeting Monday before the start of a nuclear security summit, with the focus on Iran -- and its opposition to the
Adebayor quits Togo; ends international career
African soccer star Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that he is quitting international football in the wake of the deadly gun attack on the Togo team bus in Angola in January.
Adebayor was n
£1 billion price tag for Arsenal
Arsenal have been valued at close to £1 billion and a stand-off between Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov and American sports mogul Stan Kroenke is expected to ensue. Lady Nina Bracewell-Sm
Steven Seagal Sued for Sexual Assault,Trafficking
A 23-year-old former model claims she interviewed with Seagal last February for the position of executive assistant. Kayden Nguyen says she got the job, but when she showed up f
Bret Michaels Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Bret Michaels tried to ignore the pain in his stomach Sunday night, hoping he could make the stage for a show in San Antonio, Texas. But by 1 a.m. Monday, the 47-year-old rocker and contest
Coco to host late night show on TBS
Fans of Conan O’Brien can once again have their funnyman on the late-night boob tube.
The comedian recently inked a deal with the cable network TBS to air a weeknight show, starting
Palm puts up "For Sale" sign
A report from Bloomberg shows that handheld device maker Palm is putting itself up for sale.220px-palm-Treo700p
Sources of the report revealed that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Frank Quatt
Santonio Holmes Traded to New York Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded wide receiver Santonio Holmes and his personal problems to the New York Jets for a fifth-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The trade comes after repo
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Death toll from Bangkok protests climbs to 21
Bangkok, Thailand -- The death toll from the weekend's clashes between anti-government protesters and Thai security forces climbed to 21, authorities said.
Of the dead, 17 are civilians an
Obama hosts two-day summit on nuclear security
President Obama hosts leaders from 46 countries for a two-day nuclear security summit starting Monday that will focus on how to better safeguard weapons materials, both old and new, to keep
United's title hopes in the gutter after goalless draw
Manchester United's hopes of claiming a fourth successive English Premier League title have taken a huge knock after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Blackburn on Sunday.
United were missin
'Date Night' stomps over 'Clash of the Titans' in weekend Box Office
The race for the No. 1 slot this weekend was a close one, but Date Night is claiming victory with an estimated $27.1 million gross over Clash of the Titans' $26.8 million take (although tha
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Spotted Together in Hungary
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson had their heads down this afternoon as they got ready to leave from the Budapest airport! He's been in the country working hard on Bel Ami with his many
Phil Mickelson Wins 2010 US Masters
American Phil Mickelson won his third green jacket after ruling the 2010 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia Sunday, April 11, 2010.2010-Masters
“To win this tournamen
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Thailand protests turn deadly - 15 Dead
Fifteen people were killed Saturday in clashes between anti-government protesters and Thai police and military forces, according to emergency officials.
Erawan Emergency Center said 11 wer
Ross Brawn backs Schumacher to make improvement in China
Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn believes Michael Schumacher can show improvement when the Formula One circuit moves to China next week.
The seven-time world champion has struggled to challen
Barcelona cruise to El Clasico win
Barcelona struck a potentially decisive blow in the Primera Division title race by ending Real Madrid's perfect home record to go three points clear at the summit.
Lionel Messi's 40th goal
Youngest Player to Make a Cut in US Masters
Italian Matteo Manassero broke the record for youngest player to make a cut in the US Masters. He is 16.Matteo-Manassero
His record stands at 16 years, 11 months and 22 days old (yes, he’s
Polish President Died in Plane Crash
Tragedy has struck Poland as it lost its president and several other high-ranking officials in a plane crash in Russia. President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria were among 97 people kil
Friday, April 9, 2010
La Liga: Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live Stream
Real Madrid and Barcelona will both be looking to strike a major blow in the Primera Division title race on Saturday night when the two Spanish superpowers go toe-to-toe in what will be the
Iran has 'fully mastered' nuclear technology
Iran announced Friday it has advanced its nuclear technology, unveiling new, faster centrifuges and celebrating "giant steps" forward.
In a speech celebrating National Nuclear Day, Preside
Half a Million World Cup tickets still available
With 62 days to go before the football World Cup opens, FIFA - the sport's governing body - and the South African local organizing committee are pleading with South Africans to buy the rema
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