Prime Minister Tony Abbott survives a no-confidence vote in Australia
The secret ballot vote was conducted in the Parliament of Australia by members of Abbott’s ruling Liberal Party in Canberra on Monday morning. “That seems to me to resolve the…
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Madonna Moons Everyone On The Red Carpet At The Grammys
Never one to miss an opportunity to try to shock us, Madonna mooned everyone on the red carpet at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Yep, she just…
Joan Rivers Won Her First Grammy On Sunday Night
Joan Rivers just won her first Grammy award. The late comic took home Best Spoken Word Album during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards for the audio version of her 2014 memoir,…
Vian Dakhil: Iraq’s Only Female Yazidi MP On The Battle To Save Her People | World News | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com: Vian Dakhil spends every waking moment working to rescue survivors of the carnage Isis has wreaked on the Yazidi people of northwest Iraq.
Supermarket Chain Denies Venezuela's Charges of Food Hoarding
CARACAS, Venezuela — The head of a supermarket chain taken over by the Venezuelan government rejected on Sunday charges that the company was hoarding foodstuffs to destabilize the economy, arguing…
Lionel Messi boosts Barcelona as it closes up on Real Madrid
Messi’s opener had a touch of fortune as it came from a deflected free-kick and he set up Luis Suarez for the Uruguay forward to double the advantage before halftime….
Ariana Grande’s Grammy Dress 2015 Is A White Hot Versace Design With Chain Metal
“Bang bang into the room” is right! Ariana Grande arrived on the 2015 Grammy red carpet Sunday night and looked super hot in a white and silver chain metal gown…
Egypt Moves Toward Retrial for 2 Jailed Al Jazeera Journalists
CAIRO — Egypt began moving on Sunday toward a retrial of two journalists whose yearlong incarceration has drawn widespread condemnation from Western governments and human rights groups. Defense lawyers raised…
Grammys Red Carpet 2015 Photos: See All The Dresses From Music’s Biggest Night
The Grammys are an award show where people let loose — the outfits are shinier, the hemlines are shorter and the colors are brighter. Unlike the Golden Globes or the…
Madonna Went Very Madonna For Her 2015 Grammys Ensemble
What will Madonna do next? That’s always the question we ask ourselves when we anticipate seeing the superstar walk a red carpet. The singer marched into the Grammy Awards dressed…
Who’s A Better Liar: Brian Williams Or Pinocchio?
Brian Williams was caught in a very big lie this week. He has since taken a leave of absence from NBC and has even cancelled a planned appearance on the…
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Survives Challenge to Leadership
SYDNEY, Australia — Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia has fought off a challenge to his leadership after lawmakers from his conservative Liberal Party voted Monday against a motion to…
Ivory Coast ends long wait for AFCON title after dramatic penalty shootout
It was almost a carbon copy of the 1992 final when the Ivorians beat Ghana on spot kicks after a goalless draw and extra time. The 35-year-old Barry, who replaced…
‘Boyhood’ Scoops Best Film and Director Prizes at BAFTAs
LONDON — Coming-of-age drama “Boyhood” scooped three prizes including best film and director at Britain’s biggest film awards on Sunday, while “The Grand Budapest Hotel” took five gongs but missed…
Enough with the speed traps
As you’re driving along the highway, wouldn’t you like to know if there’s a police car up ahead so you can slow down and avoid getting a ticket? You’d also…
Australia’s PM Survives Internal Challenge To His Leadership
CANBERRA, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott survived a challenge to his leadership after his ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted down an attempt to unseat him…
Brian Williams Cancels Appearance On ‘Late Show With David Letterman’
NBC’s Brian Williams cancelled a planned Thursday night appearance on CBS’s ‘Late Show with David Letterman’, POLITICO’s Mike Allen and CNN’s Brian Stelter reported on Sunday. The cancellation comes after…
‘Boyhood’ Wins Best Picture, Best Director At BAFTA Awards
Slow-cooked coming-of-age tale “Boyhood” took the best film and director trophies at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, while Wes Anderson’s candy-colored comedy “The Grand Budapest Hotel” won the…
Grammy Winners List For 2015 Includes Beyoncé & More
The biggest night in music has arrived in the form of the 57th annual Grammy Awards. Sam Smith, Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams lead all artists with six nominations each, including…
Greek Prime Minister Won’t Seek to Extend Bailout
ATHENS — As pressure grows on Greece to reach a deal with its international creditors and avert fears that it will default on its huge debt, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras…
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Dems, GOP make middle-class pitch
Neurosurgeon and conservative favorite Ben Carson was the latest to touch on the issue, raising it during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday”and offering a critique of 2012 nominee Mitt…
Soccer fans and the police clash in Cairo; at least 15 dead
According to Al-Ahram, the clashes were triggered by a group of Zamalek fans trying to enter a stadium by force. – CNN’s Ian Lee and Samira Said contributed to this…
Greece’s New PM Sets Up EU Clash With Bailout Rejection, Austerity Rollback
By Lefteris Papadimas and Renee Maltezou ATHENS, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras laid out plans on Sunday to dismantle Greece’s “cruel” austerity program, ruling out any…
Gunman who killed four opened fire at ex-wife’s home, witnesses say
A gunman parked down the street from his ex-wife’s home in Douglas County, Georgia, sneaked up on the house and opened fire Saturday, witnesses told CNN affiliate WSB-TV. Cedric G….
Prosecutors: 22 People Killed in Egyptian Soccer Match Riot
CAIRO — A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 22 people,…
Brazil prison escape follows seduction
The women talked guards into letting them inside and seduced them, spiking their drinks in the process, according to reports. What happened next is what one might expect when strangers…
Some Sharp Notes Amid the Performances at Hottest Pre-Grammy Party
If you looked around the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, you would have seen Al Gore and Tim Cook over on the left, Joan Collins and Jane Fonda on…
Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West, Justin Bieber And Other Stars Pack Into One Epic Club Photo
Who needs Sunday’s Grammys for a celeb-packed photo op? The House of Blues in West Hollywood on Saturday was more than enough. Demi Lovato posted this stunning gathering of big…
Mardi Gras Fast Facts
Janurary 6, 2015 – Carnival celebrations begin with various parades that continue through midnight on Fat Tuesday, February 17th, 2015. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also known as…