Paper Thin ‘Quantum Dot’ Televisions to Adorn Homes Next Year
The technology uses ‘quantum dots,’ a new form of light emitting crystals which can be used to produce ultra thin televisions.
Airspace Violation by U.S. Drone: Iran Warns of Retaliation
“Iran is among the few countries that possesses the most modern technology in the field of pilotless drones. The technology gap between Iran and the U.S. is not much,” the AP has quoted Salami as saying.
Rise of Woman Power: Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Three Winners
The Nobel Peace Prize 2011 was awarded jointly to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman "for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work."
‘Banana Could Kill’; Mum Stays Away From Shopping Malls
Georgina Dixon-Lane is the victim of a rare allergy condition which leaves her at the risk getting seizure and throat swelling that could stop her breathing, if she comes in to contact with banana.
BBC Admits Using Private Investigators to Get Stories
There were no evidence of phone or computer hacking or bribery by the BBC journalists, the Trust meeting has been informed.
Russians March Against Putin on Saturday [PHOTOS]
Thousands of Russians were protesting on Saturday against the alleged vote-rigging during the State Duma elections on Dec. 4. The protest is widely seen as a test of Putin's patience to allow peaceful demonstrations in the country.
Russia Witnesses Biggest Rally Against Putin
The protests are viewed internationally as a test of Putin's patience to bear with peaceful demonstrations and people's right to register dissent about government policies.
No Power Yet: Scots Still in the Dark
The storm which lashed across Scotland was termed as a ‘weather bomb’ by meteorologists.
Saturday Will be UK’s Busiest Shopping Day in 2011: Survey
Most Britons would be flocking to the shopping malls on Saturday, and it is expected to be the UK's busiest shopping day in 2011, according to a shopping-habits survey by Clothes Live Show.
I Had a Boyfriend and He Kissed Me Too, Reveals Susan Boyle
The Scot believes that she was misjudged, misunderstood, labelled and bullied as a youngster.
Biggest CEO Departures of 2011 (PHOTOS)
This year witnessed several high profile departures by the CEOs of many global companies. Some of them have called it a day on health grounds, some others had to bow out due to scandals and some others were fired over their “non performance.”
Rainey Qualley Named Miss Golden Globe 2012
"I would like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for giving me this wonderful opportunity to serve as Miss Golden Globe 2012,” Rainey told a news conference
EU Gender Ruling Makes Women Drivers Pay More Car Premium
The EU ruling would see young women shell out £326 more a year on their car premiums while male drivers under 25, could see their yearly premiums drop by £188.
Father Slit Kids’ Throats to Hurt Ex-Wife: Court Told
Jean Francis Say, 62, killed his eight –year-old daughter Regina and ten- year-old son Rolls, in the weekend of February 12, 2011, when he had the custody of the children.
Ringo Starr Seeks Tougher Gun Sentences
The ex-Beatle has said guns are like the death of choice.
Expensive Romance: Teenager Gets £912 Phone Bill Talking to His Girlfriend
“In the three years that Luke has had his phone, he has only gone over his allowance once, and then only by about £10. He’s never done anything like this before and has been a really responsible kid,” she added.
10 Happiest Countries in the World (PHOTOS)
A nation's happiness is determined by its overall prosperity.
Contraceptive Pills 'can Cut Cancer Risk in Nuns'
Roman Catholic nuns are paying a heavy price for their chastity and their celibate life put them in the high risk group for different types of cancer, the study has warned.
There Were No ‘Hired Fans’ at Tom Cruise Visit: Wizcraft
Tom Cruise was on a two-day visit to India for a special screening of his latest film "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" ahead of its global release.
Father Killed Toddler Son 'for Crying'
The 14-month-old baby boy, Fletcher, died of internal bleeding caused from hard thumping in the stomach.
Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich, 2-0 (PHOTOS)
Manchester City bowed out of the Champions League despite a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Did Bullying Lead to Channel 4 Producer’s Death? Sarah Mulvey Inquest Adjourned Till 2012
The Channel 4 producer was undergoing a ‘systemic bullying’ in the office which is believed to have led to her death.
Top 10: Beyonce’s Onstage Baby Announcement Tops the ‘Tweets Per Second’ 2011 (PHOTOS)
Beyonce's baby announcement tops the TPS chart of twitter in 2011.
Bizarre Names: New Book Reveals Origins of Names like Bikini, Bluetooth, Neanderthal
According to the book, the two-piece swimsuit takes its name from the Pacific atoll in the Marshall Islands which was the site of 23 nuclear weapons tests between 1946 and 1958. The bikini came out a few days after the first test and was said to be "split like the atom”.
Kraft Axes 200 Cadbury Jobs in Bourneville, Chirk and Marlbrook
Kraft cuts 200 jobs in its chocolate factories in Bourneville, Chirk and Marlbrook.
Chelsea vs. Valencia 3-0: Moments of Sweeping Victory (PHOTOS)
Chelsea had progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Valencia on Tuesday.
84-Year-Old Grandma Strip-Searched at U.S. Airport
"I worry about my heart, so I don’t want to go through those things," the Associated Press has quoted Lenore Zimmerman as saying.
Top 10 Highest Paid Political Leaders of the World (PHOTOS)
The Prime minister of Singapore is the highly paid political leader among his contemporaries.
‘Hug-A-Pilot' Policy Goes Too Far: BA Grounds Pregnant Teen Stewardess
BA has ordered its cabin crew to socialise with cockpit colleagues in an attempt to boost the morale of the employees.
Afghan Shame: Women Still in Prisons for 'Moral Crimes'
The number of women prisoners, sentenced for crimes such as ‘fleeing home’ or ‘extra marital affairs’, has increased from 350 to 600 over the last two years, a new U.N. report has said.