Schapelle Corby the journey after her release

Formula One : Hospital issues statement to deny rumours of Michael Schumacher's death

Grenoble hospital, where Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is being treated for a head injury from a ski accident since December last year, has denied rumours that the seven-time champion racer has died. According to a report in Daily Star, a representative from the hospital spoke to the media and said that Schumacher was still alive and that doctors were trying to bring him out of induced coma.

SPORT Skating bronze medallist "Olga Graf’s" accidental striptease

RUSSIAN speed skater Olga Graf showed off more than she wanted after a bronze medal-winning performance in the Olympic Games 3,000 metres, ripping down the zip of her skin suit in delight. Graf, who won Russia’s first medal of the Sochi Games, raised her arms aloft in triumph after crossing the finishing line and then pulled her zip down to her waist. “Yes it is true. There was nothing underneath,’’ she was quoted as saying by the Sovietsky Sport daily. “We have great suits, they make the body feel light and as a result I wear nothing under them. When I finished the race I forgot about this. “And I thought, what a nightmare! And soon it will be all over YouTube. But in fact, nothing bad will come of it. “In the end, I did not show that much,’’ she mused. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/winter-olympics/skating-bronze-medallist-olga-grafs-accidental-striptease/story-fnl611g9-1226822099206

Flappy Bird :The mysterious takedown of the Flappy Bird app Read

Video games developer Nguyen Ha Dong.

It was created in two or three days by an independent game developer, then quietly released in May last year. Now, the free Flappy Bird mobile app has been taken down after accusations it gamed app store rankings to become an overnight sensation and copied graphics from another game.

It all appeared to come to a head at the weekend, when the app creator, Nguyen Ha Dong, announced the grounding of the addictive game in a series of tweets on Saturday. He also apologised to Flappy Bird players.

Its chart success defies logic, it has captivated the world with its gameplay, and Dong is becoming an inspiring legend to indie app developers around the world 

Earlier, Dong called Flappy Bird a success of his but said it had ruined his "simple" life.

A screenshot from Flappy Bird.

"So now I hate it," he wrote.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games/the-mysterious-takedown-of-the-flappy-bird-app-20140210-32bje.html#ixzz2sukV8o1r

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Amanda Knox | Meredith Kercher

Amanda Knox

Amanda Marie Knox is an American woman who, in 2009, was convicted of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Umbria, Italy. She served four years of a 26-year sentence before the murder conviction was overturned on October 3, 2011. Wikipedia

Born: July 9, 1987 (age 26), Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 1.63 m

Movies: L'ultima città

Books: Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir

Siblings: Deanna Knox

Parents: Curt Knox, Edda Mellas

British student Meredith Kercher, on February 6, 2009 in Perugia, Italy. Source: Supplied

AMANDA Knox says she is frightened by the "unjust'' verdict of an Italian court that has convicted her for a second time for the murder of a British student in 2007.

In the latest dramatic twist in the high-profile case, the court in Florence sentenced the former American student to 28 years and six months in prison.

After 12 hours of deliberations, the court also found Knox's former Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito guilty for killing Meredith Kercher in the university town of Perugia and sentenced him to 25 years.

"The court...determines a sentence of 28 years and six months for Amanda Knox,'' said the presiding judge, Alessandro Nencini.

Knox was following the proceedings from her hometown of Seattle in the United States, where she has lived since a previous acquittal in 2011.

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Amanda Knox guilty again: The murder of "Meredith Kercher"

AMANDA Knox and her former Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito have been found guilty for the second time of killing their British flatmate in Italy in 2007.

Meredith Kercher, 21, was found in a pool of blood after being brutally stabbed in the villa she rented with Knox, while they studied in the Italian university town of Perugia.

In 2009, the former couple of Knox and Sollecito were first convicted of the gruesome murder. Prosecutors said at the time the murder was the result of a sex-game gone horribly wrong.http://www.news.com.au/world/amanda-knox-guilty-again-the-murder-of-meredith-kercher/story-fndir2ev-1226814824543

Britain to give 'most vulnerable' "Syrian refugees" temporary residence

Britain has announced it will give temporary residence to hundreds of vulnerable Syrian refugees, targeting those most traumatised by the three-year civil war.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg says refuge will be provided for female victims of sexual violence, the disabled, the elderly and torture victims.

Though there is no set quota, his office says the overall number is likely to be in the hundreds.

Britain will work with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on a case-by-case basis to identify those most in need.

"I am pleased to be able to announce today that the UK will be providing refuge to some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees," Mr Clegg said in a statement.

Read more @http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-29/britain-to-take-in-vulnerable-syrian-refugees/5224810

The city of "Homs" has been the scene of vicious fighting.

Damaged buildings line a street in the besieged area of Homs

An Australian activist with first-hand experience of the horrors of the Syrian civil war is warning fellow Australians against travelling to the country, whatever their motivations.

Brisbane man Yehya El-Kholed, who recently returned from his third trip in two years to the war-torn country, has close family ties in Syria and Lebanon, and supports the overthrow of the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

But relentless bloodshed, daily air raids on civilian areas around Aleppo and, most significantly, the descent into chaos and infighting by anti-Assad forces, have left him disillusioned.

"My advice to Australians is do not go to Syria ... because you're going to get killed," he said.

"They're killing Westerners. Free Syrian Army will kill them thinking they're ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), and ISIS will kill them thinking they're Free Syrian Army.

Read More : http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-29/warning-that-australians-will-die-if-they-join-syrian-civil-war/5225912

Woman came under the bus in Sydney | Woman trapped under bus on Clarence Street

Woman fighting for life after being dragged by bus in Sydney CBD

A WOMAN has had emergency surgery after being pinned under a bus for two hours in Sydney's city centre.

Emergency services described the extraction of the woman from underneath a city bus on Wednesday as one of the most delicate rescues in almost 40 years.

The woman was struck by the bus and became trapped in its axles at the intersection of Clarence Street and Erskine Street just before 4pm (AEDT).

She spent two hours pinned under the vehicle before a rescue team could free her.

She was rushed to the Royal North Shore Hospital.

Read more @ http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/national/woman-trapped-under-bus-in-sydney/story-fnjbnvyj-1226813215968

She was finally retrieved from under the bus at around 5.50pm, and is believed to have been taken to Royal North Shore Hospital.

Witnesses said they saw the woman - believed to be in her 30s and 40s - trapped, and tried to help her until emergency services arrived.

 Police talk to a man, believed to be the bus driver, who was sitting down close by while emergency services tried to free the person. Source: News Limited 

Read More @ http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/woman-fighting-for-life-after-being-dragged-by-bus-in-sydney-cbd/story-fni0cx4q-1226813189611

Martin Luther King Jr. - Biographical | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)

Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family's long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist

Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B. A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College, a distinguished Negro*institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a predominantly white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. With a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving the degree in 1955. In Boston he met and married Coretta Scott, a young woman of uncommon intellectual and artistic attainments. Two sons and two daughters were born into the family

Read More @ http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html

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"Puerto Rico" Rocked by 6.4-magnitude "Earthquake"

A strong earthquake out to sea that shook Puerto Rico early Monday is one of the largest to hit the U.S. territory in recent years, cracking floors and causing some power outages, but no major damages or injuries, officials said.

The 6.4-magnitude quake struck just after midnight about 57 kilometres north of Hatillo, at a depth of 28 kilometres, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At least 70 aftershocks have been reported since then, with at least three of a magnitude 3.5 or greater, said Gisela Baez Sanchez, a geologist with Puerto Rico's Seismic Network.

"All of Puerto Rico is in a seismic danger zone," she said in a phone interview. "We have to be prepared."

Broken windows, a busted water line and cracked floors and walls were reported in some areas along the north coast, while authorities said power outages occurred in the north city of Bayamon, close to the island's capital. Dozens of people said they felt buildings sway in the capital of San Juan, about 98 kilometres from the quake's epicenter.

Hundreds of people called Puerto Rico's emergency management agency, but no injuries or major damages have been reported, spokesman Carlos Acevedo said in a phone interview.

Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/puerto-rico-rocked-by-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-1.1636796#ixzz2qMlmjtDB

Cate Blanchett won best actress at 2014 Golden Globe Awards

Australia's Cate Blanchett has fought off fierce competition to win the Golden Globe award for best drama actress, adding fuel to the Oscar buzz surrounding her performance in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine.

American Hustle and 12 Years A Slave picked up top film honours at the Globes, which mark the start of Hollywood's awards season and are closely watched ahead of the Academy Awards.

Alfonso Cuaron won best director for Gravity, while Matthew McConaughey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence and Jared Leto also took home a coveted statue.

Read More @ http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-13/cate-blanchett-wins-golden-globe-for-blue-jasmine/5196748

EVAN ROSS AND ASHLE SIMPSON ENGAGED

Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson started dating in June 2013 but things have moved quickly for both of them, Evan Proposed to her while on a Hawaiian Holiday and Ashlee took to Twitter on Monday to share the happy news and a picture of the huge engagement ring.

She captioned an unsmiling snap of the duo, where her rock is clearly visible, 'My baby love and I are ENGAGED!!! Hallelujah Hawaii !!!!! (sic).'

Ashlee Simpson ‏@ashleesimpson7h

My baby love and I are ENGAGED!!! Hallelujah Hawaii !!!!! pic.twitter.com/KVwoltverE

Diplomatic storm : arrest diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York

Although India has taken a tough stand against the U.S. over the arrest of its diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York, the government’s muted response to other provocations such as spying shows that it is keen to remain America’s “global strategic partner”. By JOHN CHERIAN

THE arrest and strip-search of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by the New York Police on December 12 has expectedly evoked strong reactions in India. The political parties were united in defending the honour of Devyani, who is accused of committing a “visa fraud” and of making a false declaration in connection with the employment of her Indian housemaid, Sangeeta Richard. Under the United States’ law, the charges against the Deputy Consul General at the Indian Consulate in New York could lead to a jail term of more than 10 years.

Read More @http://www.frontline.in/world-affairs/diplomatic-storm/article5538613.ece

The US Media has been scathing about New Delhi's response. "India is responding with investigations and administrative actions directed by the government for political ends — a tactic common in authoritarian states such as Russia or China but unworthy of a democracy," Washington Post said in an editorial on Wednesday. 

"Its bullying measures have ranged from the petty — withdrawing the US embassy's permit to import alcohol — to the irresponsible — removing security barricades from the street in front of the facility," it further said

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Japan wants India’s support on disputes with China

Engaged in a territorial dispute with China, Japan on Thursday sought to rope in India’s support over “the recent Chinese provocative actions” saying a message needs to be sent to it collectively that status quo cannot be changed by force.

Japanese Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera said dialogue is the only way to resolve the row created by imposition of restrictions by China in the East China Sea and other areas.

“For both India and Japan, China is an important neighbouring country. Both countries have important economic linkages with China. However, after the recent Chinese provocative actions, entire international community will have to send a message to China,” he told PTI in an interview in New Delhi.

Read More @http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/japan-wants-indias-support-on-disputes-with-china/article5557718.ece

Western Sydney gang Brothers for Life in Police Sights

Police have vowed to go after other members of violent western Sydney gang Brothers for Life after the arrest of three key members, including alleged leader Farhad Qaumi.

Read more @http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=940571

Newtown shooting: Final report reveals 'painful' details

US police have released thousands of documents related to their investigation into the killing of 26 people at a school in Connecticut.

Officials described as "painful" some of the details in the report , which includes photos and transcripts.

It reveals new facts about the life of gunman Adam Lanza, 20, said to have suffered from mental health issues.

Lanza turned a gun on himself after opening fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown in December 2012.

Before killing 20 children and six adults with a semi-automatic rifle, he shot dead his own mother at the family home. She had bought him the weapons used in the rampage.

Read more @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-2553116

"Demi Lovato" New Year’s resolutions: "Health" ,"Fitness", "Strength"

Demi Lovato Reveals about her New Year Resolutions, the Singer and X-Factor Judge really looking to be in shape both in mind and body. 

Sharing her resolutions on Friday, it’s a little early for 2014, but the star is looking to motivate those fans who are still deciding what to do for the upcoming year.

“2014 = health, fitness, strength & MUSIC,” tweeted 

Demi Lovato from her official Twitter account on Friday. “It's not about looking in shape, it's about being emotionally and physically in shape from the INSIDE out. #ScrewNewYears ImStartingNOW.”

Her long hashtag on social media reminded everyone why it’s important to make a decision and start getting in better shape.

Demi Lovato post a selfie on Instagram. (Photo : Instagram/Demi Lovato)

After an on stage breakdown in 2010 and a rehab stint, The X Factor US Judge and singer Demi 20 , share her fight with the Depression and how she used self-harm to numb the pain she had from her depression phase. But its her Positive outlook over life has helped her to overcome the challenges that's sets her apart-She Twitted to her 14 million twitter followers that "she`s is fighting every day to be healthy ."

source: cosmopolitan.com.au 

Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992)^[5] is an American singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and actress. She made her debut as a child actress in Barney & Friends. In 2008, she came to prominence as a starring cast member in the television film Camp Rock. She signed to Hollywood Records the same year, and released her debut studio album, Don't Forget, in September 2008. The album sold 89,000 copies within its first week, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200 It has since been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 530,000. In 2009, Lovato was commissioned her own television series, Sonny with a Chance. That July, her second album, Here We Go Again, became her first to debut atop the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 108,000 copies in its first week and spawning the single of the same name which became her first to break the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 15.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi_Lovato