UK woman commits 249 thefts
One of Britain’s most prolific female thieves has been jailed – after committing her 249th offence, according to the UK Daily Express newspaper. A court heard this week that Penelope Russell, now aged 48, first […]
Month: December 2016
Future jet can fly from London to New York in 20 minutes
A next generation jet could take passengers from London to New York in just 20 minutes, according to its creator. Canadian designer Charles Bombardier claims his concept plane, called the Antipode, could be ten times […]
Tiger can beat Nicklaus’ record, says Cheyenne Woods
Cheyenne Woods believes her famous uncle Tiger Woods has many more wins in him and he can beat Jack Nicklaus’s long-standing record of 18 major victories. “I haven’t spoken to Tiger for a month or […]
Long weekend in UAE…December 11 holiday for private, public sectors
December 11, 2016 is a holiday in the UAE to celebrate birthday anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation declared Sunday an official paid holiday for private and public sector […]
Johnson leads on ‘Pink Friday’ at Omega Dubai Ladies Masters
Firing on all cylinders, England’s Felicity Johnson turned in a red-hot performance on ‘Pink Friday’ to hit the front going into the final round of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at Emirates Golf Club. The […]
Man thinks he is tiger after having depression drugs
A phototrapher caught a flash of the 21-year-old man running stark-naked on all fours through a forest in Poland. According to authorities, Marek, from the Czech Republic discovered his “true personality” when he stripped naked […]
19 Olympians highlight Omega Dubai Ladies Masters field
The Ladies European Tour returns to the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club for the 11th Omega Dubai Ladies Masters featuring the strongest ever field of competitors, including nine of this year’s tournament champions and […]
Amma no more… Jayalalitha laid to rest
J Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, passed away at Chennai’s Apollo Hospital on Monday night. One of the country’s powerful politicians, Jayalalitha was admitted since September 22. The 68-year-old leader died at 11.30 pm on […]
Driver disguised as woman jailed, to be lashed
A Saudi judge sentenced a local man to six months in prison and ordered him lashed 150 times after he was caught disguised as a woman while driving. Police arrested the man in the Southern Najran […]
New Gambian president was ‘Argos’ security guard
Adama Barrow will soon move into The Gambia’s presidential palace, an opulent white building in Banjul. He will take the country’s highest office after trouncing the current leader, Yahya Jammeh, who had been in power […]