13,000 ordered to evacuate as fires rage in California
Evacuation orders have been given to 13,000 people in California as firefighters struggle to contain some 20 wildfires.
Some 9,000 firefighters worked throughout yesterday in...
Cristiano Ronaldo to give island as wedding present
The multi-millionaire Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has given his agent Jorge Mendes a Greek island as a wedding present, media reports say.
The island...
India census exposes extent of poverty
India's latest Socioeconomic and Caste Census (SECC) paints a stark picture of widespread rural poverty and deprivation.
Of the 300 million households surveyed, an overwhelming...
Brazil police 'killed hundreds' in Rio – Amnesty
Campaign group Amnesty International says Brazil's military police have been responsible for more than 1,500 deaths in the city of Rio de Janeiro in...
Urine Test to help detect pancreatic cancer
A simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists.
Pancreatic cancer is often very advanced...
Ministry of Health launches a kidney screening initiative this week
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment on Monday August 3rd 2015 launched a kidney screening initiative at a ceremony held at the...
Gully Bop and Tony Matterhorn beef… Shauna Chin threatens lawsuit
Gully Bop and Tony Matterhorn are locked in a bitter beef that is currently being aired out on social media. But things could take...
9 bills to be dealt with when Parliament meets tomorrow
Nine Bills are listed to be dealt with at a meeting of Parliament set to take place tomorrow.
Five of these are listed to receive...
48 killed in floods in eastern India
At least 48 people have been killed in recent days by severe flooding in eastern Indian that was set off by heavy rains, authorities...
4 year old killed in Bahamas while playing with illegal gun
The parents of a four-year boy who was shot dead while playing with an illegal gun over the weekend, have been taken into custody...
