FacenFacts.com News from Europe, its People and Politics : Rss-Feed http://www.facenfacts.com News of Europe, European Countries, Europe, Politics, European People, Governments, Happenings in Europe, European Society, European continent (C)FacenFacts.Com en-gb FacenFacts.Com News from Europe, its People and Politics : Rss-Feed http://www.facenfacts.com/image/logo.gif http://www.facenfacts.com/ 'Bollywood on a Boat'- tourism promotion initiative rocks Amsterdam's canals on King's Day 'Bollywood on a Boat', a novel initiative to promote tourism to India launched in Amsterdam on King's Day, the biggest national holiday of the Netherlands, was a huge success with around 50,000 revellers in boats and on the banks of the Canals enjoying the performances. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/70187/bollywood-on-a-boat---tourism-promotion-initiative-rocks-amsterdams-canals-on-kings-day.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:39:24 +0000 Russia expels 60 US diplomats in tit –tat move Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday Moscow would expel 60 US diplomats and close its consulate in Saint Petersburg in a tit-for-tat expulsion over the poisoning of ex-double agent Sergei Skripal. fnf desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/70097/russia-expels-60-us-diplomats-in-tit-–tat-move.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2018 09:40:59 +0000 West expels Russian diplomats: Moscow vows retaliation The US on Monday expelled 60 Russian diplomats accusing them of being "intelligence agents" and shut down the consulate in Seattle in retaliation for the chemical attack in Britain. E U President Donald Tusk also announced that at least 14 EU countries have decided to expel Russian diplomats. fnf desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/70083/west-expels-russian-diplomats:-moscow-vows-retaliation.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:01:11 +0000 64 killed in Russian mall blaze 64 people were killed in a massive fire that engulfed Zimnyaya Vishnya (Winter Cherry) shopping mall in Kemerovo in Siberia on Sunday. fnf desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/70080/64-killed-in-russian-mall-blaze.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:57:59 +0000 Russia presidential election: After record win, Vladimir Putin says no desire for an arms race Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a softer tone towards the West on Monday after winning his biggest ever election victory, saying he had no desire for an arms race and would do everything he could to resolve differences with other countries. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/70070/russia-presidential-election:-after-record-win-vladimir-putin-says-no-desire-for-an-arms-race.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:57:12 +0000 UK's Brexit plans "pure illusion" : Donald Tusk The European Council president told a news conference in Brussels that the UK was still trying to "cherry pick" its future relationship with the EU. Mr Donald Tusk said the EU would continue to be "extremely realistic" during the forthcoming negotiations. fnf desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69989/uks--brexit-plans-"pure-illusion"-:-donald-tusk.htm Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:46:39 +0000 Over 300 people gather at the Indian Ambassador's residence in Netherlands to celebrate the 69th Republic Day Over 300 people gathered at the Ambassador of India to the Netherlands Mr Venu Rajamony's residence in Wassenaar on January 26th morning for a flag hoisting function to mark to celebrate India's 69th Republic Day. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69904/over-300-people-gather-at-the-indian-ambassadors-residence-in-netherlands-to-celebrate-the-69th-republic-day.htm Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:43:08 +0000 'UN Member states reposing greater confidence and faith in functioning of the ICJ than ever before' says Judge Dalveer Bhandari A reception in honour of Judge Dalveer Bhandari of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (who was re-elected recently for a fresh term from 2018-2026) was hosted by Venu Rajamony, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on January 10, 2018 at the iconic Peace Palace in The Hague FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69849/un-member-states-reposing-greater-confidence-and-faith-in-functioning-of-the-icj-than-ever-before-says-judge-dalveer-bhandari.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:03:44 +0000 Indian Diaspora Day celebrations in The Hague A 'National Indian Diaspora Council'; (NIDC) bringing together representatives of various Indian organisations in the Netherlands was formed as part of the Indian Diaspora Day (Pravasi Bhartiya Divas) celebrations held in The Hague. The Indian Diaspora Day was organised by the Foundation for Indian Diaspora in Europe, Foundation for Critical Choices for India and the Embassy of India. Over 250 members of the diaspora participated in the event. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69842/indian-diaspora-day-celebrations-in-the-hague.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:16:07 +0000 Over 300 people attend the Commonwealth Remembrance Day Service in The Hague hosted by the Embassy of India The Embassy of India on behalf of the Commonwealth-Netherlands Joint Committee of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission hosted a Commonwealth Remembrance Day Service at the Westduin Cemetery in The Hague to honour the sacrifices of Commonwealth forces in the First and Second World Wars. The ceremony was attended by over 300 people despite inclement weather. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69580/over-300-people-attend-the-commonwealth-remembrance-day-service-in-the-hague-hosted-by-the-embassy-of-india.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:53:37 +0000 German elections: Far right makes its biggest gains, like elsewhere in Europe However, it is not clear with whom she will form a coalition with—particularly with the ascension of Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) a far-right party to the parliament. The Fnf Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69273/german-elections:-far-right-makes-its-biggest-gains-like-elsewhere-in-europe.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:47:44 +0000 London tube attack: ISIS claims responsibility, Britain raises security threat level to critical Currently, the officials have no evidence to verify the claim. According to a report by Reuters, Western Intelligence officers have questioned similar claims in the past, saying that the ideology of Islamic State may have inspired the attackers, but no evidence has been found on whether the attack was orchestrated by ISIS. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/69195/london-tube-attack:-isis-claims-responsibility-britain-raises-security-threat-level-to-critical.htm Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:11:38 +0000 Spain terror attacks: 13 killed and 100 injured in Barcelona and Cambrils attacks – as it happened At least 13 people have died and 100 have been injured after a van ploughed into a crowd of people in Las Ramblas area of Barcelona, in an attack that mirrors the spate of recent atrocities by terrorists who used vehicles to ram down civilians across Europe. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68957/spain-terror-attacks:-13-killed-and-100-injured-in-barcelona-and-cambrils-attacks-–-as-it-happened.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:45:12 +0000 PM Narendra Modi's Press Statement during his Portugal visit Our two countries share vibrant and growing people to people ties. The Indian Diaspora in Portugal has played an important role in deepening our bilateral ties. Portuguese passion for football runs deep FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68538/pm-narendra-modis-press-statement-during-his-portugal-visit.htm Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:33:11 +0000 Mamata Banerjee visits Netherlands, meet Dutch business leaders and investors Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal arrived in the Netherlands, June 19, 2017 on a visit during which she will attend the United Nations Public Service Forum entitled "The Future is Now: Accelerating Public Service Innovation for Agenda 2030”. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68508/mamata-banerjee-visits-netherlands-meet-dutch-business-leaders-and-investors.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:12:16 +0000 Largest ever Yoga event in Netherlands organised in The Hague to mark 3rd International Day of Yoga The largest ever Yoga event in the Netherlands with participation of nearly 1000 people was organised in The Hague to mark the Third International Day of Yoga. The event was organised by the Embassy of India with the support of The Hague City Council in the Atrium of the City Hall, an iconic building, often referred to as the 'Ice Palace'. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68484/largest-ever-yoga-event-in-netherlands-organised-in-the-hague-to-mark-3rd-international-day-of-yoga.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:06:30 +0000 PM Modi to visit Netherlands on June 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Netherlands on June 27, 2017 on a working visit. The visit assumes significance as India and the Netherlands are celebrating 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68483/pm-modi-to-visit-netherlands-on-june-27.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:52:41 +0000 1 dead in London Van incident; 'Potential terror attack,' says PM Theresa May A van ran into pedestrians near a north London mosque, killing one man and injuring eight others in an incident that police on Monday said was being investigated by counter-terrorism officers. British Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated "as a potential terrorist attack" FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68473/1-dead-in-london-van-incident;-potential-terror-attack-says-pm-theresa-may.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:02:04 +0000 London attacks: Death toll rises to six, three suspects shot dead At least six people were killed by attackers near London Bridge, police said. Police said three attackers drove a vehicle into pedestrians on London Bridge and then stabbed people in Borough Market. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68343/london-attacks:-death-toll-rises-to-six-three-suspects-shot-dead.htm Sun, 04 Jun 2017 11:02:41 +0000 British threat level raised amid fears, another attack 'may be imminent', deploys military to guard public events British Prime Minister Theresa May night raised the nation's threat level and deployed the military to guard concerts, sports matches and other public events, saying another attack "may be imminent" following a bombing Monday night that left 22 people dead. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68240/british-threat-level-raised-amid-fears-another-attack-may-be-imminent-deploys-military-to-guard-public-events.htm Wed, 24 May 2017 11:18:21 +0000 Terror attack at Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman Tour concert in Manchester, Police say 22 killed, 50 hurt At least nineteen people have been killed in a suspected terrorist attack during a pop concert by US star Ariana Grande in the northwest English city of Manchester, police said on Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68229/terror-attack-at-ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-tour-concert-in-manchester-police-say-22-killed-50-hurt.htm Tue, 23 May 2017 08:49:11 +0000 Emmanuel Macron: From political newbie to youngest French President A civil servant who became a millionaire investment banker and eventually a government minister is now the youngest President of France. Welcome Emmanuel Macron, a complete unknown four years ago. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68112/emmanuel-macron:-from-political-newbie-to-youngest-french-president.htm Thu, 11 May 2017 17:02:55 +0000 Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year-old independent elected as French President, its a boost for European Union Le Pen was soundly defeated by Emmanuel Macron, a 39-year-old independent who ran on an unashamedly pro-European platform. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/68092/emmanuel-macron-the-39-year-old-independent-elected-as-french-president-its-a-boost-for-european-union.htm Mon, 08 May 2017 10:47:14 +0000 Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees attacked; IS claims responsibility, names attacker as Abu Yousif al-Belgiki A gunman opened fire on police on Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard, killing one officer and wounding three people before police shot and killed him. The Islamic State group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack, which hit just three days before a tense presidential election. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67972/paris-iconic-champs-elysees-attacked;-is-claims-responsibility-names-attacker-as-abu-yousif-al-belgiki.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:55:42 +0000 Stockholm terror attack: Four killed, 15 wounded as truck crashes into crowd A truck ploughed into a crowd on a shopping street and crashed into a department store in central Stockholm, killing four people and wounding 15 in what the prime minister said appeared to be a terrorist attack. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67853/stockholm-terror-attack:-four-killed-15-wounded-as-truck-crashes-into-crowd.htm Sat, 08 Apr 2017 08:03:05 +0000 'Act of terror': 11 Killed, 45 injured in suicide bombing on Russian metro train A blast in a St Petersburg train carriage killed 11 people and injured 45 was carried out by a suspected suicide bomber with ties to radical Islamists, Russia's Interfax news agency cited a law enforcement source as saying. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67817/act-of-terror:-11-killed-45-injured-in-suicide-bombing-on-russian-metro-train.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2017 07:50:05 +0000 Khalid Masood: Everything we know about the London attacker Five people died and 50 are injured following a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday. Khalid Masood has now been identified as the man shot dead by police after he ploughed a car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67709/khalid-masood:-everything-we-know-about-the-london-attacker.htm Sat, 25 Mar 2017 13:38:51 +0000 UK Parliament attacked in London: Police officer Keith Palmer among five dead as terror strikes the heart of Westminster Terror returns to London with attack on UK Houses of Parliament. Five people including police officer Keith Palmer were killed in London's bloodiest terror attack since 7/7. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67682/uk-parliament-attacked-in-london:-police-officer-keith-palmer-among-five-dead-as-terror-strikes-the-heart-of-westminster.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:46:07 +0000 Germany axe attack: Seven injured at Duesseldorf train station; Police detain suspect Seven people have been injured in an axe attack at the main railway station in the western German city of Duesseldorf, police say. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67540/germany-axe-attack:-seven-injured-at-duesseldorf-train-station;-police-detain-suspect.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:14:12 +0000 Brexit's roots lie in the love affairs of a 16th century English king The sentiment which propelled and ultimately secured the vote for Brexit is not new, and its genesis can be traced to the actions taken by a 16th century English monarch, known for his six wives, to deal with his romantic affairs, says a prominent British historian. Vikas Datta http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/67100/brexits-roots-lie-in-the-love-affairs-of-a-16th-century-english-king.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:00:43 +0000 Queen Elizabeth II 'nearly shot' by palace guardsman Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had a narrow escape during a late night walk in her palace gardens when one of her guardsmen "nearly shot" her thinking it was an intruder, a media report claimed today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/66757/queen-elizabeth-ii-nearly-shot-by-palace-guardsman.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:54:18 +0000 Berlin Christmas market attack: Islamic State claims responsibility, Survivors recount the horror The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a truck attack on a crowded Berlin Christmas market that German authorities said came right out of the extremist group's playbook. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/66547/berlin-christmas-market-attack:-islamic-state-claims-responsibility-survivors-recount-the-horror.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:03:14 +0000 Italian referendum: Sounding the death knell of European integration? The decisive rejection last week in the referendum for reform by 41-year-old Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has once again plunged Italy and the European Union into a crisis. Bhaswati Mukherjee http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/66471/italian-referendum:-sounding-the-death-knell-of-european-integration?.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 07:58:45 +0000 Pope warns media over 'sin' of spreading fake news, smearing politicians Media that focus on scandals and spread fake news to smear politicians risk becoming like people who have a morbid fascination with excrement, Pope Francis said in an interview published on Wednesday. Philip Pullella http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/66410/pope-warns-media-over-sin-of-spreading-fake-news-smearing-politicians.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:52:35 +0000 When Crimea plunged into darkness, new friendships emerged Two years on, locals in Crimea still weave stories around the referendum. Sergei, who owns a bus and was supporting Russia, said how he used it to carry senior citizens for voting. He had also decided to run away if the result was not in favour of Russia. Anjali Ojha http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/65898/when-crimea-plunged-into-darkness-new-friendships-emerged.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:14:01 +0000 Crimeans happy to be with Russia, but tension with Ukraine a concern Its two years since a referendum returned Crimea to Russia from the Ukraine and life goes on as usual in the popular tourist destination. The referendum has been largely rejected by the West, but for the locals, the result was largely like "returning home". Anjali Ojha http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/65871/crimeans-happy-to-be-with-russia-but-tension-with-ukraine-a-concern.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:18:55 +0000 76% of UK suicides are Male - why? Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the focus is male suicide. Suicide is currently the single biggest killer of men aged under 45 in the UK, and men are nearly four times more likely than women to take their own life FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/65427/76--of-uk-suicides-are-male---why?.htm Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:36:42 +0000 Bomb explodes at Brussels criminology institute, no casualties A bomb exploded at the Brussels Institute of Criminology in the north of Brussels but the building was empty and no one was wounded, broadcaster RTL said. A car rammed through the barriers at about 3 a.m. local time and one or more attackers exploded a bomb near the laboratories which caught fire, RTL said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/65264/bomb-explodes-at-brussels-criminology-institute-no-casualties.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:30:33 +0000 Now Germany targeted: Gunman kills 9 before committing suicide in Munich Mall A gunman carried out a shooting rampage Friday in a busy shopping area of Munich, killing at least nine people and wounding several others in an act of "suspected terrorism" before he committed suicide FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64918/now-germany-targeted:-gunman-kills-9-before-committing-suicide-in-munich-mall.htm Sat, 23 Jul 2016 08:02:45 +0000 Nice attack points to dangers at home, but no quick fixes Nice attack has put paid to all semblance of normalcy in the country and again exposed the immense threat France continues to face in its battle against terror. Ranvir Nayar http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64862/nice-attack-points-to-dangers-at-home-but-no-quick-fixes.htm Sat, 16 Jul 2016 08:18:54 +0000 A white truck drove fast, bodies fly, and a world of tears in Nice The Bastille day fireworks had just ended when a large white truck drove fast and deliberately at the crowd on the Nice waterfront. A few hours later, the 40 or so people gathered in a room for victims' families at the Pasteur hospital in the French Riviera town had the horror of it all etched on their faces. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64847/a-white-truck-drove-fast-bodies-fly-and-a-world-of-tears-in-nice.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:57:25 +0000 Bastille Day Terror attack in France's Nice: At least 84 killed when truck ploughs into crowd An attacker killed at least 84 people and injured scores when he drove a truck at high speed into a crowd watching Bastille Day fireworks in the French Riviera city of Nice late on Thursday, a local politician said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64840/bastille-day-terror-attack-in-frances-nice:-at-least-84-killed-when-truck-ploughs-into-crowd.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:55:08 +0000 PM Theresa May sets out mission for British govt, appoints new cabinet, Boris Johnson as FS Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson was Wednesday night appointed Foreign Secretary by Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May. Speaking outside her new home, 10 Downing Street, May delivered a message directed at the British population from all walks of life. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64829/pm-theresa-may-sets-out-mission-for-british-govt-appoints-new-cabinet-boris-johnson-as-fs.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:54:26 +0000 Cameron gets standing ovation by MPs ahead of leaving No. 10 Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron was given a standing ovation at the House of Commons by Conservative MPs after his final Prime Minister's Questions, as he prepared to hand over power to Theresa May. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64822/cameron-gets-standing-ovation-by-mps-ahead-of-leaving-no.-10.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:47:47 +0000 Obama pledges US long-term commitment to Europe security US President Barack Obama pledged the US long-term commitment to ensuring Europe's security and defending allies, while participating in his last NATO Summit before stepping down next January. fnf Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64788/obama-pledges-us-long-term-commitment-to-europe-security.htm Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:43:14 +0000 David Cameron has left Europe and the global community floundering Cameron might have hoped to go down in history. He will, most certainly, do so but it is least likely that the biographies would be kind. As democracies, we are aware of the importance of respecting the will of the people. Amit Dasgupta http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64710/david-cameron-has-left-europe-and-the-global-community-floundering.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:36:58 +0000 Race is back on the front burner after Brexit British pride won the day. But is there a fall round the corner, one predicated on isolation and a loss of 350 billion pounds (around $475 billion) in potential ties to the European Union (EU)? Bikram Vohra http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64684/race-is-back-on-the-front-burner-after-brexit.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:01:55 +0000 Brexit: Indians are part of the flock, let's face the music British voters have spoken and they have spoken clearly and loudly to exit from the European Union. The next three months will be crucial for the country when the new team at 10 Downing Street begins their talks to find out new deals to protect the country's interests. Anasudhin Azeez http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64670/brexit:-indians-are-part-of-the-flock-lets-face-the-music.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:04:17 +0000 Six EU countries meet to discuss Brexit The foreign ministers of the six founding countries of the European Union (EU) met on Saturday in Berlin at the invitation of Germany to consider the future of the bloc after Britain voted to exit it. fnf http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64649/six-eu-countries-meet-to-discuss-brexit.htm Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:47:30 +0000 Scottish cabinet meets to discuss response to 'Leave' vote First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is holding a cabinet meeting on Saturday to discuss the Scottish government's response to Britain's vote to leave the European Union (EU). fnf http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64648/scottish-cabinet-meets-to-discuss-response-to-leave-vote.htm Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:33:30 +0000 Bye-bye Great Britain, bye-bye UK: United Kingdom vote to leave EU, David Cameron announces resignation as PM David Cameron announces resignation as Prime Minister following the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, with 51.89% of the population voting to leave and 48.11% voting for remain. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64633/bye-bye-great-britain-bye-bye-uk:-united-kingdom-vote-to-leave-eu-david-cameron-announces-resignation-as-pm.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:04:26 +0000 Jo Cox, a pro-EU British lawmaker, shot and stabbed in daylight street attack A pro-European Union British lawmaker was killed in a shock daylight street attack on Thursday, halting campaigning for the referendum on Britain's membership in the bloc just a week before the crucial vote. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64555/jo-cox-a-pro-eu-british-lawmaker-shot-and-stabbed-in-daylight-street-attack.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:31:10 +0000 India-US joint statement, Full text: From climate change to NSG; Modi-Obama cover so many issues India and United States released a joint statement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Barack Obama at White House and reviewed the bilateral ties between the two nations. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64456/india-us-joint-statement-full-text:-from-climate-change-to-nsg;-modi-obama-cover-so-many-issues.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:31:21 +0000 Bon Soir Geneve! PM Modi in Switzerland, NSG and Black Money to top agenda PM Narendra Modi has reached Switzerland, country number 3 on his five-nation tour, and key in a packed agenda are discussions on black money and India's membership to the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64432/bon-soir-geneve!-pm-modi-in-switzerland-nsg-and-black-money-to-top-agenda.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:06:42 +0000 Paris on alert as Seine river swells, touches peak levels The rain-swollen River Seine in Paris reached its highest level in three decades today, spilling its banks and prompting the Louvre museum to shut its doors and evacuate artworks in its basement. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64404/paris-on-alert-as-seine-river-swells-touches-peak-levels.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:22:20 +0000 Albania to host NATO parliamentary assembly Albania is set to host the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Parliamentary Assembly later this month in capital Tirana. Pandeli Majko, chairman of the Albanian delegation to the interparliamentary organ of NATO, on Saturday said the three-day meeting. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64183/albania-to-host-nato-parliamentary-assembly.htm Sun, 15 May 2016 15:41:18 +0000 'Praise Allah' banners to appear on British buses for Ramadan Hundreds of British buses will carry adverts praising Allah as part of a campaign launched by the country's biggest Muslim charity to help victims of Syria's civil war. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64132/praise-allah-banners-to-appear-on-british-buses-for-ramadan.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 11:27:38 +0000 London elects Sadiq Khan its first Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan became London's first Muslim mayor Saturday, as voters rejected attempts to taint him with links to extremism and handed a decisive victory to the bus driver's son from south London. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/64097/london-elects-sadiq-khan-its-first-muslim-mayor.htm Sat, 07 May 2016 15:30:47 +0000 Explosions rock industrial zone in Bordeaux, France Three consecutive explosions rocked an industrial zone near the southwestern French city of Bordeaux early Sunday, local media reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63685/explosions-rock-industrial-zone-in-bordeaux-france.htm Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:07:22 +0000 Modi in Brussels: Meets Belgian PM, members of EU and parliaments The Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the Prime Minister of Belgium Mr Charles Michel at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, Belgium on March 30, 2016. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63634/modi-in-brussels:-meets-belgian-pm-members-of-eu-and-parliaments.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:34:22 +0000 Brussels bombing attacks suspect 'two brothers' arrested Authorities captured a suspect linked to the Brussels bloodshed Wednesday following a massive manhunt, Belgian media reported, as details emerged of the suicide attackers: two brothers who brought chaos and bloodshed to the city at the heart of European unity. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63553/brussels-bombing-attacks-suspect-two-brothers-arrested.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:06:48 +0000 Strike on European democracy: World, including India condemns Brussels bombings World leaders united in condemning the carnage in Brussels and vowed to combat terrorism after the strike by Islamic State militants on the symbolic heart of Europe. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63544/strike-on-european-democracy:-world-including-india-condemns-brussels-bombings.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:24:02 +0000 'It smells like apocalypse': Witnesses describe Brussels attacks As the shock of the terror attacks slowly begins to settle and Brussels comes out of lockdown, testimonies from witnesses of the three bomb blasts in the Belgian capital trickle out. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63543/it-smells-like-apocalypse:-witnesses-describe-brussels-attacks.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:51:57 +0000 Brussels bombings: IS threatens more countries; massive hunt for 'man in a hat' Belgian police are hunting an Islamic State suspect seen with two supposed suicide bombers shortly before they struck Brussels Airport in the first of two attacks that also hit the city's metro, killing at least 30 and wounding over 200. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63542/brussels-bombings:-is-threatens-more-countries;-massive-hunt-for-man-in-a-hat.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:30:06 +0000 Pittsburgh shooting: 5 dead, 3 injured as gunmen open fire on party in Wilkinsburg Five people have been killed in an ambush-style shooting during a backyard party in suburban Pittsburgh and at least two gunmen are at large, police said. At least two suspects fled on foot. A motive wasn't immediately known. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63381/pittsburgh-shooting:-5-dead-3-injured-as-gunmen-open-fire-on-party-in-wilkinsburg.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:35:43 +0000 There was no 'Plan B', Angela Merkel defends open borders for migrants amid German rift German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her open-door policy for migrants, rejecting any limit on the number of refugees allowed into her country despite divisions within her government. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63228/there-was-no-plan-b-angela-merkel-defends-open-borders-for-migrants-amid-german-rift.htm Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:14:16 +0000 Greece won't be Lebanon of Europe: Migration Minister Greece said on Thursday, it would not be left by the rest of the EU to become the "Lebanon of Europe" by hosting millions of migrants and refugees. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/63172/greece-wont-be-lebanon-of-europe:-migration-minister.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:09:23 +0000 Full text of Joint Statement issued by India, France The State Visit of the President of the French Republic Mr. François Hollande to India and his presence as the Chief Guest at India's 67th Republic Day celebrations is a special occasion for India to warmly receive a trusted and valued friend. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62845/full-text-of-joint-statement-issued-by-india-france.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:40:19 +0000 Francois Hollande praises Modi for playing 'important role' in COP21; says focus on anti-terror, climate cooperation French President Francois Hollande on Monday made common cause with India on the issue of fighting terrorism, underlining that the purpose of his visit was to "reinforce and strengthen" the cooperation between the two countries to tackle the menace. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62838/francois-hollande-praises-modi-for-playing-important-role-in-cop21;-says-focus-on-anti-terror-climate-cooperation.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:02:40 +0000 India-France Business Summit: President Hollande, PM Modi attends, visits Rock Garden French President Francois Hollande and PM Narendra M viewed the displays of archaeological findings from the foothills of the Himalayas which suggest human activity possibly dating back to 2.6 million years ago, making them among the oldest known remnants of human existence. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62836/india-france-business-summit:-president-hollande-pm-modi-attends-visits-rock-garden.htm Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:37:14 +0000 Russia has stood by India through thick and thin: PM Modi attends 'Friends of India' event in Moscow Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Friends of India event, which featured performances of Indian art forms (classical and folk dances) by Russian artists. The event showcased the popularity of Indian cultural traditions in Russia and its importance of Inter-cultural understanding. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62504/russia-has-stood-by-india-through-thick-and-thin:-pm-modi-attends-friends-of-india-event-in-moscow.htm Fri, 25 Dec 2015 15:41:17 +0000 Mr Putin, you are the architect of India-Russia strategic partnership: PM Modi in joint statement Text of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi's statement at the joint press briefing with President of Russia Vladimir Putin The pace of our cooperation in nuclear energy is increasing. We are making progress on our plans for twelve Russian nuclear reactors at two sites. The agreement today will increase Indian manufacturing content in these reactors. It supports my mission of Make in India. I thank President Putin for his support. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62503/mr-putin-you-are-the-architect-of-india-russia-strategic-partnership:-pm-modi-in-joint-statement.htm Fri, 25 Dec 2015 15:18:30 +0000 India and Russia sign 16 agreements, Russia to help build 12 nuclear reactors India and Russia signed 16 agreements across various sectors - including the manufacturing of nuclear reactors, solar energy plants, railways and the first partnership in defence manufacturing - during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Russia. FnF Corrospondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62498/india-and-russia-sign-16-agreements-russia-to-help-build-12-nuclear-reactors.htm Fri, 25 Dec 2015 12:29:53 +0000 Putin gifts Modi handwritten page from Mahatma Gandhi's dairy Russian President Vladmir Putin gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a handwritten page from Mahatma Gandhi's diary. "President Putin gifted me a page from Gandhi ji's diary containing Bapu's handwritten notes," Prime Minister Modi tweeted along with the photograph. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62491/putin-gifts-modi-handwritten-page-from-mahatma-gandhis-dairy.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:01:27 +0000 PM Modi visits Russian crisis management centre Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia's National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC), also known as EMERCOM, in Moscow. "Ready for emergency response. 240000 employees from EMERCOM r on operational duty daily, using 62000 equipment units," Swarup said in another tweet. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62490/pm-modi-visits-russian-crisis-management-centre.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:42:58 +0000 Unique gesture by Russian artists to perform Indian art forms to welcome PM Modi PM Narendra Modi will be greeted with twin cultural programs, Abhinandan & Abhivyakti on 24th December. 'Abhinandan' event envisages performance of Indian art forms (classical and folk dances) by Russian artists. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62486/unique-gesture-by-russian-artists-to-perform-indian-art-forms-to-welcome-pm-modi.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:59:21 +0000 PM Narendra Modi leaves for Russia, dinner with President Vladimir Putin tonight Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Russia today for a two-day visit that is part of the annual summit talks with President Vladimir Putin. On the agenda - signing big defence deals, expanding economic ties and talks on terrorism. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62471/pm-narendra-modi-leaves-for-russia-dinner-with-president-vladimir-putin-tonight.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:40:55 +0000 Air France flight forced to land in Kenya over bomb scare An Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris was forced to land in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa after a device suspected to be a bomb was found in the lavatory, a Kenyan police official said Sunday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62445/air-france-flight-forced-to-land-in-kenya-over-bomb-scare.htm Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:20:49 +0000 Knife attacker slashes man in London 'terrorist incident' A knife attacker slashed a man at an east London metro station, reportedly screaming "this is for Syria", in what police described as a terrorist incident, prompting the government to urge Britons on Sunday not to be intimidated by the attack. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62252/knife-attacker-slashes-man-in-london-terrorist-incident.htm Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:02:21 +0000 Paris attacker visited London and Birmingham to meet terror suspects One of the terrorists behind the Paris attacks visited two British cities earlier this year, counter-terrorism officials have established. He managed to enter the United Kingdom, travelling to London and Birmingham, before slipping away again to continental Europe, despite a heightened terrorism alert FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62227/paris-attacker-visited-london-and-birmingham-to-meet-terror-suspects.htm Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:13:30 +0000 Air strikes against IS in Syria to make Britain safer: David Cameron has made the case British Prime Minister David Cameron said that British air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria will make his country safer. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62114/air-strikes-against-is-in-syria-to-make-britain-safer:-david-cameron-has-made-the-case.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2015 13:36:37 +0000 France 'at risk of chemical, biological weapons attack by IS': PM Manuel Valls Prime Minister Manuel Valls warned Thursday of the danger of an attack in France using 'chemical or biological weapons', in a speech to lawmakers. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62023/france-at-risk-of-chemical-biological-weapons-attack-by-is:-pm-manuel-valls.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:32:06 +0000 Aircraft makes emergency landing in Bulgaria over bomb scare A plane flying from Warsaw to the Egyptian resort of Hurghada has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat, according to officials. According to Bulgarian news wire Novinite, the plane was forced to land at the Burgas airport in the Black Sea after a passenger on board claimed a bomb had been planted on the aircraft. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62013/aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-in-bulgaria-over-bomb-scare.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:27:33 +0000 Two terrorists including mastermind of Paris attack killed, female suspect blows herself up Two terrorist suspects have been killed in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis during a security operation linked to the deadly attacks that rocked the French capital five days ago, a police source said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/62004/two-terrorists-including-mastermind-of-paris-attack-killed-female-suspect-blows-herself-up.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:53:38 +0000 Unsafe Paris: Air France flights diverted after bomb threats Two Air France flights en route to Paris from the United States were diverted on Tuesday because of security issues, and passengers and crew were safely removed, the Federal Aviation Administration said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61995/unsafe-paris:-air-france-flights-diverted-after-bomb-threats.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:37:42 +0000 World reacts in shock, Paris attacks, France declares emergency Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium at locations across Paris on Friday, killing over 120 people in a deadly rampage that a shaken President Francois Hollande called an unprecedented terrorist attack. A Paris city hall official said four gunmen systematically slaughtered at least 87 young people attending a rock concert at the Bataclan music hall. Anti-terrorist commandos eventually launched an assault on the building. The gunmen detonated explosive belts and dozens of shocked survivors were rescued. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61944/world-reacts-in-shock-paris-attacks-france-declares-emergency.htm Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:45:45 +0000 India wants to be treated with respect, says British daily Britain must realise that it needs India perhaps more than India needs Britain, said a leading British daily which noted that whatever Britain does, it must do so with candour and sincerity since "India does not wish to be lectured or patronised; it wants to be treated with respect". FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61940/india-wants-to-be-treated-with-respect-says-british-daily.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:15:59 +0000 Progress of India is destiny of one-sixth of humanity: Text of PM's address to British Parliament Strong as our partnership is, for a relationship such as ours, we must set higher ambitions. We are two democracies; two strong economies; and, two innovative societies. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61933/progress-of-india-is-destiny-of-one-sixth-of-humanity:-text-of-pms-address-to-british-parliament.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:47:01 +0000 PM Modi begins UK visit: Defence, security ties, climate change on table Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here on Thursday for talks with his British counterpart David Cameron. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61923/pm-modi-begins-uk-visit:-defence-security-ties-climate-change-on-table.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:34:54 +0000 British jobless rate slides to lowest since 2008 in Q3 but wage growth stalls British unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in the three months to September, down from 6.0 percent for a year earlier and the lowest since 2008. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61920/british-jobless-rate-slides-to-lowest-since-2008-in-q3-but-wage-growth-stalls.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:27:30 +0000 Germany celebrates 25 years of East and West unity as it faces new challenges Germany marks a quarter-century as a reunited nation on Saturday, with two leaders from the formerly Communist East portion heading a country that increasingly asserts itself as Europe's political heavyweight - and now faces a new challenge in a refugee influx that will demand deep reserves of resourcefulness and patience. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61325/germany-celebrates-25-years-of-east-and-west-unity-as-it-faces-new-challenges.htm Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:36:14 +0000 India and Ireland must seek closer partnership and cooperation: PM Modi in Joint statement India and Ireland are ideally placed to form productive partnerships to take advantage of the opportunities in the digital age. I hope that our Joint Working Group on Information Technology will meet soon to chart out the roadmap for collaboration. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61127/india-and-ireland-must-seek-closer-partnership-and-cooperation:-pm-modi-in-joint-statement.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:56:13 +0000 In Ireland, PM Modi connects with Indian diaspora, promises more visits Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday connected with a rapturous Indian diaspora in Dublin, promising more prime ministerial visits to Ireland in future. Modi's visit is the first prime ministerial visit in 59 years. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61122/in-ireland-pm-modi-connects-with-indian-diaspora-promises-more-visits.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2015 11:46:44 +0000 EU holds emergency summit after forcing through migrant deal European Union leaders will gather for an emergency summit on the migration crisis on Wednesday, a day after ministers forced through a controversial deal to relocate 120,000 refugees in a major blow to unity within the bloc. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61109/eu-holds-emergency-summit-after-forcing-through-migrant-deal.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:26:54 +0000 Migrant crisis: Greek PM Alexis Tsipras calls for 'shared responsibility' Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who returned to power after yesterday's election, on Tuesday called for "shared" European responsibility in tackling the migrant crisis facing the bloc. "Europe...must share out responsibility among all member states," Tsipras said after his oath of office. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61079/migrant-crisis:-greek-pm-alexis-tsipras-calls-for-shared-responsibility.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:55:41 +0000 Greek voters give leftist leader Alexis Tsipras a second chance A jubilant Alexis Tsipras vowed to continue fighting for his country's pride and to quickly form a coalition government after his left-wing Syriza party comfortably won Greece's third national vote this year on Sunday. The result was a resounding success for Tsipras' high-risk gamble when he resigned as prime minister last month and FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61070/greek-voters-give-leftist-leader-alexis-tsipras-a-second-chance.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:48:39 +0000 Croatia 'forces' refugees on Hungary Croatia said on Saturday it had "forced" Hungary to take in thousands of migrants and would continue sending them to its northern neighbour, amid deepening discord and disarray in Europe over the biggest westwards migration in decades. More than 20,000 migrants, many of them Syrian refugees, have streamed into Croatia FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/61027/croatia-forces-refugees-on-hungary.htm Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:08:41 +0000 'It's poisonous': Migrant crisis threatens European Union's well-being As hundreds of thousands of people risk lives to cross Europe's frontiers seeking a haven of peace, Europeans themselves have turned on each other with a venom that has stirred memories of their own long conflicts. "It's about as poisonous as it could be," said one veteran EU diplomat. The atmosphere in Brussels was "fetid", he said, when FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60992/its-poisonous:-migrant-crisis-threatens-european-unions-well-being.htm Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:06:20 +0000 Delicate business of humour: Party ads spice up Greek polls Alexis Tsipras is a six-year-old with a broken left arm and Greece's leading female politician changes a tyre in high heels while refusing to pay the country's debt -- such party advertisements are spicing up an otherwise flat election campaign. It is a neck-and-neck race between mainstream leftists and conservatives ahead of Sunday's election cliffhanger -- but at the other end of the chart, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60956/delicate-business-of-humour:-party-ads-spice-up-greek-polls.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:46:48 +0000 Britain to accept refugees in coming days: British Home Secretary Theresa May The first wave of Syrian refugees will arrive in Britain in the coming days, British Home Secretary Theresa May said on Wednesday. In accordance with a new plan announced by Prime Minister David Cameron last week, Britain will receive up to 20,000 refugees over the next five years, Xinhua reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60933/britain-to-accept-refugees-in-coming-days:-british-home-secretary-theresa-may.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:44:20 +0000 Europe faces 'enormous humanitarian crisis': Thousands more migrants stream into Austria Tens of thousands of people, many of them fleeing the war in Syria, have streamed across the border since Austria and Germany threw open their borders at the weekend. Almost all have headed for Germany, with only hundreds seeking asylum in Austria. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60719/europe-faces-enormous-humanitarian-crisis:-thousands-more-migrants-stream-into-austria.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:53:25 +0000 Migrant crisis: European Commission announces refugee quota plan European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has announced plans that he says will offer a 'swift, determined and comprehensive' response to Europe's migrant crisis. Under the proposals, 120,000 additional asylum seekers will be distributed among EU nations, with binding quotas. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60685/migrant-crisis:-european-commission-announces-refugee-quota-plan.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:04:49 +0000 Syrian refugees ship reach Greek mainland, fleeing chaos of Lesbos A ship crammed with thousands of mostly Syrian refugees docked in Greece's main port of Piraeus on Tuesday, after the government said it was stepping up efforts to ease pressure on an eastern island being overwhelmed by new arrivals. The government-chartered ship had set off overnight from Lesbos, where migrants had massed to get on board. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60641/syrian-refugees-ship-reach-greek-mainland-fleeing-chaos-of-lesbos.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:53:53 +0000 President of India's message on the Independence Day of Tajikistan President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Tajikistan on the eve of 24th anniversary of their Independence Day on September 9, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60631/president-of-indias-message-on-the-independence-day-of-tajikistan.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:31:42 +0000 President Pranab Mukherjee's message on the eve of Independence Day of Swaziland President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Kingdom of Swaziland on the eve of their Independence Day on September 7, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60580/president-pranab-mukherjees-message-on-the-eve-of-independence-day-of-swaziland.htm Sun, 06 Sep 2015 17:15:47 +0000 UK PM David Cameron considers help for Syrian refugees British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to draw up a plan on Friday as a response to growing pressure to accept Syrian refugees, thousands of them directly from UN camps on the border with Syria. Cameron said he had been "deeply moved" by images of three-year-old Syrian toddler FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60486/uk-pm-david-cameron-considers-help-for-syrian-refugees.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:46:24 +0000 Russia's Vladimir Putin calls for international coalition on extremism Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday to establish an international coalition on extremism, saying he had talked with US President Barack Obama about the initiative. Putin told journalists on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum that he had also been in talks about such a coalition with the leaders of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and others. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60483/russias-vladimir-putin-calls-for-international-coalition-on-extremism.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:23:12 +0000 Refugee crisis 'tests EU's core ideals': German Chancellor Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday said the refugee crisis facing Europe is testing the core ideals of universal rights at the heart of the European Union."Universal civil rights have been closely linked with Europe and its history as a founding impetus of the European Union,” she said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60383/refugee-crisis-tests-eus-core-ideals:-german-chancellor-angela-merkel.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:19:09 +0000 President Pranab Mukherjee's message on Constitution Day of Slovak Republic President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Slovak Republic on the eve of their Constitution Day on September 1, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60355/president-pranab-mukherjees-message-on-constitution-day-of-slovak-republic.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:55:58 +0000 President of India's message on Independence Day of Uzbekistan President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the eve of their 24th Anniversary of Independence Day on September 1, 2015. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60351/president-of-indias-message-on-independence-day-of-uzbekistan.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:22:40 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Kyrgyz Republic President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Kyrgyz Republic on the eve of their Independence Day on August 31, 2015. In his message to His Excellency Mr. Almazbek Atambaev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the President has said FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60297/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-kyrgyz-republic.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:35:35 +0000 President of India's message on the Independence Day of Ukraine President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Ukraine on the eve of their Independence Day on August 24, 2015. In a message to His Excellency Mr. Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60058/president-of-indias-message-on-the-independence-day-of-ukraine.htm Sun, 23 Aug 2015 15:22:55 +0000 3 injured in shooting on Amsterdam-Paris train, gunman arrested A gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon on a high-speed train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris Friday, wounding three people, two of them critically, officials said. The suspect was arrested after the train stopped in Arras, 115 miles (185 kilometers north of Paris, interior ministry spokesperson Pierre-Henri Brandet said on French television BFM. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/60020/3-injured-in-shooting-on-amsterdam-paris-train-gunman-arrested.htm Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:20:10 +0000 Julian Assange set to escape justice, sex charges against to him about to expire Julian Assange is set to escape justice after hiding for so long in Britain that his sexual assault allegations in Sweden expired. Under Swedish law, charges for some offences must be brought within five years of the alleged incident. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/59707/julian-assange-set-to-escape-justice-sex-charges-against-to-him-about-to-expire.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:17:40 +0000 Spain arrests voodoo-using sex traffickers A man and a woman of Nigerian origin have been arrested over claims that they forced Nigerian women into prostitution and deployed voodoo to keep their victims under their control, Spanish police said Sunday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/59235/spain-arrests-voodoo-using-sex-traffickers.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:28:07 +0000 Greece Parliament passes 2nd crucial bailout bill, its a relief for PM Alexis Tsipras Greece's parliament has passed legislation on a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the country's stricken economy. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/59051/greece-parliament-passes-2nd-crucial-bailout-bill-its-a-relief-for-pm-alexis-tsipras.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:20:44 +0000 Banks reopen, first repayments start as Greece aims for return to normal Greece reopened its banks and started the process of paying off billions of euros owed to international creditors on Monday in the first signs of a return to normal after a deal to agree a new package of bailout reforms. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58981/banks-reopen-first-repayments-start-as-greece-aims-for-return-to-normal.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:55:05 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Belgium President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of Belgium on the eve of their National Day. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58968/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-belgium.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:18:40 +0000 Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after debt deal reached Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reshuffled his cabinet on Friday following the achievement of a debt deal with international creditors earlier this week to keep Greece afloat and in the eurozone. The mini cabinet reshuffle came a day after a vote in the Greek parliament on the first set of prior actions the country needs to take to unlock vital financing, Xinhua news agency reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58914/greek-pm-reshuffles-cabinet-after-debt-deal-reached.htm Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:05:56 +0000 Paris hostage crisis: All 18 freed, gunmen at large after store robbery A group of gunmen broke into a discount clothing store near Paris on Monday, trapping 18 people inside for hours before fleeing and prompting a manhunt throughout the area, police said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58796/paris-hostage-crisis:-all-18-freed-gunmen-at-large-after-store-robbery.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:25:40 +0000 No exit from euro: Greece crisis resolved as euro zone leaders reach unanimous deal Greece reached a deal with its European creditors Monday that avoids an exit from the euro and the global financial chaos that prospect had raised. The deal calls for Greece, already reeling from harsh austerity measures, to cut back even further in exchange for more loans without which its financial system would surely collapse. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58780/no-exit-from-euro:-greece-crisis-resolved-as-euro-zone-leaders-reach-unanimous-deal.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:05:58 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of France President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of France on the eve of their National Day July 14, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58774/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-france.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:52:55 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Montenegro President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Montenegro on the eve of their National Day (July 13, 2015). FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58767/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-montenegro.htm Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:16:51 +0000 European leaders warn Greece, gives 5 days to avoid bankruptcy An emergency summit of European leaders called to salvage Greece's financial rescue broke up acrimoniously late Tuesday night, with officials saying the country now has just five days to avoid bankruptcy. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58659/european-leaders-warn-greece-gives-5-days-to-avoid-bankruptcy.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:48:53 +0000 It's a big 'No': Greece referendum on bailout offer Greece lurched into uncharted territory and an uncertain future in Europe's common currency after voters overwhelmingly rejected demands by international creditors for more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout of its bankrupt economy. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58591/its-a-big-no:-greece-referendum-on-bailout-offer.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:38:20 +0000 Polling opens in crucial Greece bailout referendum Polls opened on Sunday for Greece's crucial referendum on whether or not to accept international creditors' conditions for a bailout, with the EU on tenterhooks for an outcome which could shape the bloc's future. Almost 10 million Greeks eligible to vote have until 7:00pm local time (1600 GMT) to cast their ballots, with results on the plebiscite -- cast by many eurozone leaders as vote on whether to leave the single currency -- expected from 1800 GMT onwards. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58563/polling-opens-in-crucial-greece-bailout-referendum.htm Sun, 05 Jul 2015 11:10:55 +0000 Jihadism & immigration are serious issues in South Asia: Vospernik, Austrian broadcaster Quite similar to our Prasar Bharati, Austria's state broadcaster called ORF, is a tad different in the sense that it caters to a huge audience across the central European nation and adjoining countries. Austria being a German speaking country the boradcasters cater majorly to german listening audience. Priti Prakash http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58517/jihadism--immigration-are-serious-issues-in-south-asia:-vospernik-austrian-broadcaster.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:35:00 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of Independence Day of Belarus President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Belarus on the eve of their Independence Day. In his message to Alexander Lukashenko, the President of the Republic of Belarus, the President has said, 'On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58508/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-independence-day-of-belarus.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:36:03 +0000 UK Food Standards Agency finds made in India Maggi safe to eat UK's food regulator Food Standards Agency (FSA) today gave a clean chit to Nestle for Maggi manufactured in India saying levels of lead in the product are well within the EU permissible levels. The FSA can confirm that results from testing samples of Maggi Noodles in the UK have all found that levels of lead in the product is well within EU permissible levels and would not be a concern to consumers," FSA said in statement. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58501/uk-food-standards-agency-finds-made-in-india-maggi-safe-to-eat.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:26:26 +0000 Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors Greece made last-minute overtures to its international creditors for financial aid on Tuesday, but it was not enough to save the country from becoming the first developed economy to default on a loan with the International Monetary Fund. The left-wing Greek government had asked European partners for a two-year aid package to cover its financing needs. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58476/greece-defaults-on-imf-payment-despite-last-minute-overtures-to-creditors.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:32:00 +0000 Uncertainties for Greece: At barren shops, closed banks, people feel strain of 'economic war' Ten packages of pasta, a bag of flour, canned white beans and rice. On a Monday of uncertainties for Greece, which may soon bid farewell to the euro, groceries were what Stalo Mestana decided she could count on. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58462/uncertainties-for-greece:-at-barren-shops-closed-banks-people-feel-strain-of-economic-war.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:38:13 +0000 EU leaders urge Greeks to vote 'yes' to stay in euro as default nears European leaders Monday pleaded with Greek voters to back hotly disputed bailout proposals in a crunch referendum or face leaving the euro as bank closures left many in Greece scrambling to find cash. On the eve of an expected debt default that could set Greece on the path to a euro exit, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought to calm nerves by leaving the door open to talks, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58450/eu-leaders-urge-greeks-to-vote-yes-to-stay-in-euro-as-default-nears.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:49:23 +0000 EU releases latest draft proposals in Greece talks The European Union (EU) on Sunday afternoon released the latest draft proposals offered to Greece but were later rejected by the Greek government, following Greek parliament's approval of a referendum on them to be held next week. In the interest of transparency and for the information of the Greek people, the European Commission is publishing the latest proposals agreed among the three institutions," FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58414/eu-releases-latest-draft-proposals-in-greece-talks.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:09:02 +0000 Russia always seeks political solution to disputes: Putin Russia always seeks to settle disputes through political approaches, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. We do not and cannot have any aggressive plans. We are not threatening anyone and we seek to resolve any disputes exclusively by political methods under international laws and considering the interests of other countries," Putin told graduates of military academies, Xinhua news agency reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58310/russia-always-seeks-political-solution-to-disputes:-putin.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:51:52 +0000 President of India Pranab Mukherjee's message on the eve of National Day of Croatia President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Croatia on the eve of their National Day June 25, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58246/president-of-india-pranab-mukherjees-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-croatia.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:04:11 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Slovenia President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Slovenia on the eve of their National Day June 25, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58234/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-slovenia.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:52:19 +0000 President of India & PM Modi convey greetings on National Day of Luxembourg President of India Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Grand Duke and people of Luxembourg on their National Day. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/58184/president-of-india--pm-modi-convey-greetings-on-national-day-of-luxembourg.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:52:05 +0000 President Pranab, PM Modi greets the people of Iceland on their National Day President of India Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Iceland on Iceland's National Day. "My greetings and best wishes to the people of Iceland on the occasion of Iceland's National Day," the Prime Minister said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/57982/president-pranab-pm-modi-greets-the-people-of-iceland-on-their-national-day.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:12:49 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Portugal President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Portugal on the eve of their National Day June 10, 2015. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/57705/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-portugal.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:59:24 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Sweden President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Kingdom of Sweden on the eve of their National Day. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/57597/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-national-day-of-sweden.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:37:53 +0000 President of India's message on the eve of Republic Day of Italy President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Italy on the eve of their Republic Day (June 2, 2015). FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/57473/president-of-indias-message-on-the-eve-of-republic-day-of-italy.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:15:33 +0000 Queen Elizabeth to unveil EU referendum plans as UK parliament opens Britain's Queen Elizabeth will set out the government's plans for a European Union membership referendum on Wednesday as Prime Minister David Cameron faces pressure to explain when it will be held and what changes to the EU he wants before then. Cameron, who says he would prefer to stay inside a reformed EU but isn't "ruling anything out" if it fails to change, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/57321/queen-elizabeth-to-unveil-eu-referendum-plans-as-uk-parliament-opens.htm Wed, 27 May 2015 12:32:56 +0000 Australian PM Tony Abbott 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform, but said the issue was not a priority for his conservative government. The opposition Labor Party said late yesterday it would bring a private member's bill before parliament next week which could force a vote on gay marriage later in the year, following Ireland's successful referendum on the matter. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/57319/australian-pm-tony-abbott-full-and-frank-debate-on-gay-marriage.htm Wed, 27 May 2015 12:08:20 +0000 President Pranab Mukherjee's message on Constitution Day of Norway India and Norway enjoy a relationship of friendship and cooperation that has steadily acquired greater substance and significance in recent years. President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Kingdom of Norway on the eve of their Constitution Day. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56983/president-pranab-mukherjees-message-on-constitution-day-of-norway.htm Sat, 16 May 2015 14:37:07 +0000 David Cameron doing the Spider-Man strut, spoof video on British PM A spoof video has shown British Prime Minister David Cameron celebrating his victory at the May 7 general elections by doing a "Spider-Man strut” across the streets of New York. The video is based on the infamously corny scene from the "Spider-Man 3″ movie, where Peter Parker enjoys the new found confidence given to him by an alien symbiote that's invaded his body FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56917/david-cameron-doing-the-spider-man-strut-spoof-video-on-british-pm.htm Thu, 14 May 2015 16:52:39 +0000 Vladimir Putin says Russia ready to re-build relations with EU Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready and willing to fully re-establish its relations with the European Union while meeting with his Czech counterpart, Milos Zeman. "Unfortunately, we have suffered a certain decline in trade, due to the matters we know about all too well, including mutual economic sanctions," Putin said on Saturday FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56751/vladimir-putin-says-russia-ready-to-re-build-relations-with-eu.htm Sun, 10 May 2015 12:12:11 +0000 David Cameron embraces tearful delighted member of his staff as he's welcomed back to Number 10 David Cameron coming back. This is the touching moment David Cameron embraced a tearful member of his staff as he was welcomed back to Number 10 after leading the Conservatives to the most unexpected election triumph in a generation. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56737/david-cameron-embraces-tearful-delighted-member-of-his-staff-as-hes-welcomed-back-to-number-10.htm Sat, 09 May 2015 15:44:41 +0000 David Cameron and conservatives get majority in British election In the end, the result came more swiftly and more clearly than anyone had expected. After all the opinion polls predicting a knife-edge British general election ending in a protracted stalemate, Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron won a small but convincing majority of parliamentary seats. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56723/david-cameron-and-conservatives-get-majority-in-british-election.htm Sat, 09 May 2015 12:29:13 +0000 A surrogate gave birth for Kate Middleton, Russian paper claims Russians yesterday insisted there had been a conspiracy over the royal birth and a surrogate mother must have carried the baby princess. Others bizarrely claimed the child – who shares her birthday with Catherine the Great of Russia – was born several days earlier with the event kept secret. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56555/a-surrogate-gave-birth-for-kate-middleton-russian-paper-claims.htm Mon, 04 May 2015 16:25:55 +0000 Britain emersed in pink to mark princess' birth Britains iconic landmarks like the Tower Bridge and the London Eye lit up in pink to mark the arrival of the new princess as revellers raised a toast to the royal family's fourth in line to the throne. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56528/britain-emersed-in-pink-to-mark-princess-birth.htm Sun, 03 May 2015 16:57:06 +0000 Kate Middleton is 'doing well' after giving birth to a baby girl 'Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.' The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby girl, Kensington Palace has announced. The princess was born at 8.34am this morning weighing 8lbs 3oz, with the Duke of Cambridge present for the birth. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56492/kate-middleton-is-doing-well-after-giving-birth-to-a-baby-girl.htm Sat, 02 May 2015 16:07:16 +0000 Kate Middleton goes into labor, Royal baby no 2 is on the way Attention all royal watchers: The wait for Prince George's little brother or sister is almost over. The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London at 6 am Saturday morning for the birth of her second child. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56487/kate-middleton-goes-into-labor-royal-baby-no-2-is-on-the-way.htm Sat, 02 May 2015 14:55:52 +0000 Foreign Minister of Belarus calls on President Mr Vladimir V Makei, Foreign Minister of Belarus called on President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said he is looking forward to visiting Belarus soon and meeting President Alexander G. Lukashenko of Belarus. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56071/foreign-minister-of-belarus-calls-on-president.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:44:00 +0000 Oxford becomes first British city to ban non-recyclable food containers Oxford may be known the world over for its famous university -- but it is not far behind in terms of action to safeguard the environment. This could be said of the British city as it is thought to have become the first city in the country to ban non-recyclable polystyrene foam food containers, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/56015/oxford-becomes-first-british-city-to-ban-non-recyclable-food-containers.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:21:37 +0000 British Indian woman Gita Gordon election candidate stands for change Gita Gordon, nominated by Britain's Liberal Democrats as a candidate in next month's parliamentary elections, has been a busy woman lately, attending one meeting after another and canvassing door-to-door, but never feels tired to underline her resolve to stand by the voters and prove they can change things. Debdutta Bhattacharjee http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/55992/british-indian-woman-gita-gordon-election-candidate-stands-for-change.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:24:53 +0000 126th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower: Google celebrates with a doodle Google on Tuesday celebrated the 126th anniversary of the public opening of the Eiffel Tower with a doodle on its homepage. The doodle, by illustrator Floriane Marchix and which is in cartoon form, shows cheery workers giving final touches to the iconic structure. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/55655/126th-anniversary-of-the-eiffel-tower:-google-celebrates-with-a-doodle.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:11:17 +0000 CCTV shows UK's teen girls at bus stand in Turkey before going to Syria to join ISIS As UK police investigate the case of three missing schoolgirls, who are believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State, CCTV pictures have emerged that show the teenagers waiting at a bus station in Turkish capital of Istanbul. According to the BBC, there are five CCTV images of the girls that show them waiting at Bayrampasa bus station for nearly 18 hours from 8 pm FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54934/cctv-shows-uks-teen-girls-at-bus-stand-in-turkey-before-going-to-syria-to-join-isis.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2015 18:22:33 +0000 Greece wins eurozone extension deal with strict conditions Europe on Friday granted Greece a crucial four-month extension to its massive debt bailout, offering precious breathing space, but at the cost of huge concessions including a commitment to spell out reforms within two days. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54717/greece-wins-eurozone-extension-deal-with-strict-conditions.htm Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:46:23 +0000 Massive immigration from Middle East threatens humanitarian, security crisis in Italy A sea of humanity fleeing terrorism, oppression and poverty in the Middle East and north Africa has descended on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean, threatening an impending humanitarian crisis, and the security of the country, media reported Friday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54704/massive-immigration-from-middle-east-threatens-humanitarian-security-crisis-in-italy.htm Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:40:40 +0000 Copenhagen twin shootings: Police kill man 'who opened fire' at them In the aftermath of the twin shooting incidents in Copenhagen, the Danish police have shot dead a man who opened fired on the cops at a place not far from the sites of earlier attacks. The police are now investigating if the shot man was involved in the shootings at Krudttoenden cafe and at a synagogue in Krystalgade in the capital. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54575/copenhagen-twin-shootings:-police-kill-man-who-opened-fire-at-them.htm Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:58:55 +0000 'Leadership spill motion a wake-up call for Australia PM Tony Abbott' Having survived a leadership spill motion, which he likened to a "near death experience", Australian PM Tony Abbott on Monday called for unity and pleaded his party members to place trust in him as he promised more consultative approach. After 61 Liberal Party members voted in favour of him in the spill motion, an apparently relieved Abbott declared "this matter is behind us". FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54442/leadership-spill-motion-a-wake-up-call-for-australia-pm-tony-abbott.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2015 17:42:51 +0000 France hoping for agreement on main issues before Paris meet France, Chair of the crucial UN Climate Conference, on Thursday made an impassioned plea to the world to "agree on major issues" before assembling in Paris later this year for inking a "universal and meaningful agreement" to limit global warming to below 2 degree celsius. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54336/france-hoping-for-agreement-on-main-issues-before-paris-meet.htm Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:26:30 +0000 Indian-origin woman ordered to pay one pound A Scotland court has ordered an Indian-origin former bank worker, who stole 120,000 pounds (about $181,000) from a client, to pay back just one pound because she has no assets, media reported. Satnam Kaur, 31, was working as a customer advisor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Albyn Place, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/54193/indian-origin-woman-ordered-to-pay-one-pound.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:36:57 +0000 EU launches anti-terrorism projects with Muslim countries The European Union is launching new anti-terrorism projects with Muslim countries and increasing its intelligence sharing in the aftermath of deadly attacks in France and violent confrontations in Belgium. EU foreign ministers met Monday in Brussels with the Arab League's secretary general, Nabil Elaraby. Afterwards, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53945/eu-launches-anti-terrorism-projects-with-muslim-countries.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:54:14 +0000 Charlie Hebdo's first edition sells like hot cake, 200 copies in 15 mins The first edition of Charlie Hebdo published after the deadly attacks by Islamist gunmen sold out within minutes at newspaper kiosks around France on Wednesday, with people queuing up to buy copies to support the satirical weekly. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53812/charlie-hebdos-first-edition-sells-like-hot-cake-200-copies-in-15-mins.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:48:42 +0000 Charlie Hebdo 1st cover since attack: Prophet Muhammad caricature, cry, holding sign 'all is forgiven' The longtime Charlie Hebdo cartoonist 'Luz' was running late for an editorial meeting at the French satirical weekly's Paris offices. By the time he got there, masked gunmen had killed 12 people, including five of his cartooning friends and colleagues. Because Luz was born on Jan. 7, he was a survivor. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53782/charlie-hebdo-1st-cover-since-attack:-prophet-muhammad-caricature-cry-holding-sign-all-is-forgiven.htm Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:39:11 +0000 World leaders joins million in France's Unity rally to defy terrorism World leaders joined French President Francois Hollande, including British Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. The day also brought together an unlikely duo at the rally: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53749/world-leaders-joins-million-in-frances-unity-rally-to-defy-terrorism.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:59:11 +0000 France PM Manuel Valls declares country at 'war' with radical Islam French Prime Minister Manuel Valls declared Saturday that France was at "war” with radical Islam after three days of bloody attacks around Paris that sparked fears of a tide of violence by militants living in Europe. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53716/france-pm-manuel-valls-declares-country-at-war-with-radical-islam.htm Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:08:41 +0000 French police kills Charlie Hebdo terror suspects and an associate; end twin standoffs The fast-moving events on Friday that left four hostages dead underscored the complex, even haphazard web of allegiances that constitute locally bred terrorism, with three men apparently working together yet claiming loyalties to two rival organizations based in the Middle East - al-Qaeda in Yemen and the Islamic State FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53693/french-police-kills-charlie-hebdo-terror-suspects-and-an-associate;-end-twin-standoffs.htm Sat, 10 Jan 2015 12:46:17 +0000 French police close in on Paris Charlie Hebdo attack suspects French security forces closed in Friday on the brothers suspected in France's worst terrorist attack in generations in a small industrial town northeast of Paris, where the suspects were possibly holding hostages in a commercial building after stealing a car. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53674/french-police-close-in-on-paris-charlie-hebdo-attack-suspects.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2015 16:08:30 +0000 Another attack in France; grenades thrown at mosque, policewoman shot dead by gunman A policewoman was killed and a city employee was seriously hurt on Thursday after a man opened fire with an automatic rifle outside Paris, police said. However, no link has yet been established with the deadly attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53658/another-attack-in-france;-grenades-thrown-at-mosque-policewoman-shot-dead-by-gunman.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:32:29 +0000 Charlie Hebdo terror attack: Youngest suspect surrenders, cops hunt for other two An 18-year-old implicated alongside two brothers in the bloody attack against a satirical weekly in Paris has surrendered to police, according to a source close to the case. Hamyd Mourad handed himself in to police... on Wednesday at 11:00 pm (2200 GMT) after seeing his name circulating on social media," the source told. He has been arrested and taken into custody," another source confirmed. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53644/charlie-hebdo-terror-attack:-youngest-suspect-surrenders-cops-hunt-for-other-two.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2015 12:35:04 +0000 Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo attack: Terrorist kills 12, Modi calls 'despicable' Gunmen have attacked the Paris office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 people and injuring seven, French officials say. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53640/paris-magazine-charlie-hebdo-attack:-terrorist-kills-12-modi-calls-despicable.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:41:01 +0000 London New Year's Eve fireworks made ticket-only for first time Exactly a year ago, an estimated 500,000 people crammed into a small section of central London to view the New Year's Eve firework display, resulting in crowded conditions that the mayor, Boris Johnson, said had made the free event 'untenable'. As a result, for the first time on Thursday evening only 100,000 paying ticket holders will be permitted to watch London's annual celebration from a fenced-off area, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53479/london-new-years-eve-fireworks-made-ticket-only-for-first-time.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:55:33 +0000 Now Queen's guards on ISIS target, planned attack warned Soldiers guarding key Royal palaces in the UK are on high alert following reports of a planned attack on the Queen's guards by Islamic State militants. The Queen's Guard have been warned about the threat to kidnap and murder one of their member by ISIS terrorists, according to a report in The Mirror. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53407/now-queens-guards-on-isis-target-planned-attack-warned.htm Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:51:08 +0000 Prisoner exchange goes ahead in Ukraine despite blame game The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists went ahead with the prisoner exchange Friday, despite having called off a third round of peace talks set to take place in the Belarusian capital, Minsk. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53367/prisoner-exchange-goes-ahead-in-ukraine-despite-blame-game.htm Sat, 27 Dec 2014 11:14:29 +0000 Putin reveals he is in a relationship, gymnast Alina Kabayeva is lucky lady ? Vladimir Putin on Thursday admitted he is in love, fuelling rumours over a relationship with Olympic gymnast Alina Kabayeva. Denying he had 'completely gone wild' in his romantic life, the divorced strongman revealed that he FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53181/putin-reveals-he-is-in-a-relationship-gymnast-alina-kabayeva-is-lucky-lady-?.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:34:56 +0000 Indian-origin woman Shriti Vadera picked to chair Santander UK Shriti Vadera, an Indian-origin minister in former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government, has been named by the Spanish banking group Santander to chair its British business. Vadera was a minister in the British government during the days of the global financial crisis. She will replace Terence Burns in March, who had announced his plan to leave the board of the company in January. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/53058/indian-origin-woman-shriti-vadera-picked-to-chair-santander-uk.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:53:04 +0000 Twitter bombarded by reports of mysterious noises as military denies RAF jets were the cause Britons have been left baffled by a string of 'loud bangs' which shook windows and disturbed children and pets from Glasgow to Devon to London.Hundreds of Twitter users reported the sounds between around 9pm and 10pm last night, but the Ministry of Defence said it did not know what could have caused them. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/52686/twitter-bombarded-by-reports-of-mysterious-noises-as-military-denies-raf-jets-were-the-cause.htm Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:30:28 +0000 Slavery levels in UK 'higher than thought' There could be 10-13,000 victims of slavery in the UK, far more than previous estimates, analysis for the Home Office suggests. Modern slavery victims are said to include women forced into prostitution, "imprisoned" domestic staff and workers in fields, factories and fishing boats. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/52651/slavery-levels-in-uk-higher-than-thought.htm Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:27:39 +0000 Victoria's ruling party opts for Indian Australian candidates Bundoora Amita Gill In a classic case of a flood following a drought, political parties have fielded a large number of Indian-Australian candidates for Saturday's state elections in Victoria, an indication of the growing profile of the Indian community Down Under. The ruling Liberal Party has taken a lead by nominating nine Indian-Australian candidates for the lower and upper houses of the state parliament. Paritosh Parasher http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/52637/victorias-ruling-party-opts-for-indian-australian-candidates-bundoora-amita-gill.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2014 16:36:17 +0000 Fall of the Berlin Wall: Google celebrates 25th anniversary with video doodle The Google doodle shows a video depicting the scenes as West Berliners greet their eastern counterparts on the night in 1989. The video also shows pieces of the fallen wall in various parts of the world, including Berlin, London, Seoul, Cape Town, Madrid, Island of Langeland, Moscow, Buenos Aires, Budapest, Ein Hod, Mountain View, Strasbourg, Kiev, Sofia, Washington DC, Brussels, and New York. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/52166/fall-of-the-berlin-wall:-google-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-video-doodle.htm Sun, 09 Nov 2014 13:23:37 +0000 Kate Middleton expecting second child with Prince William Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child. The news comes less than 14 months after the birth of their son Prince George, who was born on July 22 last year. According to a tweet from the royal tweeter, "The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news that Their Royal Highnesses are expecting their second child.” FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/50777/kate-middleton-expecting-second-child-with-prince-william.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:24:43 +0000 Ukrainian soldiers defend port city Mariupol amid fears of pro-Russian rebels Soldiers fortified trenches and protesters formed a human chain Saturday to try to defend this strategic port city in southeastern Ukraine as fear spread that Russia would expand its incursion into its neighbor. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/50556/ukrainian-soldiers-defend-port-city-mariupol-amid-fears-of-pro-russian-rebels.htm Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:05:50 +0000 Russian troops and Ukrainian military battle worsens, fears that invasion is now underway Fighting between what Ukrainian and Western officials say are Russian troops and the Ukrainian military worsened early Thursday, prompting fears in Ukraine that a Russian invasion of their territory has begun. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/50475/russian-troops-and-ukrainian-military-battle-worsens-fears-that-invasion-is-now-underway.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:23:31 +0000 IMF Chief Christine Lagarde under investigation in Sarkozy-linked corruption case Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said on Wednesday that French prosecutors had placed her under formal investigation over a murky business affair that dates to her time as finance minister under former President Nicolas Sarkozy. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/50447/imf-chief-christine-lagarde-under-investigation-in-sarkozy-linked--corruption-case.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:54:59 +0000 Ukraine's army positioning to move on rebels in Donetsk The Ukrainian military appeared to be readying a long-awaited major assault on the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, warning civilians to leave as troops tightened their ring around the city amid heavy fighting. Lysenko also announced that troops had taken the town of Yasynuvata, home to a key railway control center between Donetsk and Luhansk. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/49861/ukraines-army-positioning-to-move-on-rebels-in-donetsk.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:13:46 +0000 British Indian MP Priti Patel appointed exchequer secretary Indian-origin British MP Priti Patel has been appointed exchequer secretary to the Treasury department dealing with tax policy in a major cabinet reshuffle announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron Tuesday. The Prime Minister's Office said Priti Patel, 42, the Conservative Party MP for Witham in Essex, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/49338/british-indian-mp-priti-patel-appointed-exchequer-secretary.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:33:36 +0000 2014 FIFA World Cup brought a sound; 'A score for German pride' The right to national pride was thought lost after the grim tableau of the war. But Sunday's joyous sea of black, red and yellow — the colors of the German flag clutched in hands from the Baltic Sea to the Alps — seemed to mark a new leap forward here, moving Germany down a path toward a 21st-century relationship with patriotism and identity. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/49293/2014-fifa-world-cup-brought-a-sound;-a-score-for-german-pride.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:31:52 +0000 President Pranab Mukherjee's message on the occasion of National Day of France President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of France on the occasion of the National Day of France on July 14, 2014. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/49272/president-pranab-mukherjees-message-on-the-occasion-of-national-day-of-france.htm Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:32:26 +0000 EU wants to discuss illegal migration with Modi government The European Union (EU) hopes it will be able to discuss with the Narendra Modi government this year the issue of illegal immigration from India that has assumed worrying proportions. With India coming eighth on the list of nations from where most people try illegally to sneak into Europe, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/49122/eu-wants-to-discuss-illegal-migration-with-modi-government.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:08:51 +0000 Sex abuse children victims to meet Pope, crime like 'Satanic mass' Pope Francis will meet victims of paedophile priests for the first time on Monday, as a Vatican commission moves to address the problem of clerical sex abuse in developing countries. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/49080/sex-abuse-children-victims-to-meet-pope-crime-like-satanic-mass.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:12:37 +0000 Nicolas Sarkozy arrested, becomes first former French president to be taken into police custody Nicolas Sarkozy today became the first former French president to be held in police custody as detectives questioned him over corruption allegations. The 59-year-old arrived at the offices of the judicial police in Nanterre, the west Paris suburb, shortly after 8am. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/48987/nicolas-sarkozy-arrested-becomes-first-former-french-president-to-be-taken-into-police-custody.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:10:24 +0000 Two Ryanair planes collide at London's Stansted Airport causing delays and passenger evacuations Passengers had to be evacuated from two Ryanair aircraft which collided on the runway at London Stansted Airport yesterday - ripping the wing tip off one jet. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/48925/two-ryanair-planes-collide-at-londons-stansted-airport-causing-delays-and-passenger-evacuations.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:06:39 +0000 Drunk German princess stripped, made racist comments about Muslims at Oktoberfest party A German princess tried to strip at a posh Oktoberfest party - before making racist comments, assaulting first aiders and lashing out at police when she was told to stop, a court heard today. Her Serene Highness Princess Theodora Sayn-Wittgenstein was in the dock at Dundee Sheriff Court after admitting telling first aider Farah Jasmin Hussain. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/48859/drunk-german-princess-stripped-made-racist-comments-about-muslims-at-oktoberfest-party.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:23:49 +0000 Russia seeks to expand ties with Pakistan: FM Sergey Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Friday said his country seeks to expand its relations with Pakistan as close cooperation would bring stability to the region, Pakistan's foreign ministry said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/48690/russia-seeks-to-expand-ties-with-pakistan:-fm-sergey-lavrov.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2014 12:39:34 +0000 'Putin orders end of military drills near Ukraine border' Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an end to military exercises in regions bordering Ukraine, the Kremlin said Monday, while also calling on Kiev to immediately withdraw troops from east Ukraine. Due to the end of the planned spring training of troops that included their movement to Rostov, Belgorod, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/48093/putin-orders-end-of-military-drills-near-ukraine-border.htm Mon, 19 May 2014 18:01:46 +0000 Russia launches military drills near border, Ukraine tense; erupts into fresh violence Tensions in Ukraine escalated sharply Thursday, with Russia embarking on new military drills near the border after Ukrainian forces said they killed five pro-Russian militants. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/47654/russia-launches-military-drills-near-border-ukraine-tense;-erupts-into-fresh-violence.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:28:04 +0000 Putin orders partial pullout of Russia troops from Ukraine border Seeking to 'stabilise the situation in Ukraine', Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered partial withdrawal of troops from the eastern border of Ukraine, he told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on phone. In a statement issued by Merkel's office it was stated that Putin had a phone conversation with the German chancellor FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/47191/putin-orders-partial-pullout-of-russia-troops-from-ukraine-border.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:53:51 +0000 Ten ways the Ukraine crisis may change the world As Moscow and the West dig in for a prolonged stand-off over Russia's annexation of Crimea, risking spillover to other former Soviet republics and beyond, here are 10 ways in which the Ukraine crisis could change attitudes and policy around the world. Russia diminished: Russia's role in international affairs is diminished, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/47178/ten-ways-the-ukraine-crisis-may-change-the-world.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:39:35 +0000 Russia criticises UN resolution condemning Crimea's secession Russia said on Friday a UN resolution declaring invalid Crimea's Moscow-backed referendum on seceding from Ukraine was counterproductive and accused Western states of using blackmail and threats to drum up "yes" votes. The non-binding resolution passed with 100 votes in favour, 11 against and 58 abstentions in the 193-nation UN General Assembly on Thursday, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/47131/russia-criticises-un-resolution-condemning-crimeas-secession.htm Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:26:03 +0000 Ukraine PM urges economic sanctions to contain Russia Ukraine's interim premier Arseniy Yatsenyuk has called for global economic pressure against Russia to halt its drive to forge "a new world order." Speaking after the signature of a landmark EU-Ukraine partnership deal, Yatsenyuk said yesterday economic pressure was the only way to contain what he described as Moscow's unprecedented disregard for internationally agreed borders. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/47018/ukraine-pm-urges-economic-sanctions-to-contain-russia.htm Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:03:14 +0000 Russia's upper house of parliament ratifies treaty on absorbing Crimea Russia's upper house of parliament on Friday unanimously voted to ratify the treaty incorporating Crimea into Russian territory in defiance of the international community's insistence that the peninsula is part of Ukraine. All 155 senators present voted at a televised session to approve the treaty which was signed on Tuesday by President Vladimir Putin. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/47008/russias-upper-house-of-parliament-ratifies-treaty-on-absorbing-crimea.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:02:50 +0000 Crimea crisis: Germany, Britain divided over fresh sanctions on Russia Germany and Russia are reportedly divided over imposing of fresh sanctions on Russia after annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel's meeting on Wednesday night failed to reach a consensus on the issue, as per an international news report. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46989/crimea-crisis:-germany-britain-divided-over-fresh-sanctions-on-russia.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:24:06 +0000 Russian forces storm Ukraine naval headquarters in Crimea Russian troops backed by unarmed volunteers stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in the Crimean port of Sevastopol on Wednesday and raised the Russian flag, as Moscow tightened its control of the Black Sea peninsula. The dramatic seizure came as Russia and the West dug in for a long confrontation over Moscow's annexation of Crimea, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46972/russian-forces-storm-ukraine-naval-headquarters-in-crimea.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:04:35 +0000 Ukraine crisis: Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia Defying Ukrainian protests and Western sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty in Moscow on Tuesday making Crimea part of Russia again, but said he did not plan to seize any other regions of Ukraine, according to reuters. On the peninsula, a Ukrainian serviceman was killed when a base still held by Kiev came under attack in the main town of Simferopol, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46947/ukraine-crisis:-putin-signs-treaty-making-crimea-part-of-russia.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:44:22 +0000 Russia suspended from G8, Putin accuses west of 'cheating' France's foreign minister on Tuesday said that leaders of the Group of Eight world powers have suspended Russia's participation in the club amid tensions over Ukraine and Russia's incursion into Crimea. The other seven members of the group had already suspended preparations for a G8 summit that Russia is scheduled to host in June in Sochi. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46945/russia-suspended-from-g8-putin-accuses-west-of-cheating.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:46:59 +0000 European organisation's statement on Crimea disappoints Russia Moscow is disappointed with the statement of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) over the upcoming referendum in Ukraine's Crimea, the Russian foreign ministry said Friday. "In its current form the referendum regarding Crimea scheduled for March 16, 2014, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46886/european-organisations-statement-on-crimea-disappoints-russia.htm Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:01:22 +0000 Obama rejects Crimea referendum, backs new Ukrainian government US President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected the legitimacy of a referendum on the future of Ukraine's Crimea region and expressed strong support for the new government in Kiev. "We reject a referendum patched together in a few weeks with Russian military personnel taking over Crimea," FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46848/obama-rejects-crimea-referendum-backs-new-ukrainian-government.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:16:14 +0000 Ukraine says Russia not ready to talk, seeking pretexts to attack Just days before the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea is to hold a referendum on secession, Ukraine's interim President Oleksandr Turchynov has claimed that Russia is provoking Ukraine to act so that Moscow gets a pretext to attack the ex-Soviet bloc. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46839/ukraine-says-russia-not-ready-to-talk-seeking-pretexts-to-attack.htm Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:38:46 +0000 Confrontation in Ukraine as diplomacy stalls A pro-Russian force opened fire in seizing a Ukrainian military base in Crimea on Monday and NATO announced reconnaissance flights along its eastern frontiers as confrontation around the Black Sea peninsula showed no sign of easing. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46809/confrontation-in-ukraine-as-diplomacy-stalls.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:11:31 +0000 Ukraine won't give an inch of land to Russia, says PM as Crimea crisis deepens As Russian military intervention in Ukraine's Black Sea peninsula of Crimea entered eleventh day on Sunday, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said that "not an inch of land” will be ceded to Russia. Addressing a patriotic rally at Kiev, held in honour of 19th-century national hero and poet Taras Shevchenko, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46782/ukraine-wont-give-an-inch-of-land-to-russia-says-pm-as-crimea-crisis-deepens.htm Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:20:50 +0000 New vitriol from Russia as standoff in Ukraine's Crimea region continues Coarse actions by pro-Russian troops in Crimea this week were followed by harsh words out of Moscow on Saturday. On Friday, pro-Russian troops reportedly tried to smash open the gates of a Ukrainian base. Russia's navy trapped Ukrainian ships. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46761/new-vitriol-from-russia-as-standoff-in-ukraines-crimea-region-continues.htm Sat, 08 Mar 2014 14:56:28 +0000 Crimea votes to join Russia, Obama orders sanctions Crimea's parliament voted on Thursday to join Russia, and its Moscow-backed government set a referendum in 10 days, in a dramatic escalation of the crisis over the Ukrainian region that drew a sharp riposte from US President Barack Obama. Obama ordered sanctions on those responsible for Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46730/crimea-votes-to-join-russia-obama-orders-sanctions.htm Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:46:12 +0000 Ukraine crisis: EU leaders to hold emergency talks, US to decide on aid package A day after high-level talks with Russia in Paris ended without significant progress, leaders of the European Union (EU) will hold an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss ways to end the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and press Russia to withdraw its troop from Crimea region. Some EU members, from Eastern Europe, have been pressing for imposing tough sanctions, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46710/ukraine-crisis:-eu-leaders-to-hold-emergency-talks-us-to-decide-on-aid-package.htm Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:31:19 +0000 Ukraine crisis throws up a lot of trading opportunities British foreign secretary William Hague has termed the recent events in Ukraine as the "biggest crisis in Europe in the 21st century". However, one does not have to be a geopolitical expert to fully comprehend the implications of the crisis on the financial markets. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46694/ukraine-crisis-throws-up-a-lot-of-trading-opportunities.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:25:44 +0000 Ukraine crisis: Russia remains defiant, NATO to hold emergency talks The 28-member NATO will hold emergency talks on Ukraine on Tuesday, which comes hours after the United States suspended all military engagements with Russia. The US Defence Department announced late Monday that it is suspending exercises and other activities with the Russian military over Moscow's military involvement in Ukraine FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46669/ukraine-crisis:-russia-remains-defiant-nato-to-hold-emergency-talks.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:19:27 +0000 Ukraine crisis: Russian troops block airport in Crimea The Belbek International Airport in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in Crimea has been taken over by the Russian troops, Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said on Friday. Calling the presence of the Russian troops a 'military invasion', Avakov said that dozens of armed men from the military units of the Russian Navy blockaded the airport. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46584/ukraine-crisis:-russian-troops-block-airport-in-crimea.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:12:56 +0000 New Ukraine leaders say Yanukovich wanted for mass murder Fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, ousted after bloody street protests in which demonstrators were shot by police snipers, is wanted for mass murder, authorities announced on Monday. As rival neighbours east and west of the former Soviet republic said a power vacuum in Kiev must not lead to the country breaking apart, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46502/new-ukraine-leaders-say-yanukovich-wanted-for-mass-murder.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:04:49 +0000 Ukraine sets European course after ouster of Viktor Yanukovich Ukraine's interim leadership pledged to put the country back on course for European integration now that Moscow-backed Viktor Yanukovich has been ousted from the presidency, while the United States warned Russia against sending in its forces. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46484/ukraine-sets-european-course-after-ouster-of-viktor-yanukovich.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:29:45 +0000 Ukraine parliament ousts Yanukovich, Yulia Tymoshenko released from jail Ukraine's parliament voted to remove President Viktor Yanukovich after three months of street protests, while his arch-rival Yulia Tymoshenko hailed opposition demonstrators as "heroes" in an emotional speech in Kiev after she was released from jail. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46463/ukraine-parliament-ousts-yanukovich-yulia-tymoshenko-released-from-jail.htm Sun, 23 Feb 2014 11:16:23 +0000 Matteo Renzi sworn in as Italy's youngest PM Matteo Renzi, was sworn in as Italy's youngest Prime Minister on Saturday along with the newly-named members of his cabinet. 39-year-old Renzi formally accepted the position of the prime minister of the country FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46461/matteo-renzi-sworn-in-as-italys-youngest-pm.htm Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:47:57 +0000 Ukrainian parliament elects new speaker, president reportedly leaves capital Alexandr Turchinov, an ally of jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, was elected Ukraine's new parliament speaker on Saturday after his predecessor Volodymyr Rybak resigned due to health reasons. Turchinov, a long-term lawmaker and a first deputy chairman of the opposition Fatherland party, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46459/ukrainian-parliament-elects-new-speaker-president-reportedly-leaves-capital.htm Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:28:42 +0000 Ukraine's president, opposition sign deal to end crisis Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich on Friday signed an agreement with three opposition leaders on ending a crisis that sparked bloody clashes between protesters and police on the streets of the capital Kiev. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46439/ukraines-president-opposition-sign-deal-to-end-crisis.htm Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:56:28 +0000 EU seeks peace as Ukraine death toll hits 75 A concerned European Union, desperately trying to broker a political settlement in Ukraine after violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters brought the death toll to 75 in two days of the worst violence in the country, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46413/eu-seeks-peace-as-ukraine-death-toll-hits-75.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:54:09 +0000 Video shows Pussy Riot members beaten by Cossacks A video released Wednesday shows members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot being beaten by security officials in Sochi as they tried to film a music video at the port of the city that is hosting the Winter Olympics. The apparent attack happened just a day after band members Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46401/video-shows-pussy-riot-members-beaten-by-cossacks.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:58:24 +0000 Ukraine president agrees truce with opponents as US imposes visa bans Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said he reached agreement with opposition leaders on a "truce" to halt fighting that has killed 26 people, even as the United States stepped up pressure by imposing travel bans on 20 senior Ukrainian officials. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46390/ukraine-president-agrees-truce-with-opponents-as-us-imposes-visa-bans.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:28:04 +0000 Ukraine's bloodiest day kills 21; police storm protesters camp in Kiev Thousands of riot police armed with stun grenades and water cannon stormed the anti-government protest camps in one the deadliest clashes since the start of uprising in Ukraine three months ago. As the police stormed the camp, the opposition leader, Vitali Klitschko, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46367/ukraines-bloodiest-day-kills-21;-police-storm-protesters-camp-in-kiev.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:01:51 +0000 Two former members of Pussy Riot detained in Sochi Two members of the protest group Pussy Riot, released from prison two months ago, were detained by police here Tuesday. The women, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, tweeted details of their detention from a police van, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46365/two-former-members-of-pussy-riot-detained-in-sochi.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:46:47 +0000 Bosnia rocked by spreading anti-government unrest Protesters across Bosnia set fire to government buildings and fought with riot police on Friday as long-simmering anger over lack of jobs and political inertia fuelled a third day of the worst civil unrest in Bosnia since a 1992-95 war. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46133/bosnia-rocked-by-spreading-anti-government-unrest.htm Sat, 08 Feb 2014 12:53:59 +0000 Moscow accuses US of fomenting Ukraine coup; recordings leaked An east-west struggle over Ukraine turned nastier as Moscow accused the United States of fomenting a coup and Washington pointed a finger at Russia for leaking a recording of US diplomats discussing how to shape a new government in Kiev. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46110/moscow-accuses-us-of-fomenting-ukraine-coup;-recordings-leaked.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:37:06 +0000 No evidence of involvement of UK in Operation Bluestar: David Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron has asserted that there was "absolutely no" involvement of the Margaret Thatcher Government in the 1984 Operation Bluestar by the Indian Army to flush out militants from the Golden Temple. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/46073/no-evidence-of-involvement-of-uk-in-operation-bluestar:-david-cameron.htm Wed, 05 Feb 2014 13:59:10 +0000 Ukraine's parliament votes to repeal anti-protest laws Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of repealing a set of anti-protest laws which had triggered violent unrest in Kiev. In a concession to the opposition aimed at calming down unrest on the streets, a large majority of deputies voted in favour of revoking the January 16 legislation. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45936/ukraines-parliament-votes-to-repeal-anti-protest-laws.htm Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:06:02 +0000 French President Francois Hollande's love affair gets American-style tabloid treatment The Hollande affair is a national talker, but moral outrage appears absent. The president and the first lady, Valerie Trierweiler, aren't married to begin with. At a news conference Tuesday in Paris, not one of the hundreds of reporters on hand raised the question of whether Hollande would, say, quit. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45651/french-president-francois-hollandes-love-affair-gets-american--tabloid-treatment.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:28:05 +0000 Hollande's affair may affect policy making, ratings already abysmal French newspapers warned on Saturday that President Francois Hollande's alleged affair with an actress risked overshadowing his much-anticipated announcement of a new tack in efforts to kindle growth and create jobs. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45532/hollandes-affair-may-affect-policy-making-ratings-already-abysmal.htm Sat, 11 Jan 2014 13:55:46 +0000 High-speed 'UFO' passed within feet of Heathrow jet plane! A pilot has reported a mysterious flying object passed within feet of his cockpit in the skies around London's Heathrow Airport. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45396/high-speed-ufo-passed-within-feet-of-heathrow-jet-plane!.htm Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:17:56 +0000 Second blast hits Russia's city Volgograd ahead of 2014 Sochi Olympics An explosion hit a trolleybus during the morning rush hour Monday in the southern Russian city of Volgograd, killing at least 10 people, taking place the day after a blast at Volgograd's main train station killed 17 people and wounded at least 35 others. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45215/second-blast-hits-russias-city-volgograd-ahead-of-2014-sochi-olympics.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:19:42 +0000 Explosion at train station in Russia, kills at least 18 An explosion at a train station in Volgograd, Russia, killed at least 18 people on Sunday, Russian media reported.It is the second bombing in the southern Russian city in two months and comes less than six weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, located less than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from Volgograd. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45202/explosion-at-train-station-in-russia-kills-at-least-18.htm Sun, 29 Dec 2013 17:46:28 +0000 Vladimir Putin 'paranoid', Khodorkovsky should be President: Pussy Riot girls Freed punk band Pussy Riot members have maintained their rebellious tone after the release saying that they wanted 'paranoid' Vladimir Putin to be replaced by ex-oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky as Russian President. In their first news conference after they were freed, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45178/vladimir-putin-paranoid-khodorkovsky-should-be-president:-pussy-riot-girls.htm Sat, 28 Dec 2013 19:07:11 +0000 Chaos in across Britain as flooding, landslides, power cuts and 109mph winds to cause danger to life Heavy rain and gales of more than 100mph brought travel chaos back to Britain today with trains cancelled and roads closed just days after the last storm brought Christmas misery to tens of thousands of people. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45139/chaos-in-across-britain-as-flooding-landslides-power-cuts-and-109mph-winds-to-cause-danger-to-life.htm Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:24:13 +0000 'Britain to become Europe's biggest economy by 2030' Britain will surpass France and Germany to become Europe's biggest economy by 2030, according to a study released on Thursday. British research group the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicts that Britain's output will outstrip France's by 2018 before displacing Germany by around 2030. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45119/britain-to-become-europes-biggest-economy-by-2030.htm Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:03:49 +0000 Russia releases Pussy Riot band member Maria Alyokhina from prison Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina, who was serving a two-year jail term for her part in a performance critical of then-Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, has been released from prison. Alyokhina's release was confirmed by the husband of fellow band member, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/45013/russia-releases-pussy-riot-band-member-maria-alyokhina-from-prison.htm Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:03:29 +0000 Angela Merkel starts 3rd term as Germany's Chancellor in new coalition Germany's Parliament elected Chancellor Angela Merkel to a third term as the leader of Europe's biggest economic power on Tuesday, nearly three months after an awkward election result forced her to put together a new governing coalition. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44861/angela-merkel-starts-3rd-term-as-germanys-chancellor-in-new-coalition.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:41:43 +0000 British police dismiss Princess Diana murder claim, says 'no credible evidence' There is "no credible evidence" to support a claim that the British military was involved in the deaths of Princess Diana, her boyfriend and their driver, according to London's Metropolitan Police. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44839/british-police-dismiss-princess-diana-murder-claim-says-no-credible-evidence.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:34:05 +0000 Putin blames internal reasons for economic slowdown Russia's sluggish economic growth is caused mainly by domestic reasons not global crisis, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday in his annual state-of-the-nation address to the parliament. According to him, the main cause hampering the Russian economy is its low labor productivity, Xinhua reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44705/putin-blames-internal-reasons-for-economic-slowdown.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:50:56 +0000 Putin tightens grip on Russian media, dissolves state news agency President Vladimir Putin tightened his control over Russia's media on Monday by dissolving the main state news agency and replacing it with an organisation that is to promote Moscow's image abroad. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44631/putin-tightens-grip-on-russian-media-dissolves-state-news-agency.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:03:51 +0000 Revolution, Revolution! Crowd chanted and protesters calls for nationwide strike in Ukraine Nine years ago, a massive populist movement in Ukraine booted then-Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich from office. Today, the eastern European country is in the midst of a new wave of anti-government protests, the likes of which it hasn't seen since those turbulent days in 2004. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44368/revolution-revolution!-crowd-chanted-and-protesters-calls-for-nationwide-strike-in-ukraine.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:22:57 +0000 Footballer's wife Carolin Berg Eriksen sparks outrage, posts flat stomach just 4 days after giving birth Norwegian footballer's wife Caroline Berg Eriksen has sparked outrage after posting a picture of her washboard stomach on the internet - just four days after giving birth.The prolific fitness blogger - who writes under the name 'Fotballfrue' or The Footballer's Wife - posted a selfie to her Instagram profile of her posing in front of a mirror in her underwear. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44354/footballers-wife-carolin-berg-eriksen-sparks-outrage-posts-flat-stomach-just-4-days-after-giving-birth.htm Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:45:42 +0000 The Guardian targeted by UK government over intelligence leaks related to Edward Snowden The pressures coming to bear on the Guardian, observers say, are testing the limits of press freedoms in one of the world's most open societies. Although Britain is famously home to a fierce pack of news media outlets — including the tabloid hounds of old Fleet Street — it also has no enshrined constitutional right to free speech. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44344/the-guardian-targeted-by-uk-government-over-intelligence-leaks-related-to-edward-snowden.htm Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:25:50 +0000 Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson's aides claim 'We were treated worse than Filipino slaves' Charles Saatchi arrived at court this morning where he will be questioned about the breakdown of his marriage to ex-wife Nigella Lawson.The millionaire art dealer will give evidence against his two former personal assistants who are accused of spending £685,000 on themselves in only four years. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44302/charles-saatchi-and-nigella-lawsons-aides-claim-we-were-treated-worse-than-filipino-slaves.htm Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:36:05 +0000 Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch's feud with Tony Blair over wife Wendi Deng Relations between Rupert Murdoch and Tony Blair have collapsed over reports of Mr Blair's friendship with the media mogul's ex-wife, Wendi Deng. The former Prime Minister has always maintained his friendship with Ms Deng is platonic. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/44152/media-tycoon-rupert-murdochs-feud-with-tony-blair-over-wife-wendi-deng.htm Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:54:28 +0000 Charles is a King-in-waiting as Commonwealth crown jewels were laid out in Sri Lanka Prince Charles had formally opened the 2013 Commonwealth Summit.And when he whacked the Queen's gavel on the table last night and called the representatives of a third of the world's population to order, he did so as de facto Monarch.By glorious coincidence, he was hosting his first Commonwealth banquet in a hotel ballroom called 'Kings Court.' Robert Hardman http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43946/charles-is-a-king-in-waiting-as-commonwealth-crown-jewels-were-laid-out-in-sri-lanka.htm Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:43:45 +0000 In Britain new mothers to get a £200 incentive to breastfeed; in Poundland vouchers Britain has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe – only a third of women feed for the recommended six months. Yet it is known to protect babies from stomach upsets, chest infections, allergies and obesity and may even boost IQ.It also reduces a woman's risk of breast cancer and can help her to bond with a newborn. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43796/in-britain-new-mothers-to-get-a-£200-incentive-to-breastfeed;-in-poundland-vouchers.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:12:44 +0000 UK PM threatens to act against press over leaks British Prime Minister David Cameron has threatened unspecified action over the Guardian newspaper's remarkable disclosures of American intelligence material, saying officials would find it tough to stand back if the media don't show enough restraint over what they publish. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43427/uk-pm-threatens-to-act-against-press-over-leaks.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:49:10 +0000 All are welcome in Winter Olympics, regardless of nationality, race or sexual orientation: Vladmir Putin Russian President Vladmir Putin says everyone will be welcomed to next year's Winter Olympics in Russia, regardless of sexual orientation - comments that come on the heels of a controversial Russian law on homosexuality. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43388/all-are-welcome-in-winter-olympics-regardless-of-nationality-race-or-sexual-orientation:-vladmir-putin.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:42:53 +0000 A queen and three kings in waiting: 1st photo to show four sovereigns together since Victorian period The dress code was lounge suits, the protocol low-key. But if Prince George's christening hardly smacked of a state occasion, it will certainly be regarded as a momentous one by posterity. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43298/a-queen-and-three-kings-in-waiting:-1st-photo-to-show-four-sovereigns-together-since-victorian-period.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:11:18 +0000 Nadezhda Tolokonnikova: Pussy Riot star wins her 'gulag' jail battle with Russian authorities Pussy Riot hunger striker Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has been moved to a new prison after a climbdown by the Russian authorities. The 23-year-old punk group singer is serving a two-year sentence for 'hooliganism' after performing a protest song against President Vladimir Putin in a Russian Orthodox cathedral. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43162/nadezhda-tolokonnikova:-pussy-riot-star-wins-her-gulag-jail-battle-with-russian-authorities.htm Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:18:39 +0000 UK's Labour's woman's spokesman Gloria de Piero defends topless Page 3 girls photoshoot she did at 15 Labour's new women's spokesman Gloria de Piero yesterday defended doing a topless photoshoot when she was a schoolgirl, saying she understood why girls make the decision to strip off. The glamorous 40-year-old former GMTV political editor was 15 when she posed for the pictures to earn money to buy herself some new clothes. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/43051/uks-labours-womans-spokesman-gloria-de-piero-defends-topless-page-3-girls-photoshoot-she-did-at-15.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:54:52 +0000 Switzerland to vote on $2,800 monthly 'basic income' for adults More than 100,000 residents in Switzerland have signed a petition demanding that the government ensure a minimum monthly income of nearly $2,800 (2,500 Swiss francs) for all adults in the country. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42771/switzerland-to-vote-on-$2800-monthly-basic-income-for-adults.htm Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:16:41 +0000 Mini-skirt ban at Hungary university prompts naked protest by female students Students took off their clothes in class in a protest against a new strict dress code at a Hungary university.They were angered by the new strict rules introduced by the University of Kaposvar's president. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42749/mini-skirt-ban-at-hungary-university-prompts-naked-protest-by-female-students.htm Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:43:46 +0000 Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats party wins German elections German Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Christian Democrats won a historic victory Sunday, with voters overwhelmingly endorsing the party with the largest margin since German reunification in 1990, according to near-final election projections by German television networks. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42425/angela-merkels-christian-democrats-party-wins-german-elections.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:11:51 +0000 20 candidates including incumbent President Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan's Oct 9th Election Presidential election of the Republic of Azerbaijan will be held on October 9, 2013. The incumbent president Ilham Aliyev and 20 other aspirants have been registered at the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan. The Government and the president Ilham Aliyev have created conditions for free and fair election in accordance with national law and international standards. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42286/20-candidates-including-incumbent-president-ilham-aliyev-in-azerbaijans-oct-9th-election.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:42:34 +0000 Costa Concordia emerges from sea after 19-hour salvage battle, hunt begins for the last two bodies The hunt for the last two missing Costa Concordia passengers was today underway after a dramatic 19-hour operation saw the ship finally pulled upright. Salvage officials believe the bodies of waiter Russel Rebello and passenger Maria Grazia Trecarichi could be found in a lifeboat beneath the ship's hull. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42261/costa-concordia-emerges-from-sea-after-19-hour-salvage-battle-hunt-begins-for-the-last-two-bodies.htm Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:41:45 +0000 Prince William quits Military and begins his career as full-time royal Prince William has completed his final duties as a search and rescue helicopter pilot with the RAF, Kensington Palace announced today.The Duke of Cambridge has left his operational duties in the Armed Forces and is now looking to expand his charitable interests, particularly in the field of conservation and endangered species. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42134/prince-william-quits-military-and-begins-his-career-as-full-time-royal.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:11:56 +0000 Aga Khan's son Prince Hussain gets divorced from his American wife Princess Khaliya Khan Princess Khaliya Khan, 36, bought the property in her maiden name, Kristin White, just weeks before her ex-husband's elder brother Prince Rahim Aga Khan celebrated his wedding to American supermodel Kendra Spears.The stunning wife of the billionaire Aga Khan's son Prince Hussain has confirmed their divorce after snapping up a $2.2 million Manhattan apartment to start a new life. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42059/aga-khans-son-prince-hussain-gets-divorced-from-his-american-wife-princess-khaliya-khan.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:46:57 +0000 Another heist in France, jewellery worth $2.6 million stolen The heist near the upscale Place Vendome is the latest to hit France after a spate of high-profile robberies in the southern resort of Cannes. Forensic policemen are currently going through the site of the robbery at the Casty store on Rue de Castiglione in the central first district of Paris, which is home to numerous jewellery shops. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/42022/another-heist-in-france-jewellery-worth-$2.6-million-stolen.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:18:28 +0000 Pippa Middleton flashes a bare ring finger amid rumours she is engaged to banker Nico Jackson The Duchess of Cambridge's 29-year-old sister Pippa Middleton was seen leaving offices in the upmarket London borough, dressed in an elegant mint green dress by Logue London and carrying two large statement handbags. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41890/pippa-middleton-flashes-a-bare-ring-finger-amid-rumours-she-is-engaged-to-banker-nico-jackson.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 19:12:12 +0000 British Parliament has porn on its site, consumption official figures out More than 300,000 attempts were made to access pornographic websites at the Houses of Parliament in the past year, official records suggest. Prime Minister David Cameron announced in July that most households in the UK would have pornography blocked by their internet provider unless they chose to receive it. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41873/british-parliament-has-porn-on-its-site-consumption-official-figures-out.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:44:32 +0000 Kate middleton's first public appearance since birth of baby George as Prince William joins AU marathon The Duchess of Cambridge undertook her first public engagement following the birth of her baby this morning. Kate joined husband Prince William as he officially started a 135 mile round-the-island marathon on Anglesey where they live. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41746/kate-middletons-first-public-appearance-since-birth-of-baby-george-as-prince-william-joins-au-marathon.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:12:25 +0000 Shamed Cardinal Keith O'Brien blocked probe into sex abuse with Catholic Church in Scotland Disgraced Cardinal Keith O'Brien personally blocked an inquiry into sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Scotland less than a year ago. The probe had been agreed by the most senior members of the Church hierarchy. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41565/shamed-cardinal-keith-obrien-blocked-probe-into-sex-abuse-with-catholic-church-in-scotland.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:27:02 +0000 Massive hovercraft lands on crowded Russian beach, the 550-ton vessel was not Putin's Jet Ski Beachgoers typically are concerned about sharks, rip currents, and the harmful effects of the sun.But on a crowded beach in Russia this week, sunbathers had other worries when a colossal military hovercraft was piloted onto the shore and, contrary to what one person commented after watching the footage, the 550-ton vessel was not Vladimir Putin's Jet Ski. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41531/massive-hovercraft-lands-on-crowded-russian-beach-the-550-ton-vessel-was-not-putins-jet-ski.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:31:37 +0000 'Prince William's Passion: New Hope, New Father' to air on CNN, Duke's first interview on Prince George Prince William has spoken for the first time since the birth of his son, Prince George, about the life changing experience of becoming a father.He describes it as an 'emotional' time and one that has left him more affected than he ever thought he would be. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41459/prince-williams-passion:-new-hope-new-father-to-air-on-cnn-dukes-first-interview-on-prince-george.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:16:28 +0000 Princess Diana murdered by British soldier! new claim made in court martial of sniper Danny Nightingale Scotland Yard last night said they were assessing the credibility of new information relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed including an allegation that they were murdered by a member of the British military. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41419/princess-diana-murdered-by-british-soldier!-new-claim-made-in-court-martial-of-sniper-danny-nightingale.htm Sun, 18 Aug 2013 12:12:31 +0000 Germany becomes first European state to allow 'third gender' option on birth certificates German parents will no longer be legally obliged to register their newborn child as male or female, and will instead be officially allowed to assign the baby a "third gender" if the sex cannot be clearly identified at birth. Parents of newborn infants will be allowed to leave the gender form on the child's birth certificate completely blank if it is born with unusual physical characteristics making it impossible to determine the gender. Jack Thomas http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41415/germany-becomes-first-european-state-to-allow-third-gender-option-on-birth-certificates.htm Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:53:59 +0000 British Sikh TV channel fined for offensive content Britain\'s media regulator Ofcom has fined a British Sikh TV channel for broadcasting a programme that reportedly incited violence. Ofcom imposed a fine of 30,000 pounds on Regis 1, owners of Sangat TV that broadcast a programme January 13 that had panelists inciting the Sikh community to carry out attacks on members of the Indian armed forces. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/41379/british-sikh-tv-channel-fined-for-offensive-content.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:58:56 +0000 Italy's first black minister Cecile Kyenge has a banana thrown at her during party rally speech Italy's first black minister has condemned a spectator who threw bananas towards her while she was making a speech at a party rally.Integration minister Cecile Kyenge, who was born in Democratic Republic of Congo, has angered far-right groups with her campaign to make it easier for immigrants to gain Italian citizenship. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40960/italys-first-black-minister-cecile-kyenge-has-a-banana-thrown-at-her-during-party-rally-speech.htm Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:46:20 +0000 Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova's parole denies by Russian court A court denied parole for a jailed member of Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot on Friday, state media reported.The Supreme Court of the Mordovia region upheld an earlier decision to deny Nadezhda Tolokonnikova's parole, the official RIA Novosti news agency said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40930/pussy-riot-member-nadezhda-tolokonnikovas-parole-denies-by-russian-court.htm Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:12:06 +0000 George Alexander Louis: Kensington Palace reveals William and Kate's Royal baby's full name The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their baby son George Alexander Louis. When he rules this country, perhaps not for half a century or more, he will be King George VII. Until then, he will be known formally as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40876/george-alexander-louis:-kensington-palace-reveals-william-and-kates-royal-babys-full-name.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:27:03 +0000 I spent £1m on perfume in 2 month, says Saudi princess Sara Al Amoudi accused of swindling UK developers A supposed Saudi princess claimed yesterday that she is so wealthy she has splashed out almost £1million on perfume in the past two months.Her spree has created an Aladdin's cave-style display of opulence which has to be seen to be believed, the High Court heard. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40861/i-spent-£1m-on-perfume-in-2-month-says-saudi-princess-sara-al-amoudi-accused-of-swindling-uk-developers.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:05:07 +0000 Kate Middleton channels mom-in-law Princess Diana in polka-dot dress while shows royal baby to public Like mother, like daughter-in-law. Kate Middleton seemingly channeled husband Prince William's late mother, Princess Diana, while introducing their baby boy to the public in London. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40860/kate-middleton-channels-mom-in-law-princess-diana-in-polka-dot-dress-while-shows-royal-baby-to-public.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:42:16 +0000 Britain's future king greets the world, Kate and William take royal baby home The world has seen the royal baby for the first time as the future king left hospital with his ecstatic parents yesterday evening, who revealed they had not yet chosen him a name. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40852/britains-future-king-greets-the-world-kate-and-william-take-royal-baby-home.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:23:25 +0000 Royal Baby: Kate Middleton gives birth to boy, Britain's future King, proud Prince William by her side An overjoyed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are the proud parents of a 'beautiful' baby boy, as Britain celebrates the birth of a future king.The couple's son was delivered at 4.24pm yesterday in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington weighing a bouncing 8lbs 6oz and with his proud father looking on. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40820/royal-baby:-kate-middleton-gives-birth-to-boy-britains-future-king-proud-prince-william-by-her-side.htm Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:30:14 +0000 Royal baby names: Alexandra is the favourite for a girl and George for a boy The impending birth is good news for bookmakers as thousands of people have rushed to place bets on everything from the baby's name to its due date, weight, gender and eye colour. Most wanted to bet on the baby's name, and bookies said George and Alexandra are the hot favourite names for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40818/royal-baby-names:-alexandra-is-the-favourite-for-a-girl-and-george-for-a-boy.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:20:07 +0000 Royal baby on the way: Kate Middleton admitted to hospital as she goes into labour The Duchess of Cambridge is in the early stages of labour and was admitted to hospital at just before 6am today as she prepares to give birth to the future king or queen.Prince William is with his wife at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, where he himself was born in 1982. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40804/royal-baby-on-the-way:-kate-middleton-admitted-to-hospital-as-she-goes-into-labour.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:01:08 +0000 Internet porn block in UK's home: Mail initiative as David Cameron pledges 'opt in' rule for web users By the end of next year, all 19million UK homes currently connected to the net will be contacted by service providers and told they must say whether family-friendly filters that block all porn sites should be switched on or off. The Prime Minister David Cameron will warn that internet pornography – much of it easily accessible to youngsters – is 'corroding childhood'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40794/internet-porn-block-in-uks-home:-mail-initiative-as-david-cameron-pledges-opt-in-rule-for-web-users.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:25:17 +0000 Belgium's King Albert II gives up throne to son, but illegitimate daughter Delphine starts controversy Concerned about his advanced age and health, King Albert II of Belgium is giving up his throne Sunday. His son Crown Prince Philippe will succeed him, the king said in a nationally televised address. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40786/belgiums-king-albert-ii-gives-up-throne-to-son-but-illegitimate-daughter-delphine-starts-controversy.htm Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:59:40 +0000 Kate Middleton: Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge embraces her royal roles The weeks-long Royal Baby Watch, punctuated by speculation that the duchess has in fact gone into labor or will be sneaked into another hospital, has engaged even the most eminent of relatives. In response to a child's question this week about whether she preferred a great-grandson or great-granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II remarked FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40755/kate-middleton:-catherine-the-duchess-of-cambridge-embraces-her-royal-roles.htm Sat, 20 Jul 2013 13:01:10 +0000 'Orangutan' controversy: Italian PM Enrico Letta says racist senator Calderoli 'has to go' Italian parliamentarian Roberto Calderoli, who compared that country's first-ever black cabinet minister Cecile Kyenge to an orangutan "has to go,” Italy's prime minister Enrico Letta says on Wednesday. Letta, who spoke with Amanpour in London after a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron, said he had asked Roberto Calderoli, the vice president of Italy's senate, to step down. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40704/orangutan-controversy:-italian-pm-enrico-letta-says-racist-senator-calderoli-has-to-go.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:17:05 +0000 Royal Baby watch: What happens when Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine's baby is born The Duchess of Cambridge is now overdue. The baby will have the title His or Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess (the baby's name) of Cambridge, St. James's Palace said this month. Royal watchers eagerly await the arrival of a child that will be heir to the British throne. Here's what you need to know, some facts and the latest developments: FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40682/royal-baby-watch:-what-happens-when-prince-william-and-the-duchess-of-cambridge-catherines-baby-is-born.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:21:31 +0000 Kate Middleton's painting proves Royal Baby watch becomes crazy, Camilla hints joy by 'end of the week' The world's press corps has been camped outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital for a fortnight, while social media is awash with rumours that the Duchess of Cambridge has gone into labour. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40642/kate-middletons-painting-proves-royal-baby-watch-becomes-crazy-camilla-hints-joy-by-end-of-the-week.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:28:32 +0000 Russia's man of action: Vladimir Putin dives to bottom of the sea in latest stunt Vladimir Putin dived to the bottom of the Baltic Sea aboard a submersible to explore a ship wreck, the Russian president's latest in a long line of publicity stunts. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40637/russias-man-of-action:-vladimir-putin-dives-to-bottom-of-the-sea-in-latest-stunt.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:43:50 +0000 'Orangutan', this is what Italian senator called African-origin woman minister A senior conservative senator in Italy has sparked calls for his resignation after he likened integration minister, Congo-born Cecile Kyenge, to an orangutan."When I see images of Kyenge, I cannot help but think, even if I don't say that she is one, of a resemblance to an orangutan," Roberto Calderoli, leader of Italy's anti-immigrants Northern League party and vice president of Italy's upper house, said at a party rally. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40623/orangutan-this-is-what-italian-senator-called-african-origin-woman-minister.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:57:32 +0000 Silvio Berlusconi's party protest court hearing while daughter Eleonora relaxing with Guy Binns Silvio Berlusconi's party boycotted a summit of Italy's fragile coalition government and blocked parliamentary activity on Wednesday in protest against a supreme court decision to fast track a ruling that could ban him from public office. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40565/silvio-berlusconis-party-protest-court-hearing-while-daughter-eleonora-relaxing-with-guy-binns.htm Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:52:13 +0000 Savita Handicapper's death impact: Ireland votes to allow limited abortion rights Ireland's parliament voted on Friday to allow abortion under certain conditions for the first time, following months of polarising debate in the Catholic country including letters to the premier written in blood. Prime Minister Enda Kenny has provoked protest from both sides of the debate by pushing through a compromise that will allow abortion, but only when a woman's life is in danger. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40528/savita-handicappers-death-impact:-ireland-votes-to-allow-limited-abortion-rights.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:14:10 +0000 Royal baby birth puts spotlight on aging Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II now 87 after 61 years on the throne, perhaps it is no surprise that the "A-word" is floating around these isles. Abdication.There is no sign that she is heading for the gilded doors, and those close to her dismiss any suggestion of the queen as a quitter, arguing that she will never go the way of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40524/royal-baby-birth-puts-spotlight-on-aging-queen-elizabeth-ii.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:52:35 +0000 Irish lawmakers agonize over abortion vote After decades of delay and months of argument, Ireland's lawmakers today agonized over government plans to pass an abortion bill for the first time in this predominantly Catholic country. Prime Minister Enda Kenny acceded to lawmakers' demands for an extended round-the-clock debate of the bill, FnF correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40493/irish-lawmakers-agonize-over-abortion-vote.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:33:17 +0000 Royal Baby Watch: After Britain's prince or princes birth, a labor for privacy Outside the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, the global media hordes on Royal Baby Watch have marked their turf with duct tape and stepladders like so many predators. But starved for material in a world where Mother Nature and Buckingham Palace are the last two holdouts from the 24-hour news cycle, loitering reporters trying to set a tone of breathless anticipation have resorted to interviewing each other. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40470/royal-baby-watch:-after-britains-prince-or-princes-birth-a-labor-for-privacy.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:38:03 +0000 Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby will be the first ever Prince or Princess of Cambridge The new Royal baby will have the title His Royal Highness Prince (insert name) of Cambridge, or Her Royal Highness Princess (name) of Cambridge. The official title of William and Kate's first child, thought to be due on Saturday, July 13. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40428/kate-middleton-and-prince-williams-baby-will-be-the-first-ever-prince-or-princess-of-cambridge.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:03:10 +0000 Silvio Berlusconi found guilty, former Italian PM gets 7 years in underage sex case A panel of judges Monday sentenced former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to seven years in prison for abusing power and having sex with an underage prostitute.Judges also barred the flamboyant former prime minister from holding public office. The high-profile case centered on an exotic dancer nicknamed "Ruby the heart-stealer." Jack Thomas http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/40070/silvio-berlusconi-found-guilty-former-italian-pm-gets-7-years-in-underage-sex-case.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:28:34 +0000 Tony Blair's Muslim convert sister-in-law Lauren Booth speaks of her fear on London streets Tony Blair's Muslim sister-in-law yesterday claimed she lives in fear of being attacked following the murder of soldier Lee Rigby.Lauren Booth, who converted two years ago, said 'grown men look like they want to hit her' when she takes public transport in London in traditional Islamic dress. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39915/tony-blairs-muslim-convert-sister-in-law-lauren-booth-speaks-of-her-fear-on-london-streets.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:55:25 +0000 Art tycoon Charles Saatchi grabbed his third wife Nigella Lawson neck during heated argument Art tycoon Charles Saatchi has dismissed shocking photos of him with his hands around his tearful wife's throat as a 'playful tiff'.The multimillionaire was caught on camera clutching his third wife Nigella Lawson's neck as they sat outside their favourite Mayfair restaurant. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39845/art-tycoon-charles-saatchi-grabbed-his-third-wife-nigella-lawson-neck-during-heated-argument.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:52:03 +0000 Did Vladimir Putin steal Super Bowl ring, Russian president denies Russia's president is fighting back: No, he did not steal a Super Bowl ring. And no, he's not rocking the diamond-encrusted prize on his finger, either.Russia's President Vladimir Putin's spokesman denied accusations that the leader kept a Super Bowl ring that New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft wanted back. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39809/did-vladimir-putin-steal-super-bowl-ring-russian-president-denies.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:22:57 +0000 French air traffic strike disrupts thousands flights Thousands of travelers face disruption and canceled flights Wednesday as French air traffic controllers go on strike for a second day over a European Union plan to update rules governing European airspace. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39688/french-air-traffic-strike-disrupts-thousands-flights.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:53:22 +0000 Kate's tennis-loving sister Pippa Middleton and her lover Nico Jackson demonstrate love kiss at London Pippa Middleton's boyfriend Nico Jackson demonstrated a nifty backhand after the couple played tennis yesterday morning.The 35-year-old stockbroker put a cheeky hand on the world famous posterior as the pair enjoyed an amorous clinch on the streets of London, as passers-by looked on. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39588/kates-tennis-loving-sister-pippa-middleton-and-her-lover-nico-jackson-demonstrate-love-kiss-at-london.htm Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:13:41 +0000 Queen Elizabeth was 'mobbed by mobile' during BBC visit, staff 'followed her around like zombies' The BBC has been criticised for allowing staff to mob the Queen and film her on their mobile phones as she toured its revamped HQ.Buckingham Palace sources said they were struck by 'how chaotic' Friday's visit to Broadcasting House in Central London appeared.One observer said staff followed their 87-year-old visitor around like 'zombies'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39585/queen-elizabeth-was-mobbed-by-mobile-during-bbc-visit-staff-followed-her-around-like-zombies.htm Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:45:15 +0000 Vladimir Putin's sexy gymnast mistress Alina Kabayeva is the Creme de la Kremlin This is the sexy gymnast at the centre of a divorce storm engulfing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Stunning Olympic gold medallist Alina Kabaeva, 30, is widely said to be the long-time mistress of the Kremlin hardman- and even to have secret kids by him. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39551/vladimir-putins-sexy-gymnast-mistress-alina-kabayeva-is-the-creme-de-la-kremlin.htm Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:56:55 +0000 Alina Kabayeva: Is Putin's young gymnast girlfriend behind the end of his 30-year old marriage? Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, have announced that they have separated and their marriage is over.The 60-year-old and his 55-year-old wife broke the news of the end of the 29-year marriage in an obviously staged TV interview after a night at the ballet that made no mention of Putin's alleged mistress, former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabayeva, 30. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39526/alina-kabayeva:-is-putins-young-gymnast-girlfriend-behind-the-end-of-his-30-year-old-marriage?.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:56:20 +0000 Russian President Vladimir Putin announces divorce with wife Lyudmila Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen with his wife, Lyudmila, on Thursday night for the first time in a year, at a production of the ballet "La Esmeralda,” and took advantage of the occasion to tell his nation that they are getting divorced.During the first intermission of the performance, at the Kremlin State Palace, the couple was interviewed by the Russia 24 news channel. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39509/russian-president-vladimir-putin-announces-divorce-with-wife-lyudmila.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:48:56 +0000 Mystery of Irish potato famine caused mass starvation and approximately 1 million deaths solved The Irish potato famine that caused mass starvation and approximately 1 million deaths in the mid-19th century was triggered by a newly identified strain of potato blight that has been christened "HERB-1," according to a new study. An international team of molecular biologists studied the historical spread of Phytophthora infestans, a funguslike organism that devastated potato crops and led to the famine in Ireland. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39126/mystery-of-irish-potato-famine-caused-mass-starvation-and-approximately-1-million-deaths-solved.htm Sat, 25 May 2013 11:55:06 +0000 British Airways plane Airbus A319 made emergency landing at Heathrow, nearly 200 flights cancelled A passenger has described how 'big flames' were visible from the cabin of a British Airways plane before it was dramatically forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow today.The Airbus A319, which was carrying 75 passengers on its journey to Oslo, was forced to return to the airport moments after taking off because of a 'technical fault', British Airways has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39118/british-airways-plane-airbus-a319-made-emergency-landing-at-heathrow-nearly-200-flights-cancelled.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 19:33:53 +0000 London attack: Soldier killed in street execution, terrorists ran him down Two assailants hacked a man to death on a busy southeast London street Wednesday afternoon before delivering a rant about Islam to bystanders, leading Prime Minister David Cameron to cut short a diplomatic trip to Paris to deal with what he described as a likely terrorist attack. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/39067/london-attack:-soldier-killed-in-street-execution-terrorists-ran-him-down.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:05 +0000 Kate Middleton's wardrobe malfunction? Guest Wind lifted Duchess's dress like Marilyn Now seven months pregnant, the Duchess of Cambridge might have expected all eyes to be on her sizeable bump.But windy weather and her flimsy outfit had other ideas. Kate was left red-faced after the gusts lifted up her £38 polka-dot dress, drawing attention instead to her thighs. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38986/kate-middletons-wardrobe-malfunction?-guest-wind-lifted-duchesss-dress-like-marilyn.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:28 +0000 France legalises gay marriage, Hollande signs bill into law France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage. On Friday, the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right-wing opposition, clearing the way for Francois Hollande to sign the bill. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38944/france-legalises-gay-marriage-hollande-signs-bill-into-law.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 12:11:29 +0000 Harry bags a kiss from Karolina Kurkova after winning $1m polo match at glitzy charity event Prince Harry rounded off his hugely successful week-long tour of the US today very much in his comfort zone – playing polo. The 28-year-old's team won the match at the exclusive Greenwich Polo Club in aid of Sentebale, the charity he set up to help children in the poverty stricken African kingdom of Lesotho. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38868/harry-bags-a-kiss-from-karolina-kurkova-after-winning-$1m-polo-match-at-glitzy-charity-event.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 17:58:13 +0000 Indians can make a 'Great Britain':UK politician A senior British politician has said that the country's future economic success lies on the shoulders of Indian-origin entrepreneurs who can "put the 'Great' into Great Britain". Describing the Indian community in Britain as vibrant, Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government said, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38863/indians-can-make-a-great-britain:uk-politician.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 16:28:14 +0000 Ruby, 17, was a prostitute, had sex with Berlusconi, court told There is "no doubt" that former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi paid for sex with a Moroccan teenager nicknamed "Ruby the Heart Stealer", who was working as a prostitute, the prosecution told a Milan court."There is no doubt that Karima El Mahroug (Ruby) had sex with Berlusconi and received the benefits of it," prosecutor Ilda Boccassini said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38786/ruby-17-was-a-prostitute-had-sex-with-berlusconi-court-told.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 11:38:51 +0000 Amanda Knox fires back at 'sexual deviant' claims during interview with Chris Cuomo Amanda Knox claims in a new interview that she's not the sex deviant that she was painted as during her epic murder trial in Italy, and blames prosecutors for spreading vicious lies about her sexuality. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38638/amanda-knox-fires-back-at-sexual-deviant-claims-during-interview-with-chris-cuomo.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:19 +0000 Liberty chief Shami Chakrabarti who co-wrote Leveson report set to attack UK's new press law Most of Britain's national and regional newspapers, including The Mail on Sunday, have drawn up their own rival version, which would eliminate political control. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38532/liberty-chief-shami-chakrabarti-who-co-wrote-leveson-report-set-to-attack-uks-new-press-law.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 16:08:57 +0000 Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicates the throne, Willem-Alexander becomes first king Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch king in more than 120 years on Tuesday as his mother, Queen Beatrix abdicated the throne, ending 33 years as the country's monarch. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38365/dutch-queen-beatrix-abdicates-the-throne-willem-alexander-becomes-first-king.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:40:09 +0000 Shooting outside Italian PM's office as Enrico Letta sworn in A shooting took place outside the Italian prime minister's office Sunday- but the prime minister-designate was elsewhere at the time being sworn in, state-run news agency ANSA said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38298/shooting-outside-italian-pms-office-as-enrico-letta-sworn-in.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:47:45 +0000 Putin defends Russia's record on freedom of speech in televised call-in session Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday defended his government's record on free speech and rejected a claim it uses "Stalinist" methods, a day after two international rights groups issued scathing reports. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38194/putin-defends-russias-record-on-freedom-of-speech-in-televised-call-in-session.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:08:43 +0000 In UK, men could be convicted of rape 'even if the woman agrees to have sex' A man could be convicted of rape even if the woman agreed to have sex, judges ruled yesterday. A court headed by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, ruled in a sign-post decision that a man would still be guilty if he did something she asked him not to. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38179/in-uk-men-could-be-convicted-of-rape-even-if-the-woman-agrees-to-have-sex.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:55:46 +0000 Topless Kate photos: Charges against Closer Magazine publisher Three people responsible for publishing the topless Kate Middleton photos last year could soon face breach of privacy charges. According to News.au, Ernesto Mauri, the chief executive of the Mondadori Group, which publishes Closer magazine, has been placed under formal investigation for "breach of privacy.” La Provence newspaper's general director Marc Auburtin as well as his photographer Valerie Suau have also been placed under investigation. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38171/topless-kate-photos:-charges-against-closer-magazine-publisher.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:22 +0000 Vladimir Putin's return clamping down on free speech in Russia Two rights groups launched a stinging critique Wednesday on Russia's freedom of expression record, citing a heavy clampdown on critics and activists since Vladimir Putin returned to the presidency. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38145/vladimir-putins-return-clamping-down-on-free-speech-in-russia.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:26:15 +0000 Russian media banned from covering mass killings Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky, leader of the nationalist LDPR party, has called on the media to stop covering mass killings in order to avoid sparking copycat incidents.Zhirinovsky's appeal came a day after an armed man in the southwest city of Belgorod shot at least six people dead. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38134/russian-media-banned-from-covering-mass-killings.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:40:42 +0000 Bell Beaker culture shows Europe mysteriously transformed about 4000 years ago The genetic makeup of Europe mysteriously transformed about 4000-5000 years ago, researchers have discovered.An Australian team found the unexplained change while analysing several skeletons unearthed in central Europe that were up to 7,500 years old. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38133/bell-beaker-culture-shows-europe-mysteriously-transformed-about-4000-years-ago.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:27:25 +0000 Muslim parents appeal hijab ban in Russian court Muslim parents whose children have not been allowed to wear headscarves or hijab to school in a southern Russian region have appealed to the Supreme Court. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38089/muslim-parents-appeal-hijab-ban-in-russian-court.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:21:58 +0000 PL footballer Papiss Cisse and model girlfriend Rachelle Graham targeted by racists A Premier League footballer and his model girlfriend have become the target of sickening racist abuse while trying to raise money for charity. Vile messages were posted online about Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse, 27, and 22-year-old Rachelle Graham because he is black and she is white. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/38079/pl-footballer-papiss-cisse-and-model-girlfriend-rachelle-graham-targeted-by-racists.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:29:50 +0000 In her final journey: Baroness Margaret Thatcher's coffin is taken back to Parliament At last, she was coming back to where she belonged. Through busy streets, past some of the landmarks of her time in office, Baroness Thatcher was returned to Parliament yesterday, scene of some of her greatest triumphs. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37955/in-her-final-journey:-baroness-margaret-thatchers-coffin-is-taken-back-to-parliament.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:37:48 +0000 Margaret Thatcher more popular than Winston Churchill Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is Britain's most popular prime minister since the Second World War, unexpectedly eclipsing even Winston Churchill, according to a poll. Thatcher, who died on Monday aged 87 after a series of strokes, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37777/margaret-thatcher-more-popular-than-winston-churchill.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:36:03 +0000 Topless Femen activists protests before Putin Activists from the feminist group Femen launched another topless protest Monday, targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin as he opened an industrial fair in Hanover, Germany, the group said on its Twitter feed.The topless activists chanted "F*** you, dictator", with insults and slogans daubed on their bodies, before they were eventually overpowered by security guards. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37725/topless-femen-activists-protests-before-putin.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:46:38 +0000 Savita Halappanavar death controversy: Why did woman denied abortion die in Ireland? An inquest into the death of an Indian dentist in Ireland after she was reportedly denied an abortion for her miscarrying fetus is to begin Monday in Galway. The death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway on October 28, 2012, prompted anger in Ireland and elsewhere, and sparked demands for Ireland to introduce new abortion laws. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37709/savita-halappanavar-death-controversy:-why-did-woman-denied-abortion-die-in-ireland?.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:03:28 +0000 British Conservative MP Rob Wilson tweets link to a porn website Another MP has fallen foul of Twitter – this time for accidentally tweeting a link to a porn website. Tory MP Rob Wilson intended to post a link to a story about a complaint against the BBC.But instead his 3,700 followers were directed to a site promoting porn films and 'live sex shows'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37566/british-conservative-mp-rob-wilson-tweets-link-to-a-porn-website.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:05:05 +0000 Eiffel Tower gets bomb threat, 1400 people evacuated Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower Saturday evening was the target of a bomb threat, leading police to evacuate about 1,500 people from the wrought iron structure raised in 1889, police sources said.Police evacuated the world famous monument after receiving an anonymous call of bomb attempt made from a phone booth FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37450/eiffel-tower-gets-bomb-threat-1400-people-evacuated.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:29:25 +0000 Cameron betraying Christians, says former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey Many Christians doubt David Cameron's sincerity in pledging to protect their freedoms, former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey says today.Lord Carey squarely accuses ministers of 'aiding and abetting' discrimination against Christians. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37423/cameron-betraying-christians-says-former-archbishop-of-canterbury-george-carey.htm Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:22:36 +0000 David Miliband quits politics for 'dream' charity job in US, its Humiliation for Ed David Miliband has today delivered an enormous snub to his Labour leader brother by stepping down as an MP. The former Foreign Secretary – who lost to Ed in a tight Labour leadership contest in 2010 – has this morning announced that his political career is finished. He has resigned to take up a 'dream job' with a charity in New York, triggering a by-election in his South Shields constituency in May. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37327/david-miliband-quits-politics-for-dream-charity-job-in-us-its-humiliation-for-ed.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:05:48 +0000 Muslim female student expelled over hijab in Russia Russian prosecutors are looking into a case of alleged expulsion of a female student from a Siberian university over her hijab. A local TV station in Krasnoyarsk city reported that an unnamed third-year student from Muslim-populated Dagestan had been expelled from the city's medical school for wearing a headscarf. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37271/muslim-female-student-expelled-over-hijab-in-russia.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:01:19 +0000 Cyprus avoided bankruptcy, EU finance ministers approve bailout Cyprus avoided bankruptcy, and potential turmoil across the eurozone was averted, by the country securing a last-minute 10 billion euro ($13 billion) bailout with promises to sharply cut back its oversized banking sector and make large bank account holders take losses to help pay much of the bill. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37256/cyprus-avoided-bankruptcy-eu-finance-ministers-approve-bailout.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:55:14 +0000 Another Kremlin enemy, the Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky found dead in bath Boris Berezovsky, the British-based Russian oligarch who was one of Vladimir Putin's fiercest opponents, was found dead at his home yesterday. The exiled 67-year-old tycoon, reported to be 'found in his bath' by his bodyguard at his estate in Ascot, Berkshire, was to be a key witness in the inquest of murdered spy Alexander Litvinenko. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37236/another-kremlin-enemy-the-russian-tycoon-boris-berezovsky-found-dead-in-bath.htm Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:11:41 +0000 Freezing Britain: UK's coldest spring since 1963 claims 5k lives Freezing Britain's unusually harsh winter could have cost thousands of pensioners their lives. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37222/freezing-britain:-uks-coldest-spring-since-1963-claims-5k-lives.htm Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:50:46 +0000 Former French prez Nicolas Sarkozy accused of duping L'Oreal heiress A judge filed preliminary charges against former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday, opening a formal investigation into an accusation that he abused the confidence of an heiress during fundraising for his 2007 election campaign. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37172/former-french-prez-nicolas-sarkozy-accused-of-duping-loreal-heiress.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:14:56 +0000 Kate's sister Pippa Middleton has 'parted ways' with literary guru David Godwin After her foray into publishing with Celebrate — her less than riveting guide to entertaining, which failed to feature in any bestseller lists — I can reveal that Pippa Middleton has parted company with her agent. Literary guru David Godwin masterminded the deal with Penguin that saw the Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister pocket an estimated £400,000 advance from publisher Michael Joseph. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37167/kates-sister-pippa-middleton-has-parted-ways-with-literary-guru-david-godwin.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:34:37 +0000 In UK motherhood becomes costlier: Budget plan to penalise mothers who don't work Mothers who stay at home to look after their children do not need as much financial help as those who work, according to the Treasury. The insulting claim was inadvertently published yesterday as part of a briefing on the Government's new childcare plans. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37123/in-uk-motherhood-becomes-costlier:-budget-plan-to-penalise-mothers-who-dont-work.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:50:54 +0000 Pippa Middleton share public kiss with her Prince Charming Nico Jackson Skiing a marathon isn't easy. But knowing a handsome banker is waiting for you at the finish line can certainly spur a girl on. Pippa Middleton celebrated her achievement with a very public kiss for new boyfriend Nico Jackson in St Moritz. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37102/pippa-middleton-share-public-kiss-with-her-prince-charming-nico-jackson.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:19:12 +0000 Cyprus bailout worries Europe, Markets drop, Euro weakened Fears of contagion in Europe returned with a vengeance Monday as a proposed bailout of Cyprus weakened the Euro, strengthened the yen and sparked a sell-off in stocks. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/37075/cyprus-bailout-worries-europe-markets-drop-euro-weakened.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:03:21 +0000 Modern slavery still exists in Britain: study Ministers, police and social workers in Britain have failed to prevent the spread of "modern slavery", leading to sexual exploitation and forced labour of adults and children from across the world, a study has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36886/modern-slavery-still-exists-in-britain:-study.htm Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:22:28 +0000 Silvio Berlusconi convicted in illegal publication of wiretaps A Milan court on Thursday convicted former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi of breach of confidentiality for the illegal publication of wiretapped conversations related to a failed bank takeover in a newspaper owned by his media empire. The court sentenced him to one year in jail, but issued no orders on the carrying out of the sentence. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36787/silvio-berlusconi-convicted-in-illegal-publication-of-wiretaps.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:01:50 +0000 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II hospitalized in London due to apparent stomach infection Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was hospitalized Sunday over an apparent stomach infection that has ailed her for days, a rare instance of ill health sidelining the long-reigning monarch. Elizabeth will have to cancel a visit to Rome and other engagements as she recovers, and outside experts said she may have to be rehydrated intravenously. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36634/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-hospitalized-in-london-due-to-apparent-stomach-infection.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:12:41 +0000 Her royal bumpiness! Pregnant Kate braves cold as joins Wills and Harry for Swiss Alps wedding The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended a society wedding in Switzerland today.The young Royals looked relaxed and happy as they watched the ceremony in the upmarket resort of Arosa. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36612/her-royal-bumpiness!-pregnant-kate-braves-cold-as-joins-wills-and-harry-for-swiss-alps-wedding.htm Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:56:40 +0000 Warwick University student president Nick Swain unclips girl's bra in a promotional video A cheeky student president is being investigated after footage emerged of him unclipping a girl's bra at an alcohol-fuelled university party.Nick Swain, 22, was filmed sneaking up on the blonde student from behind while being egged on by friends before grabbing her red underwear and unhooking it one-handed. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36483/warwick-university-student-president-nick-swain-unclips-girls-bra-in-a-promotional-video.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:47:29 +0000 UK's famous judge Constance Briscoe arrested after lying to police in Chris Huhne case A judge has been arrested over claims that she lied about her involvement in leaking information on Chris Huhne to the Press, it was revealed yesterday. Constance Briscoe, 55, was questioned over allegations that she lied to police during the investigation into whether former Cabinet minister Huhne asked his then wife Vicky Pryce to take his speeding points. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36457/uks-famous-judge-constance-briscoe-arrested-after-lying-to-police-in-chris-huhne-case.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:38:31 +0000 Porn in Parliament: British MPs computers in Whitehall used to access kinky adult movie Computers in Parliament have been used to access hardcore porn, it has been revealed.X-rated sites including 50 Shades of Grey-style bondage and sadomasochism sites were visited 6,000 times on machines used by MPs in 14 months to July last year, a Freedom of Information request reveals. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36403/porn-in-parliament:-british-mps-computers-in-whitehall-used-to-access-kinky-adult-movie.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:21:44 +0000 Cressida Bonas: Prince Harry's gorgeous girl couldn't be cooler She's clearly a girl who lights up the room...the festival, the ski slope and the nightclub.As our pictures show, no matter where she is, Cressida Bonas likes to enjoy life to the full. And she likes all those around her to enjoy it too. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36379/cressida-bonas:-prince-harrys-gorgeous-girl-couldnt-be-cooler.htm Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:51:02 +0000 Italy votes for new parliament, Pier Luigi Bersani leads Silvio Berlusconi in polls Italy's parliamentary elections kick off Sunday, with polls suggesting the center-left - led by Pier Luigi Bersani - is on track to defeat controversial three-time prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. But Berlusconi's rise in the polls in recent weeks, combined with widespread public disillusionment, means that nothing about the race is a foregone conclusion. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36364/italy-votes-for-new-parliament-pier-luigi-bersani-leads-silvio-berlusconi-in-polls.htm Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:02:46 +0000 Tide of Citizens: Protesters, police clash in Spain over harsh austerity, financial crisis Tens of thousands of protesters amassed in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday to voice their anger over harsh austerity and the way the country's being run in the wake of its financial crisis. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36360/tide-of-citizens:-protesters-police-clash-in-spain-over-harsh-austerity-financial-crisis.htm Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:51:59 +0000 Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas 'kissing like teens' during Swiss ski holiday High above the Swiss snowline, the temperature is rising. Locked in a tight embrace on the slopes of the Verbier ski resort yesterday, Prince Harry and his society girlfriend Cressida Bonas seem to be closer than ever. The very public display of affection, in front of dozens of fellow skiers, came only a few hours after even more intimate revelries at a restaurant in the town. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36280/prince-harry-and-cressida-bonas-kissing-like-teens-during-swiss-ski-holiday.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:10 +0000 Bulgarian PM Boiko Borisov resigns after violent protests Bulgaria's government resigned Wednesday after days of violent protests fueled by outrage over rising energy costs, corruption and a general economic decline in what is already the European Union's poorest nation.Tens of thousands of Bulgarians had turned out in cities across this nation of 7.3 million people since Sunday in protests. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36265/bulgarian-pm-boiko-borisov-resigns-after-violent-protests.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:14:33 +0000 Brussels Diamond heist: 8 Robbers came disguised as cops, operation took just 5 minutes With military precision, perfect timing and likely some inside help, a group of eight robbers managed to pull off one of the biggest diamond heists in history in Belgium and deal a damaging blow to Antwerp's reputation as a global leader in the gem trade. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36250/brussels-diamond-heist:-8-robbers-came-disguised-as-cops-operation-took-just-5-minutes.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:26:08 +0000 'Biggest ever' diamond heist at Brussels airport Armed robbers have made off with a "gigantic" haul of diamonds after a rapid raid at Brussels Airport. hey broke through a fence on Monday evening and stole gems which could be worth 50m euros (£43m; $67m), as they were being loaded from a Brinks security van onto a Swiss-bound plane. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36231/biggest-ever-diamond-heist-at-brussels-airport.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:54:00 +0000 Pippa Middleton's new blue-eyed boyfriend Nico Jackson meets the parents She has been linked with some of Europe's most eligible bachelors, including aristocrats and playboys.But Pippa Middleton has fallen for a man who does not own a grand country estate or have an impeccable pedigree. Instead her new boyfriend, stockbroker Nico Jackson, 35, is the son of a retailer who grew up in the Home Counties and went to grammar school. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36156/pippa-middletons-new-blue-eyed-boyfriend-nico-jackson-meets-the-parents.htm Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:08:09 +0000 Tainted horse meat may be in French food chain Horse carcasses contaminated with an equine painkiller harmful to humans may have entered the food chain in France, UK food inspectors said Thursday, the latest twist in a Europe-wide crisis over rogue horse meat in beef products. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36083/tainted-horse-meat-may-be-in-french-food-chain.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:45:55 +0000 Pregnant Kate Middleton bikini pics published by Italian magazine Chi, Royal fury The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge faced fresh anguish over privacy last night after an Italian magazine published photographs of pregnant Kate in a bikini. Palace sources condemned the 'violating' pictures, which show the couple walking along a beach while holidaying on the secluded Caribbean island of Mustique. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/36017/pregnant-kate-middleton-bikini-pics-published-by-italian-magazine-chi-royal-fury.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:11:58 +0000 Horse meat is everywhere in Europe: EU officials to meet about scandal As the horse meat scandal continued to spread across the continent, European Union officials scheduled a Wednesday meeting to discuss the issue, an Irish official said Monday. Simon Coveney, Ireland's agriculture minister, called for the informal session in Brussels, Belgium, inviting the EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg and ministers from other European Union nations. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35990/horse-meat-is-everywhere-in-europe:-eu-officials-to-meet-about-scandal.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:08:10 +0000 Fox bites off baby's finger as he sleeps, Mother fights off animal in bedroom A fox has torn a baby's finger off after dragging him from his cot in what is believed to be the worst attack of its kind in Britain. The child's mother, in the next room, heard a piercing scream then a heavy thud as the four-week-old boy was flung to the floor. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35927/fox-bites-off-babys-finger-as-he-sleeps-mother-fights-off-animal-in-bedroom.htm Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:35:24 +0000 Horse meat in School dinners, Hospitals and meals on wheels amid fears millions in UK School dinners are being tested for horse meat amid fears millions of kids have been fed contaminated beef, ministers sensationally revealed last night.Police were yesterday called in to probe the scandal as No 10 refused to rule out the possibility nags were being served up to schools, hospitals and meals on wheels services. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35893/horse-meat-in-school-dinners-hospitals-and-meals-on-wheels-amid-fears-millions-in-uk.htm Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:52:47 +0000 99% horse in Findus Beef lasagne meals and traces of cancer-causing painkiller Beef lasagne meals sold by Findus were up to 99 per cent horse, it emerged last night.The food giant has now been ordered to test the dishes for a cancer-causing painkiller used by vets. Ministers were rapped over the scandal and customers warned to take meals back to shops. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35858/99--horse-in-findus-beef-lasagne-meals-and-traces-of-cancer-causing-painkiller.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:03:56 +0000 Julian Assange thinks he's above the law and exempt from criticism: Jemima Khan Jemima Khan became the first celebrity backer of Julian Assange to publicly criticise his decision to jump bail and seek refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. She said his 'instantaneous rock-star status' made him feel he was 'above the law and exempt from criticism', even likening him to Scientologist L Ron Hubbard. Jack Thomas http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35839/julian-assange-thinks-hes-above-the-law-and-exempt-from-criticism:-jemima-khan.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:43:44 +0000 French 'killed hundreds' of Islamist militants in Mali Over hundreds of Islamist militants have been killed in nearly one month of French-led intervention Mali, French Defence Minister said on Wednesday. French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that "several hundred” militants were killed in French airstrikes and direct combat with French troops, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35783/french-killed-hundreds-of-islamist-militants-in-mali.htm Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:56:58 +0000 The skull of the skeleton found in a Leicester car park is King Richard III The body of a man killed in battle found beneath a social services office car park in Leicester is that of Richard III, DNA analysis confirmed today. Dr Turi King of the University of Leicester said that there was a DNA match between the maternal line of a descendant of the family of Richard III and the remains found beneath Grey Friars car park. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35717/the-skull-of-the-skeleton-found-in-a-leicester-car-park-is-king-richard-iii.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:22:13 +0000 France is 'totally bankrupt', Hollande's tax-and-spend policies just not working Socialist France is 'totally bankrupt', a senior government minister admitted yesterday. Michel Sapin, who is in charge of the employment ministry in Paris, made it clear that his government's tax-and-spend policies are just not working. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35523/france-is-totally-bankrupt-hollandes-tax-and-spend-policies-just-not-working.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:07:18 +0000 'Short skirts, high heels risk rape', comments British lawmaker, sparks outrage One lawmaker in the UK is under fire right now after suggesting women who wear high heals, and short skirts put themselves at a higher risk of being raped. The short skirts risk rape comment has brought "widespread condemnation" according to a report posted today at the Huffington Post. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35448/short-skirts-high-heels-risk-rape-comments-british-lawmaker-sparks-outrage.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:21:01 +0000 Tory Obama plots to oust PM David Cameron: MP Adam Afriyie bid for leadership revealed A wealthy MP dubbed the 'Tory Barack Obama' has been accused of undermining David Cameron with a secret leadership bid.The multi-millionaire IT tycoon Adam Afriyie is poised to stand, should a rumoured backbench revolt force the Prime Minister to resign.Two Tory MPs have told this newspaper they were asked to sign a letter endorsing Mr Afriyie as a leadership challenger in the event of such a contest. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35413/tory-obama-plots-to-oust-pm-david-cameron:-mp-adam-afriyie-bid-for-leadership-revealed.htm Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:24:27 +0000 UK women's rights groups call on India to act against rape UK-based women's rights groups and Amnesty International have called for stronger political and judicial action by India to curb violence against women following the Delhi gangrape incident. Reacting to the Justice Verma Committee recommendations, Amnesty International said FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35295/uk-womens-rights-groups-call-on-india-to-act-against-rape.htm Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:54:50 +0000 David Cameron delivered speech on the UK's relationship with EU David Cameron pulled off the seemingly impossible last night with his historic EU referendum pledge. It not only united Eurosceptic Tory big beasts and Britain's business leaders, but even won the support of Germany's Angela Merkel. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35247/david-cameron-delivered-speech-on-the-uks-relationship-with-eu.htm Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:40:33 +0000 Prince Harry kills Taliban insurgents: The Royal's life on duty in Afghanistan Prince Harry flew out of Afghanistan tonight and admitted he had killed for the first time.Thoughtful but unrepentant, he said soldiers sometimes had to 'take a life to save a life'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35179/prince-harry-kills-taliban-insurgents:-the-royals-life-on-duty-in-afghanistan.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:01:30 +0000 Crazed gunman's assassination attempt on Bulgarian politician Ahmed Dogan caught on camera A Bulgarian politician survived an extraordinary assassination attempt when a man stormed the stage and held a gun to his head as he was giving a speech.Fortunately for Ahmed Dogan, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, the weapon misfired giving him time to react and hit the would-be assassin's hand out of the way. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/35115/crazed-gunmans-assassination-attempt-on-bulgarian-politician-ahmed-dogan-caught-on-camera.htm Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:12:07 +0000 Kate Middleton pregnant: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby twins due in July The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby is due in July, St James's Palace announced today.Kate's condition is also continuing to improve following her stay in hospital last month for severe pregnancy-related sickness, a spokesman for the couple said. Jack Thomas http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34899/kate-middleton-pregnant:-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridges-baby-twins-due-in-july.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:22:12 +0000 Kate Middleton turns 31 today, Happy birthday Duchess of Cambridge Prince William's wife Catherine marks her 31st birthday on Wednesday, but her well-documented pregnancy is likely to make it a low-key celebration. St James's Palace said the Duchess of Cambridge would mark the occasion "privately", and she is understood to be with her husband at their home in north Wales. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34662/kate-middleton-turns-31-today-happy-birthday-duchess-of-cambridge.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:54:59 +0000 Brigitte Bardot citizenship threat, may renounce French citizenship over Animal Rights Brigitte Bardot has threatened to renounce her French citizenship on Friday in order to save two sick elephants at a Lyon zoo.The avid animal rights activist said that French authorities have ignored her "numerous proposals" to save two sick elephants from euthanasia scheduled for this week.Baby and Nepal, both 42-year-old elephants, are dying of tuberculosis at a Lyon zoo. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34535/brigitte-bardot-citizenship-threat-may-renounce-french-citizenship-over-animal-rights.htm Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:10:14 +0000 Why Kate may never become Queen when William becomes King, to be known as Princess Consort The Duchess of Cambridge is facing the prospect of never becoming Prince William's Queen. MP John Hemming is attempting to ensure all spouses of reigning monarchs are officially known as Prince or Princess Consorts, with an amendment to the repeal of ancient royal primogeniture laws. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34333/why-kate-may-never-become-queen-when-william-becomes-king-to-be-known-as-princess-consort.htm Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:47:04 +0000 Nicole Minetti, the Italian MP who dated Slivio Berlusconi soaks up in the sun in Miami Former show-girl turned Italian MP Nicole Minetti is seen here soaking up the heat in Miami, as she enjoys her Christmas break in the sun.The 26-year-old former girlfriend of Silvio Berlusconi has recently re-launched her fashion modelling career after being dragged into the playboy's most recent scandals. Jack Thomas http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34250/nicole-minetti-the-italian-mp-who-dated-slivio-berlusconi-soaks-up-in-the-sun-in-miami.htm Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:05:42 +0000 Italian prez Giorgio Napolitano dissolves parliament after Mario Monti resignation as PM Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on Saturday dissolved the country's parliament, following the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Monti. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34043/italian-prez-giorgio-napolitano-dissolves-parliament-after-mario-monti-resignation-as-pm.htm Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:37:35 +0000 Mario Monti resigns as Italian prime minister Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti handed in his resignation Friday to President Giorgio Napolitano, the Italian government press office said. The move comes after Parliament approved a budget by a vote of 309-55, with five abstentions, said ANSA, the state-run news agency. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/34035/mario-monti-resigns-as-italian-prime-minister.htm Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:09:03 +0000 Robert Curtis, the property tycoon who dated model Caprice dies in fall under Tube A millionaire who made his fortune on the London property market and once dated model Caprice has died after falling under a Tube train. Robert Curtis, 47, was said to have lived 'the high life' after launching a successful business letting upmarket properties in the early 2000s. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33977/robert-curtis-the-property-tycoon-who-dated-model-caprice-dies-in-fall-under-tube.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:13:08 +0000 Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse in UK royals prank buried in India Hundreds of mourners packed a church in southwest India on Monday to honor the Indian-born nurse believed to have killed herself after taking a prank call at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33830/jacintha-saldanha-the-nurse-in-uk-royals-prank-buried-in-india.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:53:01 +0000 Sex-for-fees website worker arrested, suspect Mark Lancaster worked at UK's MoD A computer consultant at the UK's Ministry of Defence has been arrested on suspicion of working for a website in which rich businessmen pay students' tuition fees in return for sex. Mark Lancaster, 39, was detained following a probe into SponsorAScholar.co.uk, promising female students aged 17 to 24 up to £15,000 a year. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33734/sex-for-fees-website-worker-arrested-suspect-mark-lancaster-worked-at-uks-mod.htm Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:25:59 +0000 Nudists from UK's naturist hotel reveal they'll be lunching in the buff this Christmas A group of naturists from the UK's only luxury naturists' hotel have appeared on This Morning to tell viewers they will be spending Christmas day in the buff. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33709/nudists-from-uks-naturist-hotel-reveal-theyll-be-lunching-in-the-buff-this-christmas.htm Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:58:14 +0000 Kate hoax nurse Jacintha Saldanha was found hanging in hospital accommodation left 3 notes The nurse duped by a prank call from two Australian radio DJs to the hospital treating the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was found hanging in her work accommodation, an inquest heard today.Jacintha Saldanha, 46, a mother-of-two from Bristol, was found by a colleague and a security guard last Friday morning - and there were also marks on her wrist, Westminster Coroner's Court was told. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33645/kate-hoax-nurse-jacintha-saldanha-was-found-hanging-in-hospital-accommodation-left-3-notes.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:54:28 +0000 Jacintha Saldanha, the Kate hoax nurse left suicide note alive hanging flat The nurse who apparently took her own life following the royal hoax call scandal was still alive when found hanging in her staff housing and attempts were made to revive her, it was claimed today.Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found alive at her accommodation on Friday morning and was still conscious when police and paramedics arrived - but they couldn't save her, Sky News reported. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33604/jacintha-saldanha-the-kate-hoax-nurse-left-suicide-note-alive-hanging-flat.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:24:33 +0000 Jacintha Saldanha, the Kate Middleton's nurse death, Hospital announces Memorial Fund The tragic death of Kate Middleton's nurse is getting one step closer to some closure. The Metropolitan Police today announced that a post-mortem examination of Jacintha Saldanha, the King Edward VII nurse who took the initial infamous prank call placed by the since canceled Australian radio DJs last week, is scheduled to take place in London tomorrow. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33563/jacintha-saldanha-the-kate-middletons-nurse-death-hospital-announces-memorial-fund.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:29:56 +0000 Tears of Australian DJ as hoaxers go public after suicide of Kate nurse Jacintha Saldanha Two Australian DJs who made a hoax call about the Duchess of Cambridge's pregnancy today came out of hiding to claim they were 'gutted, shattered and heartbroken' after the nurse they tricked was found dead days later. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33509/tears-of-australian-dj-as-hoaxers-go-public-after-suicide-of-kate-nurse--jacintha-saldanha.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:14:06 +0000 Duchess of Cambridge's Indian nurse's death tragic, radio presenters taken off show It comes after Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse at the King Edward VII Hospital who was duped by the call from the Australian radio station, 2Day FM, was found dead on Friday in a suspected suicide. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33444/duchess-of-cambridges-indian-nurses-death-tragic-radio-presenters-taken-off-show.htm Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:37:09 +0000 Charles worries over son on frontline, Tribute to troops at the Millies Prince Charles last night confessed he feared for son Harry as he battles the Taliban — saying: "You worry all the time.” The dad told guests at The Sun's glittering Military Awards he "really understands” the heartache of families when loved ones are on active service and admitted to being racked with worry when his officer sons are away. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33405/charles-worries-over-son-on-frontline-tribute-to-troops-at-the-millies.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:13:36 +0000 Kate Middleton's condition hints at Royal twins! Kate Middleton and Prince William could be expecting TWINS, it emerged today. The Duchess Of Cambridge is spending a second day in hospital being treated for a morning sickness condition – linked to mums who have multiple births.Mothers-to-be who suffer from the hyperemesis gravidarum condition are THREE times more likely to have a multiple birth than other women. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33256/kate-middletons-condition-hints-at-royal-twins!.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:17:22 +0000 Baby joy for Prince William and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant Kate Middleton is pregnant and expecting her first child with Prince William, it has been announced. The Royal Family revealed the news today after the Duchess of Cambridge was taken to King Edward VII Hospital with acute morning sickness. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33235/baby-joy-for-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-duchess-of-cambridge-is-pregnant.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:19:09 +0000 Norway child maltreatment: Indian couple face jail for scolding son An Indian couple in Norway has been remanded to custody over fear that they will evade prosecution by returning to India, a report said on Saturday. Chandrashekhar Vallabhaneni and his wife Anupama were arrested by Norway's police on Monday for chiding their son. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33138/norway-child-maltreatment:-indian-couple-face-jail-for-scolding-son.htm Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:57:29 +0000 Eurozone jobless rate climbs to record-high The unemployment rate for the countries that use the euro inched up in October to a record-high 11.7 percent, compared to 11.6 percent the previous month, Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office, said Friday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33132/eurozone-jobless-rate-climbs-to-record-high.htm Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:54:53 +0000 Minus 20C? Britain faces coldest winter for 100 years as Big Freeze follows floods with wind Britain will shiver tonight as temperatures plummet in the first taste of what promises to be one of our coldest winters for a century. The cold snap is expected to last until the end of the week, creating dangerous conditions on the roads and adding to the misery of those already battling floods. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33079/minus-20c?-britain-faces-coldest-winter-for-100-years-as-big-freeze-follows-floods-with-wind.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:06:23 +0000 Europe's Debt Crisis: IMF, eurozone reach deal on Greek debt Eurozone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund announced Monday they had reached an agreement that moves Greece closer to receiving a massive bailout payment. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/33002/europes-debt-crisis:--imf-eurozone-reach-deal-on-greek-debt.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:42:15 +0000 Michael O'Kane, Irish Daily Star editor resigns over duchess' topless photos The editor of the Irish Daily Star resigned Saturday "as a result of the publication on 15 September 2012," which revealed topless photos of the duchess of Cambridge, according to a statement from the paper. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32899/michael-okane-irish-daily-star-editor-resigns-over-duchess-topless-photos.htm Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:16:34 +0000 African aid for frostbite Norwegian in satirical song- Radi Aid! Winter comes and Norway starts freezing, how can we stand by and let this happen? Taking cognizance, Africans have put their effort while sharing this extra warmth towards the frostbite Norwegian, Prank. Not in reality, it was a parody care campaign- Africa for Norwegian- to nib the real issue while punching a satire! Yogesh Kant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32878/african-aid-for-frostbite-norwegian-in-satirical-song--radi-aid!.htm Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:34:18 +0000 Naked man straddles Whitehall Duke of Cambridge statue and brings London to a halt A naked man straddling a statue of the Duke of Cambridge shut down part of central London today. But it was not a likeness of Wills that was being assaulted — but a statue of the previous owner of that title. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32873/naked-man-straddles-whitehall-duke-of-cambridge-statue-and-brings-london-to-a-halt.htm Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:40:06 +0000 I'm A Celebrity' MP Nadine Dorries hits back at Tory bosses who feared she'd talk on TV After her eviction from the jungle a belligerent Nadine Dorries today said she was the given time off by the Tory leadership - but did not tell them it was to appear on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! In a stinging attack the MP also accused the Conservative 'powers that be' of suspending her from the party because they feared she would badmouth them in front of millions. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32784/im-a-celebrity-mp-nadine-dorries-hits-back-at-tory-bosses-who-feared-shed-talk-on-tv.htm Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:50:17 +0000 Sarkozy to face questions over alleged illegal campaign funds Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at a Bordeaux court Thursday for questioning in a probe involving illegal campaign donations, CNN affiliate BFM-TV said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32782/sarkozy-to-face-questions-over-alleged-illegal-campaign-funds.htm Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:21:17 +0000 The Economist declares France as Europe's 'time bomb', French officials blasts French officials blasted weekly British magazine The Economist after its front cover claimed that France was the 'time-bomb at the heart of Europe'.They accused the magazine of sensationalist journalism and compared the publication to Charlie Hebdo, the French magazine which carried cartoons of Prophet Muhammad naked in September. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32521/the-economist-declares-france-as-europes-time-bomb-french-officials-blasts.htm Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:13:55 +0000 Wave of anger over austerity, strikes halt Europe, clashes on A wave of anger over austerity is sweeping across Europe as workers fed up with government spending cuts and tax rises take to the streets in a coordinated day of action. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32443/wave-of-anger-over-austerity-strikes-halt-europe-clashes-on.htm Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:42:15 +0000 Britian's first 4G network from May next year, Nicole Scherzinger at the launch of EE Britain's communications regulator Ofcom said it expected mobile operators to be able to provide faster, fourth-generation services from May next year as it set out its long-awaited plans for a 4G spectrum auction.Ofcom said prospective bidders would be able to submit their applications with an initial deposit from December 11. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32376/britians-first-4g-network-from-may-next-year-nicole-scherzinger-at-the-launch-of-ee.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:10:31 +0000 Greek Parliament takes up 'bailout' budget The Greek Parliament will vote Sunday on whether to adopt the nation's 2013 budget containing steep austerity cuts required for Greece to receive the next installment of a crucial economic bailout. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32357/greek-parliament-takes-up-bailout-budget.htm Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:02:42 +0000 Sir Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell two feet from disaster in helicopter drama Sir Paul McCartney and his wife were just two feet away from disaster when the pilot of their helicopter became 'disorientated' in bad weather and plunged towards trees. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32350/sir-paul-mccartney-and-wife-nancy-shevell-two-feet-from-disaster-in-helicopter-drama.htm Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:43:09 +0000 Multi-millionaire MP Margaret Hodge's family business 'paid just 0.25% tax on its profits' Labour MP Margaret Hodge's family business paid just 0.25 per cent in tax on its profits last year, it emerged today. The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee now faces embarrassing questions as she prepares to lead the questioning of U.S. companies over their controversial tax arrangements. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32315/multi-millionaire-mp-margaret-hodges-family-business-paid-just-0.25--tax-on-its-profits.htm Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:23:58 +0000 Greek Parliament approves austerity cuts The Greek parliament early Thursday narrowly adopted a new round of austerity cuts that are required for Greece to receive the next installment of a crucial international economic bailout. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32212/greek-parliament-approves-austerity-cuts.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:23:22 +0000 Blair was wrong in invading Iraq, says his spin doctor Former British prime minister Tony Blair committed a mistake by sending his country to war in Iraq, according to Lord Mandelson, a former Labour cabinet minister.Mandelson has been Labour party's former king of political spin, who helped mastermind Blair's three consecutive victories at general elections, the Daily Express reported Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32149/blair-was-wrong-in-invading-iraq-says-his-spin-doctor.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:06:31 +0000 Putin fires Serdyukov as Russian defense minister over military assets sell-off scandal Russian President Vladimir Putin fired the country's defense minister on Tuesday, two weeks after a criminal probe was opened into alleged fraud in the sell-off of military assets.Putin made the announcement of Anatoly Serdyukov's dismissal in a meeting with Moscow regional governor Sergei Shoigu, whom he appointed as the new minister. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32142/putin-fires-serdyukov-as-russian-defense-minister-over-military-assets-sell-off-scandal.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:17:00 +0000 Greeks strike halt nation before austerity vote The nation of Greece has come to a screeching halt again. Unions have called for a 48-hour general strike beginning Tuesday ahead of an anticipated vote by the Greek government on yet another round of austerity measures the following day. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32135/greeks-strike-halt-nation-before-austerity-vote.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:17:16 +0000 Cameron accused of intimate exchanges with Rupert Murdoch's close woman Rebekah Brooks David Cameron was accused of withholding more than 130 text and email exchanges with Rebekah Brooks yesterday – as Downing Street insisted it didn't possess a single one. The row came as details emerged of intimate exchanges between the Prime Minister and Rupert Murdoch's former right-hand woman. Ailsa Goodrick http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/32092/cameron-accused-of-intimate-exchanges-with-rupert-murdochs-close-woman-rebekah-brooks.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:30:25 +0000 Three docs collaborated in abuse by Savile with one helping select child patients to rape Police have been given the names of doctors who are accused of being in league with Jimmy Savile. One doctor allegedly 'collaborated' with the BBC star in selecting child patients to rape at Leeds General Infirmary. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31829/three-docs-collaborated-in-abuse-by-savile-with-one-helping-select-child-patients-to-rape.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:03:04 +0000 Former Italian PM Berlusconi handed 4-year prison term for tax fraud Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has survived political, corruption and sex scandals over the years, but on Friday, a Milan court sentenced the flamboyant politician to four years in prison for tax evasion.Berlusconi, who is likely to appeal, called it an "unacceptable political sentence" in an interview that aired on CNN affiliate TGCOM24. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31746/former-italian-pm-berlusconi-handed-4-year-prison-term-for-tax-fraud.htm Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:22:40 +0000 Sir Norman Bettison resigns as Police chief after blamed for 1989 Hillsborough disaster One of Britain's most senior policemen - Sir Norman Bettison - who allegedly 'boasted' about cooking up lies to blame Liverpool fans for the Hillsborough disaster has resigned today. The chief constable of West Yorkshire Police was being urged to quit after devastating allegations about his integrity and had originally said he would leave the force next year. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31656/sir-norman-bettison-resigns-as-police-chief-after-blamed-for-1989-hillsborough-disaster.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:34:33 +0000 Thousands rally through London in anti-austerity demo Tens of thousands of protesters marched through London today in a demonstration against government spending cuts. Nurses, teachers, librarians and ambulance drivers were among the crowds marching past the Houses of Parliament to a rally in Hyde Park.Unions claimed more than 100,000 people took part making it one of the biggest anti-austerity protests this year. Marches were also due to take place in Belfast and Glasgow. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31517/thousands-rally-through-london-in-anti-austerity-demo.htm Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:42:46 +0000 Millionaire Chancellor George Osborne in 1st class with second class ticket Millionaire George Osborne heaped more embarrassment on the Government yesterday- by sitting in a train's first class carriage with a standard ticket. An aide told train staff the Chancellor "could not possibly” sit in standard, and Mr Osborne was forced to pay almost £200 to upgrade. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31500/millionaire-chancellor-george-osborne-in-1st-class-with-second-class-ticket.htm Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:52:00 +0000 European Union leaders agree on bank oversight Leaders of the European Union in Brussels have agreed Thursday to a deal for a eurozone-wide banking supervisor in 2013 that is designed to help prevent future catastrophic bank failures that could threaten the monetary union. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31433/european-union-leaders-agree-on-bank-oversight.htm Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:43:34 +0000 On London street Cheeky girls dress up as giant breasts to raise awareness of cancer Early commuters did a double take this morning as a sea of BOOBS descended on a London street. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31420/on-london-street-cheeky-girls-dress-up-as-giant-breasts-to-raise-awareness-of-cancer.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:46:40 +0000 Putin defends Russia's right to sell arms Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Moscow will continue selling arms to legitimate partners on the global market. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31396/putin-defends-russias-right-to-sell-arms.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:41:15 +0000 Know about Radovan Karadzic: From psychiatrist to 'Butcher of Bosnia' Radovan Karadzic, whose Interpol charges listed "flamboyant behavior" as a distinguishing characteristic, was a practicing psychiatrist who came to be nicknamed the "Butcher of Bosnia." Twice indicted in 1995 by the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, Karadzic faces charges of genocide over the massacre of nearly 8,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica, and nine other charges related to ethnic violence during the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31360/know-about-radovan-karadzic:-from-psychiatrist-to-butcher-of-bosnia.htm Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:12:52 +0000 Drunken chaos as boozy student night Carnage comes to cities around UK Drunken students last night took to the streets of Britain for chaotic Carnage bar crawls Nottingham, Liverpool and Newcastle all hosted debauched parties, which each saw hundreds of boozed-up freshers trekking around a series of bars and clubs. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31303/drunken-chaos-as-boozy-student-night-carnage-comes-to-cities-around-uk.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:56:00 +0000 Was Mossad behind the Alps murders? Saad al-Hilli, from Surrey, was murdered with his family in France The house that once echoed to the giggles of two bright, fun-loving little girls is silent now.The cream curtains are tightly drawn, the Home Counties-Tudor facade needs painting, and the lawn — freshly mowed just before the family left for their caravanning holiday — is overgrown and sprinkled with withered bouquets. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31209/was-mossad-behind-the-alps-murders?-saad-al-hilli-from-surrey-was-murdered-with-his-family-in-france.htm Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:17:05 +0000 Julie Fernandez says she was sexually assaulted by Savile on Jim'll Fix It, at age of 14 An actress yesterday told how she was targeted by Jimmy Savile when she appeared on Jim'll Fix It in 1988, aged only 14.Julie Fernandez, who appeared in the BBC's The Office and Eldorado, said Savile groped her in the studio and described his behaviour as 'predatory'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31206/julie-fernandez-says-she-was-sexually-assaulted-by-savile-on-jimll-fix-it-at-age-of-14.htm Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:41:42 +0000 BBC's DJ John Peel made Jane Nevin pregnant when she was 15 A woman has claimed she became pregnant by DJ John Peel during a three-month affair when she was a 15-year-old schoolgirl. The BBC star presenter met Jane Nevin backstage at a Black Sabbath concert in the summer of 1969. Mrs Nevin says she was 'in awe' of the Radio 1 DJ, then 30, and that they would go to his London BBC studio or backstage at concerts to make love. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31170/bbcs-dj-john-peel-made-jane-nevin-pregnant-when-she-was-15.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:15:21 +0000 Freed Pussy Riot Russian punk band member vows to continue political protest acts Only hours after she was freed from prison Wednesday, Pussy Riot member Yekaterina Samutsevich vowed to continue the kind of political protest act that led to her imprisonment this summer for "hooliganism" alongside two fellow band members. The Russian punk band members were sentenced in August for performing a song critical of President Vladimir Putin in one of the Russian Orthodox Church's most important cathedrals in February. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31130/freed-pussy-riot-russian-punk-band-member-vows-to-continue-political-protest-acts.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:36:04 +0000 David Cameron set the battle for next election on education, welfare and economic reforms David Cameron today sought to turn his wealthy background to a political advantage, claiming he wants to 'spread privilege' across the country. In a rallying call to people who 'strive to make a better life for themselves', he said the Conservatives had to be not the party of the better off but 'the party of the want to be better-off'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31103/david-cameron-set-the-battle-for-next-election-on-education-welfare-and-economic-reforms.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:59:41 +0000 Britain's top black woman judge, 'Ugly' memoir writer Constance Briscoe arrested at home Britain's most high-profile black woman judge, Constance Briscoe, has been arrested by police.The 55-year-old was questioned by Kent Constabulary before being bailed pending further inquiries.'A 55-year-old woman was arrested in Clapham, south London, on Saturday October 6. She was interviewed by officers,' Kent Police said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31092/britains-top-black-woman-judge-ugly-memoir-writer-constance-briscoe-arrested-at-home.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:11:54 +0000 Greece protesters rally as Merkel voices support for austerity-hit German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed solidarity with Greece Tuesday on a trip to Athens, even as tens of thousands of Greeks rallied to show their anger toward her over the hardship their country is suffering.Critics see Merkel as the main enforcer of the European Union-imposed austerity measures that have left a large number of Greeks unemployed and streaming to soup kitchens for a hot meal. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31076/greece-protesters-rally-as-merkel-voices-support-for-austerity-hit.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:21:23 +0000 German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledges support for Greece in Athens visit German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged her country's continuing support to Greece, during her first visit to Athens since the eurozone crisis erupted nearly three years ago.Mrs Merkel said Greece had made good progress in dealing with its vast debt but that it was a "difficult path". FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/31063/german-chancellor-angela-merkel-pledges-support-for-greece-in-athens-visit.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:39:48 +0000 Now British PM David Cameron calls for Jimmy Savile sex abuse BBC investigation British Prime Minister David Cameron today called for Sir Jimmy Savile sex abuse claims to be fully investigated.Now FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30993/now-british-pm-david-cameron-calls-for-jimmy-savile-sex-abuse-bbc-investigation.htm Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:33:27 +0000 Was there a sex ring inside the BBC? Jimmy Savile's Radio1 colleague 'procured girls for him' Police are to investigate claims that Sir Jimmy Savile and an accomplice ran a sex ring at the BBC.The Mail has been told that a BBC employee was allegedly given the task of procuring girls for the presenter and other men to molest. The member of staff sometimes attacked them himself, it is alleged. Gary Glitter has already been accused of being a member of the sex ring. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30961/was-there-a-sex-ring-inside-the-bbc?-jimmy-saviles-radio1-colleague-procured-girls-for-him.htm Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:38:29 +0000 Model Laura Pahomova dies in balcony fall at British Labour Party conference A model plunged 100 feet to her death from a luxury apartment block packed with delegates for the Labour party conference. Laura Pahomova, 23, is believed to have fallen from her rented city centre flat before landing on a balcony nine floors below. Paramedics were called to the scene at the Light Boutique Aparthotel in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30823/model-laura-pahomova-dies-in-balcony-fall-at-british-labour-party-conference.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:58:36 +0000 Kate Middleton bottomless pictures are published by 'Se Og Hor' Danish magazine Photographs of Kate Middleton changing her bikini bottom have been published in a Danish magazine, reigniting the privacy scandal surrounding the Royal couple.Celebrity magazine Se Og Hor (See And Hear) has gone further than any other publication and printed a 16-page special of photographs, including three of the Duchess of Cambridge changing her bikini bottoms – taken from the front. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30670/kate-middleton-bottomless-pictures-are-published-by-se-og-hor-danish-magazine.htm Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:19:47 +0000 Missing Schoolgirl Megan found safe, teacher Jeremy Forrest arrested by French police Missing Megan Stammers and Jeremy Forrest have been found 'safe and well' in France.A Sussex Police spokesman said the pair, who went missing on Thursday last week, were found in Bordeaux today at 12.15pm UK time. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30655/missing-schoolgirl-megan-found-safe-teacher-jeremy-forrest-arrested-by-french-police.htm Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:54:30 +0000 Thousands protest austerity measures in Greece, police fire tear gas Minor scuffles broke out Wednesday between demonstrators and police in Athens as thousands of Greeks took to the streets to protest new austerity measures that critics describe as draconian.The daylong general strike is the first called by unions since Greece\'s new coalition government was formed in June and comes as the country grapples with an economic crisis and heavy debt burden. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30566/thousands-protest-austerity-measures-in-greece-police-fire-tear-gas.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:42:58 +0000 Arab Spring is not over, says David Cameron: PM's message in UN Fresh violence in Egypt and Libya does not mean the Arab Spring is over, David Cameron will say today. In a speech to the United Nations, the Prime Minister expressed optimism about the changes in Middle Eastern governments despite warnings that Islamic fanatics could take over. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30552/arab-spring-is-not-over-says-david-cameron:-pms-message-in-un.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:53:50 +0000 Putin believes that Euro will survive the current financial difficulties Despite the current financial difficulties in the euro zone, Russian President Vladimir Putin believes the euro will survive. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30525/putin-believes-that-euro-will-survive-the-current-financial-difficulties.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:03:20 +0000 Hate preacher Abu Hamza who called Britain a 'toilet' gets Queen's attention 'Get that man out of one's land' The Queen directly intervened in the case of radical cleric Abu Hamza and asked the Home Secretary why he had not been arrested for his campaign of hate and violence in Britain. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30509/hate-preacher-abu-hamza-who-called-britain-a-toilet-gets-queens-attention-get-that-man-out-of-ones-land.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:28:28 +0000 Cancer deaths will 'fall by 17% by 2030' in UK as treatment improves, people stop smoking Death rates from cancer in the UK are set to fall by almost 17 per cent by 2030, experts predict.Better diagnosis and treatment is the main reason for the change, according to the charity Cancer Research UK. But the improved outlook is also said to reflect the fact that fewer people are smoking.In 2010, an estimated 170 people in every 100,000 members of the general population died from cancer. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30482/cancer-deaths-will-fall-by-17--by-2030-in-uk-as-treatment-improves-people-stop-smoking.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:53:10 +0000 Now US Star magazine Photoshop a baby bump onto the Kate's body A US publication appears to have Photoshopped a baby bump onto the Duchess of Cambridge's slender frame. Star magazine, which claims to reveal that Kate is pregnant with twins, published an image of the British royal from her recent visit to Singapore on the cover of its latest issue. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30305/now-us-star-magazine-photoshop-a-baby-bump-onto-the-kates-body.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:02:14 +0000 Kate topless pics: Police raid HQ of Closer magazine to find out photographer identity Police today raided the headquarters of the French magazine which published topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge. Officers arrived at the Closer building in Paris at 10am, with detectives confirming they were looking for information 'which might lead to the identity' of the paparazzi responsible. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30278/kate-topless-pics:-police-raid-hq-of-closer-magazine-to-find-out-photographer-identity.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:41:50 +0000 French court orders magazine to hand over topless photos of Kate within 24 hours A French court ordered a magazine publisher to hand over all digital copies of topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge within 24 hours and blocked further publication of what it called a "brutal display" of William and Kate's private moments. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30236/french-court-orders-magazine-to-hand-over-topless-photos-of-kate-within-24-hours.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:59:03 +0000 British Royals win, Kate's topless photos no more to be published: French Court A French court issued an emergency ruling on Tuesday banning French gossip magazine Closer from publishing further topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30231/british-royals-win-kates-topless-photos-no-more-to-be-published:-french-court.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:14:00 +0000 It's Chi's Kate Middleton topless photos, Italian magazine defying legal threats A photographer armed with a telephoto lens takes a series of photos of a semi-nude celebrity lolling about a private estate and sells the photos to a sensation-loving publication. Question: Does the behavior of the shooter violate the law? Does the publication's? The British royal family commenced an extraordinary legal offensive Monday, arguing that topless photos of Kate Middleton were taken illegally and that further publication of the pictures is an invasion of privacy that should be stopped by a court. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30212/its-chis-kate-middleton-topless-photos-italian-magazine-defying-legal-threats.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:22:15 +0000 Kate's smiles as she's greeted by topless tribal women Prince William and wife Kate were confronted by topless dancers today who presented them with necklaces as they visited the Solomon Islands. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge smiled and giggled during an action packed day on their royal tour. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30206/kates-smiles-as-shes-greeted-by-topless-tribal-women.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:12:25 +0000 Furious owner Richard Desmond steps to shut Irish Daily Star after topless Kate pic row The Irish Daily Star could be shut down after its controversial decision to publish pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge topless. More than 100 jobs would be lost in Dublin after its co-owner Richard Desmond reacted furiously to the decision to print the photographs that have caused widespread anger and revulsion in Britain. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30200/furious-owner-richard-desmond-steps-to-shut-irish-daily-star-after-topless-kate-pic-row.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:40:31 +0000 Assange sex case: No DNA in condom used as evidence A condom submitted by an alleged rape victim of Julian Assange and now used as evidence in the sex case does not contain the DNA of the WikiLeaks founder, his lawyers have said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30166/assange-sex-case:-no-dna-in-condom-used-as-evidence.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:17:40 +0000 Kate Middleton naked sunbathing, Italian mag Chi has 200 pic of topless Kate, plans to use 50 The Italian magazine which plans to publish more topless pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge has some 200 images of the future queen sunbathing naked, it has emerged. Chi announced it is preparing a 26-page special edition tomorrow featuring 50 intimate photographs of Kate Middleton on holiday in France. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30162/kate-middleton-naked-sunbathing-italian-mag-chi-has-200-pic-of-topless-kate-plans-to-use-50.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:55:53 +0000 Woman photographer 'Sewer' captured Duchess Kate sunbathing pic in full view of the road A photographer who filmed the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing at the French chateau was last night revealed as a woman whose name is pronounced 'sewer'. Valerie Suau took pictures of Kate in her swimsuit, but not, she says, topless. She described her pictures, published in France's La Provence regional newspaper, as 'all decent'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30150/woman-photographer-sewer-captured-duchess-kate-sunbathing-pic-in-full-view-of-the-road.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:03:14 +0000 Closer, Chi and now Irish Daily Star published Kate topless photos The Republic of Ireland edition of the Irish Daily Star has published photos of the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing topless while on holiday in France. Editor Mike O'Kane said he treated Catherine as he would any celebrity. But the paper's joint owners - Northern and Shell and Independent News and Media - condemned the decision and said they had no prior knowledge of it. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30145/closer-chi-and-now-irish-daily-star-published-kate-topless-photos.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:54:34 +0000 Italian mag Chi also on Closer path, set to publish 26-page of Kate-William in love photos An Italian gossip magazine is set to follow a French publication in printing topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge, it was reported today. Chi is understood to be planning a 26-page photo special of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on holiday in the south of France, to run in an edition next week, said the BBC. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30126/italian-mag-chi-also-on-closer-path-set-to-publish-26-page-of-kate-william-in-love-photos.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:52:59 +0000 Closer Editor Laurence Pieau hints she has sex pics of Kate and William The editor of the French magazine that ran topless photos of Kate Middleton is suggesting she has sex photos of the Royal couple in her possession but has decided not to run them ... yet. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30124/closer-editor-laurence-pieau-hints-she-has-sex-pics-of-kate-and-william.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:51:31 +0000 Closer claims more intimate pic of topless Kate and Prince, Is Marina Berlusconi behind it? The French magazine at the centre of the topless pictures scandal has 'more intimate' photographs of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, its editor boasted last night. Laurence Pieau remained defiantly unapologetic over her decision to publish the first set of photos in the French version of Closer magazine. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30123/closer-claims-more-intimate-pic-of-topless-kate-and-prince-is-marina-berlusconi-behind-it?.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:03:28 +0000 Topless Kate nip show bikini pic published in Closer: Duke and Duchess sue French magazine The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have launched legal action against the French magazine Closer over its publication of topless pictures of the duchess, Clarence House has said. The celebrity gossip magazine printed pictures of the duchess taken during the couple's private holiday in France. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30112/topless-kate-nip-show-bikini-pic-published-in-closer:-duke-and-duchess-sue-french-magazine.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:45:47 +0000 Now Kate Middleton topless photo in Closer, Duchess in bikini, Prince William 'saddened' The Duchess of Cambridge is said to be saddened and disappointed after a French magazine announced it was ready to publish topless photographs of her today. Kate and her husband, Prince William, were informed over breakfast of the scandal shortly before they departed to visit a mosque in Kuala Lumpur and have seen copies of the pixellated photographs. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30069/now-kate-middleton-topless-photo-in-closer-duchess-in-bikini-prince-william-saddened.htm Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:54:50 +0000 Russian TV telecast film on Pussy riot controversy A film shown on Tuesday on the state-owned Rossiya 1 channel claimed to have found the mastermind behind the Pussy Riot controversy: Boris A. Berezovsky, the exiled Russian tycoon living in London. The second installment of "Provocateurs,” a film by the journalist Arkady Mamontov, suggests that Mr. Berezovsky financed the punk band in order to destabilize Russian society. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30027/russian-tv-telecast-film-on-pussy-riot-controversy.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:46:26 +0000 Prince William wants 2 children, he and Kate Middleton take a tour of Singapore The Duke of Cambridge let slip that he would like to have two children with wife Kate during the couple's tour of Singapore today. William was taking part in a colourful walkabout when he was asked by a little boy how big a family he would like. He answered without hesitation: 'Two'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/30005/prince-william-wants-2-children-he-and-kate-middleton-take-a-tour-of-singapore.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:30:56 +0000 Catalan independence rally, 1.5 million people on road Some 1.5 million people have been taking part in Catalonia's annual independence rally in Barcelona, according to police. Tens of thousands of people poured into the city waving the region's independence flag and brandishing the colours red and yellow. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29987/catalan-independence-rally-1.5-million-people-on-road.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:14:52 +0000 Muslim mosque leaders agree to marry British brides young as 12 if parents don't tell anyone British Muslim mosque leaders are agreeing to carry out secret marriages with child brides as young as 12 in the UK, it emerged today. In an undercover investigation, a Shi'te mosque leader agreed to marry a 12-year-old girl so long as she was a willing participant. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29900/muslim-mosque-leaders-agree-to-marry-british-brides-young-as-12-if-parents-dont-tell-anyone.htm Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:40:31 +0000 Bunga-Bunga Berlusconi hints at comeback in Italy He has become an object of international derision, accused among other things of having sex with an underage prostitute. But Silvio Berlusconi is hinting that next spring he might once again seek to become Italy's prime minister. Such a turnabout would have seemed unthinkable a year ago, when Berlusconi was forced from office by the economic crisis that is plaguing his country FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29878/bunga-bunga-berlusconi-hints-at-comeback-in-italy.htm Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:09:54 +0000 Eurozone crisis: Jobseeker Europeans migrate to North There is an old joke in Europe that goes like this: in heaven the lovers are Italian, the cooks are French, the mechanics are German, and the place is run by the Swiss. But now, thanks to the economics crisis sweeping the euro zone, it seems almost everyone wants to be German—or at least work in Deutschland. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29868/eurozone-crisis:-jobseeker-europeans-migrate-to-north.htm Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:03:34 +0000 UK basks in 'September Summer' with 28°C Temperatures are set to hit 28°C this weekend as the 'September summer' continues — almost 10°C hotter than average for the month. A swathe of hot air from the continent has sent the mercury soaring after the wettest summer for 100 years. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29825/uk-basks-in-september-summer-with-28°c.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:52:26 +0000 Prince Harry's naked Vegas party pal Carrie Reichert arrested for fraud The alleged party pal of Prince Harry - who claimed they had a 'naked drunken fumble' in Las Vegas - has been arrested for writing bad checks as she tried to board a plane to Mexico. Carrie Lynn Reichert, 40, from San Diego, has been wanted in Harrison County, Mississippi, for writing checks totaling $21,672 starting in August 2003, according to the New York Daily News. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29792/prince-harrys-naked-vegas-party-pal-carrie-reichert-arrested-for-fraud.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:21 +0000 Royal hotness Pippa Middleton celebrates 29th birthday by cheering Andy Murray to victory Pippa Middleton celebrated her 29th birthday in style last night, by cheering Andy Murray to victory in the US Open quarter-final.The Duchess of Cambridge's sister donned a vibrant lacy yellow dress, nude wedges and carried a straw handbag at the match. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29751/royal-hotness-pippa-middleton-celebrates-29th-birthday-by-cheering-andy-murray-to-victory.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:01:07 +0000 Europe deepening debt crisis: Young, jobless and without a future Enea Gjoni is sitting silently with some of his friends at an outdoor cafe that has become a gathering place for the Greek capital's unemployed youth. No one is talking. They have been here for hours, as they have every other day for the past few months, and have pretty much run out of things to say. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29683/europe-deepening-debt-crisis:-young-jobless-and-without-a-future.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:54:43 +0000 Nervous! Prince Harry prepares for first public appearance after naked Las Vegas party A nervous Prince Harry was today preparing for his first public appearance since the scandal over his naked Las Vegas antics broke. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29641/nervous!-prince-harry-prepares-for-first-public-appearance-after-naked-las-vegas-party.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:01:49 +0000 David Cameron at his aggressive best, says 'I'm no mouse', will revive economy back David Cameron today hits back at critics who have called him a political 'mouse' – as he vows to force through emergency moves to end Britain's economic paralysis. The Prime Minister is to slash red tape to boost housebuilding and jobs, give more help to first-time homebuyers and announce major road, rail and airport expansions in a bid to get the economy moving. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29578/david-cameron-at-his-aggressive-best-says-im-no-mouse-will-revive-economy-back.htm Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:02:07 +0000 The blonde with naked Prince Harry: 'We kissed for 15 to 20 minutes' in his room A woman who partied with Prince Harry claimed she kissed the young Royal in a naked 'drunken fumble' during his now-infamous night in Las Vegas. Blonde Carrie Reichert revealed how she was alone with Prince Harry in his hotel room for up to 20 minutes during a party in Nevada's Sin City last month. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29576/the-blonde-with-naked-prince-harry:-we-kissed-for-15-to-20-minutes-in-his-room.htm Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:41:36 +0000 The Royal Honeymoon: William and Kate's official engagement in exotic East. Most couples can't hope to manage a second honeymoon until retirement – if at all. For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, however, it's come around rather more quickly. Only 18 months after their honeymoon on the exclusive North Island resort in the Seychelles, the couple are again heading to a deserted paradise island – this time in the South Pacific. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29508/the-royal-honeymoon:-william-and-kates-official-engagement-in-exotic-east..htm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:18:00 +0000 London Paralympics 2012: Hawking inaugurates ceremony with a 'Big Bang ... The London 2012 Paralympic Games opened tonight in a dramatic and moving ceremony that had starring roles for the Queen and Professor Stephen Hawking. A packed Olympic Stadium and millions more across the world watched as the "spectacular and deeply human” opening ceremony unfolded before double amputee Afghan war veteran Joe Townsend flew in on a zip wire to light the flame. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29448/london-paralympics-2012:-hawking-inaugurates-ceremony-with-a-big-bang-....htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:11:03 +0000 'No Indians or Asians' job advt triggers outrage in Oz A contractor of Australia's supermarket chain Coles has come under fire for publishing a job advertisement, which barred Indians or Asians from applying. "Store requires no Indians or Asians please. Must speak English (sic)", read the online ad posted on Sunday. FnF DesK http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29411/no-indians-or-asians-job-advt-triggers-outrage-in-oz.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:53:55 +0000 Vacation over: Euro crisis is back In June, it seemed as if any day might bring about the collapse of the Greek economy and with it, the entire euro zone and its decade-old currency. Then in July and August, it seemed as if everyone was on vacation. Now they're back — finance officials and political leaders have been flying all over Europe to meet with one another — and along with them the crisis that has been raging for the last two years. Adam Davidson http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29408/vacation-over:-euro-crisis-is-back.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:26:54 +0000 'Support Prince Harry with a naked salute!' A Facebook group strips for Royal's Vegas trip As royal military displays go, it is hardly trooping the colour - and it is unlikely the Queen would approve. But soldiers and fans of the Armed Forces have taken to the internet to strip off in support of Prince Harry, who has been in hot water after pictures emerged of him in the nude during his infamous Las Vegas holiday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29376/support-prince-harry-with-a-naked-salute!-a-facebook-group-strips-for-royals-vegas-trip.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:27:38 +0000 Are Prince Harry's naked Las Vegas party pictures just the tip of the iceberg? He may have thought the worst of the Vegas ordeal was behind him as he tries to distance himself back in the UK from his partying antics. But one lone source has claimed the nude strip billiards picture of the Prince is nothing compared with the rest of the story. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29334/are-prince-harrys-naked-las-vegas-party-pictures-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg?.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:45:31 +0000 Prince Harry got Rupert Murdoch's support on Vegas nude party but will be grounded by Army bosses? Palace officials were relieved this weekend as no new revelations emerged over the party antics of playboy Prince Harry in Las Vegas. Two women are said to have approached PR guru Max Clifford about going on the record about his behaviour and the naked pictures of him taken on the boys-only trip. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29327/prince-harry-got-rupert-murdochs-support-on-vegas-nude-party-but-will-be-grounded-by-army-bosses?.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:54:19 +0000 Hunt for a lion on the loose in Essex, residents to stay indoors Armed police were last night hunting for a lion believed to be on the loose in Essex. Residents were told to stay indoors after the beast was spotted in fields near Clacton. Two force helicopters and around 30 police officers were scrambled after locals reported the sighting. One witness described onlookers screaming as they came face to face with the predator. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29321/hunt-for-a-lion-on-the-loose-in-essex-residents-to-stay-indoors.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:28:18 +0000 Chastened Prince Harry is forced off Facebook Prince Harry has removed himself from Facebook amid privacy concerns highlighted by his naked antics in Las Vegas last week. He is a huge fan of the social networking site and appears under the pseudonym Spike Wells. But he has now deleted his account after advice from his private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who is heading an inquiry into the Prince's trip to Las Vegas. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29294/chastened-prince-harry-is-forced-off-facebook.htm Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:16:38 +0000 Prince Harry's naked jinks in Las Vegas may have cost him his girlfriend Cressida Bonas Model Cressida Bonas, 23, a Leeds University graduate who has been dating the Prince over the summer, is said to have been 'humiliated' by the pictures of Harry enjoying the company of a young blonde in a hotel room. Although sources say the couple have not split up, Ms Bonas, who has seen the pictures of the naked Prince on the internet, has hinted that she wants some time out. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29292/prince-harrys-naked-jinks-in-las-vegas-may-have-cost-him-his-girlfriend-cressida-bonas.htm Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:49:05 +0000 Prince Harry Vegas Pictures: A sleazy club, nude blonde and the truth about those snaps At 4am in Room 2401 of the Encore Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, the night is still young for party-loving Prince Harry. The luxurious two-storey suite on the 63rd floor offers stunning views of Sin City's famous strip, but a far more arresting sight is about to unfold inside. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29264/prince-harry-vegas-pictures:-a-sleazy-club-nude-blonde-and-the-truth-about-those-snaps.htm Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:36:03 +0000 Prince Harry's friend Arthur Landon attacks 'despicable girl' who sold nude Las Vegas pic A multi-millionaire best friend of Prince Harry who was partying with him in Las Vegas has called the girl who sold his naked pictures 'despicable'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29229/prince-harrys-friend-arthur-landon-attacks-despicable-girl-who-sold-nude-las-vegas-pic.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:54:24 +0000 Norwegian killer Anders Breivik jailed for 21 yrs for mass murder of 77 people Norwegian right-wing fanatic Anders Behring Breivik was today sentenced to 21 years in jail for mass murder after he was declared sane. The militant extremist, who killed 77 people in a shooting and bombing spree last July, will now be sent to prison rather than a mental hospital. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29222/norwegian-killer-anders-breivik-jailed-for-21-yrs-for-mass-murder-of-77-people.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:46:01 +0000 For public interest and free press The Sun defies Royals to print nude pic of Prince Harry The Sun has become the first British newspaper to publish naked photos of Prince Harry, arguing the move was in the public interest and a test of Britain's free press. The pictures of the prince frolicking in the nude with an unnamed woman in Las Vegas made headlines around the world but until now no papers in the UK had used them following a request from St James's Palace, made via the press watchdog, to respect Harry's privacy. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29216/for-public-interest-and-free-press-the-sun-defies-royals-to-print-nude-pic-of-prince-harry.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:16 +0000 Prince Harry, Hangover Crew and pool party in Sin City with bikini girls led to nude pics It was billed by those who took part as the 'road trip to end all road trips.' Taking in a private island, one of the finest hotel suites in the world and several hundred surgically-enhanced young blondes, it did not disappoint. In fact Prince Harry's ten-day holiday bore an uncanny resemblance to the hit film The Hangover in which a stag party trip to Sin City. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29180/prince-harry-hangover-crew-and-pool-party-in-sin-city-with-bikini-girls-led-to-nude-pics.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:48:10 +0000 Prince Harry nude Las Vegas snaps viewed by millions online, Palace acts to ban in Britain Minutes after naked images of Prince Harry appeared on an American website, they were also available to millions of internet users around the world – including in Britain. The two grainy pictures of the young royal cavorting with a naked woman in his Las Vegas hotel suite were published on the internet at around 12.30am British time – 4.30pm in California. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29171/prince-harry-nude-las-vegas-snaps-viewed-by-millions-online-palace-acts-to-ban-in-britain.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:07:00 +0000 Prince Harry's nude photographs of Las Vegas hotel romp pop up online Prince Harry was today flying back to the UK to face a firestorm over explicit photographs showing him cavorting naked with a mystery woman in a Las Vegas hotel room. The third in line to the throne has been accused of bringing the Royal Family into global disrepute after the pictures were leaked to a US website. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29153/prince-harrys-nude-photographs-of-las-vegas-hotel-romp-pop-up-online.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:19:05 +0000 A chat between Assange and Ecuador President turned into a diplomatic headache for Britain One was an Australian computer hacker; the other a head of state. They did not speak each other's language; and their first encounter was a videolink conversation across 6,000 miles. And yet when Julian Assange's eyes met those of the President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, it was clear that there was an instant meeting of minds. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29044/a-chat-between-assange-and-ecuador-president-turned-into-a-diplomatic-headache-for-britain.htm Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:37:03 +0000 Russian punk rockers 'Pussy Riot' members sentenced to 2 years for anti-Putin concert Russian authorities sentenced three feminist punk rockers to two years in prison Friday, showing that protest will be punished even as they avoided the harshest penalty possible. The case against the women — who dashed into Moscow's main cathedral to sing a song directed against Vladimir Putin — has inflamed the pro-democracy movement here and around the world and put the Kremlin in a dangerous position. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/29015/russian-punk-rockers-pussy-riot-members-sentenced-to-2-years-for-anti-putin-concert.htm Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:25:50 +0000 Vladimir Putin vs the punk rockers: Undies, masks and nudity at global protests They asked for undies on heads, masks, and as much color as possible on Friday. They got a topless activist hacking down a cross in Ukraine, balaclavas on Soviet-era statues of soldiers in Bulgaria, and signs for 'Justice' in Spain. Organizers of protests in more than three dozen cities around the world are hoping thousands of others will turn out in raucous support of Pussy Riot, the Russian provocateurs who were convicted of hooliganism in Moscow. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28979/vladimir-putin-vs-the-punk-rockers:-undies-masks-and-nudity-at-global-protests.htm Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:01:31 +0000 Julian Assange gets asylum from Ecuador, defying Britain Ecuador said on Thursday that it had decided to grant political asylum to Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. Mr. Assange has been holed up for two months in the Ecuadorean embassy in London, where the police scuffled with and arrested some of his supporters on Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28944/julian-assange-gets-asylum-from-ecuador-defying-britain.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:18:56 +0000 Russia ready to fight for possible European and global economic meltdown: Putin The Russian economy is prepared for a possible economic meltdown as a result of the slowing of global growth and the escalating eurozone debt crisis, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28939/russia-ready-to-fight-for-possible-european-and-global-economic-meltdown:-putin.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:07:09 +0000 In Germany, neo-Nazi threat reemerges Until the discovery last year that a string of unsolved killings had been perpetrated by neo-Nazis, few in Germany considered far-right extremism a major threat. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28837/in-germany-neo-nazi-threat-reemerges.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:15:04 +0000 International terror alert over mystery Mary Celeste boat found 6 miles from nuclear plant A mystery 'Mary Celeste' yacht found floating close to a nuclear plant has sparked an international police alert. The empty 28ft-long vessel was discovered drifting just six miles from the heavily guarded Sizewell plant on the Suffolk coast, where security has been extra-tight during the Olympics. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28814/international-terror-alert-over-mystery-mary-celeste-boat-found-6-miles-from-nuclear-plant.htm Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:59:46 +0000 Deepening Euro crisis could force Britain out of the EU for ever, says Nomura The deepening crisis in the eurozone could see Britain quit the European Union for good, according to one of the world's leading investment banks. Japanese giant Nomura said the UK government could be forced to set a date for an in-out referendum as soon as the autumn as the single currency bloc lurches closer to disaster. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28726/deepening-euro-crisis-could-force-britain-out-of-the-eu-for-ever-says-nomura.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:33:05 +0000 Teenager Jane Champion defies racist parents who beat her for having a black boyfriend A teenager beaten by her parents for having a black boyfriend has moved in with him and defied her parents declaring, 'I love him'. Jane Champion was attacked by her parents David and Frances Champion after they returned home and found her in a 'state of undress' with Alfonce Ncube. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28634/teenager-jane-champion-defies-racist-parents-who-beat-her-for-having-a-black-boyfriend.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:28:29 +0000 Romanians vote on impeaching president Romania's unpopular president was fighting for his political life on Sunday as Romanians voted on whether to impeach him, part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28185/romanians-vote-on-impeaching-president.htm Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:49:45 +0000 David Cameron urged to follow Spain's new EU edict Ministers were last night under pressure to tighten border controls for EU citizens after Spain demanded 'proof of income' from expats hoping to live in the country. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28166/david-cameron-urged-to-follow-spains-new-eu-edict.htm Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:01:58 +0000 Putin protesters' allies receive not-so-covert police surveillance The anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny, who is being investigated for his role in a demonstration in May that turned violent, tweeted this week that he was being followed by four unmarked police cars, instead of the usual two. Ten people, he wrote, were riding in them. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28034/putin-protesters-allies-receive-not-so-covert-police-surveillance.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:02:00 +0000 Britain's economy falls deeper into recession than thought Britain is suffering a far deeper recession than thought, official figures showed Wednesday in a development that is likely to increase the pressure on the government to ease up on its tough austerity approach. The Office for National Statistics said the British economy contracted by a quarterly rate of 0.7 percent in the second quarter of the year. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/28020/britains-economy-falls-deeper-into-recession-than-thought.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:56:47 +0000 Ronnie Barker's son Adam Barker hands himself in to face child porn charges after 8 years The fugitive son of the late comedian Ronnie Barker has been arrested in London and charged with making indecent images of children after eight years on the run. Adam Barker, 44, jumped bail in June 2004 after being arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27990/ronnie-barkers-son-adam-barker-hands-himself-in-to-face-child-porn-charges-after-8-years.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:28:13 +0000 Euro crisis forces change on Russia While the euro zone stands on the precipice of financial disaster, Russia looks on with a safely balanced budget, very little debt, a steady ruble — and a shudder of fear. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27887/euro-crisis-forces-change-on-russia.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:55:35 +0000 IMF warns Euro zone in 'significant' jeopardy from threat of deflation Europe could suffer a dangerous bout of deflation if regional officials, including those at the European Central Bank, do not move quickly to support the continent's banks and the wider economy, the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday.Using some of its most ominous language yet, the usually understated IMF called the euro zone "unsustainable” in its current form. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27777/imf-warns-euro-zone-in-significant-jeopardy-from-threat-of-deflation.htm Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:50:26 +0000 Britain's continental drift away from the EU Like so many others in this fiercely independent island nation, Steve Baker, a dashing English engineer, is fed up with the long hand of the European Union in British life.The EU, he said, has meddled for years in Britain's legal affairs and labor laws. But this time the 27-nation body had gone too far by interfering with his pride and joy: the retrofitted KTM 950 motorcycle he rides on the country lanes of Buckinghamshire. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27668/britains-continental-drift-away-from-the-eu.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:26:50 +0000 Prince Harry chose pedal rickshaw after dining out in London His grandmother Queen Elizabeth often travels in elegant carriages but Prince Harry chose a less regal method of getting around London on Friday night.The party loving royal is known for his down to earth manner and often takes black cabs around the city on his nights out with friends but even he could have been expected to baulk at getting a rickshaw to his destination. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27631/prince-harry-chose-pedal-rickshaw-after-dining-out-in-london.htm Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:48:10 +0000 Russian parliament allows govt to limit Internet, fears step toward censorship The Russian parliament passed a hastily introduced law Wednesday that allows the government to impose limits on the Internet, prompting fears that it could prove a first step toward censorship of a previously unbridled forum. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27497/russian-parliament-allows-govt-to-limit-internet-fears-step-toward-censorship.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:08:03 +0000 Mobile operator O2 network failure hit millions, users unable to make calls or text The O2 mobile phone network crashed tonight leaving thousands of customers across the Britain cut off. Users were left stranded, unable to make or receive calls or send texts, as the firm - which has 23 million customers in the UK - said it did not know when the problem would be fixed. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27491/mobile-operator-o2-network-failure-hit-millions-users-unable-to-make-calls-or-text.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:54:05 +0000 Euro finance ministers agree on bailout for Spain Euro area finance ministers agreed early Tuesday on the terms of a bailout for Spain's troubled banks, saying that €30 billion ($36.88 billion) can be ready by end of this month. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27417/euro-finance-ministers-agree-on-bailout-for-spain.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:53:42 +0000 Tories abandon Cameron, 81,000 quit party in seven years Around one-third members of the Conservative Party have quit since British Prime Minister David Cameron became party leader. The party membership now stands at 177,000 - down 81,000 from the 258,000 Cameron inherited in 2005. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27351/tories-abandon-cameron-81000-quit-party-in-seven-years.htm Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:23:00 +0000 ECB slashes interest rates in latest effort to aid Europe's recovery The European Central Bank slashed its interest rates to a record low on Thursday, as European policymakers took steps to ease their long-festering economic crisis. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27267/ecb-slashes-interest-rates-in-latest-effort-to-aid-europes-recovery.htm Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:48:40 +0000 Britain to close borders if eurozone collapses Britain will close its borders to people from countries like Greece if the eurozone -- the group of 17 countries which use the euro as their common currency -- collapses, British Prime Minister David Cameron has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27226/britain-to-close-borders-if-eurozone-collapses.htm Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:47:11 +0000 'Britain's Atlantis', a huge undersea world found at bottom of North sea 'Britain's Atlantis' - a hidden underwater world swallowed by the North Sea - has been discovered by divers working with science teams from the University of St Andrews.Doggerland, a huge area of dry land that stretched from Scotland to Denmark was slowly submerged by water between 18,000 BC and 5,500 BC. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27172/britains-atlantis-a-huge-undersea-world-found-at-bottom-of-north-sea.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:07:15 +0000 Former French First Lady Carla Bruni pregnant with 3rd child at the age of 44 Former French First Lady Carla Bruni is pregnant with her third child at the age of 44, it was claimed today. The baby will be her second with husband and former president Nicolas Sarkozy, 56, France's Closer magazine reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27034/former-french-first-lady-carla-bruni-pregnant-with-3rd-child-at-the-age-of-44.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:42:21 +0000 France's Strauss-Kahn, wife have separated, media reports Disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and his wife have separated, as his legal battles run on over a New York sex assault case and his alleged involvement with a prostitution ring, weekly magazine Closer reported on Thursday.Anne Sinclair, a wealthy heiress who recently relaunched her media career as a news editor at the Huffington Post's French edition, threw Strauss-Kahn out of their home in central Paris a month ago and the two are living separately, the magazine said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/27016/frances-strauss-kahn-wife-have-separated-media-reports.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:37:36 +0000 Germany pushes federalism for EU Political posters in Rome are comparing her to Hitler. A popular British magazine dubbed her "Europe's most dangerous leader.” But could German Chancellor Angela Merkel — the frugal physicist foisting tough austerity on the region's hard-hit economies — really be the most pro-European leader in Europe? FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26972/germany-pushes-federalism-for-eu.htm Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:02:11 +0000 Queen shakes hands with McGuinnessb- man who headed IRA that murdered cousin Mountbatten Anglo-Irish relations took a momentous step forward today when the Queen shook hands with Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness - twice.Belfast was the scene for the historic encounter between the former IRA commander - now Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister - and the Queen, which would have been unthinkable a little over ten years ago. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26945/queen-shakes-hands-with-mcguinnessb--man-who-headed-ira-that-murdered-cousin-mountbatten.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:02:17 +0000 London's Big Ben to be renamed Elizabeth Tower Britain's landmark Big Ben clock tower adjoining the Houses of Parliament will be renamed "Elizabeth Tower" to mark Queen Elizabeth's 60th year on the throne, a parliamentary official said on Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26912/londons-big-ben-to-be-renamed-elizabeth-tower.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:35:11 +0000 Queen gives William and his wife Kate a cottage at Sandringham as 30th birthday gift The Queen is to give Prince William and his wife one of the cottages on her beloved Sandringham estate to mark her grandson's 30th birthday.The property will be made available to the couple later this year.William, who reached the milestone last Thursday, is said to be celebrating privately with family and friends this weekend. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26825/queen-gives-william-and-his-wife-kate-a-cottage-at-sandringham-as-30th-birthday-gift.htm Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:50:50 +0000 Eurozone leaders vowed to plough on with the Robin Hood tax plans alone Britain will be spared a swingeing new tax on City transactions as European leaders confirmed they will press ahead with plans for a single currency superstate. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26785/eurozone-leaders-vowed-to-plough-on-with-the-robin-hood-tax-plans-alone.htm Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:05:35 +0000 This crisis could tear the eurozone apart, warns IMF The crisis in Europe has reached a 'critical stage' and threatens to tear the single currency apart, the International Monetary Fund warned last night. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26759/this-crisis-could-tear-the-eurozone-apart-warns-imf.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:15:37 +0000 Spain's economy on the edge of collapse as protests turn violent Europe plunged deeper into crisis last night as Spain lurched closer to needing a full-blown bailout to save it from collapse.The government in Madrid was forced to pay prohibitively high interest rates to borrow money on another bruising day for the single currency bloc.It raised fears that Spain is on the verge of becoming the biggest victim of the euro crisis so far – following the bailouts of Greece, Ireland and Portugal. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26672/spains-economy-on-the-edge-of-collapse-as-protests-turn-violent.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:12:03 +0000 Greek elections fail to calm financial fears Europe found itself in the firing line of financial markets and world leaders on Monday, with election results in near-bankrupt Greece failing to quell mounting fears about the region's financial stability. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26649/greek-elections-fail-to-calm-financial-fears.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:14:55 +0000 Greece towards coalition govt, pro-bailout parties try to reach 'save the euro' agreement Greece is today starting a three-day race against time to form a viable coalition government which could ultimately decide the fate of the euro.The centre-right New Democracy party will try to ally itself with other parties backing the international bailout after a narrow election victory over the left eased fears of a sudden exit from the single currency. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26606/greece-towards-coalition-govt-pro-bailout-parties-try-to-reach-save-the-euro-agreement.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:42:31 +0000 Greeks vote that could decide fate of euro Greeks went to the polls on Sunday in an election that could decide whether their heavily indebted country remains in the euro zone or heads for the exit, potentially unleashing shocks that could break up the single currency. In an election fought over the punishing austerity package demanded by international lenders as the price of keeping Greece from bankruptcy, FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26559/greeks-vote-that-could-decide-fate-of-euro.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:43:35 +0000 Royals reunite in magnificent style for Trooping the Colour on Queen's official birthday The royal family were reunited in magnificent style today as Prince Philip rejoined their ranks for his first major event since he was hospitalised during the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. The Duke of Edinburgh looked in good spirits as he waved to the crowds of thousands after spending a week in hospital with a bladder infection and being forced to miss some of spectacular events marking 60 years of the monarch's reign. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26534/royals-reunite-in-magnificent--for-trooping-the-colour-on-queens-official-birthday.htm Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:18:01 +0000 Euro debt crisis spreads, now France and Italy may need bailouts, warns Gordon Brown France and Italy may need massive bailouts, as the euro approaches its 'day of reckoning', Gordon Brown warned last night. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26505/euro-debt-crisis-spreads-now-france-and-italy-may-need-bailouts-warns-gordon-brown.htm Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:11:49 +0000 Westlife's Shane Filan declared bankrupt, victim to Ireland's financial crisis He has sold more than 45million records as part of the boyband Westlife.But singer Shane Filan has been declared bankrupt after his property empire crumbled.The decision came after the 32-year-old was revealed to have debts of £18million. Speaking to the Mirror Shane said: 'I have worked long and hard to try to reduce my debts, and I am devastated that it came to this conclusion.' FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26446/westlifes-shane-filan-declared-bankrupt-victim-to-irelands-financial-crisis.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:30:50 +0000 Half of Russians want Lenin buried: Poll Almost half of Russians - 48 percent - agree that the body of the former leader Vladimir Lenin, who died 88 years ago, should be buried, according to a survey. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26409/half-of-russians-want-lenin-buried:-poll.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:41:36 +0000 Rare Napoleon letter sold for $400,000 A rare letter written in English by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte has been sold at an auction for 325,000 euros ($400,000), BBC reported. The sale at auction house Osenat in Fontainebleau, south of Paris, was more than five times the anticipated price for the unique letter. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26329/rare-napoleon-letter-sold-for-$400000.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:30:29 +0000 Girls' breast feet forward in the annual Moonwalk Thousands of women braved the pouring rain to take to the streets in their bras to raise cash for a breast cancer charity. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26303/girls-breast-feet-forward-in-the-annual-moonwalk.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:31:54 +0000 Kate Middleton looks demure as she and William attend wedding of Princess Diana's niece Kate looked demure in her trademark nude heels today at the wedding of Princess Diana's niece.The Duke of Cambridge kept a protective hand on the back of the Duchess, who wore a pale grey floral dress with her favourite LK Bennett shoes to the Lincolnshire nuptials. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26252/kate-middleton-looks-demure-as-she-and-william-attend-wedding-of-princess-dianas-niece.htm Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:11:11 +0000 Ben Goldsmith split from wife Kate Rothschild after Twitter war on lover Jay Electronica The Goldsmiths finally called a Twitter truce yesterday to their increasingly bitter marital row. After a week spent publicly trading insults on the social networking site, multi-millionaire Ben Goldsmith and his wife Kate decided their ugly break-up should become private. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26239/ben-goldsmith-split-from-wife-kate-rothschild-after-twitter-war-on-lover-jay-electronica.htm Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:05:36 +0000 Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip out of hospital in time to spend his 91st birthday at home Prince Philip has been released from hospital in time to spend his 91st birthday at home with the rest of the royal family tomorrow. The Duke of Edinburgh had spent five nights at the King Edward VII hospital in Central London recovering from a bladder infection. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26234/duke-of-edinburgh-prince-philip-out-of-hospital-in-time-to-spend-his-91st-birthday-at-home.htm Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:47:12 +0000 Kate Middleton and Prince William watching the Avengers in local Odeon Prince William and Kate shocked cinema goers in London by casually joining a queue to see The Avengers. Attempting to merge in with the crowd, the Royals were dressed down and were almost unrecognisable at a glance. Kate wore blue skinny jeans, heels and a denim jacket, and the second in line to the Throne wore a shirt, blue jumper, glasses and a baseball cap. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26221/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-watching-the-avengers-in-local-odeon.htm Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:29:45 +0000 Prince William qualifies as search and rescue captain in Royal Air Force Prince William has qualified as an operational search and rescue captain just weeks before his 30th birthday, Clarence House has announced. The Duke of Cambridge, who turns 30 on June 21, started serving with the squadron at RAF Valley in Anglesey in 2010 as he believed it was best chance to 'serve operationally' in the Armed Forces as he was barred from going to Afghanistan unlike his brother Prince Harry. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26161/prince-william-qualifies-as-search-and-rescue-captain-in-royal-air-force.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:47:11 +0000 Sex attacker H S Rana was invited on to royal barge alongside Queen on Jubilee pageant A sex offender who posed as a doctor to prey on women was a guest of the Queen on the Royal Barge. Harbinder Singh Rana, 52, was jailed in the 1980s for a series of attacks on women, who believed he was a doctor, in which he performed internal examinations and administered injections. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26147/sex-attacker-h-s-rana-was-invited-on-to-royal-barge-alongside-queen-on-jubilee-pageant.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:35:40 +0000 Kate Middleton baby bump buzz escalates during Diamond Jubilee The royal family has just finished celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, but many royal followers have also been on a Kate Middleton baby bump watch. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary, and many fans think that a Kate Middleton pregnancy must be coming soon. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26126/kate-middleton-baby-bump-buzz-escalates-during-diamond-jubilee.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:06:13 +0000 Queen on Buckingham Palace balcony at climax of 4 day Diamond Jubilee celebrations The Jubilee celebrations came to a frenzied climax today as the Queen was met with a huge outpouring of adoration from a sea of people head-to-toe in red, white and blue who gathered below the balcony at Buckingham Palace to see her. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26074/queen-on-buckingham-palace-balcony-at-climax-of-4-day-diamond-jubilee-celebrations.htm Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:24:00 +0000 Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration: The most amazing show London has ever seen A dazzling fireworks display brought to a close the most incredible live show London has ever seen where the cream of pop royalty paid a rocking tribute to the Queen outside Buckingham Palace. Half a million people took to The Mall to give her Majesty a deafening reception as she entered the makeshift arena around the Queen Victoria Memorial the Diamond Jubilee Concert. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26043/queens-diamond-jubilee-celebration:-the-most-amazing-show-london-has-ever-seen.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:49:02 +0000 Prince Charles pays tribute to 'Mummy' Queen at Buckingham Palace Diamond Jubilee Concert Prince Charles gave a warm, emotional and often witty speech in praise of his mother at the close of the Diamond Jubilee Concert. Just his opening word – 'Mummy' – earned him rapturous cheers from the crowd as the Queen, dressed in a gold lame gown dotted with crystals, looked on plainly delighted. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26041/prince-charles-pays-tribute-to-mummy-queen-at-buckingham-palace-diamond-jubilee-concert.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:25:43 +0000 Three generations of Royals join the Queen's Diamond Jubilee glorious Thames river pageant The Queen's Diamond Jubilee river pageant reached its end as a world record-beating 1,000-strong flotilla passed under Tower Bridge. The belfry carrying The Royal Jubilee Bells was the first vessel through, followed by the million-pound row barge Gloriana led by Olympic gold medallists Sir Matthew Pinsent and Sir Steve Redgrave, rowing with 16 others. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/26008/three-generations-of-royals-join-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-glorious-thames-river-pageant.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:30:48 +0000 Prince Charles and Camilla make surprise visit to Britain's poshest street party Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall made a surprise visit to a street party in the heart of London today to kick start the official Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The couple popped along to Piccadilly, just a short hop from their home at Clarence House, and sat down with 500 revellers at a table decked with red, white and blue. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25992/prince-charles-and-camilla-make-surprise-visit-to-britains-poshest-street-party.htm Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:24:02 +0000 Glorious Monarch smiles on Derby day at Epsom in the first of Diamond Jubilee celebrations It might be the sport of kings, but the Queen reigned supreme at the Epsom Derby yesterday. The beaming Monarch acknowledged the rapturous cheers of a sell-out crowd at the Epsom Downs course as, flanked by her family, she devoted the first day of her four-day Diamond Jubilee celebrations to one of her favourite pursuits: flat racing. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25970/glorious-monarch-smiles-on-derby-day-at-epsom-in-the-first-of-diamond-jubilee-celebrations.htm Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:10:04 +0000 Greatest show on the Thames for 350 years, Gloriana leads in Diamond Jubilee showpiece Leading the 1,000-strong flotilla will be the Gloriana. The 94ft Royal rowbarge – the first to be built for more than a century – is unique among the participating vessels in that it is the only one specially commissioned for the event. Originally it was intended that the Queen or the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be on board but Her Majesty will now travel along the Thames on the Spirit of Chartwell. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25963/greatest-show-on-the-thames-for-350-years-gloriana-leads-in-diamond-jubilee-showpiece.htm Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:15:53 +0000 Britain celebrates Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's 60 glorious years Break out the bunting and grab a party hat – Diamond Jubilee fever is here. Schoolchildren kicked off the celebrations with colourful parties yesterday. Their festivities raised the curtain on a weekend when millions of Britons will shrug off the economic gloom and host thousands of events to mark six decades of Elizabeth II. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25929/britain-celebrates-diamond-jubilee-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-60-glorious-years.htm Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:12:55 +0000 Beggared by the euro, have the Irish seized last chance to fight back? You do not have to go all the way to Greece to witness an economy devastated and a people demoralised by the European dream: a short hop across the Irish Sea, to the fair city of Dublin, will show you the same thing far closer to home, and in a language we can all understand. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25898/beggared-by-the-euro-have-the-irish-seized-last-chance-to-fight-back?.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:43:11 +0000 Blair reveals close ties with Murdoch Admitting that politicians and press interact closely, former British prime minister Tony Blair told the Leveson inquiry investigating links between the two on Monday that he had got too close to the Murdoch group, but defended his relationship with newspapers as "virtually inevitable and sensible" for senior politicians. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25776/blair-reveals-close-ties-with-murdoch.htm Tue, 29 May 2012 11:40:23 +0000 Asian sex gang ripped Samantha Roberts life apart, but she want help others A rape victim has waived her right to anonymity and written to David Cameron after hearing of the girls who suffered at the hands of the Rochdale child sex gang. Samantha Roberts, 18 — who was raped 11 times by four Asian men when she was 12 — wants an inquiry into child sex rings and tougher sentences. Her attacker Shakil Chowdhury, who was 39, was jailed for just six years — and served only three. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25710/asian-sex-gang-ripped-samantha-roberts-life-apart-but-she-want-help-others.htm Sun, 27 May 2012 15:01:12 +0000 Berlusconi had pounds 16m in cash for sex and a bunga bunga parties Silvio Berlusconi had £16million in cash delivered to his luxury villa to pay girls at his bunga bunga parties. The staggering stash was revealed at the trial of the former Italian PM, 75, who denies paying for sex with a minor. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25692/berlusconi-had-pounds-16m-in-cash-for-sex-and-a-bunga-bunga-parties.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 19:41:09 +0000 Girl cop Rebecca Morris poses half-naked and saucy snaps posted on Facebook Sexy Rebecca Morris, 29, works as a police community support officer for West Midlands Police patrolling the beat in Dudley. But unknown to her bosses she also strips off her helmet and uniform and earns hundreds of pounds modelling at car shows. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25605/girl-cop-rebecca-morris-poses-half-naked-and-saucy-snaps-posted-on-facebook.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 17:54:30 +0000 You muttering idiot, David Cameron loses his temper with Ed Balls at PM's questions David Cameron dismissed Ed Balls as a 'muttering idiot' after losing his temper with the shadow chancellor during a heated exchange at Prime Minister's Questions today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25580/you-muttering-idiot-david-cameron-loses-his-temper-with-ed-balls-at-pms-questions.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 10:56:47 +0000 Education firm A4e sent jobseeker to look for work at a lap-dancing club Controversial welfare-to-work firm A4e was facing fresh police investigation last night as it emerged it had once sent a jobseeker to look for work in a lap dancing club. Three whistleblowers yesterday handed MPs a 'damning' dossier of alleged fraud at the firm, which is one of five prime contractors on the Government's flagship £5 billion Work Programme. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25540/education-firm-a4e-sent-jobseeker-to-look-for-work-at-a-lap-dancing-club.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 11:10:31 +0000 Prince William slept for just half an hour on eve of Royal Wedding Prince William has told how he had just half an hour's sleep the night before his wedding because he was kept awake by nerves and screaming crowds camped out along the Mall. The Duke of Cambridge also revealed he tore up his original guest list because it included 777 people neither he nor his bride knew. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25536/prince-william-slept-for-just-half-an-hour-on-eve-of-royal-wedding.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 19:47:04 +0000 Strauss Kahn faces gang rape case, prostitute claims was assaulted at W hotel sex party French prosecutors have today opened an investigation into an alleged gang rape involving Dominique Strauss-Kahn. It follows a complaint by a Belgian prostitute that she was attacked by the former International Monetary Fund chief in a hotel room in the United States. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25488/strauss-kahn-faces-gang-rape-case-prostitute-claims-was-assaulted-at-w-hotel-sex-party.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 19:00:03 +0000 G8 leaders split on response to Europe's debt crisis Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the European continent and put investors worldwide on edge. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25442/g8-leaders-split-on-response-to-europes-debt-crisis.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 16:03:20 +0000 Greece teeters on the edge of euro exit as world leaders meet for G8 crisis talks World leaders will gather for crunch talks at Camp David today as Greece teeters on the edge of exiting the euro. The Group of Eight industrialised nations meet at the U.S. presidential retreat near Washington DC for a two-day summit. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25423/greece-teeters-on-the-edge-of-euro-exit-as-world-leaders-meet-for-g8-crisis-talks.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 19:55:01 +0000 New turmoil in Arab world: French PM's name It is not France's new president but Prime Minister Jean Marc Ayrault who is creating waves in the Arab world. And it is because of his name. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25417/new-turmoil-in-arab-world:-french-pms-name.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 18:34:23 +0000 Duchess Kate, Prince William welcome world's royals to Queen's Diamond Jubilee lunch The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today joined dozens of royals from around the globe for a special lunch celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Wearing a £1,200 pink Emilia Wickstead dress with pleated skirt, Kate looked entirely at ease as she mingled with the international royals, chatting warmly with Princess Charlene of Monaco and sharing a joke with the King of Jordan and his wife. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25401/duchess-kate-prince-william-welcome-worlds-royals-to-queens-diamond-jubilee-lunch.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 13:57:13 +0000 IMF prepares for 'messy' Greek exit from the euro as Hollande meets Merkel The International Monetary Fund was last night preparing for Greece to leave the euro as talks to form a coalition government finally collapsed. IMF head Christine Lagarde said it had to be 'technically prepared for anything' after Athens confirmed that fresh elections would be held next month. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25280/imf-prepares-for-messy-greek-exit-from-the-euro-as-hollande-meets-merkel.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 11:50:17 +0000 David Cameron, Rebekah Brooks and the hazards of political friendships The decision of the Crown Prosecution Service to charge Rebekah Brooks came early during a cabinet meeting and will have sent an unwelcome chill through the room. It is an occupational hazard of senior politicians that they become friends or acquaintances of individuals who attract the interest of law enforcers. Of course, these are only allegations at the moment, but sometimes the mud sticks and questions of judgment grow, sometimes not. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25268/david-cameron-rebekah-brooks-and-the-hazards-of-political-friendships.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 18:25:42 +0000 France says 'au revoir' to the Sarkos, Francois Hollande is sworn in as the President Francois Hollande was this morning sworn in as the new Socialist President of France - before getting drenched on an embarrassing open-topped drive up the Champs Elysee. The 57-year-old was inaugurated in a simple ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, nine days after defeating the conservative Nicolas Sarkozy in a nationwide election. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25267/france-says-au-revoir-to-the-sarkos-francois-hollande-is-sworn-in-as-the--president.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 17:53:44 +0000 Jennifer Saunders flashes ample bosom, joins fellow celebrities for breast cancer fundraiser She was diagnosed with breast cancer almost three years ago and after a tough and private battle with the disease, she was given the all-clear in June 2010. So it was no surprise to see Jennifer Saunders venture out in the middle of the night to raise money for breast cancer care. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25210/jennifer-saunders-flashes-ample-bosom-joins-fellow-celebrities-for-breast-cancer-fundraiser.htm Sun, 13 May 2012 21:01:29 +0000 Crown will pass to Prince William and Kate's first-born even if it is a girl, Queen says A future first-born child of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge would take the throne regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, under changes announced yesterday. An overhaul of the laws of Royal succession will put an end to the system of male preference primogeniture, whereby the eldest son automatically becomes next in line even if he has an older sister. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25144/crown-will-pass-to-prince-william-and-kates-first-born-even-if-it-is-a-girl-queen-says.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 11:18:41 +0000 Duchess of Cambridge Kate's royal thigh-high gown split The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at a 'secret' engagement in London last night in a show-stopping cream dress. Although her private dinner was meant to be under the radar Kate was anything but, in a stunning floor-skimming gown slit to the thigh. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25084/duchess-of-cambridge-kates-royal-thigh-high-gown-split.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 11:33:07 +0000 Why Vladimir Putin needs a golden cockerel Up on stage, a 16th Century Russian tsar sings of how tired he is of ruling his kingdom. Enter a magician with an unusual solution. "Kiriki! Kirikuku!" (that's "cock-a-doodle-doo" to you and me). The wizard has conjured up a golden cockerel to warn the tsar of danger, so that his majesty can feel safe and sound. Five centuries on, Russia's current ruler could do with one of those. Steve Rosenberg http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25032/why-vladimir-putin-needs-a-golden-cockerel.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 13:32:12 +0000 Francois Hollande's victory, Europe plunges into fresh economic chaos Europe was plunged into fresh economic chaos last night as France rejected austerity and elected a tax-and-spend socialist president. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25024/francois-hollandes-victory-europe-plunges-into-fresh-economic-chaos.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 11:36:27 +0000 Hollande vows to bring change as World leaders congratulate French president-elect Francois Hollande said Sunday night he felt proud for bringing hope to France and that change will start from now. In an address to his supporters after the presidential election, Hollande said his first mission upon his inauguration would be uniting the French people, facing all challenges and getting the country out of crisis. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25023/hollande-vows-to-bring-change-as-world-leaders-congratulate.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 11:32:03 +0000 Nicolas Sarkozy faces defeat as France sees good polling France voted in elections on Sunday which could make Nicolas Sarkozy the 11th European leader to be swept from office by the economic crisis and crown Francois Hollande as the nation's first Socialist president in nearly two decades. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/25015/nicolas-sarkozy-faces-defeat-as-france-sees-good-polling.htm Sun, 06 May 2012 18:46:16 +0000 Moscow ramps up security ahead of Putin inauguration Police have stepped up security across Moscow ahead of the inauguration of President Vladimir Putin May 7. Security was also in place for the opposition March of Millions rally to be held Sunday. A day ahead of Putin's inauguration as president, his All-Russia People's Front public movement will hold a mass rally Sunday dedicated to the first anniversary of its establishment, the organisation said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24996/moscow-ramps-up-security-ahead-of-putin-inauguration.htm Sun, 06 May 2012 12:05:58 +0000 David Cameron opens up family life, admits celebrity Cheryl Tiegs was his first crush David Cameron has spoken candidly about his family life and even his first celebrity crush, when he used to have a poster of supermodel Cheryl Tiegs on his wall. The Prime Minister revealed he had the iconic 1978 Sports Illustrated poster of the American supermodel in a pink bikini on his wall when he was younger. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24892/david-cameron-opens-up-family-life-admits-celebrity-cheryl-tiegs-was-his-first-crush.htm Thu, 03 May 2012 10:44:38 +0000 Nicolas Sarkozy vows to take legal action over Gaddafi funding claims Nicolas Sarkozy has vowed to take legal action against an investigative website that alleged he accepted 50 million euros from Muammar Gaddafi as a donation to the election campaign that propelled him to power. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24829/nicolas-sarkozy-vows-to-take-legal-action-over-gaddafi-funding-claims.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:43:28 +0000 Duchess of Cambridge Kate and Pippa Middleton dazzle at friend's wedding Given that her big sister is the Duchess of Cambridge, sometimes even Pippa Middleton needs a little extra something to dazzle. And she rose to the challenge beautifully at a friend's wedding this weekend, sporting a dramatic fascinator covered in golden butterflies which brightened up a dreary day. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24801/duchess-of-cambridge-kate-and-pippa-middleton-dazzle-at-friends-wedding.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:40:57 +0000 Brit PM David Cameron's heartbroken former lover becomes a nun called Sister John Mary With her long serge habit, make-up-free face and closely cropped hair hidden by a traditional wimple, she appears indistinguishable from her fellow Benedictine nuns. Sister John Mary is devoted to a never-ending ritual of worship and work at her convent with the 36 sisters who follow the Rule of St Benedict on an isolated 400-acre farm. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24774/brit-pm-david-camerons-heartbroken-former-lover-becomes-a-nun-called-sister-john-mary.htm Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:31:53 +0000 Mystery of Russia's First Lady: Is Putin's affair with spy Anna the reason of Lyudmila disappearing She will soon become Russia's First Lady for an unprecedented third time - but mystery is surrounding exactly who, and where, is Lyudmila Putina. As her Kremlin strongman husband Vladimir prepares to once more take up his nation's Presidency, speculation is mounting as to why she is never seen by his side. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24588/mystery-of-russias-first-lady:-is-putins-affair-with-spy-anna-the-reason-of--lyudmila-disappearing.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:36:42 +0000 Sarkozy takes a hammering in first round of France's Prez poll Francois Hollande, a mild-mannered French Socialist who wants to take better care of the jobless and the poor, is heading to a presidential runoff election against tough-on-immigration Nicolas Sarkozy in a vote that could alter Europe's political and economic landscape. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24581/sarkozy-takes-a-hammering-in-first-round-of-frances-prez-poll.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:50:05 +0000 Sarkozy challenges Hollande to public debates President Nicolas Sarkozy has challenged socialist Francois Hollande, who won the first round of France's presidential poll, to hold three public debates with him before the second round of the vote. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24566/sarkozy-challenges-hollande-to-public-debates.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:02:03 +0000 100,000 women undergo genital mutilation in Britain About 100,000 women in Britain have undergone female genital mutilations, with some medics in the country offering to carry out the illegal procedure on girls as young as 10, it has been reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24553/100000-women-undergo-genital-mutilation-in-britain.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:00:53 +0000 Some facts about France Here are key facts on France, where voting in the first round of the 2012 French presidential election took place Sunday. Located in western Europe, France shares its borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24545/some-facts-about-france.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:19:51 +0000 French Prez Sarkozy facing defeat as voters go to the polls in first-round ballot A feeble economy and lack of jobs could see Nicolas Sarkozy ousted from office as France goes to the polls for the first round of presidential elections today. Many people are fed up with Sarkozy's showy style and his failure to bring down unemployment. If they do vote against him, Sarkozy will become the country's first president to lose a fight for re-election in more than 30 years. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24544/french-prez-sarkozy-facing-defeat-as-voters-go-to-the-polls-in-first-round-ballot.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:05:37 +0000 Pippa Middleton has been warned about 'bad reputation' after partying in Paris Pippa Middleton has been warned about getting a 'bad reputation' after her hectic partying in Paris. Pippa, 27, rushed back to the Middleton home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, to seek advice from her mother Carole after being seen out with four different men in the French capital last weekend. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24538/pippa-middleton-has-been-warned-about-bad-reputation-after-partying-in-paris.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:11:24 +0000 Prince Harry and Saturdays star Mollie King's secret relationship and London dates exposes Prince Harry and The Saturdays star Mollie King are dating - but the royal is terrified a media frenzy could ruin their relationship. Both have agreed to keep their relationship secret and will only meet up behind closed doors for secret dates. Last night the pair were said to be together at a mutual friends house in London. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24537/prince-harry-and-saturdays-star-mollie-kings-secret-relationship-and-london-dates-exposes.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:53:27 +0000 Norway killer says he learned from Al Qaeda Norwegian killer Anders Breivik has told a court in Oslo that he picked up strategies from the Al Qaeda and said it could serve as inspiration to European far-right militants. Breivik said he had been closely following Al Qaeda since 2006 and studied each of their actions. "(Al Qaeda is) the most successful revolutionary movement in the world," he said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24497/norway-killer-says-he-learned-from-al-qaeda.htm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:29:09 +0000 Kissing in the corner, Pippa Middleton's clinch with Paris playboy Pippa Middleton was seen passionately kissing a notorious Paris playboy during her 'wild weekend' in the city, the Mail can reveal. According to eye-witnesses, Prince William's sister-in-law and Antoine de Tavernost sneaked off to a quiet corner at the debauched party thrown by French fashion entrepreneur, Vicomte Arthur de Soultrait. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24382/kissing-in-the-corner-pippa-middletons-clinch-with-paris-playboy.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:59:17 +0000 Pippa Middleton's behind the scenes footage of dwarves and chastity belt party Film footage from the lavish Marie Antoinette party attended by Pippa Middleton has been released on the website of French television channel Canal+. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24380/pippa-middletons-behind-the-scenes-footage-of-dwarves-and-chastity-belt-party.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:47:21 +0000 Berlusconi trial: Model claims Italian premier watched pole dancers in bunga bunga parties Silvio Berlusconi watched girls dressed as nuns strip and perform a pole dance, a court heard yesterday. The former Italian premier claims his bunga-bunga parties were 'convivial dinners, with wine, food, talking and singing'. But yesterday a young woman invited along to one of the notorious gatherings spoke of her shock at what she saw. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24368/berlusconi-trial:-model-claims-italian-premier-watched-pole-dancers-in-bunga-bunga-parties.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:32:07 +0000 Royal Hotness Pippa Middleton wild Paris party with dwarves, strippers before gun prank Only hours after a debauched aristocratic bash, Pippa Middleton was at the centre of controversy as she was photographed with a man brandishing a gun on the streets of Paris. Prince William's new sister-in-law, dubbed Her Royal Hotness after her appearance at his wedding, is expected to be questioned by police after her companion pointed the realistic-looking weapon at a photographer who was following them. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24337/royal-hotness-pippa-middleton-wild-paris-party-with-dwarves-strippers-before-gun-prank.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:42:30 +0000 Pippa Middleton at centre of gun probe Disturbing images of Pippa Middleton sitting next to a friend as he brandishes a handgun while driving a car are being investigated by detectives in Paris today. The pictures were captured as Prince William's 27-year-old sister-in-law travelled in an Audi convertible in the centre of the French capital. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24314/pippa-middleton-at-centre-of-gun-probe.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:19:01 +0000 Norway mass killer salutes as appears in court The Norwegian anti-Islam militant Anders Behring Breivik who massacred 77 people in July arrived under heavy armed guard at an Oslo courthouse on Monday, lifting his arm in what he has called a rightist salute as his trial began. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24302/norway-mass-killer-salutes-as-appears-in-court.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:39:19 +0000 Princess Diana's niece Celia McCorquodale drunken snaps hit on Facebook They are not the sort of poses her aunt Princess Diana would have dared to strike for the cameras. However, like the rest of today's social networking generation, Celia McCorquodale is clearly not noted for her discretion. Celia, 21, has posted a wide range of pictures on her Facebook site. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24298/princess-dianas-niece-celia-mccorquodale-drunken-snaps-hit-on-facebook.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:52:38 +0000 Scotland Yard anti-terror hotline hacked! Scotland Yard Thursday said it was investigating reports that calls to its anti-terrorism hotline were taped by someone not connected to the police. The incident reportedly did not involve any terrorist group. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24185/scotland-yard-anti-terror-hotline-hacked!.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:37:42 +0000 A million Italians are addicted to gambling Gambling is the third biggest business in Italy, where nearly one million people are addicted, according to a study. "We estimated that Italy has the biggest gambling turnover in Europe, amounting to over 76 billion euro ($99 billion) a year legally, plus 10 billion euro illegally," said Marcello Cozzi, deputy president of Libera, an anti-mafia association. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24113/a-million-italians-are-addicted-to-gambling.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:41:55 +0000 Frantic pleas by Charles... Is 'Dame' Camilla now a step closer to becoming Queen? The happy announcement at the weekend that the Duchess of Cornwall had been awarded the greatest personal honour in the Queen's gift — Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order — seemed to set the seal on a troubled past and to pave the way for a bright new future. Indeed, there will be many across the country who've had a chance to meet Camilla in the seven years since she became a fully paid-up member of the House of Windsor. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24093/frantic-pleas-by-charles...-is-dame-camilla-now-a-step-closer-to-becoming-queen?.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:11:57 +0000 Court declares Norway killer sane A court in Norwegian capital Oslo has said mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in a shooting spree in July last year, was sane during at the time of his actions, and sane enough to face trial and a jail term. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24092/court-declares-norway-killer-sane.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:05:49 +0000 Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton share intimate Easter family holiday The pair spent long six weeks apart, missing their first Valentine's Day as a married couple while the Prince was flying a helicopter for the RAF in the Falklands. But it looks as though Prince William has more than made up for his absence to the Duchess of Cambridge, as the pair were reunited with a much-needed holiday in the renowned Trois Vallees ski resort. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24046/prince-william-and-duchess-kate-middleton-share-intimate-easter-family-holiday.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:02:16 +0000 Carla Bruni dumps designer dresses to help Nicolas Sarkozy win re-election as President She's known for her supermodel looks, expensive tastes, outspoken views and A-list celebrity former lovers. But France's glamorous First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has been ordered to dress down and dumb down in a bid to help her husband - Nicolas Sarkozy - get re-elected as President. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24020/carla-bruni-dumps-designer-dresses-to-help-nicolas-sarkozy-win-re-election-as-president.htm Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:27:16 +0000 German students offer 'good grades for good sex' Three German students are offering a gigolo service to female students to 'help' them beat stress and improve their grades. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/24005/german-students-offer-good-grades-for-good-sex.htm Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:48:27 +0000 British government to monitor calls, email Insisting that there are "significant gaps" in the British security, the government has defended its plans to allow the monitoring of phone calls, email and website visits. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23894/british-government-to-monitor-calls-email.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:39:00 +0000 MP George Galloway weds fourth bride who's younger than his daughter After his sensational by-election victory of last week, he might have been expected to pause for breath. Instead, three-times-married 'Gorgeous George' Galloway flew to Amsterdam and took a fourth bride – a woman 30 years his junior. The ceremony, in a hotel, happened less than 48 hours after the MP took the Labour stronghold of Bradford West . FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23848/mp-george-galloway-weds-fourth-bride-whos-younger-than-his-daughter.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:17:27 +0000 Russian plane crash: 31 people killed in Siberia after aircraft nosedives on take-off A plane crashed in Siberia today shortly after take off killing 31 of the 43 passengers on board. Emergency workers rushed the 12 survivors to hospital following the accident in a snowy field outside Tyumen, a major regional centre in Siberia. A 13th person was also dragged alive from the mangled wreckage of the aircraft but died a short while later. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23820/russian-plane-crash:-31-people-killed-in-siberia-after-aircraft-nosedives-on-take-off.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:07:49 +0000 Russian plane crashes in Siberia, at least 29 killed At least 29 people were killed and 14 were rescued alive from a plane crash in Siberia, Russia's state-run Itar-Tass news agency said on Monday, citing a regional Emergency Situations Ministry official. The ATR 72, a twin-engine, turbo-prop plane, with 43 people aboard, crashed some 30-35 km (18-22 miles) from the western Siberian city of Tyumen, Emergency Situations Ministry spokeswoman Irina Andrianova said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23806/russian-plane-crashes-in-siberia-at-least-29-killed.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:35:07 +0000 Gang's gay sex attack at Prince Harry Army base A young squaddie at Prince Harry's Army base was the victim of a shocking gay sex attack, it was claimed last night. A drunken gang of three soldiers allegedly pinned him down as he slept at Wattisham, Suffolk. A military police probe is under way. The gang of three male soldiers who had been out drinking are alleged to have pounced on him as he lay sleeping in his room. They are then said to have subjected the young man to a terrifying sexual assault. The victim ran from his bed screaming for help. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23786/gangs-gay-sex-attack-at-prince-harry-army-base.htm Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:26:33 +0000 Dominique Strauss-Kahn is just a simple swinger, says lawyer Dominique Strauss-Kahn is a 'simple swinger' who had no idea the girls at orgies he attended were being paid to have sex with him, his lawyer said yesterday. The shamed former IMF chief has committed nothing more than a 'crime of lust', Paris barrister Richard Malka claimed. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23640/dominique-strauss-kahn-is-just-a-simple-swinger-says-lawyer.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:10:37 +0000 Strauss-Kahn warned over alleged prostitution ring Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was formally warned Monday that he is under investigation for "aggravated pimping" for his alleged participation in a prostitution ring in France, prosecutors said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23626/strauss-kahn-warned-over-alleged-prostitution-ring.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:29:28 +0000 Spain's high-class escorts refuse to sleep with bankers until they open up credit lines Spain's high-class escorts are refusing to have sex with the nation's bankers - until they open up credit lines to cash-strapped families and firms. Madrid's top-end prostitutes say their indefinite strike will continue until bank employees 'fulfil their responsibility to society' and start offering bigger loans for struggling Spaniards. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23622/spains-high-class-escorts-refuse-to-sleep-with-bankers-until-they-open-up-credit-lines.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:38:24 +0000 Boycott elected Yorkshire county president Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has been elected president of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club by an overwhelming majority. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23554/boycott-elected-yorkshire-county-president.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:49:28 +0000 Prince William celebrates reunion with Kate whisking away romantic ski break in Switzerland It was on Switzerland's beautiful, snowy slopes that Kate and William were pictured sharing their first public kiss. So a high-end ski resort in the Alps was the perfect place for the Prince to choose for a romantic weekend with his wife. The Duke of Cambridge is whisking Kate away on holiday to make up for missing Valentine's Day, following a long six weeks apart in which he has been flying a helicopter for the RAF in the Falklands. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23505/prince-william-celebrates-reunion-with-kate-whisking-away-romantic-ski-break-in-switzerland.htm Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:49:21 +0000 'Worst of Eurozone crisis is over' The worst of the Eurozone crisis is over and the situation is stabilizing, European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi has been quoted as saying. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23444/worst-of-eurozone-crisis-is-over.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:09 +0000 France siege suspect Merah killed as Toulouse siege comes to violent end A police siege in the French city of Toulouse has ended with a man suspected of killing seven people now dead, sources tell French media, although there is no official confirmation yet. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23424/france-siege-suspect-merah-killed-as-toulouse-siege-comes-to-violent-end.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:56:24 +0000 In print and online, the Daily Mail triumphs at journalism Oscars with 9 awards The Daily Mail has swept the board at the prestigious annual Press Awards – the Oscars of British journalism. The Mail triumphed as both Newspaper of the Year and Website of the Year, in total taking an unprecedented nine accolades. Brilliant humorous columnist Craig Brown was the biggest individual winner, the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday writer becoming the first journalist to scoop three honours in a year. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23412/in-print-and-online-the-daily-mail-triumphs-at-journalism-oscars-with-9-awards.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:25:58 +0000 Four die in shooting outside school in France Three children and an adult were shot dead Monday when a gunman went on a killing spree outside a Jewish school in the southwestern French city of Toulouse, a media report said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23319/four-die-in-shooting-outside-school-in-france.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:33:25 +0000 Ukrainian teen gang-raped, naked protesters lead mass outcry The shocking case of a young woman allegedly gang-raped, dumped in a ditch and set on fire by two sons of ex-government officials has sparked mass protests across Ukraine. Naked campaigners led protests over the sloppy nature of the police investigation and the perceived leniency with which the suspects have been treated. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23292/ukrainian-teen-gang-raped-naked-protesters-lead-mass-outcry.htm Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:13:49 +0000 'Gay marriage law may affect British royal family' If gay marriage is allowed by law in Britain, the royal family in future may even have a lesbian consort for the queen or a gay male spouse for the king, an MP has warned. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23288/gay-marriage-law-may-affect-british-royal-family.htm Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:30:47 +0000 Duchess Kate presents St Patrick's Day shamrocks to guardsmen The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant today as she presented soldiers with shamrocks to mark St Patrick's Day. Kate wore an elegant green dress coat with a chocolate brown hat and an Irish Guards brooch that belonged to the Queen Mother as she attended the traditional parade in Aldershot. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23267/duchess-kate-presents-st-patricks-day-shamrocks-to-guardsmen.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:23:29 +0000 Why is Harry still single? He complains that it's hard for princes to find love Given that his recent tour in the sunshine featured him greeting ecstatic beauty queens, his female followers are nicknamed the Harry Hunters and he is handsome, brave, cheerful and a Prince, one question must be asked: why on earth is Prince Harry single? It's obviously a question that's bothering him, too. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23229/why-is-harry-still-single?-he-complains-that-its-hard-for-princes-to-find-love.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:06:20 +0000 Terror attack foiled in Russia Russian security forces Wednesday prevented a terror attack by defusing nine bombs at an illegal laboratory in Nalchik city. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23157/terror-attack-foiled-in-russia.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:45:29 +0000 22 children killed in Switzerland bus accident A bus accident in Switzerland left 22 children and six adults dead, police said Wednesday. All 28 are Belgian tourists. The bus accident occurred in southwest Switzerland Tuesday night, Swiss police said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23140/22-children-killed-in-switzerland-bus-accident.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:52:23 +0000 Russian opposition leader arrested as thousands protest in Moscow against Putin's return Protesters against Vladimir Putin's 'rigged' elections faced truncheon-wielding riot police across Russia yesterday in a clampdown against unauthorised demonstrations. In Moscow, 20,000 protesters were met by thousands of police and special forces troops deployed on the streets of the capital. Protest leaders claimed Putin 'stole' the presidency in his crushing poll win. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23062/russian-opposition-leader-arrested-as-thousands-protest-in-moscow-against-putins-return.htm Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:55:20 +0000 Former IMF chief jeered at Cambridge varsity At least two people were arrested as protesters scuffled with police and jeered at former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was invited to give a speech to a university debating society in Cambridge. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/23045/former-imf-chief-jeered-at-cambridge-varsity.htm Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:31:53 +0000 Putin wins presidential election Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election by about 64 percent of the vote, Xinhua reported Monday quoting the Russian Central Election Commission. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22817/putin-wins-presidential-election.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:11:44 +0000 Putin set to reclaim the Kremlin in Russian vote Vladimir Putin is almost certain to win a third presidential term in an election that began on Sunday in Russia's far east, though opponents have challenged the legitimacy of a vote they say is skewed in his favor. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22809/putin-set-to-reclaim-the-kremlin-in-russian-vote.htm Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:43:20 +0000 Kate, the Queen and Duchess of Cornwall on official visit to Fortnum & Mason Three of the Royal Family's leading ladies paid a visit to one of London's most luxurious department stores today. The Queen, who fittingly wore the shop's colours, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall went to Fortnum & Mason, where they were given a tour of its famous food hall. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22691/kate-the-queen-and-duchess-of-cornwall-on-official-visit-to-fortnum--mason.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:00:37 +0000 VIP prostitution ring whose orgies disgraced Dominique Strauss-Kahn admits attending Allowing her silk negligee to slide seductively to the floor, the dark-eyed brunette helped herself to a glass of vintage champagne at the beginning of what would turn out to be an eventful afternoon. The date was March 16, 2009 — warm enough for around half a dozen naked beauties to be lounging around the swimming pool of a private hotel terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22512/vip-prostitution-ring-whose-orgies-disgraced-dominique-strauss-kahn-admits-attending.htm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:41:58 +0000 Kate Middleton delight takes Lupo puppy in Kensington Gardens He's the pup who – until this week, at least – was one of the Royal Family's most closely guarded secrets. Now meet Lupo, the four-month-old cocker spaniel who has most definitely fallen on his paws after being picked as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first pet. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22489/kate-middleton-delight-takes-lupo-puppy-in-kensington-gardens.htm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:42:25 +0000 Eight more bodies found after Italy ship disaster Search teams have found another eight bodies in the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship which sank off the Italian coast last month, a media report said quoting officials. The body of a five-year-old girl was among the four bodies recovered Wednesday from a part of the ship known as bridge four, which is under water. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22428/eight-more-bodies-found-after-italy-ship-disaster.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:55:48 +0000 Finnish president's husband caught admiring Denmark's Princess necklace at royal dinner Royal dinners can be tiresome occasions and sometimes the speeches are just not enough to hold your attention. Pentti Arajarvi, the husband of the Finnish president Tarja Halonen, certainly thought so when he attended a state dinner in Copenhagen. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22401/finnish-presidents-husband-caught-admiring-denmarks-princess-necklace-at-royal-dinner.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:39:31 +0000 Strauss-Kahn now a suspect in prostitution ring Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is being questioned by French police as a suspect in a prostitution ring inquiry, a prosecutor has said. Strauss-Kahn, once a front-runner for the French presidency, is being held in custody at a police station in Lille, northern France, the BBC reported Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22374/strauss-kahn-now-a-suspect-in-prostitution-ring.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:21:37 +0000 Eurozone reaches Greek bailout deal Finance ministers from the eurozone reached a Greek bailout plan Tuesday, agreeing on measures to reduce the country's debt level to 120.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22347/eurozone-reaches-greek-bailout-deal.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:40:48 +0000 German president quits over loan scandal Embattled German President Christian Wulff Friday resigned over a scandal sparked by a private loan on favourable terms. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22232/german-president-quits-over-loan-scandal.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:57:58 +0000 Girl embarrassed when finds out parents are swingers on sex TV show A 15-year-old girl turned on the television and saw, to her shock, her parents cavorting in a programme about a swinger's club. The girl's mother was wearing stockings and suspenders and was in a cage while her father was dressed as Batman with a sex toy in his hand. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22230/girl-embarrassed-when-finds-out-parents-are-swingers-on-sex-tv-show.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:44:02 +0000 Switzerland says it is 'not tax haven' Switzerland Thursday dismissed as "uncorroborated" the estimates about the amount of wealth hidden by Indians in foreign banks, days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief said Indian tax evaders had stashed $500 billion in Swiss Banks. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22196/switzerland-says-it-is-not-tax-haven.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:59:33 +0000 Sarkozy to run for second presidential term French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced his plans to run in the forthcoming presidential election for a second term in the office. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22179/sarkozy-to-run-for-second-presidential-term.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:54:34 +0000 Every house in a german village has a cancer patient A village in Germany has left health experts baffled as almost every household there has a resident suffering from cancer, a media report said Monday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/22070/every-house-in-a-german-village-has-a-cancer-patient.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:33 +0000 Five employees of The Sun held in Britain Five employees of British newspaper The Sun, a police officer, an employee of the defence ministry and a member of the armed forces were arrested Saturday as part of an inquiry into illegal payments to police and officials, CNN reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21992/five-employees-of-the-sun-held-in-britain.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:55:32 +0000 Did Spain's King Don Juan Carlos have an affair with Lady Diana? On the face of things, it looks like a happy family snap. King Juan Carlos of Spain sits with the small Prince William, while a radiant Princess Diana, a protective arm round toddler Prince Harry, leans in to share a pleasantry with the good-looking monarch. But look again. At the other end of the couch, Prince Charles seems scarcely part of the same holiday party in 1986. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21925/did-spains-king-don-juan-carlos-have-an-affair-with-lady-diana?.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:18:33 +0000 Populer sex parties 'New Forest swingers' club' fight against closure Set on the outskirts of a quiet village on the edge of the New Forest, the half-million pound detached home appears a rural idyll. To the horror of neighbours, however, owner David Kay has transformed it into one of Britain's leading swingers' clubs. The back garden had been filled with a hot tub, stocks and a giant crucifixion cross for use in sex games. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21897/populer-sex-parties-new-forest-swingers-club-fight-against-closure.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:59:01 +0000 BBC scribes should not call hate preacher Abu Qatada 'an extremist' BBC journalists have been told not to call hate preacher Abu Qatada an 'extremist'. Using such a term to describe the man once called 'Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe', is making a 'value judgment' and should be avoided, bosses have said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21869/bbc-scribes-should-not-call-hate-preacher-abu-qatada-an-extremist.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:20 +0000 Pippa Middleton falls in love with George Percy British tabloid The Sun claims that Duchess Kate's sexy sister is in a serious relationship with her longtime pal George Percy -- an Earl worth $400 million who will one day be the Duke of Northumberland. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21695/pippa-middleton-falls-in-love-with-george-percy.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:05:08 +0000 Four inches of snow across Britain Snow will sweep the country this weekend as the Arctic freeze tightens its grip. Forecasters issued a nationwide cold weather alert, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as -10c (14f) from tonight. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21652/four-inches-of-snow-across-britain.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:41:30 +0000 More than 150 dead as cold snap grips Europe A cold snap kept Europe in its icy grip on Thursday, pushing the death toll past 150 as countries from Italy to Ukraine struggled to cope with temperatures that reached record lows in some places. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21641/more-than-150-dead-as-cold-snap-grips-europe.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:02 +0000 Mum of two Rene Campbell is Britain's bulkiest female bodybuilder Muscly mum Rene Campbell is Britain's bulkiest female bodybuilder — and is obsessed with getting even bigger. The divorcee, 35, has size 18 shoulders, a size 12 waist and admits to being a "bigorexic". The UK Bodybuilding physique female champ took up the sport four years ago and aims to be world champion. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21553/mum-of-two-rene-campbell-is-britains-bulkiest-female-bodybuilder.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:08 +0000 Free condoms through phone app for British teens British teenagers are now being offered a smartphone application that gives them directions to the nearest health clinic where they can pick up free condoms and seek treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21506/free-condoms-through-phone-app-for-british-teens.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:41:42 +0000 Dutch government approves burqa ban The Dutch government Friday approved a ban on face-covering clothing, such as a burqa, a niqab, a forage cap, or a full face helmet, reported Xinhua. People going on the streets with one of these now risk being fined for up to 380 euros ($499). "It is very important that people in an open society meet each other in an open way," Minister of Interior Affairs Liesbeth Spies said after the cabinet meeting. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21428/dutch-government-approves-burqa-ban.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:14:24 +0000 King of Spain 'is serial womaniser who made a pass at Princess Diana' The King of Spain is a serial womaniser who once made a pass at Princess Diana while she was on holiday with Prince Charles, a book has claimed. It also alleges that Juan Carlos is a 'professional seducer' who has had numerous affairs and has not shared a bed with his wife for the past 35 years. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21236/king-of-spain-is-serial-womaniser-who-made-a-pass-at-princess-diana.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:22 +0000 Secret agent was 'pestered for sex' A British spy was pestered for sex by her married boss who threatened to "wipe the floor with her" if she ever complained, a tribunal heard yesterday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/21176/secret-agent-was-pestered-for-sex.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:52:04 +0000 'Pay me 10,000 pounds for access to British PM' In a major cash-for-access scandal, a 50-year-old Indian-origin Conservative Party activist and fund-raiser was thrown out of the party after he was caught boasting in a video that he could provide Prime Minister David Cameron's personal mobile phone number or a dinner with him for 10,000 pounds. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20926/pay-me-10000-pounds-for-access-to-british-pm.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:53:51 +0000 Prince William gifts a puppy to wife Britain's Prince William reportedly bought the Duchess of Cambridge a puppy on her birthday. The couple, who married last April last year, have been pictured with the baby black Labrador as they strolled near their home in Anglesey, Wales, and it is believed the dog was a gift from the prince to his wife, who turned 30 on Jan 9. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20912/prince-william-gifts-a-puppy-to-wife.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:36:00 +0000 BBC presenter admits sex assaults on teenaged girls A BBC radio presenter has admitted a string of sex attacks against five teenaged girls, a media report said. Peter Rowell, 53, admitted indecent assault, making indecent images and possessing them, the Daily Mail reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20897/bbc-presenter-admits-sex-assaults-on-teenaged-girls.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:17:00 +0000 Air France fined 146,000 euros for 'poisoned coffee' A French court ordered Air France to pay 146,000 euros ($180,000) to compensate a passenger who said he was served poisoned coffee on a domestic flight in 2006. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20885/air-france-fined-146000-euros-for-poisoned-coffee.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:05:42 +0000 Held for friend's death, Sivia was wooed by British government Indian-origin mathematics lecturer at Oxford University, Devinder Sivia, who was arrested and later released on bail after the body of a fellow academic was found at his home, was working with NASA earlier but had been wooed back by Britain to work in the country. The body of Steven Rawlings, a 50-year-old astrophysicist, was found at the home of Sivia in Oxfordshire Wednesday. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20876/held-for-friends-death-sivia-was-wooed-by-british-government.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:49:41 +0000 Sikh held after British Oxford don colleague's body found at his home A 49-year-old Sikh mathematics lecturer at Oxford University has been arrested after the body of a British colleague was found at his home. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20844/sikh-held-after-british-oxford-don-colleagues-body-found-at-his-home.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:15:30 +0000 Cambridge University students are furious at The Only Way is Toff Sex Students at posh Cambridge University are furious at plans for a TOWIE-style reality show to be set in the historic city. Best In Cambridge hopes to emulate the success of The Only Way Is Essex and Made In Chelsea.It will follow elite pupils at the prestigious colleges and the party scene in the city. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20836/cambridge-university-students-are-furious-at-the-only-way-is-toff-sex.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:14:13 +0000 Saucy Marks and Spencer calendar sold under-the-counter A saucy calendar featuring scantily-clad Marks & Spencer employees has been sold 'under the counter' - after staff claim they were told not to sell it in store. The charity publication shows staff from the store in Barnstaple, Devon, modelling less than the recommended uniform. In January two buxom babes are pictured hiding behind newspapers while March sees cafeteria staff covering their assets with freshly baked cakes. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20815/saucy-marks-and-spencer-calendar-sold-under-the-counter.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:43:59 +0000 Putin's presidential campaign goes online The official presidential campaign website of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was launched Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20784/putins-presidential-campaign-goes-online.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:41:16 +0000 160,000 Britons lost jobs to migrants in five years Over 160,000 Britons have lost out on jobs to migrants in the past five years, an official report has revealed. One British worker misses out for every four non-European migrant workers, The Sun reported citing the report by the Migration Advisory Committee. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20736/160000-britons-lost-jobs-to-migrants-in-five-years.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:43:23 +0000 No Trousers day: No Pants participants stripped off for the journey At first glance it appears to be a normal rush-hour on the Tube, with commuters listening to their ipods and reading books. But there is one major difference: they seem to have forgotten their trousers. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20661/no-trousers-day:-no-pants-participants-stripped-off-for-the-journey.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:03:44 +0000 Russian opposition needs two years to challenge Putin The opposition in Russia will only be able to put forward a presidential candidate popular enough to challenge Vladimir Putin "in one and half or even two years at the earliest", a former minister and supporter of the protest movement has said. Putin's victory in the March presidential elections was inevitable since none of the current candidates for the presidential post was popular enough to compete with him. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20552/russian-opposition-needs-two-years-to-challenge-putin.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:35:47 +0000 2.5 mn gathered in Rome to see pope in 2011 More than 2.5 million people last year participated in gatherings in Rome attended by Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20413/2.5-mn-gathered-in-rome-to-see-pope-in-2011.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:56:18 +0000 EU imposes carbon taxes on airlines The European Union has imposed carbon taxes on airlines in order to combat climate change and the fee has come into force from Jan 1, 2012. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20310/eu-imposes-carbon-taxes-on-airlines.htm Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:25:03 +0000 Future of strip clubs in doubt Lap dancing clubs face the axe as councils use new hardline laws to strip their towns of the bars. Town halls across the country are at varying stages of changing the licensing laws to force the clubs to close. Up to 10 councils have already opted for "nil" policies, which will automatically refuse applications for any new venues. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20242/future-of-strip-clubs-in-doubt.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:13:51 +0000 Brit MPs want boob job register Boob job patients may be registered in the future under proposals aimed at preventing another implant scare. More than 30,000 women in France were urged to have their pads removed after it was found the company that made them had used non-medical grade silicone. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20219/brit-mps-want-boob-job-register.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:08:15 +0000 Will-Kate baby in 2012? Bet on it, Bob Bookmakers are betting more than 30,000 pounds (around $46,000) on whether Prince William and his wife Kate would have a baby next year. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20215/will-kate-baby-in-2012?-bet-on-it-bob.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:51:57 +0000 British cops sacked for inappropriate comments on Facebook At least two police officers in Britain were sacked while disciplinary action has been taken against 150 others for posting inappropriate photos or comments that included racist language on social network Facebook. Seven police officers resigned in the last four years following complaints over their use of the website, The Sun reported citing information obtained through a Freedom of Information request. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20213/british-cops-sacked-for-inappropriate-comments-on-facebook.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:26:43 +0000 Lingrie tycoon Michelle Mone splits from husband Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her husband are to separate, it emerged today. Lawyers said their split was "amicable" and did not involve any other parties. Mrs Mone, from Glasgow, is the creator of the Ultimo bra and co-founder of undies empire MJM International with her husband Michael. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/20160/lingrie-tycoon-michelle-mone-splits-from-husband.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:39:19 +0000 Tech guru accidentally broadcasts explicit sex chat with his boss When you are confident enough in your abilities to give yourself a title like The Tech Guy, you'd better be sure that you can live up to it. A tech expert recently aired a spicy conversation between him and his female boss, making millions of viewers privy to an intimate conversation between he and his lover, according to a report from Gawker. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19978/tech-guru-accidentally-broadcasts-explicit-sex-chat-with-his-boss.htm Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:52:16 +0000 Aisha Khan missing mystery, Facebook backlash after teenager found Police said today a teenager who was believed to have been kidnapped after she vanished from her university campus for five days was NOT abducted, sparking an angry backlash from people who supported the massive search for her. Thousands of people took to the Help Find Aisha Khan Facebook page to raise questions about why the 19-year-old did not contact police while officers put in over 400 man-hours looking for her. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19861/aisha-khan-missing-mystery-facebook-backlash-after-teenager-found.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:46:00 +0000 Russia all set for an interesting presidential poll The March 2012 presidential elections in Russia, which many think is a mere formality after President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced their decision to swap places, are taking on new, intriguing features. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19788/russia-all-set-for-an-interesting-presidential-poll.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:11:34 +0000 Russia's unrest simmers, but life as usual in Moscow The streets of Moscow and its broad thoroughfares, at first glance, do not reflect the mood of the nation. As Russians go about their work, it appears that the political unrest brewing over the Dec 4 Duma polls that came to the fore with a massive 50,000-strong rally here on Dec 10 was just a passing cloud. N.C. Bipindra http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19710/russias-unrest-simmers-but-life-as-usual-in-moscow.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:34:23 +0000 Cameron sacks MP for attending Nazi party A Conservative MP who attended a party where guests were dressed as Nazis has been sacked by Prime Minister David Cameron from the post of an aide in the House of Commons. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19701/cameron-sacks-mp-for-attending-nazi-party.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:25:20 +0000 Is Prince Harry back with lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce? After swinging back into London town for the Christmas break it seems Prince Harry has been meeting up with some old acquaintances. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19633/is-prince-harry-back-with-lingerie-model-florence-brudenell-bruce?.htm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:25:32 +0000 Medvedev urges URP to ensure Putin wins Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that the United Russia party's main task is to make Vladimir Putin a "worthy" winner of the 2012 presidential polls. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19608/medvedev-urges-urp-to-ensure-putin-wins.htm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:05:37 +0000 KLM fliers can pick seat-mates on Facebook KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, has launched a new programme that will allow passengers to pick their "seat-mates" on Facebook. The airline will start the "meet and seat" service early next year that will link travellers' Facebook and LinkedIn profiles to their check-in information, said Sky News. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19546/klm-fliers-can-pick-seat-mates-on-facebook.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:28:29 +0000 Emma Green paid £200-a-week to strips for men on webcam After it was revealed yesterday that an increasing number of women are using the sex industry to pay their way through university, one woman has told her story of stripping while studying. Emma Green, of Glamorgan, Wales, turned to stripping on a webcam for men and earned £200-a-week to fund her studies. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19523/emma-green-paid-£200-a-week-to-strips-for-men-on-webcam.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:33:11 +0000 Britons turn to sex to pay for education Rising tuition fees have forced British students into the sex industry. The National Union of Students said students were taking on the "dangerous" work to cope with the cost of going to university, with fees going up to 9,000 pounds from 2012, the Daily Telegraph reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19462/britons-turn-to-sex-to-pay-for-education.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:43:36 +0000 Bosses hired women with big boobs Male bosses decided which women workers to employ based on their Bra size, a tribunal was told. Men at the firm also used office computers to trawl websites selling blow-up dolls and other sex toys and one chased a woman round the office and spanked her on his knee, it was said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/19326/bosses-hired-women-with-big-boobs.htm Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:08:53 +0000 British secret service recruiting spies on Facebook Top officials of Britain's secret service are now using social networking website Facebook to recruit spies, a media report said Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18939/british-secret-service-recruiting-spies-on-facebook.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:22:46 +0000 Putin nominated for 2012 presidential polls Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was officially nominated as a candidate for the March 2012 presidential elections at a United Russia party congress at Moscow's Luzhniki Arena Sunday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18765/putin-nominated-for-2012-presidential-polls.htm Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:00:20 +0000 Euro zone democracy: Market forces over people's power? Democracy may be an unfinished project, but can its imperfections be an excuse for Euro zone oligarchs to dismiss two elected governments? In the case of Greece, they added extra pressure to deny people their right to participate in a referendum. In Italy, at least, there was no reason for sudden panic. It was embattled, but a solvent country till speculation took over. Silvio Berlusconi may have erred in governance, but it was the bankers and capitalists who brought Italy to its knees. That gave the oligarchs a perfect excuse to push Berlusconi over. Rajiv Dogra http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18659/euro-zone-democracy:-market-forces-over-peoples-power?.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:51:11 +0000 Clooney, Ronaldo witnesses in Berlusconi sex trial? Actor George Clooney and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo are among potential witnesses in the trial of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, accused of paying for sex with a minor and holding sex parties dubbed "bunga bunga". Berlusconi, 75, is also accused of using his political office to cover it up. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18590/clooney-ronaldo-witnesses-in-berlusconi-sex-trial?.htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:32:03 +0000 Woman gifts socks, mittens to Medvedev, Putin A 77-year-old Russian woman has gifted knitted socks and mittens ahead of winter to President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18277/woman-gifts-socks-mittens-to-medvedev-putin.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:22:49 +0000 Norway terror suspect is not insane, says judge There was no reason to believe that mass murder suspect Anders Behring Breivik, who allegedly massacred 77 people in Oslo in July, was insane, the judge hearing his case said Monday. Breivik has pleaded not guilty to the murders FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18131/norway-terror-suspect-is-not-insane-says-judge.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:53:24 +0000 Woman hiding in male prison held A woman gang leader has been arrested in the Bolivian capital La Paz after she evaded detection by police for some days by hiding in an all-male prison. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18105/woman-hiding-in-male-prison-held.htm Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:55:37 +0000 New PM Mario Monti can rescue Italy from financial ruin Economist Mario Monti accepted the monumental task Sunday of trying to form a new government that can rescue Italy from financial ruin, expressing confidence that the nation can beat the crisis if its people pull together. His selection came a day after Silvio Berlusconi reluctantly resigned as premier, bowing out after world markets pummeled Italy's borrowing ability, reflecting a loss of faith in the 75-year-old media mogul's leadership. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18073/new-pm-mario-monti-can-rescue-italy-from-financial-ruin.htm Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:08:07 +0000 Bunga Bunga fame Berlo leaves Italy with legacy of colorful style, debt As Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi steps down, the charming billionaire will leave his country with a legacy of colorful brashness and painful debt. Until recently, Berlusconi was leading a charmed life. His vast business empire spanned media, construction and football, making him the 118th-richest person in the world, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $6.2 billion, while this year he become Italy's longest-serving post-war prime minister. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18027/bunga-bunga-fame-berlo-leaves-italy-with-legacy-of-colorful--debt.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:56:21 +0000 Italian PM Berlusconi resigns Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi handed in his resignation to President Giorgio Napolitano Saturday, Italy's presidential palace said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/18024/italian-pm-berlusconi-resigns.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:27:27 +0000 Moscow to host strip show for charity The Russian capital will host a charity strip show to help homeless people survive the upcoming winter, a charity organisation said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17969/moscow-to-host-strip-show-for-charity.htm Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:46:18 +0000 Putin, Medvedev ratings drop ahead of elections With less than a month left before Russia's parliamentary elections, approval ratings of the country's leadership tandem -- President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin -- and the ruling United Russia party have dropped sharply. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17839/putin-medvedev-ratings-drop-ahead-of-elections.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:10:26 +0000 PM Papandreou to step down in deal to save Greece, euro Political leaders in Greece clinched a historic deal to form a national unity government to haul the debt-wracked country, and the eurozone, back from the brink of disaster. Prime Minister George Papandreou crucially agreed to step down yesterday, removing a key stumbling block which had held up an accord just hours before nervous financial markets reopen today with the euro in the line of fire. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17739/pm-papandreou-to-step-down-in-deal-to-save-greece-euro.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:29:12 +0000 Avoid senseless news stories: Medvedev Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said he would not like to tell mass media what their policy should be but he wants them to avoid putting senseless news stories at the top. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17692/avoid-senseless-news-stories:-medvedev.htm Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:19:48 +0000 Putin a wife-beater while in KGB: German spy agency Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been accused by a German spy agency of being a "wife-beater" and having many "sexual affairs" while he himself was a spy in the KGB, a media report said Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17591/putin-a-wife-beater-while-in-kgb:-german-spy-agency.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:39:01 +0000 Daily Mail to pay damages over 'Blairs' sex secrets' story The publisher of the Daily Mail has agreed to pay "substantial" damages to Carole Caplin, the former lifestyle guru to Cherie Blair, over an article that falsely suggested she would disclose the Blairs' "sex secrets" for £1m. Caplin sued Associated Newspapers for libel over the Daily Mail article, published in September 2010, that incorrectly suggested she would "blow the lid" on her former clients in a new book. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17565/daily-mail-to-pay-damages-over-blairs-sex-secrets-story.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:11:14 +0000 French paper attacked after Prophet Mohammed cartoon The offices of a French satirical newspaper that published a special Arab Spring edition with the Prophet Mohammed as "guest editor" were destroyed in a suspected firebomb attack on Wednesday, police said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17537/french-paper-attacked-after-prophet-mohammed-cartoon.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:20:32 +0000 Assange loses appeal against extradition to Sweden Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks whose expose embarrassed several governments, Wednesday lost an appeal in a British court and now could be extradited to Sweden where he faces allegations of rape and sexual assault. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17524/assange-loses-appeal-against-extradition-to-sweden.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:26:02 +0000 BBC staff get trained to announce queen's death Television presenters at the BBC are being trained on how to correctly announce the death of the queen in a bid to avoid a gaffe like the one when the queen mother died and a veteran news anchor wore a burgundy tie. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17449/bbc-staff-get-trained-to-announce-queens-death.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:24:16 +0000 Berlusconi named in US human trafficking report Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been named in a US government report on human trafficking, over his alleged sexual relationship with an underage Moroccan belly dancer. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17415/berlusconi-named-in-us-human-trafficking-report.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:17:32 +0000 Lifesavers simulating sex acts goes online Furious lifeboat chiefs apologised yesterday for a "shameful and offensive" spoof video made by their lifeguards and posted on the internet. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17363/lifesavers-simulating-sex-acts-goes-online.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:20:17 +0000 If Kate and William have a girl, she'll be queen! sex equality in Royal succession A centuries-old bias against women in the succession to the British throne is set to end, with the 16 Commonwealth nations that owe allegiance to it agreeing to change the law that gives precedence to sons over daughters. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17281/if-kate-and-william-have-a-girl-shell-be-queen!-sex-equality-in-royal-succession.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:48:35 +0000 Europe agrees to 1 trillion euro fund for new bailout plan European leaders agreed to increase the eurozone's main bailout fund to one trillion euros as part of a package of measures to stave off Europe's spiralling debt crisis. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17216/europe-agrees-to-1-trillion-euro-fund-for-new-bailout-plan.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:02:16 +0000 Pope reaches out to Turkey quake victims Pope Benedict XVI has reached out to victims of the earthquake that struck eastern Turkey, asking for divine support in rescue efforts. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17195/pope-reaches-out-to-turkey-quake-victims.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:04:48 +0000 Greece to receive 100 bn euros under new bailout plan The eurozone and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will give debt-burdened Greece another 100 billion euros to help stabilise its economy, EU President Herman Van Rompuy said Thursday. Speaking after an emergency summit of EU leaders in Brussels, Rompuy said a deal had been reached with private creditors to write off 50 percent of Greece's debt, which could make the country's debt burden sustainable. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17190/greece-to-receive-100-bn-euros-under-new-bailout-plan.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:21:17 +0000 Prince Harry's new girl a cocktail waitress Prince Harry is romancing a sexy Californian cocktail waitress, The Sun can reveal. He shared passionate kisses with tattooed Jessica Donaldson, 26 — a Kate Middleton lookalike — while dating her in San Diego, US FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/17032/prince-harrys-new-girl-a-cocktail-waitress.htm Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:49:11 +0000 Dinner parties turned into the unspeakable: Berlusconi Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, known worldwide for his libido boasts, described parties he hosted in Rome as high-class soirees that evolved into scandalous affairs. "They were elegant, nice and happy dinners that transformed into something unspeakable," he told a conference of supporters in Rome Thursday, referring to dinner parties at his Palazzo Grazzioli residence in the Italian capital. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16984/dinner-parties-turned-into-the-unspeakable:-berlusconi.htm Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:39:36 +0000 Russian president joins Facebook Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has decided to expand his interaction with internet users by posting regular comments on Facebook. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16895/russian-president-joins-facebook.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:51:35 +0000 Putin denies Russia wants to revive Soviet Union Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin denied that Russia has ambitions to re-integrate the former Soviet states. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16808/putin-denies-russia-wants-to-revive-soviet-union.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:09:25 +0000 Medvedev suggests 'extended government' in Russia Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said the country's system of public administration should be changed, and offered to establish a 'large government', which will cooperate with the ruling party and public representatives. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16738/medvedev-suggests-extended-government-in-russia.htm Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:37:48 +0000 Cameron's adviser dumps office papers in park bin A British minister had to apologise after being caught dumping official documents, some of them even related to terrorism, in a park rubbish bin. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16692/camerons-adviser-dumps-office-papers-in-park-bin.htm Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:36:44 +0000 Spaniard to sue FBI for using his image in Osama poster Spanish lawmaker Gaspar Llamazares, spokesman for the United Left coalition, plans to sue the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for using his image to create an updated wanted poster for the late Osama bin Laden. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16565/spaniard-to-sue-fbi-for-using-his-image-in-osama-poster.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:31:08 +0000 Teacher in topless photos row is back When topless photographs of Harrow School teacher Joanne Salley were passed around by her pupils, she was understandably mortified and pledged to focus on her career. But now it seems Miss Salley has overcome her embarrassment. Miss Salley, 33, poses in a negligee and black lacy underwear – in another shot she wears a colourful bra and her jeans are undone. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16444/teacher-in-topless-photos-row-is-back.htm Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:40:16 +0000 Teenage babysitter held stealing for pornography A teenage girl, who was given to watching pornography, allegedly broke into a neighbour's home and stole items so that she could pay for her addiction. Amanda Owens, 18, was allegedly caught after Darin Pake, 44, who had previously hired her as a babysitter, set up a surveillance camera, the Daily Mail reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16435/teenage-babysitter-held-stealing-for-pornography.htm Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:31:28 +0000 30-year-old topless photo haunts Spanish duchess on wedding eve Spain's fabulously wealthy 85-year-old Duchess of Alba faced a topless photo scandal Tuesday on the eve of her wedding to a civil servant 25 years her junior . A 30-year-old photograph of the duchess as she sunbathed topless in Ibiza was splashed on the cover of the racy Spanish magazine Interview, reportedly prompting a legal threat. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16309/30-year-old-topless-photo-haunts-spanish-duchess-on-wedding-eve.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:40:14 +0000 I did not kill, I did not rape...Amanda Knox Nearly four years after she was arrested on suspicion of having killed her roommate in this picturesque Italian university town, Amanda Knox pleaded with a jury Monday to overturn her conviction for murder. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16244/i-did-not-kill-i-did-not-rape...amanda-knox.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:17:41 +0000 Bar Refaeli, Sarkozy's son dating? Supermodel Bar Refaeli was spotted getting cozy with President Nicolas Sarkozy's son Pierre during a night out here. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16221/bar-refaeli-sarkozys-son-dating?.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:19:28 +0000 I'm Berlusconi's secret lover, says beauty queen A 20-year-old former beauty queen has claimed she has been the "secret lover" of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi since she was 18. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/16134/im-berlusconis-secret-lover-says-beauty-queen.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:22:01 +0000 Queen told William to throw away wedding guest-list Prince William was devastated when he found out his friends were left out of his wedding guest list in favour of dignitaries. His grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, however, asked him to throw it away and start making the list again. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15914/queen-told-william-to-throw-away-wedding-guest-list.htm Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:44:58 +0000 Putin set to return as president in 2012 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he has accepted a proposal to stand for president in March 2012. Addressing the ruling United Russia party's annual congress, Mr Putin and current President Dmitry Medvedev backed one another to switch roles. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15900/putin-set-to-return-as-president-in-2012.htm Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:13:29 +0000 British trader tired of Facebook-obsessed employees A high-profile British entrepreneur has stopped advertising for new jobs because the people who fill his vacancies spend more time checking Facebook than serving customers. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15891/british-trader-tired-of-facebook-obsessed-employees.htm Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:46:21 +0000 Murdoch's journalists spied on British intelligence chief Journalists from Rupert Murdoch's News International group spied on the woman chief of Britain's intelligence agency MI5 to uncover her personal life, a media report said Saturday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15877/murdochs-journalists-spied-on-british-intelligence-chief.htm Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:10:12 +0000 Medvedev backs Putin for president Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to run for Russian president in next year's election, bringing an end to months of speculation over which man would run for the post. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15864/medvedev-backs-putin-for-president.htm Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:19:41 +0000 Did Prince Andrew lunch with Osama's father? The Duke of York has participated in a luncheon in Saudi Arabia that was hosted by a company founded by Osama bin Laden's father. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15764/did-prince-andrew-lunch-with-osamas-father?.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:12:40 +0000 Kate takes lessons in how to be a royal The Duchess of Cambridge is to hold meetings with senior members of the country's most respected institutions to prepare for a lifetime of royal duties. Private tutorials with experts on government, the arts and the media will teach her about the establishment she will one day represent. The one-to-ones will take place at St James's Palace throughout the autumn. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15720/kate-takes-lessons-in-how-to-be-a-royal.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:10:06 +0000 Moscow authorities raze Mother Teresa's home As Moscow prepares to unveil a bronze monument of Mother Teresa, city authorities here have demolished a shelter owned by her Catholic order, citing lack of permits for the building. The two buildings in eastern Moscow which served as a shelter for the homeless and disabled attracted City Hall's attention three years ago when the local authorities approached court to force Missionaries of Charity to demolish one of the buildings and remove the top floor of the other. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15665/moscow-authorities-raze-mother-teresas-home.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:33:04 +0000 Labour's duo rated Britain's sexiest MPs The Labour Party's Dan Jarvis and Luciana Berger have been rated Britain's sexiest parliamentarians. The dashing ex-Para, 38, and raven-haired beauty, 30, scored 96 and 90 out of 100 for fanciability, The Sun reported Monday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15650/labours-duo-rated-britains-sexiest-mps.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:40:49 +0000 74 yr Italian PM admits sex with 8 in 1 night More trouble seems to be brewing for Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, with local media publishing transcripts of the 74-year-old allegedly boasting of sleeping with eight women in one night. The conversations also suggested for the first time that he gave money to the women he allegedly slept with, contradicting his repeated insistence that he never paid for sex. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15635/74-yr-italian-pm-admits-sex-with-8-in-1-night.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:41:48 +0000 Strauss-Kahn admits moral fault in sex scandal Former chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dominique Strauss-Kahn admitted to a "moral fault" in the US sex scandal during an interview Sunday night. It's "a moral fault", he said, referring to the case charging him with sexual assault against a hotel maid. However, the former IMF chief insisted he had not forced the maid with violence, reported Xinhua. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15621/strauss-kahn-admits-moral-fault-in-sex-scandal.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:26:01 +0000 Strauss-Kahn to break rape case silence on French TV Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is to break his silence in a prime time French television interview over charges he attempted to rape a hotel maid in New York, a French magazine said on Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15576/strauss-kahn-to-break-rape-case-silence-on-french-tv.htm Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:40:11 +0000 Now, Netherlands on fast track to ban veils The Dutch government agreed on Friday to a ban on the burqa, the interior ministry said, under a deal with the far-right party of anti-immigration MP Geert Wilders. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15575/now-netherlands-on-fast-track-to-ban-veils.htm Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:34:55 +0000 Ban on praying in French streets A ban on praying in French streets came into effect on Friday, with thousands of the nation's Muslim faithful being moved to temporary alternative spaces for their day of prayer. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15570/ban-on-praying-in-french-streets.htm Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:19:34 +0000 Kate Middleton named High Street fashion queen The Duchess of Cambridge has been named the Queen of High Street Fashion in a survey by retail website voucherCodes.co.uk. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15416/kate-middleton-named-high-street-fashion-queen.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:51:42 +0000 Prosecute Pope Benedict XVI for sex abuse: The Hague Two groups have jointly asked the International Criminal Court at The Hague to investigate and prosecute Pope Benedict XVI and three top Vatican officials for "concealing of rape and child sex crimes throughout the world". The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, and lawyers from human rights group the Center for Constitutional Rights have submitted to the court an 80-page complaint and more than 20,000 pages of supporting material to back up their case, the groups said Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15406/prosecute-pope-benedict-xvi-for-sex-abuse:-the-hague.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:20:34 +0000 Briton murdered and wife snatched at luxury resort David Tebbutt, 58, a finance director at Faber & Faber, the publishing house based in Bloomsbury, is believed to have been shot dead while attempting to resist kidnap. His wife Judith, 57, was taken hostage by the gunmen who are believed to have forced her on to a speedboat. It is not known where she is. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15348/briton-murdered-and-wife-snatched-at-luxury-resort.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:13:07 +0000 British PM thought wife was killed in 9/11 attack British Prime Minister David Cameron, whose wife Samantha was on a business trip to New York Sep 11, 2001, faced moments of anxiety to finally hear she had not died in the terror attack. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15298/british-pm-thought-wife-was-killed-in-9-11-attack.htm Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:44:31 +0000 Lapdancing sexy nuns performed for Italian premier Playboy Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was given sexy lapdances by women dressed as NUNS at his infamous "bunga bunga" parties, it is claimed. Berlusconi, 74, is said to have lavished gifts and money on dozens of women recruited by half-British dental hygienist Nicole Minetti, 25, and two other friends. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15292/lapdancing-sexy-nuns-performed-for-italian-premier.htm Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:16:07 +0000 Putin refused to talk to Britain over Russian spy Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin refused to talk to British officials for over four years, after Britain accused him in late 2006 of causing the death of a former Russian spy who sought asylum there. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15256/putin-refused-to-talk-to-britain-over-russian-spy.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:46:02 +0000 Is Prince William & Kate Middleton Baby On The Way! The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby boy AND a baby girl, royal insiders reveal! Kate Middleton, 29, is reportedly pregnant with a little prince and princess, her first children with Prince William! What amazing news! FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15224/is-prince-william--kate-middleton-baby-on-the-way!.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:51:23 +0000 BBC newsreaders have 'too much botox' Some women newsreaders in BBC have "too much botox", as a result of which they keep smiling while presenting serious subjects, a Tory MP has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15211/bbc-newsreaders-have-too-much-botox.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:35:30 +0000 Britons appalled as criminals not deported: Indian-origin MP The British public were "appalled" to see dangerous criminals, including rapists, hiding behind human rights plea and escaping deportation from Britain, Indian-origin MP Priti Patel has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15204/britons-appalled-as-criminals-not-deported:-indian-origin-mp.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:07:39 +0000 44 dead in Russia plane crash At least 44 people died Wednesday when a plane carrying an ice hockey team crashed during take-off near Yaroslavl, some 250 km from Moscow, emergencies officials said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15184/44-dead-in-russia-plane-crash.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:40:35 +0000 Russian actor announces presidential bid Russian actor-writer Ivan Okhlobystin has announced his intention to run for the country's presidency next year. Okhlobystin, a well-known TV actor, said he made the decision after "much consideration". FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/15102/russian-actor-announces-presidential-bid.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:09:45 +0000 Briton nabbed in Spain for sexual abuse 11 years back A Briton, wanted in sexual abuse case, has been caught in Spain, eleven years after jumping his bail. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14985/briton-nabbed-in-spain-for-sexual-abuse-11-years-back.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:14:20 +0000 Pimp who supplies girls for Berlusconi's sex parties, arrested The man who allegedly used to supply prostitues for Silvio Berlusconi's raunchy sex parties, has been arrested over the charges of extorting money from the Italian Prime Minister. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14931/pimp-who-supplies-girls-for-berlusconis-sex-parties-arrested.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:52:40 +0000 Prostitutes to be taxed in Bonn Germay's former capital Bonn has introduced parking meters for prostitutes in a bid to tax the world's oldest profession, a media report said here. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14877/prostitutes-to-be-taxed-in-bonn.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:06:18 +0000 Suicide blasts in Chechnya, 7 killed Seven people, including five policemen, were killed and 18 others were injured in two suicide bombings in the capital of Russian North Caucasus republic of Chechnya, an official said Wednesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14869/suicide-blasts-in-chechnya-7-killed.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:15:12 +0000 Britain hit by brain drain Britain has been hit by one of the worst brain drains in history, as a million qualified citizens now live in other countries like the US, Australia and Germany, a new report has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14850/britain-hit-by-brain-drain.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:38:26 +0000 Social network sites may shut down in Britain British Home Secretary Theresa May will soon meet executives from social networks like Facebook, Twitter and BlackBerry to discuss the recent riots in the country. May announced she will hold the meeting after officials suggested social network websites should be shut down during public disturbances to prevent spreading of trouble, Sky News reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14662/social-network-sites-may-shut--down-in-britain.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:14:46 +0000 Berlusconi may pen down his sexual encounters! Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who is famous for his colourful sexual life, has said that he may write a memoir on his affairs. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14571/berlusconi-may-pen-down-his-sexual-encounters!.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:22:38 +0000 British police hunt for 30,000 rioters About 30,000 people are suspected to have been involved in the looting, arson and violence during the riots which were witnessed in Britain recently, Scotland Yard has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14491/british-police-hunt-for-30000-rioters.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:52:02 +0000 Dog savages teen in park In a horrifying incident, a British teenager was viciously attacked by a dog and suffered 28 bite wounds. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14485/dog-savages-teen-in-park.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:38:23 +0000 Nurse sent pics of her in panties to patient, sacked A nurse has been relieved from her duties on Saturday after it was proved that she sent photographs of herself in her underwear to a prisoner suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. Gemma Tomlinson, 28, was working at a hospital in Goosnargh, Lancashire when she sent the patient two photographs of herself in her underwear, and gave him her phone number. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14445/nurse-sent-pics-of-her-in-panties-to-patient-sacked.htm Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:22:56 +0000 Fashion icon Coco Chanel worked for Nazis! Coco Chanel spent WWII collaborating with the Nazis, says a new book that outlines her life. According to US journalist Hal Vaughn, author of 'Sleeping With the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War' the fashion icon was: 'Fiercely anti-Semitic long before it became a question of pleasing the Germans, she became rich by catering to the very rich, and shared their dislike of Jews, trade unions, socialism, Freemasons, and communism.' FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14200/fashion-icon-coco-chanel-worked-for-nazis!.htm Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:48:51 +0000 London riots: Two face jail for inciting on Facebook Two British teenagers have been charged with posting hate messages on social network Facebook, one of which encouraged the "killing of a million police officers" during the London riots. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14182/london-riots:-two-face-jail-for-inciting-on-facebook.htm Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:49:18 +0000 UK riots: FB, Twitter, BlackBerry boss summoned As the death toll from violent riots in England rose to five, a top British police officer has slammed political leaders for finding fault with the cops' handling of the unrest while authorities summoned two social networking sites and makers of BlackBerry to discuss their roles in preventing future outbreaks. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14147/uk-riots:-fb-twitter-blackberry-boss-summoned.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:07:45 +0000 British Sikh TV presenter is now Facebook hero A young presenter of a Sikh TV station in Birmingham who has won accolades for its coverage of the arson and looting in the British city has become a Facebook hero. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14135/british-sikh-tv-presenter-is-now-facebook-hero.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:38:51 +0000 Fourth death in London riots A 68-year-old man who suffered critical injuries while trying to extinguish a fire during riots in west London has died, taking the death toll to four, Scotland Yard said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14109/fourth-death-in-london-riots.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:25:28 +0000 CCTV footage of rioters released by Brit police Video footage of rioters who looted shops and establishments in Birmingham and Liverpool has been released by police. A gallery of suspects has been posted on the web by West Midlands police who have urged anyone who recognises the rioters to call the authorities or email them. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14092/cctv-footage-of-rioters-released-by-brit-police.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:53:30 +0000 Will end the 'climate of fear': David Cameron In the wake of arson and rioting which rocked parts of England earlier this week, British Prime Minister David Cameron Thursday vowed to end the "climate of fear" and announced a 10 million-pound package to deal with the damages. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14086/will-end-the-climate-of-fear:-david-cameron.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:01:48 +0000 London riots: Vigilantes clash with Police Vigilante groups set up to fight back rioters in London have clashed with police as they tried to mobilise their own forces to deal with the situation. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14051/london-riots:-vigilantes-clash-with-police.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:54:33 +0000 Keep away from Britain- London's Burning "Keep away from Britain" - media around the world have warned people, while reacting with horror to the riots that have affected many cities across the country. Meanwhile at least one Londoner in three wants the police to use live bullets against "rioting thugs", a poll revealed Wednesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14036/keep-away-from-britain--londons-burning.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:29:03 +0000 Sikhs guarding Gurdwaras armed with swords More than 700 Sikhs armed with swords and hockey sticks have been guarding their gurdwaras in Britain amid unending unrest, media reports said Wednesday. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/14031/sikhs-guarding-gurdwaras-armed-with-swords.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:41:26 +0000 Scotland Yard to be sued over cabbie's killing While a number of cities in Britain are engulfed in riots, looting and arson incidents over a cabbie's killing allegedly by police, the man's family has decided to sue Scotland Yard if he was not allowed to surrender before being shot dead. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13998/scotland-yard-to-be-sued-over-cabbies-killing.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:44:50 +0000 With Blackberry riots spreading like fire With rioters in Britain using BlackBerry to direct fellow looters to spread mayhem in cities across the country, Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has promised to cooperate with British authorities. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13995/with-blackberry-riots-spreading-like-fire.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:25:54 +0000 British PM recalls parliament British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the recall of parliament for one day Thursday as violence swept across the country, a media report said. Cameron said 16,000 police officers will be deployed in the capital to stop the plunder. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13986/british-pm-recalls-parliament.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:35:04 +0000 London rioters strip people naked to rob, target luxury brands Rioters in London have forced people to strip naked in the streets before stealing their clothes, a media report said Tuesday. There were shocking scenes as rioters stole clothes and rifled through bags as people made their way home, the Daily Mail reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13984/london-rioters-strip-people-naked-to-rob-target-luxury-brands.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:18:26 +0000 London riots 3rd day; violence spreads to other cities In a major concern to the authorities, incidents of rioting and arson, which were witnessed across London for two days, escalated to others parts of Britain on the third day. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13946/london-riots-3rd-day;-violence-spreads-to-other-cities.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:56:51 +0000 London riots: Home secretary cuts short holiday, 100 held British Home Secretary Theresa May Monday cut short her holidays after over a 100 people were arrested following a second night of rioting across London. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13936/london-riots:-home-secretary-cuts-short-holiday-100-held.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:26:31 +0000 Attack on teenage girl caused Tottenham riot Rumours are gaining strength that an alleged attack on a teenage girl by police triggered the Saturday night riots in Tottenham, media reports said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13924/attack-on-teenage-girl-caused-tottenham-riot.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:02:07 +0000 London burns after shooting of gangster More than 20 police officers were injured, cars torched and shops were looted when a major riot erupted in London following a fatal police firing. The violence followed local anger over the fatal shooting of a suspected gangster by cops. At least 26 policemen were injured as rioters rampaged through Tottenham Saturday night. Forty-two people were arrested. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13885/london-burns-after-shooting-of-gangster.htm Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:36:53 +0000 Facebook scam says Lady Gaga's dead! A scam doing the rounds on social networking website Facebook claims that singer Lady Gaga has been found dead in a hotel room. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13873/facebook-scam-says-lady-gagas-dead!.htm Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:52:16 +0000 Riots in London after fatal shooting Riots broke out in north London Saturday night following a fatal police shooting. Two police cars, a bus and ­several shops were set ablaze in Tottenham after Mark Duggan, 29, a father of four, was killed Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13860/riots-in-london-after-fatal-shooting.htm Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:14:14 +0000 Italian PM holds another 'bunga bunga' party Controversial Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi hosted a 'bunga bunga' party earlier this week, Italian media reported Thursday. Seventy-four-year-old Berlusconi is already embroiled in allegations of paying dozens of showgirls to attend the bunga bunga parties - which is said to refer to a crude after-dinner sex act - at his luxury villa, the Daily Mail reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13761/italian-pm-holds-another-bunga-bunga-party.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:54:52 +0000 Boy dies after goalpost falls on him In a tragic incident, a 12-year-old boy died after a goalpost fell on him in a village in Britain. The heavy metal pole hit Casey Breese on the head, Daily Express reported. The incident took place in Caersws, near Newtown, mid-Wales. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13604/boy-dies-after-goalpost-falls-on-him.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:22:55 +0000 Teens paint burqa on posters showing scantily-clad women In a bizarre incident, two teens here were caught painting 'burqas' over advertisements that showed scantily-clad women, saying it was sin for women to be exposed. The boys belonged to the Muslim community. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13594/teens-paint-burqa-on-posters-showing-scantily-clad-women.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:21:25 +0000 Morrissey unapologetic over Norway massacre comment Singer Morrissey is refusing to pull down his controversial comment where he compared the massacre in Norway to the daily slaughter of animals for fast food outlets, insisting they are morally equivalent. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13563/morrissey-unapologetic-over-norway-massacre-comment.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:03:42 +0000 OMG! MPs spend 1,000 hours a year on Twitter They send messages about cats, squidgy cake and Take That. And sometimes about politics. MPs are spending almost 1,000 hours a year on Twitter, the social networking site, according to research. The number of MPs tweeting - sending messages of 140 characters or fewer - has more than doubled from 111 in January last year to 275 today, and is expected to go on rising as more politicians sign up. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13552/omg!-mps-spend-1000-hours-a-year-on-twitter.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +0000 Steel mine blast kills 16 in Ukrain In a tragic incident, more than 16 miners lost lives after a deadly exlposion ripped through a mine in eastern Ukraine, authorities said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13466/steel-mine-blast-kills-16-in-ukrain.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:10:30 +0000 Norwegian killer is insane: Lawyer The Norwegian man charged with committing last week's terror acts in Norway that claimed 76 lives was likely "insane,” his lawyer said on Tuesday. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13349/norwegian-killer-is-insane:-lawyer.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:45:42 +0000 Maid appears on television, wants DSK to face trial Breaking her silence for the first time, Nafissatou Diallo, the hotel maid who accused Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault, appeared on television and said she wanted the former IMF chief to face trial. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13319/maid-appears-on-television-wants-dsk-to-face-trial.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:52:05 +0000 In Britain, a baby is born every 40 seconds Latest official figures showed that one child is born in Britain every forty seconds. Experts said the country's soaring birth rate was due to mass immigration that has left hospitals buckling under pressure. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13293/in-britain-a-baby-is-born-every-40-seconds.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:08:51 +0000 Norway effect: UK mosques raise security Extra security will be put up at mosques around the UK in the wake of the deadly attacks in Norway, British Muslim leaders said on Sunday. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13268/norway-effect:-uk-mosques-raise-security.htm Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:08:13 +0000 It was gruesome but necessary: Norway attacker Anders Behring Breivik, the 32-year-old Norwegian, responsible for killing nearly 93 people, admitted that the attack was 'gruesome but necessary.' FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13243/it-was-gruesome-but-necessary:-norway-attacker.htm Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:36:04 +0000 Norway not prepared from terror attack: Wikileaks Norway is ill-quipped to stop terror attacks, a British daily said Saturday, quoting secret US cables leaked by WikiLeaks. One memo warns that "Pakistani-Norwegians" are ripe for radicalisation". FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13223/norway-not-prepared-from-terror-attack:-wikileaks.htm Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:11:55 +0000 Norway attacks; a madman's work The twin attacks in Norway's capital city Oslo were not inspired by some radical Islamic terrorism and seemed to be the work of a madman, a source claimed. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13187/norway-attacks;-a-madmans-work.htm Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:27:26 +0000 91 die in Norway twin attacks At least 91 people were killed Friday in twin attacks in Norway - a massive bomb blast in the capital here and a shooting at a governing Labour Party youth camp, police said. A 32-year-old ethnic Norwegian has been arrested for opening fire at the youth camp. He is also believed to have been behind the bombing here. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13172/91-die-in-norway-twin-attacks.htm Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:16:22 +0000 11 killed in Norway bomb and gun attack A bomb attack near the office of Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg Friday left at least seven people dead, while four more were killed when a gunman opened fire at a youth camp near the capital, BBC reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13167/11-killed-in-norway-bomb-and-gun-attack.htm Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:29:00 +0000 Bomb blast near Norwegian PM's office A large explosion Friday is thought to have damaged the office of Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, BBC reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13156/bomb-blast-near-norwegian-pms-office.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:26:20 +0000 Russian Prez polls on March 4 Russia's presidential elections will be held March 4, 2012, a top official has said. Central Election Committee member Maya Grishina made the announcement Thursday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13128/russian-prez-polls-on-march-4.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:10:35 +0000 Britain hit by school sex scandal A well-known British school has been rocked by a sex and drink scandal involving 13-year-old students. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13039/britain-hit-by-school-sex-scandal.htm Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:45:00 +0000 Police, media, politics: probe to be widened says Cameron Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday told members of the Commons that his government will widen its probe into the phone hacking scandal. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13029/police-media-politics:-probe-to-be-widened-says-cameron.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:28:33 +0000 Brit PM under scanner on phone hacking The British Parliament will question Prime Minister David Cameron today about the phone hacking scandal that has rocked the country's basic establishment. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/13009/brit-pm-under-scanner-on-phone-hacking.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:58:28 +0000 Breast implant exposes drug dealer A cocaine dealer in a British town was exposed after his neighbours wondered about the source of the money his wife spent for her breast enlargement. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12938/breast-implant-exposes-drug-dealer.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:49:28 +0000 Girls urged to strip for Putin's presidency In an online campaign, young Russian women have been urged to take off their clothes to support Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the next year's presidential vote, a lawmaker's website has shown. Called "Putin's Army", it features a video of a blonde student called Diana who struts along Moscow's streets in high heels and a black suit before scrawling "I will tear my clothes off for Putin" on a white top in red lipstick and starting to undo her clothes, the Daily Telegraph reported Monday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12937/girls-urged-to-strip-for-putins-presidency.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:10:29 +0000 Phone hacking scandal: London Police Chief quits Britain's notorious phone hacking scandal has got another victim. London Police Chief Sir Paul Stephenson resigned on late Sunday as a result of allegations over Scotland Yard's links to the Rupert Murdoch newspaper. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12912/phone-hacking-scandal:-london-police-chief-quits.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:23:10 +0000 Rebekah Brook released Within hours of her arrest in connection with the 'phone tapping scandal', Rebekah Brrok, the former head of British newspaper publisher News International, was released on bail early Monday, media reports said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12904/rebekah-brook-released.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:53:41 +0000 Phone hacking scam: Rebekah Brook held London police arrested Rebekah Brooks, Rupert Murdoch's former British CEO, in the phone hacking and police bribery scandal Sunday, and the former News of the World editor said she was "assisting the police with their inquiries." FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12899/phone-hacking-scam:-rebekah-brook-held.htm Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:09:45 +0000 Rebekah Brooks arrested! Police investigating the News of the World phone hacking scandal Sunday arrested a 43-year-old woman who is believed to be Rebekah Brooks, ex-chief executive of News International and close aide of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a media report said Sunday evening. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12889/rebekah-brooks-arrested!.htm Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:46:57 +0000 Brit family docs wish sex with patients! Half of the family doctors polled in a survey in Britain have expressed a desire to be allowed to have a sexual relationship with their patient. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12849/brit-family-docs-wish-sex-with-patients!.htm Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:51:23 +0000 The James 'Vladimir Putin' Bond! Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is said to be furious after his face was used in place of Britain's finest trained killer and spy James Bond for game posters in Moscow. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12829/the-james-vladimir-putin-bond!.htm Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:57:05 +0000 Vatican declares war against 'secularisation' The prime Christian organisation has announced its plan for a massive campaign against 'secularisation' , beginning in 2012 in some of Europe's biggest cities. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12697/vatican-declares-war-against-secularisation.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:54:40 +0000 UK top destination for migrant settlers More immigrants settle permanently in Britain than in any other European country, a study has said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12680/uk-top-destination-for-migrant-settlers.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:34:11 +0000 16 dead in Brazil plane crash At least 16 people were killed in a plane crash Wednesday in Brazil, authorities said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12678/16-dead-in-brazil-plane-crash.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:18:55 +0000 Berlusconi's teenage 'Bunga Bunga girl' pregnant! The 18-year-old nightclub dancer at the centre of a sex trial against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said she is pregnant and plans to marry soon, in interview excerpts released on Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12660/berlusconis-teenage-bunga-bunga-girl-pregnant!.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:38:54 +0000 Murdered Indian honeymooner's hubby is gay! Indian-origin woman Anni Dewani, who was killed during her honeymoon in South Africa, cried herself to sleep alone on a sofa on their wedding day after her husband refused to have sex with her, leading to suspicions that he is gay. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12542/murdered-indian-honeymooners-hubby-is-gay!.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:33:44 +0000 'News of the World' tried to access 9/11 phone data A media report about famous Sunday tabloid 'News of the World' that has printed its last edition this Sunday, claimed that its reporters had offered to pay a New York police officer to retrieve the private phone records of victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12519/news-of-the-world-tried-to-access-9-11-phone-data.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:47:51 +0000 800 naked men, women fight with pillows Eight hundred men and women in Belgium have shed their clothes and fought with pillows for an art project. The volunteers were posing for the latest nude photo installation by daring U.S. artist Spencer Tunick, reports the Daily Mail. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12510/800-naked-men-women-fight-with-pillows.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:28:47 +0000 German award for Putin Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has won an award in Germany for his role in Russia's development. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12470/german-award-for-putin.htm Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:35:49 +0000 News of the World ex-editor arrested Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson was arrested Friday over allegations of phone hacking and corruption, BBC reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12384/news-of-the-world-ex-editor-arrested.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:14:32 +0000 The News of the World..... a saga of sex, crime and sensation Sex, crime and sensation, these three traits defined the century and a half old journey of 'The News of the World' that closed down on Sunday. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12368/the-news-of-the-world.....-a-saga-of-sex-crime-and-sensation.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:25:21 +0000 No summer vacation for French ministers! French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said his ministers should not go on summer vacation and instead work round the clock, according to a top official. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12345/no-summer-vacation-for-french-ministers!.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:46:42 +0000 Germany to ban wild Facebook parties Authorities in Germany are suggesting to ban Facebook parties in advance if the police believe such events could lead to a law and order problem, Daily Telegraph reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12205/germany-to-ban-wild-facebook-parties.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:12:16 +0000 Anorexia threat to Kate Middleton! Kate Middleton, the 29-year-old Duchess of Cambridge, is at risk of contracting anorexia, says an Italian expert. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/12163/anorexia-threat-to-kate-middleton!.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:33:26 +0000 74-yr-old Berlusconi capable of sex 5 times a day! Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is capable of making love five times in a day, his doctor has revealed adding that the 74-year-old "has the sex drive of a man at least 15 years younger". FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11968/74-yr-old-berlusconi-capable-of-sex-5-times-a-day!.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:35:55 +0000 British youths 'can't read or write English properly English is their mother tongue, but many young Britons are unable to read, write or communicate properly in that language, according to the head of the British Chambers of Commerce. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11961/british-youths-cant-read-or-write-english-properly.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:17:19 +0000 Sarkozy assaulted during town visit An assailant grabbed French President Nicolas Sarkozy and tried to pull him during a visit to a town in southern France Thursday, media reports said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11925/sarkozy-assaulted-during-town-visit.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:23:50 +0000 Hackers sneak into Tony Blair's personal data Personal details about former British prime minister Tony Blair have been hacked and released on the internet, The Sun reported Sunday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11681/hackers-sneak-into-tony-blairs-personal-data.htm Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:13:25 +0000 Hitler wanted to use bio-chemicals on Britain Britain feared that Adolf Hitler- led Nazis would invade the United Kingdom during World War II by launching a bio-chemical attack, using anthrax and foot-and - mouth disease, de-classified documents have revealed. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11626/hitler-wanted-to-use-bio-chemicals-on-britain.htm Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:31:14 +0000 44 killed in Russia plane crash At least 44 people were killed when a passenger aircraft crash landed in northern Russia late Monday night, officials said Tuesday. Eight other people were injured when the Tu-134 plane met with the accident in Karelia region, said a spokesman for the emergencies ministry. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11377/44-killed-in-russia-plane-crash.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:50:28 +0000 400 men, women set nude world record A nude world record has been set by 400 people, who stripped on a South Wales beach and ran naked into the icy cold water. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11349/400-men-women-set-nude-world-record.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:36:44 +0000 Putin makes hot model his 'personal photographer'! Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has appointed a glamorous former model as his 'personal photographer', triggering a flurry of comments why she was hired. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11211/putin-makes-hot-model-his-personal-photographer!.htm Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:38:34 +0000 Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupts A volcano in northern Russia has erupted, and is churning out ash to a height of 10,000 metres, scientists said Friday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11161/russias-shiveluch-volcano-erupts.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:05:21 +0000 Britons say university degree no big deal University degrees no longer offer advantage in the workplace and are now may not be worth paying for, many middle class parents in Britain say. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/11030/britons-say-university-degree-no-big-deal.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:39:48 +0000 Bean sprouts caused E.coli outbreak: Germany Germany has admitted that locally-grown bean sprouts were the cause of the E. coli outbreak that has killed 29 and made ill nearly 3,000 people across Europe. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10806/bean-sprouts-caused-e.coli-outbreak:-germany.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:56:12 +0000 Britain will be most populated European country by 2060 Britain would become the most populated country in the European Union by 2060, according to latest statistics. The population of Britain would be 79 million by the year 2060 from the present 62 million. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10729/britain-will-be-most-populated-european-country-by-2060.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:47:13 +0000 Kate Middleton's phone hacked! The mobile phone of Kate Middleton, duchess of Cambridge and Prince William's wife, was reportedly hacked by a private investigator working for a newspaper, a British daily said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10724/kate-middletons-phone-hacked!.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:28:21 +0000 London to be flooded with drugs, prostitutes! London Olympic chiefs are likely to face new trouble in the run-up to the 2012 Games, as the Russian mafia is set to flood the city with drugs, prostitutes and extortion rackets. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10518/london-to-be-flooded-with-drugs-prostitutes!.htm Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:50:04 +0000 Russia to put Bulava missile in service Russia plans to put latest marine-based ballistic missile Bulava later this year. The flight development tests of the Bulava missile will be resumed in mid-June, Russian Defence Ministry's spokesman Igor Konashenkov told Interfax-AVN news agency today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10359/russia-to-put-bulava-missile-in-service.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:28:48 +0000 Russian spy Anna becomes newspaper editor Former Russian spy Anna Chapman, who was detained for espionage and deported from the US, has been appointed editor-in-chief of a "small" newspaper in Russia. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10335/russian-spy-anna-becomes-newspaper-editor.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:16:49 +0000 Who is the sexiest MP?? A website in Britain is becoming a huge hit these days after it has allowed people to choose the sexiest MP, a media report said today. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10261/who-is-the-sexiest-mp??.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 16:41:02 +0000 Strauss-Kahn's defence team to target maid : Report The defence team of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is likely to question the credibility of a hotel maid, who has accused him of sexual assault. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10256/strauss-kahns-defence-team-to-target-maid-:-report.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 14:25:37 +0000 Going nude in public banned in Spain city Police in the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona will fine people who go out in public naked or semi-nude. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10200/going-nude-in-public-banned-in-spain-city.htm Mon, 30 May 2011 12:55:09 +0000 Top French official hit by sex-scandal The French state secretary for civil service, accused of having sexually harassed two women, has resigned, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said in a statement Sunday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10180/top-french-official-hit-by-sex-scandal.htm Sun, 29 May 2011 19:41:31 +0000 Europe's most wanted fugitive Mladic held Alleged Serbian war criminal and Europe's most wanted fugitive Ratko Mladic was arrested Thursday in Serbia, Serbian President Boris Tadic said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/10028/europes-most-wanted-fugitive-mladic-held.htm Thu, 26 May 2011 18:14:00 +0000 Dense ash cloud in UK disrupts flights The British Airways was forced to cancel many flights after the reports of dense ash clouds from Iceland's Grímsvötn volcano moving toward the UK, media reports said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9928/dense-ash-cloud-in-uk-disrupts-flights.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 13:44:06 +0000 France hikes terror alert over al-Qaeda threat France Sunday raised its terror alert amid fears of suicide bomb plots against the Paris transport network, a media report said. The Daily Telegraph said the French intelligence services are looking for a female would-be suicide bomber who they believe could be planning to target the Paris Metro. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9851/france-hikes-terror-alert-over-al-qaeda-threat.htm Sun, 22 May 2011 15:22:03 +0000 Did British royals eat human flesh? British royals who have long been famed for their love of lavish banquets and rich recipes also had a taste for human flesh, according to a book. The book has revealed that British royals as recently as the end of the 18th century possibly swallowed parts of the human body. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9826/did-british-royals-eat-human-flesh?.htm Sat, 21 May 2011 15:30:51 +0000 School critised for teaching pole dance A dance school in Britain has stoked a public debate and invited criticism for offering lessons in pole dancing to children as young as 12. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9797/school-critised-for-teaching-pole-dance.htm Fri, 20 May 2011 21:05:01 +0000 Russia urged to allow gay parade Amnesty International is urging authorities in Moscow to reverse their decision to ban a gay parade. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9728/russia-urged-to-allow-gay-parade.htm Thu, 19 May 2011 17:09:19 +0000 Gay parade banned in Moscow Moscow's city government has officially rejected an application to hold a gay pride parade in the Russian capital. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9652/gay-parade-banned-in-moscow.htm Wed, 18 May 2011 11:43:24 +0000 IED recovered ahead of Queen's Ireland visit A bomb was found near Dublin Monday night, ahead of Queen Elizabeth's historic four-day visit in Ireland. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9620/ied-recovered-ahead-of-queens-ireland-visit.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 15:09:05 +0000 Irish insurgents threaten to bomb London Irish rebels have threatened to bomb central London, Scotland Yard said. The specific location or time was, however, not mentioned, Sky News reported Monday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9585/irish-insurgents-threaten-to-bomb-london.htm Mon, 16 May 2011 18:37:31 +0000 9-year old caught for drunken driving In a bizzare incident, a nine- year oldThe Sunday Sun reported that the boy, too young to be prosecuted for a criminal offence, was nabbed in Cumbria for driving under the influence of alcohol. boy was held for drunk driving in Britain, a media report said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9518/9-year-old-caught-for-drunken-driving.htm Sun, 15 May 2011 16:13:55 +0000 Mistaken for speed bump, man run over In a tragic incident, a drunk man was run over by a car when he was lying on the road as the driver of the car had mistaken him as a speed bump, a media report said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9355/mistaken-for-speed-bump-man-run-over.htm Thu, 12 May 2011 16:33:17 +0000 Vodka under threat in Russia Vodka and wine could disappear from the shelves of Russian stores following the introduction of EGAIS, a unified system controlling retail liquor licences. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9304/vodka-under-threat-in-russia.htm Wed, 11 May 2011 17:32:56 +0000 Britain must apologise for 'virginity tests' disclosure demand British government is facing demands for an official apology after confidential documents disclosed that more than 80 Indian women seeking entry to the UK were subjected to 'virginity tests' to check their marital status in the late 1970s. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9247/britain-must-apologise-for-virginity-tests-disclosure-demand.htm Tue, 10 May 2011 18:06:40 +0000 Diana's dying picture to be made public! For the first time since the mysterious death of Princess Diana, a paparazzi picture showing the dying princess will be screened in a documentary about her fatal crash. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/9235/dianas-dying-picture-to-be-made-public!.htm Tue, 10 May 2011 16:04:49 +0000 Two tonnes cocaine seized in Spain Spanish authorities have broken up an international drug trafficking ring in an operation in which 34 people were arrested and two tonnes of cocaine were confiscated. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8992/two-tonnes-cocaine-seized-in-spain.htm Thu, 05 May 2011 11:52:57 +0000 Brit PM to gift royal couple British Prime Minister David Cameron will gift a book to Prince William and Kate Middleton on their wedding because he feels the couple have "probably got everything". FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8746/brit-pm-to-gift-royal-couple.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:25:06 +0000 Udaipur royalty to attend Prince-Kate wedding Among the Indian guests at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday will be 'desi' royal Raghav Raj Singh of Shivrati, who studied with William and also played polo with him. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8718/udaipur-royalty-to-attend-prince-kate-wedding.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:21:39 +0000 Berlo's 'Bunga-2' girl wants quick marriage Ruby, the heart stealer , the famous Morracan dancer due to whom Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is curently facing court trial for allegedly paying her for sex , is now pursuading local priests in the northern port city of Genoa to marry her and her fiance on the spot, riling top Catholic officials. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8716/berlos-bunga-2-girl-wants-quick-marriage.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:10:13 +0000 Man acting as cannonball dies In a tragic incident, a British man acting as a human cannonball ,died in front of horrified onlookers as his safety net collapsed. He crashed head first on to the ground. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8624/man-acting-as-cannonball-dies.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:53:38 +0000 Leaning Tower of Pisa freed after 20 years Completing the tiring restoretion work of Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the restorer has freed the tower from the scaffolding that covered it for the past 20 years, officials said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8472/leaning-tower-of-pisa-freed-after-20-years.htm Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:56:21 +0000 Top al-Qaeda leader killed in Chechnya Mohanad, a top leader and Saudi representative of al-Qaeda in Russia's North Caucasus has been killed in Chechnya, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NATC) said today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8453/top-al-qaeda-leader-killed-in-chechnya.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:29:55 +0000 Lady caught toddler after 4 floors fall In a miraculous incident, a baby girl survived a terrifying fall from a fourth-floor hotel balcony thanks to a lady who caught her just in time , a media report said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8440/lady-caught-toddler-after-4-floors-fall.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:42:13 +0000 Woman who gave birth to 20th child In a bizzare incident, a Ukranian woman has become the most prolific mother in the country after giving birth to her 20th healty child, media report said. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8416/woman-who-gave-birth-to-20th-child.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:31:06 +0000 Royal wedding 'live' on YouTube The most anticipated wedding of the millenium of Prince Williams -Kate Middleton will be shown live on YouTube's live streaming channel, the video-sharing website has announced. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8308/royal-wedding-live-on-youtube.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:24:59 +0000 Royal wedding, details announced More details have been announced regarding Britain's most awaited wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton by Buckingham Palace. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8095/royal-wedding-details-announced.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:57:34 +0000 Toll rises to 13 in Minsk metro stn blas The toll in the bomb explosion in a Minsk Metro station has reached 13, the Belarusian health ministry said Friday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/8084/toll-rises-to-13-in-minsk-metro-stn-blas.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:06:02 +0000 Berlo sex scandal: New Bunga-2 claims surface Adding more troubles to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's already messed up situation, some media reports ,referring to the account of two of the premier's female dinner guests claimed that the 'Bunga-bunga' game was played at the party and the grouping began at the table itself. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7968/berlo-sex-scandal:-new-bunga-2-claims-surface.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:56:02 +0000 Veil ban leads to muslim women arrest in France Police in France, home to Europe's biggest Muslim population, arrested two protesters wearing niqab veils today as a ban on full-face coverings went into effect. FnF desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7874/veil-ban-leads-to-muslim-women-arrest-in-france.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:24:32 +0000 Metro bomb blast killed 11 in Minsk Eleven people were killed and over 100 injured when a bomb equal to 5-7 kg of TNT exploded at a busy subway station in the Belarusian capital Minsk during rush hour Monday, said prosecutors. President Alexander Lukashenko called the blast "a serious challenge" to the nation. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7872/metro-bomb-blast-killed-11-in-minsk.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:10:24 +0000 Berlo paid underage dancer, but not for sex! Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has admitted paying 53,000 pounds to an underage belly dancer to stop her from becoming a prostitute. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7869/berlo-paid-underage-dancer-but-not-for-sex!.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:44:25 +0000 Seven killed in Belarus metro blast Seven people were killed in a blast at a metro station in the Belarusian capital Monday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7864/seven-killed-in-belarus-metro-blast.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:02:16 +0000 Nude protest during royal wedding! Anti-government groups in Britain are planning to stage naked protests wearing only masks in a bid to disrupt the wedding of Prince William. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7840/nude-protest-during-royal-wedding!.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:34:32 +0000 Burqa officially banned in France France -- home to Europe's biggest Muslim population -- today officially banned women from wearing full-face veils in public places. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7827/burqa-officially-banned-in-france.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:42:14 +0000 British tabloid hacked 7,000 mobile phones Nearly 7,000 mobile phones, including those of actress Sienna Miller and former culture secretary Tessa Jowell, were hacked by a British tabloid, a lawyer has claimed. Without accepting the numbers, the newspaper has since apologised. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7822/british-tabloid-hacked-7000-mobile-phones.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:10:16 +0000 Suicide bomber dies in premature blast in Russia A man, wearing a suicide bomber vest, died in Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Dagestan after his bomb apparently exploded prematurely, said police Sunday, adding no one was hurt in the explosion. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7817/suicide-bomber-dies-in-premature-blast-in-russia.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:34:08 +0000 Gunman kills seven in Netherlands Seven people were killed and 16 others were injured Saturday when a gunman opened fire with a machinegun at a crowded shopping mall in a town in the Netherlands, Xinhua reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7774/gunman-kills-seven-in-netherlands.htm Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:19:38 +0000 Medvedev condemns cyber-attack on social networking site Russian President Dmitry Medvedev today strongly condemned as "outrageous and illegal" a cyber-attack on the LiveJournal, a popular social networking website that hosts his blog. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7729/medvedev-condemns-cyber-attack-on-social-networking-site.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:17:54 +0000 Russia to develop S-500 air defence system Russia's Almaz-Antei Design Bureau is planning to complete the development of the advanced S-500 air defence system by 2015-2016, the company's deputy general director Yury Solovyev said today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7725/russia-to-develop-s-500-air-defence-system.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:01:47 +0000 Italian PM's Sex trial adjourned after 7 min The trial of Premier Silvio Berlusconi on charges he paid for sex with an underage prostitute, then tried to use his influence to cover it up was adjourned shortly after it opened in Milan today. FnF desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7592/italian-pms-sex-trial-adjourned-after-7-min.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:05:23 +0000 Germany to delete child porn websites German government has decided to delete child porn websites, dropping a plan to attempt to block such sites. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7582/germany-to-delete-child-porn-websites.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:46:53 +0000 Terror attack likely at Royal wedding Firebrand cleric Anjem Choudary has warned that a terror attack is 'highly likely' at the Royal wedding. The hate preacher has told all Muslims to stay away from Westminster Abbey on April 29, describing it as 'a prime target'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7377/terror-attack-likely-at-royal-wedding.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0000 Brit schools avoiding Bible! Many schools in Britain have banned the distribution of the Bible to avoid upsetting other faiths, a media report said. The Gideons International, an organisation dedicated to distribution of the Bible, gives out free copies printed in 94 languages. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7315/brit-schools-avoiding-bible!.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:13:49 +0000 Nazi massacre 'offence against God':Pope Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday condemned the massacre of 335 Italians including Catholics and Jews by Nazi troops during a visit to a mass grave near Rome, calling it a "grave offence against God." FnF desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7098/nazi-massacre-offence-against-god:pope.htm Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:02:09 +0000 BBC spends 2k pounds per year on biscuits! The BBC spends over 2,000 pounds a year on biscuits and 32,500 pounds on flowers for the reception area, a media report said Sunday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/7076/bbc-spends-2k-pounds-per-year-on-biscuits!.htm Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:40:16 +0000 UK to have Mohalla Committee! Impressed by the concept of Mohalla Committees formed at the police's instance to promote communal harmony in cities like Mumbai, a delegation of Scotland Yard police today said they plan to initiate such a format in UK. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/6279/uk-to-have-mohalla-committee!.htm Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:19:09 +0000 28k British cops to lose jobs A total of 28,000 British policemen would lose their jobs in the next four years due to government spending cuts, a police association has said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/6042/28k-british-cops-to-lose-jobs.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:55:07 +0000 Kantemurova wins Miss Russia crown Natalia Kantemurova from Moscow was crowned Miss Russia 2011. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5956/kantemurova-wins-miss-russia-crown.htm Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:20:36 +0000 Britons are TV addicts! Britons buy nearly twice as many television sets as their continental counterparts, says a report. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5927/britons-are-tv-addicts!.htm Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:47:47 +0000 6 killed in Russian plane crash All the six crew members of a Russian plane were killed Saturday when the aircraft, on a trial flight, crashed in south-west Russia. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5907/6-killed-in-russian-plane-crash.htm Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:23:19 +0000 Berlusconi's Bunga Bunga girl to marry The Moroccan woman involved along with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is all set to marry her boyfriend later this month in Genoa, powerful Italian talent agent Lele Mora said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5839/berlusconis-bunga-bunga-girl-to-marry.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:29:57 +0000 No mobile for sex-scandal-hit Berlusconi Troubled Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who is currently facing trials in several cases said that he is no longer using a cell phone as the Police may put surveillance on it. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5700/no-mobile-for-sex-scandal-hit-berlusconi.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:24:23 +0000 Hoax bomb threat at Eiffel Tower Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower and an office building were evacuated late Friday night after bomb warnings made by anonymous telephone callers, media reports said Saturday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5562/hoax-bomb-threat-at-eiffel-tower.htm Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:55:46 +0000 10 kids set ablaze in orphanage fire Ten kids were burnt alive when a fire broke out in their orphanage in Estonia on Sunday afternoon. The government has announced Monday as the day of mourning for victims. FnF correspondant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5310/10-kids-set-ablaze-in-orphanage-fire.htm Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:31:24 +0000 Least worried about the sex trial: Berlusconi Dismissing speculation about the possible collapse of his government due to his alleged involvement in the underage prosecution case, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said that he is 'least worried' about the approaching trial FnF correspondant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5085/least-worried-about-the-sex-trial:-berlusconi.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:04:34 +0000 Britain: Rapists should have chance to get off sex offenders British Prime minister David Cameron declared war on unelected judges yesterday after they put the human rights of pedophiles and rapists before public safety. As per Tim Shipman reported in Daily Mail. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5084/britain:-rapists-should-have-chance-to-get-off-sex-offenders.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:53:32 +0000 Man kills wife over Facebook affair An American business tycoon knifed his British wife to death after learning that she was having a love affair with an old school mate whom she met on Facebook, a court has heard. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5067/man-kills-wife-over-facebook-affair.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:58:11 +0000 Putin owns $970 mn palace! A businessman has accused Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of having a lavish 600 million pounds ($970 million) palace, which he built for himself near a Black Sea resort with the proceeds of "corruption, bribery and theft", a media report said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5063/putin-owns-$970-mn-palace!.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:33:04 +0000 Women to decide Sex scandal-hit Berlusconi's fate! In what can be called a sheer irony, the fate of Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who is facing trial over sex scandals is presently lying in the hands of three female judges. FnF correspondant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/5023/women-to-decide-sex-scandal-hit-berlusconis-fate!.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:03:55 +0000 Woman traced sex attacker on FB The London man would have never imagined that one day he would land up in jail because of his Facebook account. A young woman traced him on a social networking site after he tried to rape her and fled the scene when failed. FnF correspondant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4822/woman-traced-sex-attacker-on-fb.htm Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:15:30 +0000 Sikh father kills daughter in UK A Sikh father in UK allegedly strangled his 24-year-old daughter to death for playing music loudly, a court here has heard. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4414/sikh-father-kills-daughter-in-uk.htm Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:07:15 +0000 UK facing risk from home-grown terrorists A US diplomatic cable leaked by WikiLeaks revealed that the Great Britain is facing massive risk of terror attacks by suicide bombers who born in the country itself and hence are not on the intelligence service radar. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4380/uk-facing-risk-from-home-grown-terrorists.htm Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:07:34 +0000 5 Russian cops killed in attack Five police officers were killed and one injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Russia's volatile North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4327/5-russian-cops-killed-in-attack.htm Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:54:48 +0000 Now Russian protestors want Putin's ouster About 500 people demonstrated in a central Moscow square on Monday to demand the ouster of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his "rule of thieves." The rally took place peacefully, but police detained a separate group of 20 opposition activists nearby. About 60 protesters also were detained in St. Petersburg, one of a number of other cities where demonstrations were held. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4258/now-russian-protestors-want-putins-ouster.htm Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:45:55 +0000 Rita Patel enters UK town mayor race Indian-origin Rita Patel, who migrated to Britain in the 1970s and went on to hold several key positions in the voluntary sector, has entered the race to become Leicester's first elected mayor. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4242/rita-patel-enters-uk-town-mayor-race.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:33:44 +0000 Woman ends life for dog!! An 87-year old lady has ended her life here after the dog whom she nourished for six years was taken away by the rescue center, a media report said. Former veterinary nurse Joan Mary Crowhurst was found dead on her living room floor, having taken an overdose and left a handwritten note on her mantelpiece that read: "You stole my dog, you stole my life," the 'Daily Mail' reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/4164/woman-ends-life-for-dog!!.htm Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:41:12 +0000 Black widow behind airport blasts! A suspected 'black widow' is said to be behind the suicide blast in Russia's busiest Domodedovo International Airport in which at least 35 were killed and 178 injured, reports said today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3988/black-widow-behind-airport-blasts!.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Suicide bombers kill 31 at Moscow airport Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered an increase of security at all of the country's airports and transportation hubs after a suicide bombing Monday ripped through Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport, killing at least 31 people. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3981/suicide-bombers-kill-31-at-moscow-airport.htm Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:28:35 +0000 Putin fathered child with mistress! Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's alleged mistress, Alina Kabayeva, has denied she gave birth to his baby son. The former Olympics rhythmic gymnast has claimed that the child is actually her nephew. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3953/putin-fathered-child-with-mistress!.htm Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:15:31 +0000 Chancellor quits over wife's affair Britain's shadow chancellor Alan Johnson has quit front-line politics after discovering that his wife had an affair with his police protection officer. Hours after the resignation, Scotland Yard launched disciplinary proceedings against Paul Rice, who had guarded Johnson from potential terror attacks when he was Home Secretary, the Daily Mail reported today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3842/chancellor-quits-over-wifes-affair.htm Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:02:31 +0000 Lithuanian girl killed on Fb-arranged date Lithuanian police say a 14-year-old boy has admitted killing a 13-year-old girl he met through Facebook. Police spokeswoman Dalia Petrauskiene says the girl from the town Alytus was murdered after arranging on the popular social networking site to meet the boy, who lives in the capital, Vilnius. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3667/lithuanian-girl-killed-on-fb-arranged-date.htm Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:56:36 +0000 Control your diplomat: UK to India Britain today asked India to waive the diplomatic immunity for Anil Verma, a senior Indian diplomat accused of assaulting his wife, saying it does not tolerate envoys working in the UK breaking the law. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3661/control-your-diplomat:-uk-to-india.htm Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:25:55 +0000 Indian envoy sent back home The Indian diplomat in Britain accused of beating his wife has been transferred back to India after the External Affairs Ministry took serious note of the charges. FnF correspondant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3617/indian-envoy-sent-back-home.htm Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:51:20 +0000 Indian diplomat's wife fights for justice The wife of Indian diplomat Anil Verma, accused of beating her at their official residence in London, has gone into hiding with the couple's five-year-old son over fears for her safety. Paromita Verma is living in fear of her life after moving out of their home and has applied for leave to remain in the UK on humanitarian grounds amid fears that she would be forcibly taken back to India, the 'Daily Mail' reported. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3590/indian-diplomats-wife-fights-for-justice.htm Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:10:33 +0000 Prostitution charge over Italian PM Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is under the investigation for a prostitution case with a dancer who linked with the PM in 2010. FnF correspondant http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3532/prostitution-charge-over-italian-pm.htm Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:02:14 +0000 14,000 British cops to lose job! Over 14,000 policemen may lose their jobs due to budget cuts in Britain, a media report said Tuesday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3421/14000-british-cops-to-lose-job!.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:23:55 +0000 Indian diplomat probed for wife bashing Anil Verma, a senior diplomat in the Indian High Commission here, was questioned last month by Scotland Yard on allegations that he assaulted his wife, but escaped prosecution due to diplomatic immunity. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3338/indian-diplomat-probed-for-wife-bashing.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:02:33 +0000 Eva Longoria's restaurant goes bankrupt The bosses of actress Eva Longoria's Las Vegas restaurant and nightclub have filed for bankruptcy after racking up debts of almost $5.7 million. The Desperate Housewives star launched the Sin City branch of Beso with business partner Todd English in December 2009 - a year after opening her flagship Hollywood restaurant with the same name. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3280/eva-longorias-restaurant-goes-bankrupt.htm Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:26:17 +0000 Blackout in Moscow due to snowfall For the second time in just over a week, the Moscow Region has faced the worst blackout in its post-Soviet history following heavy snowfalls and strong winds in Russia. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3083/blackout-in-moscow-due-to-snowfall.htm Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:56:21 +0000 Prince Harry again in Afghan front Prince Harry is to return to serve in Afghanistan again, before the British troops are completely withdrawn from the war-ravaged country, a media report said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/3053/prince-harry-again-in-afghan-front.htm Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:51:13 +0000 Bomb blast in Athens A bomb blast took place at a court in central Athens early Thursday, a police source said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2984/bomb-blast-in-athens.htm Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:28:49 +0000 Russian Army cargo plane crash A Russian Antonov military cargo plane crashed on the border between Russia's Tula and Oryol regions, killing all 11 crew members aboard, the Itar-Tass news agency reported. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2935/russian-army-cargo-plane-crash.htm Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:10:50 +0000 Air hostess jailed for drugs trafficking An Indian-origin former Air Canada air hostess has been jailed for eight years for trafficking almost USD 400,000 worth of drugs into UK, in what police described as a 'cocaine conspiracy'. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2717/air-hostess-jailed-for-drugs-trafficking.htm Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:26:55 +0000 UK arrests 12 for suspected terror plot In a major anti-terror pre-dawn swoop days ahead of Christmas, British police today arrested 12 people in raids across the country on suspicion of plotting a large scale act of terrorism. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2670/uk-arrests-12-for-suspected-terror-plot.htm Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:10:04 +0000 Europe standstil due to Heavy snow Heavy snow and freezing temperatures continued to wreck havoc across Europe as thousands of air travellers were stranded at airports and motorists were stuck on highways in Germany and several other countries. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2630/europe-standstil-due-to-heavy-snow.htm Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:41:07 +0000 Footballer ends life over fiancée betrayal A professional club-level footballer committed suicide after he found that his fiancée was having another affair FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2510/footballer-ends-life-over-fiancée-betrayal.htm Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:28:03 +0000 Plea against Assange's bail The founder of whistle blower website Wikileaks Julian Assange granted bail but his joy was short-lived as the Swedish Prosecutes have already filed a plea against his bail application. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2441/plea-against-assanges-bail.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:36:46 +0000 Incest to be legalised in Switzerland Incest could soon become legal in Switzerland as the Swiss government is considering repealing its laws on sexual relations between family members, according to a media report. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2431/incest-to-be-legalised-in-switzerland.htm Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:47:31 +0000 Child died after gulping heroin A toddler died after she consumed heroin that was left lying around a house in Britain, a court was told. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2332/child-died-after-gulping-heroin.htm Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:24:28 +0000 One killed in Sweden terror attacks At least one person died and two were wounded as two powerful blasts rocked central Stockholm city on Saturday. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2324/one-killed-in-sweden-terror-attacks.htm Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:46:12 +0000 1 dead in football fans clash in Moscow An unsanctioned demonstration of football fans protesting the death of Spartak Moscow supporter Yegor Sviridov left at least one person dead and 29 injured, a police source said. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2311/1-dead-in-football-fans-clash-in-moscow.htm Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:18:33 +0000 Charles and Camilla attacked Prince Charles in his tuxedo looks anxiously ahead as a protester's fist pounds on his car. His wife Camilla's mouth gapes in shock above her emerald dress. These are the dramatic images captured by an Associated Press photographer as student protesters vented their anger on the most elite, and supposedly well-protected, of targets - a car containing the heir to the British throne and his consort, the Duchess of Cornwall. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2230/charles-and-camilla-attacked.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:38:56 +0000 Teen hacker held for favoring Wikileaks A 16-year old teenager has been arrested in Netherland for allegedly conducting cyber attack on the websites of MasterCard and Visa, in bid adieu to favor the whistleblower Website. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2229/teen-hacker-held-for-favoring-wikileaks.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:35:25 +0000 NRI plotted wife's murder on honeymoon An Indian-origin British Businessman has been arrested by Police over the allegation of conspiring the murder of his newly-wed wife over honeymoon in South-Africa nearly a month ago. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2157/nri-plotted-wifes-murder-on-honeymoon.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:32:17 +0000 Infant born with teeth Truth can be stranger than fiction and this has been proved by a recent miracle where a baby was born with teeth in her mouth. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/2118/infant-born-with-teeth.htm Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:58:37 +0000 France to ban WikiLeaks France moved Friday to ban WikiLeaks from using its servers, a day after the whistleblower website was kicked out of the US. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1951/france-to-ban-wikileaks.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:40:00 +0000 WikiLeaks' back after cyber attacks Whistleblower website WikiLeaks came back online with a Swiss name today around six hours after its wikileaks.org domain name was shut down because it was suffering massive cyber attacks FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1948/wikileaks-back-after-cyber-attacks.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:01:17 +0000 Eight men freeze to death in Poland Polish police say that eight men have frozen to death after a bitter cold front hit the country, with temperatures falling to around -20 Celsius (-4 Fahrenheit) in much of the country. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1865/eight-men-freeze-to-death-in-poland.htm Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:14:40 +0000 Charles not as important as Queen Prince Charles "does not 'command the same respect' as the Queen", said a cable from a US embassy official that was revealed by WikiLeaks. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1780/charles-not-as-important-as-queen.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:35:55 +0000 Stop supporting Junta, EU to India The European Union Parliament has today asked Asian countries including India, China and Russia to stop supporting Myanmar's dictator Junta's regime in the country. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1602/stop-supporting-junta-eu-to-india.htm Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:46:33 +0000 Russia resolves disputes on joining WTO Russia has resolved all 7 disagreements with the European Union (EU) concerning its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), RIA Novosti news agency reported here. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1554/russia-resolves-disputes-on-joining-wto.htm Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:34:25 +0000 Sarkozy calls journalists 'paedophiles' French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is known for his mercurial nature lost his temper and branded a group of journalists "paedophiles" for quizzing him over a corruption scandal. In a furious off-the-record exchange at the NATO summit in Lisbon last week, the French President targeted a reporter who asked him a specific question about the 'Karachigate' scandal, which threatens to engulf him personally. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1533/sarkozy-calls-journalists-paedophiles.htm Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:35:10 +0000 Lucky Draw to attend royal wedding!! Few lucky enough will get a chance to attend the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. FnF Correspondent http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1524/lucky-draw-to-attend-royal-wedding!!.htm Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:03:09 +0000 Bomb explodes at Russian railway station There were no casualties in the bomb explosion incident at a railway station near Russia's Olympic City of Sochi, local police reported today. FnF Desk http://www.facenfacts.com/NewsDetails/1436/bomb-explodes-at-russian-railway-station.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:32:55 +0000