Friday 24 May 2013
TWO British women on a whale-watching boat that capsized off Cape Town survived the ordeal that claimed two lives by breathing from air pockets under the hull.
The women, named by the city authorities as Lynette Hartman and Bronwyn Armstrong, were rescued more than three hours after another 35 British, French and South African citizens were pulled from the shark-infested waters. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
Irish Independent
BRITAIN should issue a "public and unconditional apology" to Kenya for injustices committed during the colonial era, its Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission has said.
Artillery rounds landed in a heavily populated neighbourhood of Congo's eastern city of Goma on Wednesday, killing a child and injuring other civilians a day before a planned visit by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a human rights group said.
CHINA'S small traditional trade in carving uses ivory acquired through legal auctions and in no way encourages or worsens the problem of elephant poaching in Africa, a senior Chinese official said today.
THE stars of Cannes are rapidly losing their sparkle. For the second time in two weeks, thieves have struck on the Riviera's celebrity belt as it plays host to the biggest names of the silver screen.
Twilight's legacy shows no sign of stopping, after the film and its stars lead the Teen Choice Awards with nine nominations.
The Saturday's star Frankie Sandford confessed she was put off watching the Hangover films in case they give footballer fiance Wayne Bridge any ideas about his upcoming stag do.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have vowed not to appear in sex scenes with other people in their films, according to reports.
Justin Bieber reportedly asks guests who visit his home to sign a secrecy agreement - which could land them a five million dollar fine if they break it.
A WELCOME new exhibit in the case for men occasionally being good people: Zach Galifianakis.
Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British stars flying the flag at the 2013 American Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Ryan Gosling's film Only God Forgives has been booed at Cannes because of extreme violence.
Sheridan Smith has insisted Russell Brand is just a "mate" after they were spotted having dinner together.
Madonna has confirmed that her feud with Elton John is over, after he took her out for dinner.
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