Depardieu questioned over sexual assault allegations
[ad_1] French actor Gérard Depardieu was summoned to a police station in Paris, local media report. [ad_2] Source link
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Shortlist announced for Sadler's Wells dance prize
[ad_1] Organisers say they hope the award will "do for dance what the Turner Prize has done for visual arts". [ad_2] Source link
Phone Reviews
[ad_1] With a good number of Windows Phone 8 devices already under its belt, Nokia has made a solid start to life on the platform. Famed for an attractive blend of customization and features, the operating system has been the catalyst behind successes including the Nokia Lumia 920 flagship. So, where could it possibly turn next for a follow up? To the Nokia Lumia 925, that’s where, a device with
Abingdon vicar who ‘spiritually abused’ boy gets two-year ban
[ad_1] Image copyright Google Image caption The vicar met the teenager during a mentoring programme at his church A Church of England vicar who "spiritually abused" a boy has been banned from ministry for two years.The Reverend Timothy Davis is understood to be the first priest to have been convicted of such abuse by the Bishop's Disciplinary Tribunal.Mr Davis, of Christ Church, Abingdon, held two-hour private prayer sessions in the
Abingdon vicar who ‘spiritually abused’ boy gets two-year ban
[ad_1] Image copyright Google Image caption The vicar met the teenager during a mentoring programme at his church A Church of England vicar who "spiritually abused" a boy has been banned from ministry for two years.The Reverend Timothy Davis is understood to be the first priest to have been convicted of such abuse by the Bishop's Disciplinary Tribunal.Mr Davis, of Christ Church, Abingdon, held two-hour private prayer sessions in the
Colombia election: Former Farc rebels face first ballot
[ad_1] Image copyright AFP Image caption The vote is being viewed as a test ahead of presidential elections in May Polls have closed in Colombia's congressional elections that saw former members of the Farc guerilla group take part for the first time.The ex-rebels, now known as the Revolutionary Alternative Common Force (also Farc), were given 10 congressional seats as part of a historic peace deal signed in 2016.But opinion polls
Pro-Kurdish demonstrators close London and Manchester stations
[ad_1] Image copyright @broseph_stalin Image caption A large crowd gathered outside the entrance to King's Cross Pro-Kurdish demonstrators have caused delays and disruption at major railway stations in London and Manchester.Police were forced to close Manchester Piccadilly after people stormed the station and climbed on to the tracks.Within hours, King's Cross was shut down to stop protesters getting on the tracks. Both stations have reopened.Demonstrators are protesting against Turkey's military
Brexit: Backlash for Cable over ‘white nostalgia’ comment
[ad_1] Tory MPs have labelled as "wrong" and "unwise" comments made by Sir Vince Cable, that older Brexit voters were "driven by nostalgia".The Lib Dem leader said too many older people who voted Leave longed for a world where "faces were white"."(Sir Vince) should be trying to bring country together, not seeking to tear it apart," cabinet minister Sajid Javid said.Tory party chair Brandon Lewis said his comments were "rude"
Putin ordered plane to be downed in 2014
[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Putin is expected to win re-election later this month Russia's President Putin ordered the shooting down of a passenger plane that was reportedly carrying a bomb and targeting the opening of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, he says in a new film.In the two-hour film, posted online, Mr Putin says he was told a plane from Ukraine to Turkey had been hijacked as
Dog ‘hanging’ video appears on Facebook
[ad_1] Image caption Police said they were appealing for witnesses to come forward A video which appears to show a dog being hanged in Belfast has appeared on Facebook.The distressed animal can be heard struggling in the footage as a voice calls to those responsible to stop what they are doing.Police said they were appealing for witnesses to come forward.In a Facebook post, the PSNI North Belfast said the video