Paedophile priest gets 20-yr jail
A Catholic priest was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Friday by an Australian court which convicted him of sexually abusing children over a period of 18 years.
John Sidney Denham, 67, was jailed for 19 years and 10 months by Sydney’s Downing Centre district court, with the judge saying many victims were left feeling terrified a
Pacheco to give up today
Former Goa tourism minister Mickky Pacheco, wanted in a case of culpable homicide involving the death of his 28-year-old alleged lover, is likely to surrender to the crime branch on Saturday morning, his counsel said.
Garfield to play next Spider-Man
Actor Andrew Garfield is set to play teenage Peter Parker in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot that will focus on the superhero’s college life.
“Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit and h
Bond movie shelved amid financial crisis
The new James Bond movie has been shelved amid financial crisis. The production company EON confirmed in a statement: “We do not know when development will resume and cannot comment further at this stage.” American Beauty director Sam Mendes was lined up to direct the 23rd flick in the franchise, which started with Dr No
31 militants killed in Afghanistan
Afghan and Nato-led troops have eliminated 31 militants and captured the Taliban district chief in Helmand province of Afghanistan, an official spokesman said on Thursday.
Beware of shopping bag germs
Shopping bags could be a threat to shoppers’ health as they harbour deadly food poisoning micro-organisms, researchers have said.
With new flying car, avoid jams
A car which can fly if caught in a traffic jam is soon to become a reality as the US aviation authority has given its nod for commercial production of “light sport” aircraft.
Dev to upset mom: I’m not engaged
Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel says his mother was upset when she read online that he had got engaged to his long time girlfriend Freida Pinto and had to explain to her that the reports were incor
Cleopatra died due to lethal drug cocktail?
Legendary Egyptian Queen Cleopatra did not die of a snake bite as is believed but died of a drug cocktail instead, a researcher has claimed.
Dental patterns as accurate as DNA
A person’s dental patterns can identify a person as accurately as DNA testing in forensics.