Februrary 15th, 2011 The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this past Sunday were watched by over 26 million people – its largest audience in 11 years. Considered the recording industry’s highest honour, the night was filled with unforgettable performances from a star studded audience, while several unexpected winners also emerged. The show opened with a [...]
February 14th, 2011 Despite a state of emergency which bans all public demonstrations, hundreds of youth protestors in the northern Algerian town of Akbou have begun fighting against the country’s security forces. The crowds were protesting unemployment, however they were held back by tear gas and batons. 30 have been reported as injured. Such sporadic [...]
February 14th, 2011 US plane-making company Boeing has unveiled its newest jumbo jet – the 747-8 Intercontinental, with 51 more seats than the current 747 while using less fuel. Featuring a new tail, cockpit and sharper nose, the new plane was introduced to over 10,000 employees, family and friends. It is the world’s longest airliner [...]
February 13th, 2011 Only a few short days after ex-President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, the Egyptian military has dissolved Parliament and suspended the Constitution. The military has stated that it will remain in power until the next election, or for another 6 months. This means that the election may happen earlier than September as was previously [...]
