Spanish stock market falls
Madrid, March 23 (IANS) The Spanish stock market index Ibex 35 fell 0.32 percent after Brussels terrorist attacks that killed at least 34 people to close at 8,992 points, down from the 9,021 points of…
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Oil prices fluctuate after Brussels attacks
New York, March 23 (IANS) Oil prices fluctuated after a series of explosions in Brussels that killed at least 34 people. The West Texas Intermediate for May delivery moved down 7 cents to settle at…
Germany’s benchmark DAX index closes up
Frankfurt, March 23 (IANS) The benchmark DAX index at Frankfurt Stock Exchange went up slightly by 41.36 points and closed at 9,990 points. Business sentiment has picked up in Germany on Tuesday, which helped boost…
African Union condemns Brussels attacks
Addis Ababa, March 23 (IANS) The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the attacks in Brussels that killed at least 34 people. An AU statement issued on Tuesday said Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, chairperson of the AU…
Australian PM condemns terror attacks in Brussels
Canberra, March 23 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday slammed the “cowardly” terror attacks that rocked the Belgian capital city of Brussels on Tuesday. He also said the European Union (EU) let its…
Harrison Ford ‘excited’ about ‘Indiana Jones 5’
London, Mar 23 (PTI) Veteran actor Harrison Ford is as excited about returning to “Indiana Jones” as his fans. The 73-year-old actor said he was “looking forward” to working on the fifth installment of the…
John Boyega has no intention of moving to LA
London, Mar 23 (PTI) “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star John Boyega says he has no plans to leave his native London and move to Los Angeles. The 24-year-old actor insists he will never leave…
Rod Stewart’s son dresses up as lady
London, Mar 23 (PTI) Singer Rod Stewart has said his youngest son Aiden puts on his mother Penny Lancaster’s clothes and prances around the room in them. The 71-year-old rocker, who has eight children by…
US stocks end mixed after Brussels attacks
New York, March 23 (IANS) US stocks trimmed early losses to close mixed as investors assessed the impacts of explosions in Brussels, Belgium, that left at least 34 people dead. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
US dollar rises
New York, March 23 (IANS) The US dollar increased against the euro and sterling as investors assessed the impacts of explosions in Brussels that left at least 34 dead. In late New York trading on…
Caitlyn Jenner used hotels to cross dress before transition
Credit: Youtube London, Mar 23 (PTI) Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner, who was previously known as Bruce, used to check into hotels to cross-dress before her transition. The 66-year-old “I Am Cait” star, who was…
Ben Affleck keen to direct future superhero movies
London, Mar 23 (PTI) Ben Affleck has picked up “valuable” filmmaking experience working alongside director Zack Snyder on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. The “Argo” star, who takes on the role of Batman in…
Colour was a huge change for ‘Scandal’ character: Washington
London, Mar 23 (PTI) Actress Kerry Washington’s “Scandal” wardrobe started to mimic her own when the writers introduced more colour to her clothes. The 39-year-old plays political fixer Olivia Pope in the hit series, and…
Tyra Banks struggling with sleep deprivation
London, Mar 23 (PTI) New mother Tyra Banks has taken a back seat from driving as she struggles with a lack of sleep. The supermodel-turned-TV mogul, 42, became a first-time mother in January , when…
Pink registers two new songs
London, Mar 23 (PTI) Singer Pink has been working on her seventh studio album over the past year and has now started to confirm some new songs. The 36-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia…
Mick Jagger still wears the clothes made by L’Wren Scott
Los Angeles, Mar 23 (PTI) Two years after his partner L’Wren Scott’s death, “The Rolling Stones” frontman Mick Jagger still wears the clothes designed by her. The fashion designer died in March 2014 and speaking…
Jodie Sweetin all praise for John Stamos’ new girlfriend
Los Angeles, Mar 23 (PTI) Actress Jodie Sweetin has high praise for her “Fuller House” co-star John Stamos’ girlfriend, model and actress Caitlin McHugh. The 34-year-old actress, who recently made her “Dancing With the Stars”…
I would do anything to not be me: Kelly Osbourne
Los Angeles, Mar 23 (PTI) Singer-songwriter Kelly Osbourne says being labelled a drug addict and fat really got to her at times. The 31-year-old British songtress said she experienced the same self-consciousness and insecurities that…
Ava DuVernay to helm ‘The Battle Of Versailles’ film
Los Angeles, Mar 23 (PTI) Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be directing the “The Battle of Versailles” movie for HBO. The 43-year-old “Selma” helmer will co-write the project with Michael Starrbury, adapting the book “The Battle…
Development of Zika virus vaccine underway in India: WHO
(160220) — CARACAS, Feb. 20, 2016 (Xinhua) — A sanitary employee fumigates against Aedes aegypti mosquito, the vector of zika virus, in Antimano sector of Caracas, capital of Venezuela, on Feb. 19, 2016. A Municipal…