Outrage over UK police move to go soft on Muslim extremists to prevent further radicalizationJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - In a bid to stop Muslim extremists from becoming more militant, the UK Government is set to issue a guideline for police, directing them not to charge them in many hate crime cases, a move that has created outrage amongst critics. Guidelines will tell forces to press for conviction only in cases of clear-cut criminal acts, and refrain from proceeding when evidence of lawbreaking is "borderline."
Officers will be advised to turn a blind eye on crimes such as incitement to religious hatred or viewing extremist material on the Internet.
UK tax payers outraged over 'compasses to Muslim detainees to pray facing Mecca' moveJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - British TaxPayers Alliance, a campaign group, is outraged over the move to issue a compass to all Muslims detained in cells by the police so that they can face Mecca while praying. To make sure they face the holy site, the Norfolk police force has already painted the ceiling of some cells to point them in the right direction.
Blondes banned from museum's Viking exhibitionMay 23rd, 2009 LONDON - In a bid to prove that being blonde has nothing to do with Vikings, a museum featuring an exhibition on the Norse warriors has banned fair-headed people from visiting it. As per York Dungeon bosses, the Norsemen were largely Redheads, and fair-haired people descended from Saxons-the invaders' enemies.
Tevez says he is ready to play for LiverpoolMay 12th, 2009 LONDON - Argentine football star Carlos Tevez has indicated that he wants to join Manchester United's fiercest rivals Liverpool. The news will anger Alex Ferguson, who has always refused to sell his stars to Anfield.
Eva Longoria to move to FranceApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria has decided to move to her husband Tony Parker's homeland France. The actress, currently lives in Los Angeles with the San Antonio Spurs basketball star, who was born in Belgium and raised in France and she is hoping to spend time in her husband's home country after her hit show 'Desperate Housewives' comes to an end and he retires from the sport, reports contactmusic.com.
Lindsay 'eyes London move'April 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly eyeing a fresh start in London. It has been reported that the 'Mean Girls' actress, who currently lives in L.A., wants to move on after her split from lesbian lover DJ Samantha Ronson.
Lindsay Lohan wants to move to LondonApril 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Troubled Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan is considering moving to Britain in a bid to put her personal problems behind her and make a fresh start. Contactmusic.com reports, following her recent break-up with DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson, the 'Mean Girls' star is said to be seriously considering buying a home in the British capital to escape the unwanted media attention in America.
Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?March 30th, 2009 LONDON - Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has apparently been approached to star in EastEnders. The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.
Gallagher doesn't want to move to USMarch 16th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Noel Gallagher of the band Oasis doesn't want to move to the US as he is scared his children will acquire the accent. Contactmusic.com reports that Gallagher at times considers moving to Los Angeles with his partner Sara McDonald and 18-month-old son Donovan and daughter Anais from a previous marriage.
ICC had warned Sri Lanka of Pakistan's worsening security sceneMarch 4th, 2009 LONDON - The International Cricket Council (ICC) says the Sri Lankan board had been made fully aware of the risks facing their players in Pakistan ahead of their tour that was abruptly called off Tuesday in the wake of the Lahore terror attack. ICC chief executive Haroon Logat told reporters here the council had been told by its consultants that the security environment in Pakistan had worsened since the exit of Pervez Musharraf as the country's president.
Winehouse to move to British countrysideFebruary 12th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Amy Winehouse will move to Hertfordshire once she returns from her Caribbean holiday. According to thesun.co.uk, a house has been organised for her in the countryside and she will move in immediately after she returns.
'Hard-working students' back Oxford kabab sellerFebruary 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Students at a prestigious Oxford University college have rallied around a kabab seller after college authorities forced him to move, complaining of smell. Saeid Keshmiri, 62, had been supplying Christ Church students with kababs, chips and burgers from his 'Sid's Kitchen' van, strategically positioned at the college entrance, for the last 15 years.
I am a serious and shy girl: Paris HiltonJanuary 19th, 2009 LONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton, who is sometimes perceived as a bimbo, insists that she is a very serious and shy girl. 'Many people think that I am a spoilt airhead.
Britney Spears quits Los Angeles home for quiet lifeJanuary 13th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears has quit her Los Angeles home and is all set to move into a sprawling new mansion to escape the paparazzi and her troubled past. The singer has bought a $8.9 million house in a gated community in the Calabasas area of California and is currently transferring all her belongings to her new abode, reports contactmusic.com.
Maradona tells Tevez to move to InterJanuary 12th, 2009 LONDON - Argentina coach Diego Maradona said that Carlos Tevez should consider leaving Manchester United and move to Italy with the Serie A champions Inter Milan. The 24-year-old Argentina forward's future with the English and European champions is in doubt with his current two-year loan deal due to expire at the end of the season and Manchester United are no closer to paying the $47 million fee to secure his signature on a long-term contract.