Syria nuns appear in video, deny kidnapped by rebels

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:21

A group of nuns from the historic Christian town of Maalula in Syria have denied they were kidnapped by rebels, in a video broadcast by Al-Jazeera news channel.

Rita Ora to play Christian Grey`s sis in `50 Shades`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:09

Rita Ora has been cast in the role of Christian Grey`s sister Mia in the upcoming film ` Fifty Shades of Grey.`

John Galliano`s case to be heard in labour court

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 20:35

French designer John Galliano`s case against former employers Christian Dior Couture SA and John Galliano SA will be heard in a labour court, reports contactmusic.com.

Tour de France to start with time trial in Utrecht

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 18:40

The 2015 Tour de France will start in Utrecht July 4 with a 13.7 km time trial, without a prologue, on a flat course entirely within the city.

Germany`s Merkel agrees coalition with Social Democrats

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 12:21

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday agreed to form a coalition government with campaign rivals the Social Democrats, two months after her conservatives won elections but fell short of a full majority.

Rates must remain low, could go lower if needed: ECB

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 15:32

European Central Bank Governing Council member Christian Noyer said on Monday that interest rates have to remain low for an extended period and might go even lower if needed as officials try to ensure the euro zone does not fall into deflation.

Abbiati hopes Milan will turn it around

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 20:42

AC Milan veteran goalkeeper Christian Abbiati believed that his side could make a miracle to finish among top three in the Serie A this season.

Bernie Ecclestone says Christian Horner could succeed him

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:06

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone has named Red Bull team boss Christian Horner as the ideal candidate to succeed him.

No `gift win` for Webber in Brazil swansong: Red Bull boss

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11:10

Retirement-bound Australian Mark Webber will be given no favours by Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel in this weekend`s Brazilian Grand Prix, the last of his Formula One career.

Tottenham`s Denmark playmaker Eriksen to have ankle scan

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 10:57

Tottenham Hotspur`s Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen will have a scan on his injured ankle after being carried off on a stretcher in Friday`s 2-1 friendly win over Norway in Herning.

How supermassive black holes are formed

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:04

Over billions of years, small black holes can slowly grow supermassive by taking on mass from their surroundings and also by merging with other black holes.