`Comatose` Schumacher`s `life-threatening` accident may be result of faulty ski bindings

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:43

The life-threatening accident of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher reportedly may have been caused by faulty bindings on his skis, leading to the seven-time world champion losing control and hitting his head on a rock in the French Alps.

Michael Schumacher still `critical` as probe focuses on helmet camera

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:19

Michael Schumacher remains in a "critical but stable" condition, his spokeswoman said Saturday, as French investigators hoped a helmet-mounted camera he was wearing at the moment of his ski accident could answer a raft of questions.

Ferrari fans hold hospital vigil on Michael Schumacher`s birthday

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 21:48

Ferrari fans held a vigil for Michael Schumacher on his 45th birthday on Friday, gathering outside the French hospital where the seven times world champion continued to fight for his life after a skiing accident.

Michael Schumacher turns 45 while comatose in French hospital

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 09:03

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has turned 45 on Friday while lying comatose in a French hospital after suffering critical head injuries in a ski accident.

Michael Schumacher shows signs of improvement but still in danger

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 02:38

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher remained "stable" on Wednesday after spending a third night in hospital with severe brain injuries sustained while skiing off-piste in the French Alps.

N Korea vows to build `world-class` structures

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 20:07

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un today called for the construction of "world-class" structures, praising the speedy completion of his pet ski resort project.

North Korea Kim visits ski resort as pet project is completed

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:16

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un visited a newly completed ski resort Tuesday and ordered officials to open his pet project to the public as soon as possible, state media reported.

Ski lodges, snowmobilers buoyed by Northeast snow

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 05:09

A weekend storm that dumped 30 centimetres or more of snow in parts of the US Northeast made ski area operators happy, but travellers were still dealing with slippery roads and flight cancellations today.

N Korea leader visits ski resort pet project

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 11:42

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un visited a ski resort under construction in the northeast of the country to check on the progress of his pet project, state media reported on Sunday, just days after he had his uncle executed.

Hoermann elected German Olympic head

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 15:43

Alfons Hoermann was elected the president of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) during the general assembly in Wiesbaden.

Lindsey Vonn calls Tiger Woods `dorky-goofy`

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 14:16

Ski racer Lindsey Vonn says her boyfriend and golfer Tiger Woods is funny, just like her.

Switzerland to show Chinese the thrill of the slopes

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 09:49

Winter in Europe wouldn`t be winter without a bit of skiing, and this year Switzerland has its sights set on attracting a whole new group of amateur skiers to its slopes -- the Chinese.