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Dutch Doctor Acquitted in Landmark Euthanasia Case

Sep 12, 2019 topnews

A doctor who slipped a sedative in her patient’s coffee before administering a lethal drug to her has been acquitted of breaking Dutch euthanasia laws in a landmark case. Prosecutors had accused the unnamed doctor of failing to consult the 74-year-old, who had Alzheimer’s, but a judge ruled that a declaration written by the patient four years earlier had sufficed. Applause broke out in the courtroom after the court heard that the doctor had been right to abide by the woman’s stated wishes and that there was no legal duty…

Indian Woman becomes ‘World’s Oldest Mom’ after giving birth to twins at 74

Sep 11, 2019 topnews

Mangayamma Yaramati , a southern India woman may have just set a new world record after giving birth to twins in her mid-70s. Yaramati, whose age has been reported as both 73 and 74 ― gave birth on Thursday to two little girls who were conceived via in vitro fertilization. Doctors delivered the girls via Caesarean section in what turns out to be Yaramatti’s first set of offspring in her 57-year marriage to her husband Sitarama Rajarao, who is in his 80s. “We tried many times and saw numerous doctors, so…

Xenophobic attacks can’t be stopped– S/African defence minister

Sep 10, 2019 topnews

South Africa’s Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has said on Monday that the attacks against foreigners in South Africa were planned by criminals and that government can’t prevent it. Mapisa-Nqakula who said this in an interview described South Africa as an angry nation and insisted that the government can’t prevent the ongoing violence. “The reality is that we have an angry nation. What’s happening can never be prevented by any government,” she said. According to her, the death of two people during a clash in Johannesburg CBD on Sunday Sept. 8,…

Zambian Pastor dies of starvation while observing 30 days fast

Sep 6, 2019 topnews

Brighton Samajomba, a Zambian pastor, has reportedly died of starvation 10 days before the end of his annual 30-day fasting programme. Samajomba, 37, of “Heaven Is My Home” in Solwezi, Northwest area of Zambia, was reportedly found dead by his wife in the early hours of the 20th day of his 30-day fasting programme of standing in the gap for his family and church members. Samajomba’s death was confirmed by his brother Reagan Samajomba in Solwezi on Wednesday. Reagan said the deceased Samjomba who led a lifestyle of taking on…

Nicki Minaj announces retirement from music

Sep 6, 2019 topnews

36-year-old American rapper, Nicki Minaj, on Thursday surprised fans by announcing her retirement from rap, saying she was going to focus on family. Minaj known for hits like “Super Bass” is engaged to music executive Kenneth Petty, and she recently said a wedding is in the cards in the coming months. “I’ve decided to retire & have my family,” tweeted the wildly successful rapper raised in the New York borough of Queens. “I know you guys are happy now,” she continued. “To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til…

Zimbabwe’s ex-president, Robert Mugabe dies at 95

Sep 6, 2019 topnews

Ex-president, Robert Mugabe, the founding father of Zimbabwe who ruled the country for more than three decades, has died. He was 95. Rumors went round about the health of the ex-president, who spent months in a hospital in Singapore earlier this year. Details of what ailed him were a closely guarded secret. The former president was deposed in a coup in 2017 when members of his own party turned against him after he dismissed then vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa to make way for his wife, Grace. Mnangagwa later became Zimbabwe’s next president. In his…

Justin Bieber writes lengthy post about early fame & personal struggles

Sep 4, 2019 topnews

Justin Bieber, Canadian popstar, recently shared a message to his 118+ million Instagram followers that talked about how his life went off the rails due to his early fame, and how he’s now a changed man. The message is an attempt to motivate those who view the post. Unlike most attempts at Instagram motivation, however, this one’s actually going to be read by many people. After starting his post by describing a hypothetical situation that many normal/non-famous people probably face at some point in their lives he said that, despite…

Robot Strippers debuts in French Strip Club

Sep 4, 2019 topnews

In marking its fifth anniversary today, the Strip Club Café in Nantes is set to introduce two robots which would make their pole dancing debut. As technology advances with each passing day, one question that comes to mind is, would machines or robots replace humans? Robots have found home in virtually every sector, especially in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. But would they be able to make home in a strip club? To mark its fifth anniversary, a nightclub in Nantes would feature the robots pole dancers alongside their female…

8 Students Killed in Chinese Elementary School Attack

Sep 3, 2019 topnews

An attacker killed eight students and injured two others at an elementary school in central China on the first day of the new semester, police said Tuesday. The attack occurred around 8 a.m. Monday in Chaoyangpo village of Enshi city in Hubei province, Enshi police said in a statement. The suspect is a 40-year-old man surnamed Yu, who is in custody and being investigated. How the children were attacked was not disclosed. The motive for the attack was unclear. According to reports, the suspect was released last June after serving…

Woman seek to divorce husband for showing too much love

Aug 25, 2019 topnews

A woman in the United Arab Emirates has asked the court to dissolve her marriage because her husband shows her ‘too much love’, helps with the housework and showers her with gifts. According to reports, the UAE woman told a Sharia court in Fujairah that her ‘endearing’ husband has never argued or yelled at her and was always kind. When she complained about his weight, the man embarked on a strict weight loss regime of dieting and exercise which left him with a broken leg. But this did not please the…