Tony Blair resigns as envoy of Quartet to Middle East
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced on Wednesday his intention to resign from his post as the Quartet's envoy to the Middle East.
City of Edinburgh Council reviews clause affecting live music scene
Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places limitations on the volume of amplified music in the city.
Sumo: Asashoryu wins New Year Grand Tournament
Sumo fighter Asashōryū Akinori returned to fighting after being on the injured list for nearly nine months, to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament held at Ryōgoku Kokugikan stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
'Very serious': Chinese government releases corruption report
A report by the Chinese government states corruption is "very serious". Officials, it says, have investigated over 240,000 cases in the past seven years including bribery and embezzlement.
City of Edinburgh Council reviews clause affecting live music scene
Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places limitations on the volume of amplified music in the city.
Scientists find ancient solar system in Milky Way galaxy
Astronomers reported on Tuesday in The Astrophysical Journal they have found an ancient solar system with several Earth-like planets.
Many horses in Sweden lack passport
Beginning in 2006, all horses in the EU will be required to have passports, according to new rules from the European Union. Two thirds of all horses in Sweden are estimated to not have passports, Britta Lundström at the Swedish Ministry of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) told news agency TT.
FC Barcelona defeats AS Roma 3-0 to win Joan Gamper Trophy
On Wednesday, Catalonia-based football club FC Barcelona defeated Rome-based Italian Serie A football club A.S. Roma 3–0 in the 2015 Joan Gamper Trophy played in Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO apologies for financial planning scandal
Ian Narev, the CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, this morning "unreservedly" apologised to clients who lost money in a scandal.
Tony Blair resigns as envoy of Quartet to Middle East
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced on Wednesday his intention to resign from his post as the Quartet's envoy to the Middle East.
F.C. Barcelona wins UEFA Champions League 2014/15
On Saturday, F.C. Barcelona football club of Barcelona, Spain won the UEFA Champions League 2014–2015 which was held in Olympiastadion stadium in Berlin.