Son of Jackie Chan convicted on drug charge in China

The son of kung fu movie star Jackie Chan was convicted on a drug charge and sentenced to six months in prison in a Beijing court on Friday. Jaycee Chan, who pleaded guilty to "hosting others to take drugs," was also fined 2,000 yuan ($320), announced the Dongcheng District People's Court. Wearing a black sweatshirt and blue pants, the 32-year-old Chan -- who is an actor like his father -- bowed to the judge and prosecutor after the 90-minute...

Read More

No signs Nigeria will disintegrate in 2015 –US

The United States Government has said there are no signs that Nigeria will disintegrate before, during or after the February general elections. While explaining that Nigeria is facing “big challenges,” the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle, stated that the problems at stake were surmountable. According to the American envoy, Nigerians should “throw out of the window” the idea from “some think-tank or somebody outside the (US) government” stating that Nigeria would fall apart in 2015. Entwistle spoke in Lagos on Thursday during...

Read More

U.S. strike in Somalia targets Al-Shabaab

 The United States conducted an airstrike Monday in Somalia against Al-Shabaab, said Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary. The strike, which took place in the area of Saakow, was targeting a senior leader of the Islamist militant group. "At this time, we do not assess there to be any civilian or bystander casualties. We are assessing the results of the operation and will provide additional information, when appropriate, as...

Read More

The Interview makes $15m in online release

Controversial Sony film The Interview has become the number one online movie ever released by the studio just four days after its release on 24 December. The film raked in over $15m (£9.6m) and was downloaded more than two million times as of 27 December. The film, about a fictional American plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was initially halted from being released by the studio. It angered North Korea and was behind a wide scale cyber...

Read More

Alicia Keys Gives Birth: Singer and Husband Swizz Beatz Welcome Second Child Together!

Alicia Keys is a mama on fire! Just days after celebrating the holidays with her family, the "Girl on Fire" and "Fallin" singer welcomed her second child, another boy, with husband Swizz Beatz. Their baby was born early on Saturday. His name: Genesis Ali Dean. "The joy of joy is joy!! It's a boy!!" Key said on Instagram on Sunday. "We are so grateful!!#blessings!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" The Hollywood couple is already proud parents to their...

Read More