What Happened on 18 January 2013
The military operation to free hostages at a desert gas plant ended on Thursday, according to Algerian state reports. Four… Read More.
The case of five men charged with the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman in New Delhi is… Read More.
At least four people have been killed due to heavy flooding in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. Areas across the city,… Read More.
The Chinese economy grew at its slowest pace in 13 years in 2012. However, growth towards the end of the… Read More.
Boeing's 50-strong fleet of its flagship 787 Dreamliners have been taken out of service due to safety concerns. On Thursday,… Read More.
The chief executive of Rio Tinto has stepped down after the mining giant announced a $14 billion write-down on Thursday.… Read More.
Lance Armstrong has admitted he used performance-enhancing drugs during all seven of his Tour de France wins. Speaking in the… Read More.
Roger Federer and Serena Williams eased into the next round of the Australian Open as second-round play wrapped up on… Read More.
Facebook launched a feature on Thursday that allows free calling for U.S. iPhone users. Users can now make calls via… Read More.
Google announced on Thursday it is developing a new UK headquarters estimated to be worth up to $1.6 billion when… Read More.
Prince Albert II of Monaco has slammed an upcoming Hollywood film about his mother, Grace Kelly. The prince and his… Read More.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has warned David Cameron he will take sue if the British Prime Minister uses any of… Read More.