Ryanair reports big rise in profits. Irish airline Ryanair has reported a big increase in full-year profits. Net profit for the year to the end of March rose 66% to €867m (£614m; $948m), slightly ahead of analysts' expectations. The airline's "Always Getting Better" customer experience programme had attracted "millions of new customers to Ryanair", chief executive Michael O'Leary said. Falling oil prices also reduced operating costs. "Our AGB programme is transforming our customer experience, our s…
Allegations B.B. King Was Poisoned Are Ridiculous, Says Attorney. Two of B.B. King’s daughters are claiming their father was poisoned by two aides who worked closely with him. Karen Williams and Patty King allege in documents provided by their lawyer to the Associated Press that King’s business manager, LaVerne Toney, and personal assistant, Myron Johnson, poisoned him. Homicide detectives from the Las Vegas police department are investigating, Lt. Ray Steiber told the AP. But an attorney for King’s estate says the allegations are ridiculous…
Omar Sharif has Alzheimer's, according to agent. Legendary 83-year-old actor's last role was in 2013 Legendary Lawrence of Arabia actor Omar Sharif is battling Alzheimer's disease, his agent Steve Kenis confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. No additional details were provided about the 83-year-old or his care. His son, Tarek Sharif, revealed the diagnosis in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo on May 23. The Egyptian-born Sharif rose to international stardom with his role in the 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia — S…
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