Evil Maoist cult leader pleads guilty after imprisoning daughter for 30 years

Guilty: Aravindan Balakrishnan 

The daughter of an evil Maoist cult boss has told how he kept her prisoner during a reign of abuse that lasted 30 years.

She was hidden from the world and routinely beaten by warped “Comrade Bala”Aravindan Balakrishnan . The 33-year-old said: “I felt like a caged bird.”

Balakrishnan, 75, of North London, was on Friday convicted of a string of charges including rape and assault.

Hidden away from the outside world, routinely beaten, abused and treated as a slave, the daughter of Balakrishnan believed death would be her only release.

And the 33-year-old has told how she was stopped from escaping the home where the Maoist cult chief kept her prisoner with threats of death squads, mind control machines and being struck by lightning.

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California shooting woman who killed 14 with husband 'after pledging allegiance to ISIS

Allegiance to ISIS: Tashfeen Malik

This is the woman who with her husband shot dead 14 people at a disabled centre’s Christmas party in California after reportedly pledging allegiance to the leader of ISIS before the massacre .

The FBI believes Tashfeen Malik posted a statement on Facebook using an alias before launching the sickening assault with husband Syed Rizwan Farook.

Sources close to the investigation confirmed that they had found a message of support to IS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi – but did not explain how they knew Malik, 27, had made the post.

The new Spider-Man will make a surprise arrival in 'Captain America: Civil War,' according to Robert Downey Jr.

The newest Spider-Man is getting his introduction sooner than most fans expected.

After Tom Holland was cast as the new Peter Paker for a standalone "Spider-Man" film set to debut in 2017, some folks wondered if he'd pop up in "Captain America: Civil War." After all, the film, which pits Iron Man against Captain America, features a number of superheros joining the fray and even marks the Black Panther's debut to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Groom-to-be jailed for life for trying to murder fiancée and burying her alive in shallow grave

Jailed: Keith Hughes strangled his fiancée and buried her alive

A thug who strangled his fiancée and then buried her alive underneath twigs and leaves has been jailed for life .

Stacey Gwilliam, 34, woke up to find herself in a shallow grave dug out by lover Keith Hughes who had left her there to die.

Painter and decorator Hughes, 39, tried to "snap" Stacey Gwilliam's neck and then hide her body under bushes as he fled the coastal path where the couple had been walking.

Mark Zuckerberg responds to critics of his philanthrophy project, addresses concerns that the structure was a way to avoid taxes

Mark Zuckerberg in a post on Facebook defended his plans to transfer 99 per cent of his family’s Facebook stock to a limited liability company that would pursue various community projects. 

 

The CEO and controlling shareholder of Facebook, said that he and his wife Priscilla Chan, were channeling their wealth through the company instead of a more traditional foundation to give themselves maximum flexibility "to pursue our mission by funding nonprofit organizations. In the post shared last night, Zuckerberg addressed concerns that the move was a way to avoid taxes on the $45 billion block of stock.

Heartbroken family of domestic abuse victim forced to endure second tragedy as brother found dead

Tragedy: Melissa was 23 when she was stabbed to death on Mother's Day

The heartbroken family of a mum who was stabbed to death by her boyfriend has suffered a second devastating tragedy.

Melissa Liddle was found dead in bed by her brother Liam, who went searching for her when she failed to contact her relatives on Mother’s Day.

Liam, 21, had tried to revive his beloved sister, who suffered 41 stab wounds at the hands of her jealous boyfriend Anthony Ross.

Now, in a tragic twist, Liam has now also been found dead, reports the Newcastle Chronicle.

Liam was discovered last Friday and an investigation into the cause of his death is under way.

The 17 best books of the year, according to readers

No one knows good books better than the people who read them.

Book recommendation sharing website Goodreads just released its 2015 Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards chosen by readers themselves.

Goodreads users rated books that were published this year in a number of genres; the highest-rated book in each was declared the winner.

Keep scrolling to see the best books from 2015.

SHOCKER : Cristiano Ronaldo is in a gay relationship with kickboxer Badr Hari and has had cosmetic surgery, French journalist alleges

French journalist and TV host Estelle Denis has made some eye popping allegations against Real Madrid footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo. Denis says Cristiano Ronaldo's frequent trips in his private jet to Morocco is because he is in a gay relationship with kickboxer boxer Badr Hari and also claimed the superstar footballer has had cosmetic surgery on his nose.

Denis’ comments followed a report that Ronaldo’s recent behaviour was “causing concern” at Real Madrid.

Vietnamese man wrongfully jailed for 17 years has murder conviction overturned

Christmas came early for a 53-year-old old Vietnamese man who served 17 years in jail for a murder he didn't commit as the conviction was overturned and official apology made. On Thursday, Dec. 3, authorities in Binh Thuan Province officially apologized to Huynh Van Nen. They admitted that severe mistakes had been made, leading to the wrong sentence. He was only cleared of the crime in October. 

At least 16 people killed in firebomb attack on Egypt nightclub

A firebomb attack on a small nightclub in Cairo early Friday killed 16 people and wounded three others, authorities said.

Police were looking for two young men who carried out the attack in the Agouza district because they were previously not allowed to enter, state news agency MENA reported.

The attack happened at the El Sayad restaurant, which is not officially a nightclub but is among Egypt's small local eateries that skirt taboos around drinking in this predominantly Muslim country by serving food and alcohol throughout the day, then turning into a bar until the early morning hours.

China pledges $60billion to develop Africa

President of China Xi Jinping has pledged a $60bn zero-interest loan to Africa that will help in the development of the continent. He said this at the opening of the China-Africa Corporation Forum in Johannesburg this morning. He announced that China will train 200,000 technicians for Africa and also offer 40,000 training opportunities for Africans.

New Music : Cris kester - carry last

Cris kester is a Nigerian urban gospel rapper based in Nigeria,the rapper is known for his unique flows and awesome style, over the years he has dropped amazing songs like "Cars in the sky, Legends, Christmas in Naija.''
His songs are being played on several music platform over the world like Urban gospel entertainment atlanta U.S.A, Wemix entertainment Uganda, Link Fm South Africa, Gospelgh Ghana, CBC canada, and several big music sites in Nigeria too.
He has been on stage with popular Nigerian gospel artist like Samsong, Joe Praise, Frank Edwards, Obi shine, E-ben and many more. He was in an all star peace song for Spotted Direction which features great artist like Solomon Lange, Samsong, Joe Praise, Chris morgan and many more. He has also been interviewed on Link Fm south africa, ITV Abuja(Nigeria), Loveworldplus(Nigeria), Raypower and so on. With two official videos to his credit and several awards nominations like Topnaijamusic Awards, GOMs award and others. Working with his dope Producer and boss Sir Remz, the urban rapper is indeed a force to reckon with and he is taking urban Gospel music to the next level.

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RICK ROSS SAYS HE NO LONGER HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH BIRDMAN

It’s been about a year since Tyga first hinted at the unrest happening inside one of the most successful rap labels ever, when he voiced his disapproval with the way his career was being handled. Lil Wayne would shortly follow, shocking the world with his tweets about the souring of his relationship with Birdman, whom Wayne has referred to as his “dad” for much of his career. Drake and Nicki Minaj have been cryptic about their situations, but on his February mixtape, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Drake didn’t shy away from hinting at said unrest, with lines like “Walk up in my label like, where the check go? Yeah I said it.”

Cancer patient horrified after KFC writes to her partner requesting her death certificate

A breast cancer patient was appalled when her bungling former bosses at KFC sent her partner a letter requesting her death certificate.

Louise Johnson, 48, who has been battling cancer for 11 years , says her partner Margaret Cawley received the letter out of the blue two years after Louise quit her job.

The shocking document claimed that the fast food giant had been notified that Louise had died and even went on to ask for a copy of her death certificate.

Louise, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, said: "I just couldn't believe it.

"You don't expect to read your own obituary but that's what it was like. I'm not dead, I'm very much alive and still fighting.

"At first I was a bit bewildered by it but the anger soon kicked in.