The news of George Michael’s untimely death dominated traditional and online news titles around the globe as many millions of people were still relaxing with family over the Christmas break, Billboard reported
The pop superstar, who rose to prominence in the early ‘80s as the frontman with English pop duo Wham!, passed away from a heart attack on Christmas Day, He was just 53.
British newspaper The Independent led its Boxing Day front page with a black and white picture of Michael on stage, under the headline, “From Eighties Poster Boy to Tormented Pop Icon.” The Daily Telegraph tabloid led ran a two-deck headline on its frontpage, “George Michael Found Dead at 53.”
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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