NASA Curiosity rover discovers unexpected mineral on Mars
NASA‘s Curiosity rover has discovered an unexpected mineral in a rock sample on Mars, a finding that suggests the red planet hosted explosive volcanoes during its evolution. The Mars Science Laboratory rover,…
Even Beijing isn’t sure what it is trying to achieve in the South China Sea
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy recruits chant slogan during a parade to mark the end of a semester at a military base of the North Sea Fleet, in Qingdao, Shandong province December 5, 2013. With a decision from an…
Brexit: David Cameron resigns as prime minister
David Cameron has resigned as British prime ministerfollowing the failure of his Remain side to win the referendum on staying in the EU. Mr Cameron called the vote on Brexit in 2013 under pressure from the anti-EU wing…
Donald Trump Says Brits ‘Took Back Control of Their Country’
Donald Trump has welcomed the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Unionas he arrived at one of his golf courses in Scotland. The presumptiveRepublican…
Bernie Sanders revolution is ‘just getting started’
Bernie Sanders has told supporters that his campaign against economic inequality in the US is “just getting started”. Mr Sanders told a raucousManhattan…
President Obama Disappointed as Supreme Court Blocks Immigration Plan
The Supreme Court split 4-4 when deciding on the U.S. v Texas case challenging the president’s plan to expand deferrals in deportation which includes parents of…
CNN Hires Donald Trump’s Former Campaign Chief As Political Commentator
CNN has hired Donald Trump’s former campaign manager as its latest political commentator, a spokeswoman for the network said Thursday,The Inquisitr reports.…
Most U.S. States Respond Poorly to Opioid Abuse
The National Safety Council released a statement stating how most states are failing to respond to the opioid prescription overdoses that are resulting in…
Calling Captivity ‘Degrading,’ Buenos Aires Announces Plans To Shut Its Zoo
Buenos Aires has announced plans to close down its 140-year-old zoo, arguing that keeping wild animals in captivity and on display is degrading,The Guardian…
Orlando Nightclub Shooter Buried In Muslim Cemetery
The gunman who killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history has been buried at a Muslim cemetery in southern…
N Korea leader says missile gives ability to attack US in Pacific
By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea leader Kim Jong-un said after supervising the test launch of a “medium long-range strategic ballistic…
Nigeria Boko Haram: Scores of refugees starved to death – MSF
Nearly 200 people fleeing Boko Haram militants have died of starvation in the Nigerian city of Bama in the past month, medical charity MSF says. ...…
Columbia and FARC Rebels Agree to Historic Ceasefire
The Columbian government and leftist FARC rebels have agreed to a ceasefire that is one step closer to resolving the longest continous conflict in the Western…
[VIDEO]: Democrat McDermott: ‘(House Speaker) Ryan Up In His Office Crying’
In the midst of the Democratic Party protest against legislative inaction on gun safety proposals, Rep. Jim McDermott mocked House Speaker Paul Ryan, Raw Story…
Venezuelans Gather Signatures For Presidential Recall Referendum
The number of valid signatures required to initiate a recall referendum against current President Nicolas Maduro by his political opposition has been met…
Tom Cruise Opens $50 Million Scientology Media Complex in Hollywood
Actor Tom Cruise recently celebrated the grand opening of the Church of Scientology‘s massive studio complex last month but images and full details are just…
Tamils Stranded In Indonesia Face ‘Probable Torture’ If Returned To Sri Lanka
Several of the Tamil asylum seekers stranded after arriving by boat on theIndonesian island of Aceh had been tortured in Sri Lanka and face certain persecution…
India: Lightning kills more than 50 people in Bihar
Lightning has killed at least 70 people, mostly farm labourers working in fields, in eastern India this week as a much anticipated summer monsoon advances…
Australian woman wakes to 5m python surprise
Share Share this with Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-36573623 A huge snake that has lived in the roof of anAustralian home for 10…
Convictions For Two Men For Conspiring With Islamic State
A federal jury convicted two men on conspiring to help Islamic Statemilitants in Syria and Iraq according to The Los Angeles Times. Nader Elhuzayel, 25, and…
Jaguar Used in Olympic Ceremony Escapes, Shot in Brazil
A jaguar that was used in an Olympic torch ceremony had to be shot to death after it escaped from its ties and attempted to attack a soldier according to the…
Plane Risks Winter Hazards For South Pole Medical Rescue
After a laborious 1,500-mile, nine hour trip, a rescue plane landed at theSouth Pole to evacuate a sick employee working on a remote U.S. science station…
Tesla Motors Makes Moves to Buy SolarCity, Both Owned by Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the largest shareholder of both Tesla and SolarCity, made a $2.86 billion offer to combine the rooftop-solar business with his electric car business…
China’s Hacking Decline Signals New Era or Just Shift in Tactics
The U.S. has curbed hacking by China’s military. The trouble is the battle may be moving to another front.Chinese military hackers attempted to steal troves of confidential information from the U.S. Office of…
International Day of Yoga: World joins India in Yoga Day celebrations
The second International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the globe with much anticipation as many countries organised Yoga…
Clinton seeking to disqualify Trump on handling of economy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Presumptive Democratic presidential nomineeHillary Clinton plans to portray Republican Donald Trump as an erratic and unfit steward of…
Obama Calls New Peru President, Confirms Support for TPP Trade Deal
US President Barack Obama has congratulated Peru’s President-ElectPedro Pablo Kuczynski on his election victory and won his support for the 12-nation Trans…
Australian Paralympic Robbed Training for Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
According to Reuters, Liesl Tesch, an Australian Paralympic sailor andSarah Ross, team physiotherapist, were robbed while training when they were confronted by…
Coral Bleaching Will Globally Last Through 2016
The once vibrant, teeming with life coral reefs of the world have been slowly deteriorating and sadly they will continue on that path for the rest of the year…
New fires erupt in California as heatwave sears Southwest
LOS ANGELES — New wildfires erupted Monday near Los Angeles and chased people from their suburban homes as an intense heatwave stretching from the West Coast to…
Zika Virus Vaccine Approved For Human Trials
According to Gizmodo, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) andPrevention has granted a clinical trial to begin for the approval of an experimental Zika…
UN Official: Israel Favors Implementation Of Treaty Banning Nuclear Tests
A senior U.N. official said Monday Israel’s prime minister is prepared to ratify a treaty banning nuclear tests, The Associated Press reported. Lassina Zerbo,…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Approves Extra $18 Million for West Bank Settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved an extra $18 million in funding for settlements in the West Bank, which are largely considered illegal by the…
Brexit: A Long, Complicated Divorce
A British exit from the European Union would plunge the two parties into a messy divorce and force them build a new relationship after a long marriage.…
Why Hillary Clinton eats a hot pepper every single day
Say what you will about the trustworthiness of Hillary Clinton. The candidate who could make history as the first female U.S. president has been nothing but…
Donald Trump on Reluctant Republican Leaders: I Can Win Either Way
Donald Trump said Sunday he is confident he’ll win the presidency, even without the full support of the Republican party. “I do believe that we can…
Obama meets with Dalai Lama despite objections
President Obama met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday morning for the fourth time during his presidency. The White House didn’t allow press coverage of their…
Microsoft avoids paying £100m a year in UK corporation tax
Microsoft has reportedly avoided up to £100 million a year in UK corporation…
British MP’s Murder Casts Shadow on Brexit Vote
British politicians reached across party lines Friday to pay tribute to Jo Cox, a junior member of Parliament murdered Thursday after meeting with constituents.…
Apple Suffers Another China Setback With Beijing Patent Ruling
Apple Inc. suffered another legal setback in China where officials inBeijing slapped the company with a patent violation on some iPhone models, ruling in favor…
‘Britain First’ Leader Denies Connection To Cox Slaying
While some witnesses to the slaying of Labor member of Parliament Jo Cox on Thursday say her alleged killer shouted “put Britain first” as he attacked her, the…
Iraq forces retake Fallujah govt HQ: Commanders
BAGHDAD: Iraqi forces retook the main government compound in the centre of the jihadist bastion of Fallujah from the Islamic State group on Friday, top…
Video: Godzilla-sized lizard tries to enter home in Thailand
How often do you see a Godzilla-sized lizard knocking your door? On Wednesday a Thai resident captured a video of his encounter with a giant reptile, who was…
Tim Peake: What has Britain’s astronaut achieved?
Tim Peake grabbed the headlines for blazing a trail as Britain’s first government-funded astronaut but it’s fair to ask what his six months in space have…
Hillary Clinton Endorsed by AFL-CIO
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton won the endorsement of the AFL-CIOon Thursday, which will give her a powerful boost from the support of the nation’s…
British MP’s Murder Casts Shadow on Brexit Vote
British politicians reached across party lines Friday to pay tribute to Jo Cox, a junior member of Parliament murdered Thursday after meeting with constituents.…
Apple Suffers Another China Setback With Beijing Patent Ruling
Apple Inc. suffered another legal setback in China where officials inBeijing slapped the company with a patent violation on some iPhone models, ruling in favor…
‘Britain First’ Leader Denies Connection To Cox Slaying
While some witnesses to the slaying of Labor member of Parliament Jo Cox on Thursday say her alleged killer shouted “put Britain first” as he attacked her, the…
Iraq forces retake Fallujah govt HQ: Commanders
BAGHDAD: Iraqi forces retook the main government compound in the centre of the jihadist bastion of Fallujah from the Islamic State group on Friday, top…
Video: Godzilla-sized lizard tries to enter home in Thailand
How often do you see a Godzilla-sized lizard knocking your door? On Wednesday a Thai resident captured a video of his encounter with a giant reptile, who was…
Tim Peake: What has Britain’s astronaut achieved?
Tim Peake grabbed the headlines for blazing a trail as Britain’s first government-funded astronaut but it’s fair to ask what his six months in space have…
Sanders Speech Prioritizes Beating Trump
Bernie Sanders did not concede or throw his support behind Hillary Clinton during a live online speeech to his fans on Thursday night where he read a script…
NASA intentionally started a fire on its spacecraft
Have you ever wondered, where does all the space trash is dumped? Unlike water, urine and air, these space trashes cannot be recycled. So, where does it…
Iraq forces retake Fallujah govt HQ: Commanders
BAGHDAD: Iraqi forces retook the main government compound in the centre of the jihadist bastion of Fallujah from the Islamic State group on Friday, top…
Video: Godzilla-sized lizard tries to enter home in Thailand
How often do you see a Godzilla-sized lizard knocking your door? On Wednesday a Thai resident captured a video of his encounter with a giant reptile, who was…
Tim Peake: What has Britain’s astronaut achieved?
Tim Peake grabbed the headlines for blazing a trail as Britain’s first government-funded astronaut but it’s fair to ask what his six months in space have…
Hillary Clinton Endorsed by AFL-CIO
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton won the endorsement of the AFL-CIOon Thursday, which will give her a powerful boost from the support of the nation’s…
Sanders Speech Prioritizes Beating Trump
Bernie Sanders did not concede or throw his support behind Hillary Clinton during a live online speeech to his fans on Thursday night where he read a script…
Telecom Company Ericsson Faces US Corruption Probe Over Chinese Business Deals
Swedish daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet broke the story how Swedish mobile telecommunications company, Ericsson is currently under investigation due to…
Oregon Requested Federal Government Cease Oil Transportation by Rail
Weeks after the first major oil-by-rail accident in a years time, Oregon has sent a letter asking federal regulators to stop trains carrying oil through the…
JP Morgan and Bank of America in cluster bomb investors ‘Hall of Shame’
UAE says ‘war is over’ for Emirati troops in Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday that the “war is over” for its troops in Yemen, though it may continue to keep…
US:Russia hacked Democrats Data
Russian government hackers breached the computer network of theDemocratic National Committee to obtain the entire database of opposition research on GOP…
Drug Lord Hector ‘El Guero’ Palma Returned to Mexico By US
Hector “El Guero” Palma was handed over to Mexican authorities after serving a decade in a U.S. prison due to his crimes associated with being a founder of the…
Niger says 34 migrants found dead in Sahara Desert
Niger says the bodies of 34 migrants, including 20 children, have been found in the Sahara Desert near the border with Algeria. ...…
NATO Warns Cyber Attacks Will Be Countered By Conventional Weapons
During the briefing over the recent NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, NATO Secretary-GeneralJens Stoltenberg…
China’s Version Of Uber Valued At $28 Billion
China’s leading ride-sharing company, Didi Chuxing, has raised $4.5 billion in a round of funding that values it at close to $28 billion, according to people…
Canadian Lawmakers Change National Anthem To Gender Neutral Lyrics
According to Reuters, Canadian lawmakers voted on Wednesday to shift the lyrics to the country’s national anthem as a national movement to make the new Liberal…
Reeva Steenkamp did not love Pistorius, her cousin says
Pretoria, South Africa (CNN)Former Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistoriusbroke down at a sentencing hearing for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, after…
On South China Sea ruling, Beijing appears willing to pay the price
Even before a ruling, China may have lost by refusing to cooperate with aU.N. arbitration tribunal over its South China Sea claims. Yet Beijing seems prepared…
Obama more angry at me than Orlando shooter: Trump
Washington: Hours after President Barack Obama blasted him for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, Donald Trump today hit back calling him a “lousy” president…
Alligator Drags Child Into Water at Disney Resort
Barbara Liston/Reuters Police in Florida are searching for a two-year-old child who was dragged into the..
Obama to meet Dalai Lama despite China’s warnings
–> US President Barack Obama is all set to meet the Dalai Lama at theWhite House today. US President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama at the White House…
Australian Police Charge Young Man With Terrorism Over Social Media Posts
Australian police filed charges against a 17-year-old young man in the crime of terrorism over his social media publications and activity, local media reported…
U.S. Plans $82 Million Investment for Nuclear Energy Research
According to The Associated Press, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced a new government plan to help reduce carbon emissions by funding new nuclear…
[VIDEO]: Hindu Sena Group Celebrates Donald Trump’s Birthday in New Delhi Park
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has fans all over the world – whether for his political views or his fame as a New Yorkreal estate…
Euro 2016: Russia given suspended disqualification and will be thrown out if similar incidents happen …
Russia have been handed a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 byUefa following the crowd violence inside the Stade…
Pistorius ‘must pay’ says Steenkamp’s father
By Susan Njanji South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius in court inPretoria on June 14, 2016. By Kim Ludbrook (Pool/AFP) Pretoria (AFP) – Reeva Steenkamp’s…
Traffickers abusing refugee children in French camps: UNICEF
Refugee children in notorious French camps have been sexually exploited and forced to commit crimes by traffickers, who promise them passage to the UK, a UNICEF…
North Korea shuts down Pyongyang model village
SEOUL: North Korea has closed a multi-million dollar model village inPyongyang because it reminds leader Kim Jong-Un of his executed uncle who managed the…
London bans ‘unrealistic body images’ from transport system
(CNN)From July, London commuters will no longer have to view advertisements that “conform to unhealthy or unrealistic body images,” the city’s transport…
Hillary Clinton links Saudi Arabia to terrorism and the world suddenly changes
She actually said it, out loud. Hillary Clinton has grasped what has long been the prickliest nettle in US diplomacy and directly linked Saudi Arabiato the…
Qatar convicts Dutch woman who says she was raped
DOHA: A DOHA court on Monday convicted a Dutch woman of adultery and handed her a one-year suspended sentence after she reported being raped while on holiday in…
Pope hits out at ‘brazen’ free circulation of arms
Pope Francis Monday hit out at the ‘brazen’ free circulation of arms around the world, comparing it unfavorably to the bureaucratic obstacles put in the way of…
EU chief says getting closer to granting Turks visa-free travel
BERLIN (Reuters) – The European Union is getting closer to granting Turksvisa-free travel to Europe, but talks on this will continue until at least October,…
Orlando shooting: Trump calls for Obama’s resignation
Republican White House contender Donald Trump has called on President Barack Obama to resign for not using the term “radical Islamic terrorism” to describe the…
Angela Merkel meets with Chinese premier amid trade concerns
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting China’s Premier Li Keqiangand other leaders in Beijing amid concerns over…
S. Korea’s Park urges ‘bone-crushing’ reform on shipbuilders
Seoul, June 13, 2016 (AFP) – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Monday urged “bone-crushing” efforts to overhaul the nation’s ailing shipbuilders faced…
‘Steve Jobs didn’t invent the iPhone’: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
Steve Jobs didn’t invent iPhone, but he did a good job in designing and putting it all together, federal research invented it, said Nancy Pelosi, the…
Twin blasts kill 20 outside shrine in Damascus
DAMASCUS: A double bomb attack outside a Shiite shrine near Syria‘s capital killed at least twenty people today, in the latest in repeated deadly strikes on the…
Bangladesh detains 1,600 suspected radicals to end attacks
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) – Authorities have rounded up about 1,600 criminal suspects, including a few dozen believed to be Islamist radicals, in a nationwide…
Libyan forces seize Islamic State stronghold of Sirte
Libya‘s pro-government forces have seized control of the key port of Sirtefrom Islamic State, helped by British and American support. Many IS leaders have fled…
Brazil: Dilma Rousseff to hold referendum if she clears impeachment trial
Sao Paulo: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is suggesting she would hold a national referendum on her presidency if she survives an impeachment trial expected…
Air France: Pilots’ strike to hit Euro 2016
Pilots at the French national airline have started a four-day strike that could disrupt plans for thousands of football fans on the second day of theEuro 2016…
Solar Impulse 2 to make New York fly-over
A plane powered entirely by the sun is flying to New York City. The Solar Impulse 2 has taken off from Lehigh Valley, 87 miles (140km) west of the “Big Apple“,…
Accused U.S. Cop Killers Assured They’re Safe In Cuba
Two American fugitives who fled to Cuba after they were accused of killing police officers said Friday that Cuban officials have assured them that detente with…
Shocking moment bear kills elk baby as mum watches
A heartbreaking clip of a brown bear mauling a baby elk to death right in front of its mother has gone viral in Sweden. The Local spoke to the Swede about his…
Thousands flock to funeral of Muhammad Ali
Louisville (Kentucky), June 10 (IANS) Thousands of people have gathered to pay their last respects to boxing legend Muhammad Ali who passed away at age 74 a…
Dylann Roof Waives Jury Trial
Last year, a white man entered a Charleston church and killed nine of its black parishioners. The accused, Dylann Roof, has waived his right to a jury trial,…
California Judge Declares Transgender Inmates Receive Female Items and Sex Reassignment Surgery
The ruling came down to declare that transgender inmates should have access to more female-oriented commissary items including clothing, sleepwear, sandals, and…
Queen’s 90th birthday: St Paul’s service to begin celebrations
A national service of thanksgiving will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral later to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday. It will be attended by members of theRoyal…
FAA Rules Out Requiring Pilot Psychological Testing
The Federal Aviation Administration made the decision to omit a requirement for airline pilots to go through psychological testing and enhance their mental…
Columbia Forces Swiss Company, Novartis to Lower Price of Cancer Treatment
The Columbian Government has been in negotiations with Novartis for weeks to lower the price of the popular leukemia medicine they manufacture, however it’s…
With The End Of Obama’s Space Legacy What’s Next For NASA? Moon, Mars Or …
President Barack Obama wanted NASA to send astronauts to an asteroid instead of the moon as a first step to Mars, but his presidency is ending soon, and so is his space legacy. Now, members of Congress are taking charge…
ITF suspends Sharapova 2 years for doping
Elephant Man ‘should be given burial’
Researchers call for Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, to be given a Christian burial in his home city of Leicester. ...…
NASA takes 23,000-foot view of the world’s coral reefs
COCONUT ISLAND, Hawaii (AP) — Coral reefs have almost always been studied up close, by scientists in the water looking at small portions of larger reefs to…
Japan protests to China over ship in disputed waters
Japan has lodged a protest with the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo, after a Chinese ship sailed close to contested islands in the East China Sea. Japan administers…
Elizabeth Warren Plans to Side With Clinton
Reuters broke the report that Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warrenwill soon publicly endorse Hilary Clinton for the Democratic nominee for Preisdent…
Four killed in shooting at Tel Aviv nightspot
–> The deadly attack occured at the Sarona Market in Israel‘s commercial capital, injuring five people. Two Palestinians opened fire at a popular Tel Aviv…
New title for Kim Jong-Un at rare N Korea parliament meet
SEOUL: North Korea announced on Thursday it will convene a rare parliamentary session late this month, when it may confer a new title on leader Kim Jong-Un as…
Rogue monkey to blame for giant blackout in Kenya
A monkey was able to cause a giant power outage as most of Kenya was without service for part of Tuesday. A monkey stumbled into the Gitaru Dam Power…
Two Chinese Tourists Dead, 20 Hurt In Thai Speedboat Accident
A collision between two speedboats packed with 62 tourists Wednesday off the coast of southern Thailand left at least two people dead and more than 20 injured,…
Car bomb targets police station in southern Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says a police station at a town near the border with Syria has…
12 people killed, 50 kidnapped in Afghan highway attacks
GHAZNI: Suspected Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan killed 12 people after stopping their vehicles on a road in the east of the country, while 50 people were…
EgyptAir plane resumes flight to China after bomb threat
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian officials say an EgyptAir aircraft that made an emergency landing in Uzbekistan following a bomb threat…
New research finds low risk of Zika virus at Olympics
CHICAGO: New research attempting to calculate the risk of the Zika virusat the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro may reassure organizers and many of the more than…
David Cameron accused of lying as he makes ‘patriotic’ case against Brexit
David Cameron insisted the UK should fight for its future inside theEuropean Union rather than “quitting” as he claimed Leave campaigners were prepared to…
Helen Mirren Teams with US Senate to Recover Nazi Stolen Art
Actress Helen Mirren has begun working to help highlight the art thefts committed by the Nazis, estimated at roughly one-fifth of European artbeing stolen…
Elon Musk Thinks That Our Existence Is Someone Else’s Video Game
“There’s a one in billions chance that this is base reality.”
Brazil’s impeachment trial of Dilma Rousseff to run into Rio Olympics
The impeachment trial of Brazil‘s suspended President Dilma Rousseff will conclude in the middle of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August, according to…
Florida declares emergency as storm Colin threatens
Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Colin bears down on the state&aposs west coast where it will strike today…
Hillary Clinton Attains Enough Delegates to Win the Democratic Nomination
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Striding into history, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to top the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party, capturing…
Registration Nearing End For UK Voters on EU Referendum
The Electoral Commission said this is the “last chance” for UK citizens to be able to vote on whether the UK decides to stay in the European Unionor depart,…
British pedophile Richard Huckle gets 22 life sentences
London (CNN)A London court handed 22 life sentences to a man Monday after he pleaded guilty to 71 child abuse offenses while in Southeast Asia.Richard Huckle,…
NASA Success as Inflatable Habitat Entered For First Time
Jeff Williams was the first astronaut to enter into Bigelow ExpandableActivity Module (BEAM) earlier today at 4:47 a.m. according to The Daily Mail. Along with…
EU referendum: Would Brexit make Putin happy?
You don’t have to be British to have an opinion on Brexit. In recent weeks a string of world leaders have expressed their views on the UK’s EU referendum. And…
[VIDEO] Ali’s Hollywood Star As Special As The Man Himself
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was special in so many ways – kind, generous, out-going, beloved by so many. But following his death on Friday night at age 74 in a…
ISIS shooting civilians trying to flee Falluja, NGO says
(CNN)ISIS is targeting civilians attempting to leave the militant-held city of Falluja, as Iraqi forces and militia attempt to wrest back control of the city, a…
A former NASA chief just launched this AI startup to turbocharge neural computing
A new company launched Monday by former NASA chief Dan Goldin aims to deliver a major boost to the field of neural computing. KnuEdge’s debut comes after 10…
Growing fear inside GOP about Trump
Washington (CNN)Top Republican officials and donors are increasingly worried over the threat Donald Trump‘s attack on a judge’s Mexicanheritage could pose to…
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter, Pinterest accounts hacked
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg‘s Twitter and Pinterest accounts were hacked over the weekend. A hacker group by the name of OurMine Team claimed to have gained…
U.S. Journalist, Translator Killed In Afghanistan
A journalist for the U.S. station National Public Radio (NPR) and an Afghantranslator were reported killed while on assignment in southernAfghanistan. David…
Australia: Massive storm leaves three dead and homes in danger
June 6, Sydney: At least three people are confirmed dead and multi-million dollar homes are evacuated after massive storms flooded rivers, uprooted trees…
‘World invited’ to Muhammad Ali funeral
June 5, Washington: A huge procession and funeral will be held for Muhammad Ali to “allow anyone that is there from the world to…
Steel industry ‘won’t survive’ if China gets trading status
Europe‘s steel industry “will not survive” if the European Union grantsChina a special international trading status, an industry body warned. The European…
Local elections in Italy pose test for Renzi
Italians are going to the polls today for municipal elections seen as a test for both Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and the country’s divided right, with both…
Leader of Honduras’ gay community abducted, murdered
A leader in Honduras‘ gay community has been buried several days after he was kidnapped and killed in the city of San Pedro Sula. Rene Martinez,…
Peru candidates neck and neck ahead of election, polls say
Peru‘s presidential candidates Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Pablo Kuczynskiare tied ahead of Sunday’s election, according to last-minute opinion polls.…
Jewish and Arab pupils talk of unity, but Israel has never been so divided
The voices of nationalism and separation are growing louder as rightwing populism dominates and tensions continue to escalate…
Muhammad Ali dead: The boxing icon explains his ‘recipe for life’
When asked how he would like people to react to his death, Muhammad Ali responded by telling them his “recipe for life”. It was 1972 and Ali…
Obama Says Ali Shook Up the World And Left It Better Off
Stuart, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama, who keeps a pair of boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali in his private study off the Oval Office, said Saturday that…
Fish prefer to eat plastic over food – and it is killing them, study suggests
Microplastic particles appear to be killing fish because their larvae prefer to eat them rather than their actual…
Mali forces, UN peacekeepers facing rising terrorist threats
BAMAKO – Since the month of May, at least 20 people, among them Malian forces, UN peacekeepers and civilians working for the United Nations, have lost their…
Five of the Worst Places for Children: Watch
June 3, NY: In some countries already devastated by war, the situation for children is only getting worse. A new UN report makes for grim reading, with one…
First U.S. Athlete Officially Passes On Rio Olympics Due to Zika Virus
Cyclist Tejay van Garderen has officially taken his name out of consideration for the U.S. cycling team that will be competing in the RioOlympics, making him…
US State Department: Global terror attacks down 13% in 2015
There was a marked fall in the number of terror attacks around the world in 2015, the US State Department has said. It attributed the 13% drop from 2014 to…
Muhammad Ali Hospitalized
Legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali was hospitalized today near Phoenix, AZaccording to The Associated Press. Two sources were quoted as describing the situation as…
Cancer Survival Rate Expected To Rise In Next Decade
The American Cancer Society reported that due to increasing technologies in detection and treatment for cancer the survival rate is rising steadily but that…
Hong Kong youth boycott Tiananmen rally, brand organizers ‘pimps in a brothel’
Hong Kong (CNN)Hong Kong’s annual memorial to the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre is sparking a new kind of controversy, evident of a growing split within the…
Researchers: King Tut’s Iron Dagger Composed Of Materials Of Meteoritic Origins
New research not only suggests an iron dagger buried with King Tutankhamen was made from a meteorite, but the ancient Egyptians knew exactly what they were…
Former richest self-made US woman now worth nothing
NEW YORK (AP) — Forbes has revised the net worth of the woman it crowned America‘s richest self-made woman last year from $4.5…
Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris split: report
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have called time on their 15-month romance, according to a report. The pop superstar struck up a romance with Scottish DJ Calvin…
Massachusetts Furthers Protections for Transgender People
While transgender rights continues to be a focal point of national news, the Democratic-led House in Massachusetts passed a bill that expands coverage against…
Brigham Young Under Scrutiny for Review of Sexual Assault Cases
A fact-finding investigation began this week to examine whether theBrigham Young University police department has been accurately sharing sexual assault case…
Pakistani Teen Burned Alive After She Turned Down Marriage Proposal
Maria Sadaqat, a 19-year-old Pakistani woman, died Wednesday after being tortured and set on fire for refusing a marriage proposal. ...…
Flooding Continues As Waters Rise in France
With over 8,000 rescue operations already underway, emergency workers have a battle against them as meteorologists warn the waters are expected to continue…
Diamond-encrusted Golden Eagle stolen
(CNN)The Golden Eagle, a diamond encrusted statue made of gold, is the centerpiece of The World’s Greatest Treasure Hunt, a marketing scheme created byHunt for the Cause Foundation President Ron Shore, aimed at raising…
Guinea declared free of active Ebola transmission: WHO
–> Guinea has reached the end of active Ebola virus transmission, theWorld Health Organisation said on Wednesday, the second such declaration from the country…
27 years on, Chinese moms of Tiananmen victims vow to fight
BEIJING (AP) — Mothers of some of those killed in the bloody crackdown on China’s 1989 Tiananmen pro-democracy movement…
World’s longest and deepest rail tunnel to open in Switzerland
The world‘s longest and deepest rail tunnel is to be officially opened inSwitzerland, after almost two decades of construction work. The 57km (35-mile)…
Economic growth failing to deliver prosperity for many Africans, study says
Legatum Institute index says Nigeria – Africa’s biggest economy – is only the 26th most prosperous African country, as fuel shortages hamper growth…
Record new global renewable capacity installed in 2015 -report
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) – A record amount of renewable power capacity was installed worldwide last year as solar and wind costs fell, becoming more competitive…
Pikachu’s name change in China is leading to protests in Hong Kong
They’re not very happy with Nintendo When Pokémon Sun and Moonarrive in December, they’ll be the first titles Nintendo has released in the franchise…
Italy appeals court upholds 16-year sentence for Concordia captain
Florence, Italy, May 31, 2016 (AFP) – Florence‘s appeals court on Tuesday upheld the 16-year jail term for Francesco Schettino, the captain of theCosta…
Backlash Over Killing Of Gorilla Scapegoats Mother Of Tot Who Fell Into Zoo Enclosure
Backlash over the killing of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo has fanned social media anger against the mother of the tot who slipped into a restricted area…
Saudi says intercepts and destroys ballistic missile from Yemen
DUBAI, May 31 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Yemen and a Saudi-led military coalition said in a statement…
Thai wildlife officials start removing tigers from temple
Wildlife officials in Thailand have begun removing some of the 137 tigers held at a Buddhist temple following accusations that the monks were involved in…
France: Rail workers strike as protests continue
May 31, Paris: French railway workers are to go on strike as unions continue to protest against planned labour reforms. A demonstration inNantes, western…
Brazil Transparency Minister Resigns After Corruption Recording Release
Brazil Transparency Minister Fabiano Silveira submitted a letter of resignation late on Monday, after the release of a recording containing a conversation about…
North Korea makes another failed attempt to launch Musudan missile
Pyongyang has never successfully launched one of the intermediate-range missiles, which are theoretically capable of hitting South Korea andJapan…
Sept. 11 suspects’ treatment a focus in Guantanamo hearing
FORT MEADE, Md. (Reuters) – A pre-trial hearing for five Sept. 11 suspects began on Monday at Guantanamo Bay, with prisoners’ treatment expected to be a focus…
Russia’s new Satan 2 nuclear missile can destroy an entire nation in a flash (Audio)
Is the world about to enter a new, dangerous nuclear phase that will once again heighten global tensions between superpowers?
Russia is gearing up to test-fire a nuclear weapon which supposedly is powerful enough to wipe out entire countries in a single massive strike. The “Satan 2” is rumored to be the most powerful nuclear design ever. It is believed to be equipped with new stealth technology to make it invisible to enemy radar systems.
Attacks in Baghdad, near Iraqi capital kill at least 17
Militants unleashed a wave of attacks targeting commercial areas in and around Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 17 people, officials said asIraqi troops…
Iraqi army launches assault against ISIL in Fallujah
Iraqi special forces launched an assault one of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group’s most emblematic bastions, Fallujah, as the group…
Woman feared dead after crocodile attack in Australian national park
A woman struggled in vain to drag her friend from a crocodile’s jaws off a northeast Australian beach, police said on Monday. ...…
Nepalese soldier wins world’s highest marathon on Everest
May 30, Kathmandu: Nepali soldier Bed Bahadur Sunuwar has won the world’s highest marathon on Mount Everest. He was one of more than 150 local and…
Obama could be Hillary’s secret weapon in rallying Democratic support: report
WASHINGTON: US Democratic Party front-runner Hillary Clinton could have President Barack Obama, who remains popular at end of his eight-year presidency, as a…
Chad’s Habre: desert warlord turned brutal tyrant
By AFP Chad‘s Hissene Habre seized power in 1982 and quickly embraced the role of remorseless dictator, his rule was marked by fierce crackdowns on dissent,…
Taxpayers’ Alliance: Sugar tax will hit poorest hardest
The planned sugar tax will “hit poorest families hardest” and has nothing to do with the sugar content of products, the Taxpayers’ Alliance says. The group,..
NASA successfully inflates new space station room
Florida: NASA successfully inflated a new experimental room at theInternational Space Station on Saturday, producing the world’s first pump-it-up compartment for astronauts.
Iran’s uranium stockpile stays within limit set by nuclear deal – IAEA
Iran has stayed within the limits of a nuclear deal it reached with world powers last year on its stockpiles of uranium and heavy water, two chemicals that…
Top Powerbroker Secures Third Term to Lead Iran’s Parliament
Ali Larijani, an influential lawmaker who backed Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers, won a third term to lead the Islamic Republic’s parliament, putting him…
Arab League chief slams Israel as bastion of ‘fascism, discrimination’
The head of the largest Arab grouping has described Israel as a den of “fascism and racial discrimination” after Tel Aviv rejected a new…
Milan Metro Service Partially Suspended After Suspicious Object Found
Service on two lines of Milan’s metro system was suspended Saturday after a suspicious package was found at one of the metro stations just hours before the…
Rouhani Says 5% Iran Economic Growth Still Possible This Year
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran can still meet its target for economic growth this year even as major European banks remain reluctant to do business with the..
Donald Trump victory fund secures $6 million
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Source: AP Photo) Donald Trump has raised an impressive $6 million and received pledges for another $4 million…
Judge orders Johnny Depp to stay away from estranged wife
A judge ordered Johnny Depp to stay away from estranged wife Amber Heard after she accused the Oscar-nominated actor of repeatedly hitting her during…
NY Democrat: Trump should return money to 9/11 recovery fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is “a small man” for accepting $150,000 from a federal fund for small businesses hurt by the Sept. 11 attacks and should return…
Survivor Of 2007 Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Believed To Be In Syria With IS
A boy who survived the deadly collapse of a Minneapolis highway bridge when he was 10 years old is now believed to be in Syria with the Islamic State group, The…
Washington Says Air, Artillery Strikes Kill 70 IS Fighters In Fallujah
Washington says that U.S.-led coalition air and artillery strikes have killed 70 fighters with the Islamic State (IS) extremist group, including their leader in…
Undertaker Urges Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Child To Come Forward In Facebook Plea
A Texas undertaker took the unusual step of calling on a hit-and-run driver who ran down and killed a 3-year-old boy to turn himself in, according to a Fox59…
Minivan Sized Sponge Discovered Off Hawaii
Underwater researchers say they’ve found an ocean sponge the size of a minivan deep waters off the coast of Hawaii in the Papah?naumoku?keaMarine National…
NOAA hesitantly says this hurricane season could be more active than recent years
After years of below-average hurricane activity, the rapidly-approaching hurricane season could be a little bit closer to normal. This is what NOAAsaid this…
BrahMos supersonic missile’s land version successfully test-fired by Indian Air Force
BrahMos is the world’s fastest anti-ship cruise missile developed jointly byIndia and Russia. ...…
Saudi FM urges Assad departure as part of transition in Syria
The Saudi foreign minister has insisted again that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must quickly step down from power as part of a political transition in the…
Korean Air jet has apparent engine fire at Tokyo airport
Firefighters battled an apparent engine fire Friday on a Korean Air jet on the tarmac at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. All the passengers and crew were evacuated…
Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial
A U.S. jury handed Google a major victory on Thursday in a long-running copyright battle with Oracle Corp over Android software used to run most of the world’s…
Great Barrier Reef: UN report lead author ‘shocked’ all Australian references removed
Draft chapter warned reef was ‘poor and deteriorating’ but all references were excised following government intervention…
North Korea Linked to Digital Attacks on Global Banks
Security researchers say this is the first known case of a nation using malicious code to steal money for pure financial profit. ...…
Migrant crisis: UK set to send second warship to Libya
The UK is set to send another warship to the Mediterranean to help tackle people-smuggling and movements of arms in and out of Libya, officials say.David…
G7 Japan: World leaders visit Shinto religion’s holiest shrine
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has taken world leaders to theShinto religion‘s holiest site, as the Group of Seven (G7) summit begins in the country. Mr Abe said the visit was so that they could “understand the spirituality of…
UN official stresses Iran’s role in Syria peace process
A senior UN official has emphasized Iran’s role in efforts to resolve the deadly crisis in Syria, saying Tehran’s initiatives could facilitate the…
Boris Johnson feeding British people unreal stories about the EU says Juncker
At G7 summit in Japan, Jean Claude Juncker also hints of strained relations if chief Brexit campaigner becomes prime minister…
Vietnam won’t pursue military buildup in South China Sea: new PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc
–> Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the South China Sea dynamic had grown in complexity and needs regional friends and strategic partners to ensure harmony and avoid any…
UN Security Council ends 13-year sanctions regime on Liberia
May 26, Geneva: Acknowledging the sustained progress made on rebuilding Liberia after the 1999-2003 civil war, the United Nations Security Council today…
ISIS on Europe’s doorstep
Tripoli, Libya (CNN)The call was simple, but it changed what an already dark business meant for one smuggler. Abu Walid knew his caller to be a devout man, a…
China to send nuclear-armed submarines into Pacific amid tensions with US
Beijing risks stoking new arms race with move although military says expansion of the US missile defence has left it with no choice…
PM Modi to launch BJP govt`s two-year anniversary celebrations, releases `Transforming India` anthem`s video
The ‘Transforming India‘ anthem’s video highlights various initiatives undertaken by the government as well as the achievements in last two years. ...…
Blair expresses regret over the Iraq War
Britain and the US underestimated the “forces of destabilisation” that would emerge in Iraq after the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Tony Blair admitted. ...…
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Despite government pledges to rid its armed forces of children, the number of minors recruited to fight is rising…
Ban Ki-Moon Fuels Presidential Speculation With South Korea Trip
Ban Ki-Moon was due to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday for a six-day visit that has fuelled speculation the UN chief is lining up a tilt at the presidency of…
Donald Trump calls global warming a hoax – until it threatens his golf course
Donald Trump has mixed feelings about climate change. In January 2014, he publicly wondered how the United States could be spending…
Indonesian 8-year-olds could be picking the tobacco in your cigarettes
(CNN)Thousands of children as young as eight are working in hazardous conditions on tobacco farms in Indonesia, putting them at risk of cancer, respiratory…
Syria: Islamic State’s stronghold Raqqa city attacked in twin assault, Iraq piles pressure
–> Islamic State had declared self-styled “caliphate” straddling the Syrian-Iraqi border in 2014, the attack on Tuesday was an effort to make their stand clear…
A-bomb survivors to attend Obama’s Hiroshima memorial
TOKYO: Survivors of the American nuclear bombing of Hiroshima will be present when US President Barack Obama lays a wreath at ground zero this week, reports…
Sri Lanka floods: Death toll reaches 101 as waters recede
Colombo: Floods subsided across Sri Lanka revealing the full extent of damage from last week’s deluge that also triggered landslides, officials said, as…
ISIS strikes in Assad territory are exposing Syria and Russia’s weaknesses
War of attrition Now even that best hope has been shaken by the IS bombings. The reaction on the ground was telling: angry residents reportedly attacked some of…
Why is the U.S. arming Vietnam?
(CNN)President Barack Obama‘s announcement Monday that he was lifting the ban on the sale of weapons to Vietnam sent one message to the formerU.S. wartime foe and another to the region. By ending the ban, the U.S. is…
End Israel’s occupation of Palestine, Qatar tells forum
The 16th Doha Forum has wrapped up with speakers from around the world touching on issues ranging from global and regional security to conflict resolution and climate change. The conference, organised by Qatar‘s foreign…
Obama wants peaceful settlement of South China Sea disputes
HANOI: US President Barack Obama called on Tuesday for territorial disputes in the South China Sea to be “resolved peacefully” as Vietnambaulks at Chinese…
11 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide, many feared missing: officials
Yangon: At least 11 people died in a landslide in a remote jade mining region of northern Myanmar with many more feared missing, authorities said Tuesday, the…
Cassini climbs over Saturn’s poles and captures this stunning image – See pic!
Cassini obtained this image with the spacecraft wide-angle camera onFebruary 26 2016 using a spectral filter which preferentially admits wavelengths of…
India gets a relief from choking heatwave, witnesses heavy rainfall
India gets a relief from the choking heatwave as several parts of the country witnesses heavy rainfall. ...…
EgyptAir jet swerve claim denied as hunt for black boxes continues
The doomed EgyptAir Flight 804 did not swerve or lose altitude before it disappeared off radar, the head of Egypt‘s state-run provider of air navigation…
UK grants asylum to Maldives’ ex-president Mohamed Nasheed
Britain has granted political refugee status to ousted former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, his lawyer has claimed. A prominent human rights campaigner…
Plane Crash in Hawaii Leaves 5 Dead
Five people died Monday morning in a small plane that crashed in Hawaii,NBC News reported.The plane was carrying four skydivers and the pilot. Four of the…
Barack Obama says no apology for atomic bombing on Hiroshima visit
Tokyo: US President Barack Obama will not apologise for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on his landmark visit this week, he told Japanese public broadcasterNHK in an interview.…
Yemen suicide attacks kill at least 45 army recruits
Yemeni security officials say that a pair of suicide bombers killed at least 45 people in the southern city of Aden. The…
Obama confirms Taliban leader’s death in US strike
HANOI: President Barack Obama on Monday confirmed that Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US air strike, hailing his death as an “important…
UK’s David Cameron Battles His Own Party As Brexit Row Focuses On Turkey
Chief ‘In’ campaigner Prime Minister David Cameron clashed with members of his own party on Sunday over the impending referendum on Britain’s European Union…
South Korea rejects North Korea talks proposal as ‘bogus’
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea dismissed on Monday a North Koreanproposal for military talks as “a bogus peace offensive” and said it was formally rejecting the…
Nobel author Garcia Marquez’s ashes returned to Colombia
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — The ashes of Nobel Prize-winning novelistGabriel Garcia Marquez have been laid to rest in the…
South Africa`s Zuma to hear if 800 graft charges reinstated
South African state prosecutors will Monday respond to a court ruling that President Jacob Zuma should face almost 800 corruption charges, in a move that could…
2 Mount Everest climbers die of altitude sickness, 2 others missing
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Two Indian climbers have gone missing on Mount Everest, an expedition organizer said Sunday, a day after two deaths from apparent…
AFGHAN GOVERNMENT: TALIBAN LEADER KILLED
U.S. Drone Strike Inside Pakistan Reportedly Kills Afghan Taliban Leader.. Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s Death Could Trigger Power Struggle.. Taliban Panic
Across Africa, the worst famine since 1985 looms for 50 million
Harvest should be the time for celebrations, weddings and full bellies in southern Malawi. But Christopher Witimani, Lilian Matafle and their seven children and…
Austria may elect EU’s first far-right head of state
Austria could elect the European Union‘s first far-right head of state, with support for Freedom Party (FPO) candidate Norbert Hofer buoyed by security and…
Dutch, Australian climbers die after reaching Everest summit
A Dutch man and an Australian woman died of apparent altitude sickness while descending from the summit of Mount Everest in the first deaths this year on the…
George Zimmerman says he got $250,000 for gun that shot Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman said he sold the gun used to kill Trayvon Martin for around $250,000. >> Read more trending stories Zimmerman toldKTNV…
African lynched in Delhi after spat over auto ride
NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old teacher from Congo was bludgeoned to death by three men in south Delhi on Friday after an argument over boarding an auto-rickshaw. The…
MH17 victim families sue Putin, Russia in European rights court
SYDNEY: Families of victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, are suing President Vladimir Putin andRussia for Aus$10…
Chelsea Manning appeals her 35 year prison sentence
Chelsea Manning, the former US Army private imprisoned for leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks, has filed an appeal for her 35-year prison sentence three…
Buddhism can help nations tackle pressing challenges: UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon
–> Ban Ki-Moon believes that Buddhist teachings of compassion and non-violence is what the international community requires today. In current times of hateful…
US elections: Donald Trump vows to end gun-free zones
Donald Trump has slammed Hillary Clinton as “heartless” for backing restrictions on gun ownership that he said would leave Americans in high-crime areas unable…
‘Brexit’ in spotlight at G7 meeting in Japan
SENDAI: Britain’s possible exit from the European Union took centre stage at a G7 meeting in Japan on Saturday, as UK finance minister George Osborne warned a…
Boko Haram refugees in Niger feel ‘abandoned’ by the world
By Boureima Hama Conditions in the Assaga refugee camp in the southeast of Niger have deteriorated in recent months as food aid has struggled to reach its…
Animal-to-man diseases a growing environmental threat – UN
The most worrying environmental threats facing the world today range from the rise in diseases transmitted from animals to humans to the increasing accumulation…
National Rifle Association Endorses Donald Trump
The National Rifle Association of America endorsed Donald Trump for president on Friday, shortly before the presumptive Republican nominee spoke at the…
The World’s Largest Solar Plant Just Torched Itself
Putting 347,000 mirrors in the desert faced towards the sun clearly has its disadvantages. ...…
Taiwan’s first woman president Tsai Ing-wen takes over
Deutsche Bank‘s Michael Spencer and Arjun Divecha from Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterlo & Co discuss expectations and challenges of Taiwan‘s new president. ...…
US says Iraqi forces have retaken southwestern town of Rutba
U.S. military officials say Iraqi forces have retaken the southwestern town of Rutba after Islamic State fighters…
Hottest day recorded in India’s Rajasthan
A city in India‘s Rajasthan state has broken the country’s temperature records after registering 51C, the highest since records began, the weather office says.…
Mexico To Analyze Bones In Search Of 43 Missing Students
Mexico will analyze skeletal remains from an undetermined number of individuals that were found not far from where 43 Mexican students went missing nearly two…
HSBC to shut down 24 branches in India
The bank said it plans to consolidate to 26 branches in 14 cities acrossIndia. ...…
Putin’s Assault on Russia’s Free Press Continues Apace
This article first appeared on the Kennan Institute site. Living in Russiaand being involved in politics (or just writing about it or worrying about it)..
NATO agrees bigger Mediterranean mission to stop smugglers
Brussels: NATO agreed on Thursday to broaden its operations in theMediterranean to help the European Union (EU) stop criminals trafficking refugees from North…
Oklahoma law effectively bans abortion
New York: Oklahoma has passed a law that would effectively ban abortions by subjecting doctors who perform them to felony charges and revoking their…
EgyptAir flight with Briton among 66 on board ‘crashed near Greek Med island’
A passenger plane travelling from Paris to Cairo with 66 people including a Briton on board crashed near theGreek Mediterranean island of Karpathos, according to reports. EgyptAir Flight MS804 disappeared from radar 10…
President says Venezuela won’t be next to fall, but he may not have a choice
This is not the first time that Nicolás Maduro has faced unrest, but he is relying on repressive measures rather than popular social programs to retain control…
Obama apology nice, but priority is disarmament
Japanese atomic bomb survivors say an apology from President Barack Obama for the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima would be welcome, but their priority is on ridding…
Canadian PM Trudeau apologizes for ‘physical contact’ with lawmaker
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized “unreservedly” for making physical contact with a female opposition member of Parliamentwho said Trudeau…
Racist, hateful remarks by ‘would-be leaders’ outrageous: Ban Ki-moon
New York: In what could be a veiled criticism of the extreme rhetoric by presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, UN Secretary General Ban…
Israel to build world’s largest military checkpoint
Here is a round-up of global news developments:Israel plans to build the world’s largest military checkpoint between the occupied West Bank and the city…
Are 2016 presidential candidates being hacked?
National Intelligence Director James Clapper said that foreign hackers could be targeting this year’s president candidates ……
Brexit Seen Hurting Rents, Property Values In U.K.
Rent bills are likely to fall if Britain exits the European Union, and property will become more affordable to first-time buyers, according to the bodies that…
EU referendum: The Sun’s ‘Queen backs Brexit’ headline ruled as inaccurate
The Sun‘s “Queen backs Brexit” headline was inaccurate, the IndependentPress Standards Organisation (IPSO) has ruled.…
Doping crackdown shakes Olympics; 31 facing bans
Positive tests from previous Games could change things in Brazil ……
Mark Zuckerberg to meet US conservatives over Trending row
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will extend an olive branch to several high profile conservative figures in US politics on Wednesday. The site has been accused…
Man fends off crocodiles with tools after friend drowns
A 72-year-old man has told rescuers how he battled crocodiles with a spanner and spark plugs after watching his friend drown in northernAustralia. The pair…
Russia Denies Building Military Base Near Ancient Palmyra Site
Russia denied that it has built a military base inside a zone that holds theUNESCO world heritage site in the ancient Syrian town of Palmyra. The Russian…
Donald Trump says he is open to talks with North Korea – and David Cameron
Republican candidate sets out foreign policy priorities: putting pressure on China, renegotiating Paris climate deal, and stopping countries ‘ripping us off’…
White House Increases Overtime Eligibility by Millions
A rule to be issued by the Labor Department will state that most salaried workers earning up to $47,476 a year must receive overtime pay when they work more…
Gambling winnings stolen from supercar
Tens of thousands of pounds of winnings were stolen from the passenger seat of a McLaren supercar in Birmingham city centre, police say. ...…
IS lost nearly half of its territories in Iraq: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The Islamic State group has continued losing control over territory across Iraq and Syria, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, including almost…
Syria ceasefire talks to restart in Vienna as differences remain
John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov will co-chair meeting of International SyriaSupport Group to patch up cessation of hostilities…
Nearly one in five suicide bombers used by Boko Haram is now a child: Report
May 17, Geneva: The number of children used by Boko Haram as suicide bombers up tenfold over the past year, the United Nations humanitarian wing has reported,…
Thailand to close Koh Tachai island over tourism damage
The Thai island Koh Tachai is set to close, as authorities warn heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment.The island, off…
Hong Kong security tightened ahead of top Chinese visit
Hong Kong has launched one if its largest security operations in years, as a high-ranking Chinese politician is set to arrive in the city. Zhang Dejiang, the…
Pope Francis Criticises West For Trying To Export Own Brand Of Democracy To Iraq, Libya
Pope Francis criticised Western powers for trying to export their own brand of democracy to countries such as Iraq and Libya without respecting indigenous…
Donald Trump warning over UK relationship
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has warned he may not have a “very good…
Billion people face global flooding risk by 2060, charity warns
A British aid charity is warning that by 2060 more than a billion people worldwide will live in cities at risk of catastrophic flooding as a result of climate…
Football: Dummy bomb ‘fiasco’ sparks Old Trafford evacuation
Manchester, United Kingdom , May 16, 2016 (AFP) – A fake bomb accidentally left behind after a terror training exercise forced police to evacuate Manchester…
Colombia seizes record cocaine haul in Turbo
Police in Colombia say they have seized their largest ever domestic haul of illegal drugs – nearly eight tonnes of cocaine. The drugs had been hidden on a…
Queen’s 90th birthday marked with star-studded extravaganza at Windsor Castle
The Queen’s life was celebrated with a spectacular equine-themed show featuring stars of stage and screen who performed in honour of her 90 years. In the…
Hillary Clinton Outlines Economic Plans, Which Include Her Husband
While campaigning in Kentucky on Sunday, Mrs. Clinton pledged her support for coal miners, and said Bill Clinton‘s chief role would be…
Ex-Australia PM aims Eurovision barb
Ousted Australian prime minister Tony Abbott uses Ukraine‘s Eurovisionvictory to take an apparent swipe at Russia. ...…
The entrenched contractor, a joint operation of Boeing and Lockheed Martin called the United Launch Alliance, has conducted 106 space launches all but flawlessly, but the cost for each is more than $350 million, according to the Government Accountability Office. | Getty
How Elon Musk exposed billions in questionable Pentagon spending
Ten years after a joint operation of Boeing and Lockheed Martin was born, the FTC’s direst warnings have come true, along with outcomes even the skeptics did not predict.
Spanish giants hunt title glory
Title rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid will not allow their focus to drift to each other’s matches on the final weekend of the Primera Division season.Barca…
Spain Evacuates 9,000 From Massive Tire Fire Near Madrid
(MADRID) — Spanish officials ordered 9,000 people evacuated Friday night from a large apartment complex after a raging fire at a sprawling tire dump sent…
Pentagon Says China Has Built 3,200 Acres Of Artificial Islands
A new Pentagon report says China has reclaimed more than 3,200 acres of land in the southeastern South China Sea, The Associated Press reports.The country‘s…
Uganda: Museveni rival Kizza Besigye charged with treason
Uganda‘s main opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason. Mr Besigye was the main challenger to President Yoweri Museveni in the country’s…
U.S. Expediting Hiring of New Screeners to Cut Airport Lines
The U.S. government hopes to expedite the hiring of more than 500security screeners to stem the long wait times expected at airports this summer. The…
Saudi in no position to set conditions for Iran pilgrims: MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker says Saudi Arabia is in no position to set conditions for Iranian pilgrims seeking to perform the annual Hajj rituals.…
Central bankers are considering ‘dropping money from the sky’ to prop up the economy
A daring new approach to solving the economic slump that has taken hold inEurope is gaining popularity in official circles.
Helicopter money refers to money figuratively
“dropped from the sky“,
or freshly created cash used to fund
Tiny coffin reveals youngest preserved fetus from ancient Egypt
(CNN)For more than a century, the teeny tiny coffin hid a big secret: the youngest mummy in ancient Egypt. British archaeologists revealed this week that a…
U.S. must beware China’s ‘Guam killer’ missile
(CNN)Capable of hitting targets 3,400 miles away, China’s “Guam killer” missile is raising new fears of a growing Chinese threat to major U.S. military…
China Plans World’s Largest Particle Collider to Unlock Universe’s Mysteries
Supporters say the billion dollar facility will help improve understanding of the origins of matter, but critics warn it could be very more expensive than…
New Myanmar govt proposes keeping some junta curbs on protests
Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is facing criticism from rights groups and student activists who say her ruling party is planning to retain…
Security worker dies at Australian Embassy in Baghdad
SYDNEY (Associated Press) — An Australian security contractor working at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad has died, officials said…
French prosecutors probe $2M Tokyo Olympic payments
(CNN)The French Financial Prosecutor’s office has confirmed it’s begun a criminal investigation into payments made by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bidcommittee to a…
EU Med anti-smuggling mission ‘failing’
The EU naval mission to tackle people smuggling in the centralMediterranean is failing to achieve its aims, a UK parliamentarycommittee says. ...…
DILMA DOWNFALL
Brazil’s Senate Votes To Impeach President Rousseff… Will Face Trial For Allegedly Breaking Budget Laws… Done In By Economic Disaster, Sweeping Scandal… Calls Impeachment A ‘Coup’… Doubts New Leader Will Help Crisis…Greenwald: Democracy Of Fifth-Largest Economy At Risk… Will Usher In ‘Far More Dangerous’ Corruption… How Brazil’s Politics Descended Into Chaos
U.S. Honeybee Population Reduced By More Than A Quarter From Harsh Winter
A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals the harsh winter of 2015 is responsible for a drop in number of U.S. honeybees, a Newsweek report said…
British first foreigners to scale Everest after quake
KATHMANDU: British mountaineers Kenton Cool and Robert Lucasbecame the first foreigners to summit Mount Everest after a deadly earthquake ended last year’s…
French teen’s streamed suicide on Periscope leads to inquiry
Teen streams suicide on popular online app Periscope She threw herself under commuter train after alleging rape Video of death removed from Periscope ……
Panama Papers: Aus PM Turnbull denies wrongdoing
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull whose name figured in the ‘Panama Papers‘ as a former director of a company incorporated by tax haven law firm…
Hillary Clinton promises to release ‘Area 51’ information
President Barack Obama has no plans to open up government files onArea 51. ...…
Two pieces of debris ‘almost certainly’ from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Malaysia says two more pieces of debris found in the Indian Ocean were “almost certainly” from Flight 370, which disappeared more than two years ago with 239…
Life In The Ocean’s Darkest Depths Is Even Weirder Than Scientists Thought
In many ways, the deep ocean is so alien to us it might as well be outer space.…
Burgers contain rat and human DNA, study finds
Upon ordering a burger in a fast food chain, diners might have…
China says US patrols justify defensive deployments
BEIJING (AP) ” Upping the ante in the feud over who is responsible for rising tensions in the South China Sea, China on Wednesday said repeatedU.S. Navy…
Mosul: the city that will define not just Iraq’s war, but its future
The Iraqi army and the Kurdish Peshmerga find themselves locked in a power struggle before they can even begin to oust Isis…
Babies dying in Nigeria military camp for Boko Haram suspects: Amnesty
Amnesty International says some 150 detainees — including babies — have died “in horrendous conditions” at a military detention…
Obama asks for intensification of anti-ISIS efforts
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has directed his national security team to intensify the anti-ISIS operations across all military and civilians front to…
Queen says Chinese officials were ‘very rude’ during Xi Jinping’s state visit
‘Oh, bad luck,’ Queen tells police commander in charge of visit security, in off-guard moment caught on camera at Buckingham Palace garden party…
China to shame tourists leaving graffiti on Mt Everest
Chinese authorities in Tibet say they plan to name and shame tourists leaving graffiti on Mount Everest. Tourists were increasingly leaving comments like “I was…
Tensions Grow As US Navy Warship Sails Close To Disputed Chinese Island
Tensions in the South China Sea ratcheted up on Tuesday as a U.S. Navywarship sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island claimed byChina, Time…
Australian mum reveals quintuplets in photo shoot
An Australian mother who gave birth to quintuplets in January has released a photo shoot of her unlikely new arrivals. Perth resident Kim Tucci, 26, took just…
Mass rally in North Korea after congress bolsters leader
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of North Koreans celebrated the country&aposs newly completed ruling-party congress Tuesday with a massive…
Venezuela Extends Two-day Workweek for State Employees
Venezuela‘s socialist government has extended a two-day workweek for public sector employees for another two weeks because of a drought that has sapped…
Donald Trump Says New London Mayor Will Be the ‘Exception’ to His Muslim Ban
Every rule can be broken, especially by the man who made it. And that’s what Donald Trump plans to do in regards to his proposed ban on Muslims if…
Around 90 percent of Canada city spared by devastating wildfire
Canadian officials who got their first glimpse on Monday of the oil sands boomtown of Fort McMurray since a wildfire erupted, were encouraged by how much had…
Barack Obama signs legislation designating bison as US national mammal
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A group of anglers and tourists went out off the Miami shore looking to make big catch. The anglers made one,…
Putin Phone-In Show Gets The Job Done – Fixes Citizen’s Problems At Least For One Day
All it apparently took to fix a host of problems plaguing Russian citizens was a valid complaint and reaching out to President Vladimir Putin’sThursday call-in…
Brazilian Coup Threatens Democracy and National Sovereignty
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Phil Sayer dead: London Underground ‘Mind the Gap’ announcer dies from cancer
The man who voiced the “Mind the Gap” announcements on the London Underground has died. Phil Sayer, 62, whose voice…
Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s firm says eat some of our products just once a week
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US defence secretary Ash Carter to visit warship in South China Sea, bound to anger Beijing
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Microsoft, Apple Dig in for Long Data-Privacy Fight With U.S.
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Meldonium not a performance-enhancing drug, says Russia President Vladimir Putin
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Boris Johnson spearheads ‘Brexit blitz’ as EU campaign officially begins
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IMF’s Lagarde Urges Real, Direct Action On Greek Debt Crisis
International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde Thursday in an exclusive interview with France 24 called on the international community to “move forward” on…
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Zika definitely causes severe birth defects
NEW YORK — Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in theUnited States and Latin America, U.S. health officials said Wednesday there is no…
href=”http://article.wn.com/view/2016/04/14/Obama_at_the_CIA_Depraved_ISIS_now_on_the_defensive/”>Obama at the CIA: ‘Depraved’ ISIS now on the defensive
Washington (CNN)ISIS is on the defensive after a “bad few months,”President Barack Obama claimed Wednesday during a rare trip to CIA headquarters outside…
EU referendum: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to set out EU case
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is to set out his case for why Britain should vote to stay in the EU, in his first major intervention in the campaign. He will…
Unicef criticises UK’s failure to tackle child inequality
Britain came last out of 37 nations for disparities in healthy eating between children from low and high socio-economic status…
South Korea’s Ruling Party Loses Assembly Minority In Upset Vote
South Korean voters handed President Park Geun-hye a stunning political setback by denying her conservative party a majority in the next National Assembly, poll…
Argentine Ex-president Denounces Political Persecution
Reuters BUENOS AIRES— Argentina‘s former president Cristina Fernandez accused the government of political persecution on Wednesday after testifying in court…
Strong Earthquake Strikes Northern Myanmar
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Amnesty urges probe over ‘mass burials’ of Shias by Nigeria army
KADUNA (Nigeria): Claims by a Kaduna state official that Nigeria’s military secretly buried 347 people after clashes with members of a minority Shia Muslim sect…
The great escape: Inky the octopus legs it to freedom from New Zealand aquarium
Staff believe the common New Zealand octopus fled its enclosure when the lid was left ajar and headed to freedom down a pipe that leads to the sea…
Georgia executes man who killed neighbour during 1996 burglary
JACKSON, Ga. — A man convicted of killing his neighbour during a burglary in 1996 on Tuesday became the fourth person put to death inGeorgia this year.…
Kobe Bryant says farewell after 20 years with the LA Lakers
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Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport partly evacuated in security alert
Netherlands police detain one man after part of the transport hub was cordoned off for four hours…
South Korean Voters Expected To Give Ruling Party Big Majority In National Assembly
South Koreans on Wednesday were voting in a parliamentary election that many predict will hand President Park Geun-hye’s conservative party a decisive win,…
Trump denounces ‘rigged’ Republican primary process
US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trumphas denounced the GOP primary process as “rigged, disgusting, [and] dirty.” Speaking at a rally in New Yorkon Monday, the billionaire businessman said…
Mobile Phone Use Permitted For Deaf Lawyer Swearing-In Ceremony: US Supreme Court
Although they are normally strictly forbidden in the marble courtroom of the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices will make an exception next week and allow mobile…
Here’s why Led Zeppelin is going to court over ‘Stairway to Heaven’
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Why two of Donald Trump’s children won’t be voting for him in New York primary
Everyone knows that Donald Trump‘s four adult children strongly support him in his campaign for the Republican nominee for the President of the United States.…
As Islamic State is pushed back in Iraq, worries about what’s next
WASHINGTON: As US-led offensives drive back Islamic State in Iraq, concern is growing among US and UN officials that efforts to stabilize liberated areas are…
South China Sea: Beijing tells G7 foreign ministers to keep out of territorial dispute
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Porn site bans all North Carolina users over anti-LGBT law
Since Monday, porn site XHamster.com has refused access to any user with a North Carolina IP address. The site says the block will stay in place until the state…
Al-Jazeera America network shuts down
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CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ Vindicates Trump But Republican Purge Continues
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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Launches New Political Party
Joshua Wong, the Hong Kong student activist who emerged as a figurehead of the city’s pro-democracy protest movement in 2014, has launched a new political…
William and Kate to pay respects at centre where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated
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Austin, Indiana, Ravaged By HIV Epidemic — What Caused The Outbreak?
Austin, Indiana, is typical small-town America. So much so, that on first look one would never guess that it’s been hit with an HIV epidemic so sinister…
Yemen cease-fire begins in seven provinces amid tension
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Dubai To Build Tallest Tower, Beating Its Own Record
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Obama admits worst mistake of his presidency
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Philippine Fighting Leaves 18 Soldiers, 5 Militants Dead
VOA News The Philippine military said Sunday that 18 of its soldiers were killed and more than 50 others were wounded in a 10-hour firefight withAbu Sayyaf…
There’s a Place in India Where Religions Coexist Beautifully and Gender Equality Is Unmatched
Philippine Fighting Leaves 18 Soldiers, 5 Militants Dead
VOA News The Philippine military said Sunday that 18 of its soldiers were killed and more than 50 others were wounded in a 10-hour firefight withAbu Sayyaf…
Sanders wins Wyoming caucuses continues winning streak over Clinton
Democratic candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders keeps winning and each time gets closer to frontrunner Hillary Clinton. On Saturday afternoon, April 9,…
Former House Speaker Accused Of Molesting At Least 4 Teenage Boys
Prosecutors accuse former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of molesting at least four boys during his time as a high school wrestling coach. Hastert was once…
Cameron says he mishandled Panama Papers tax scrutiny
British prime minister David Cameron said on Saturday he should have handled scrutiny of his family’s tax arrangements better, seeking to reassert his…
Clinton, Sanders face off in Wyoming
Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are facing off in a US presidential nominating contest in Wyoming, as the candidates gear up for a crucial…
Djibouti President re-elected: PM
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Cameron offshore trust row: PM accused of ‘hypocrisy’
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Pakistan calls off peace talks with India unilaterally
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Kerry calls on Iran to help end Middle Eastern wars
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G20 Summit to help China play better role
The global economy faced many challenges in 2015. In fact, it registered the lowest growth rate in six years, owing to factors such as very low growth of global…
Top Brazil Prosecutor Recommends Blocking Lula From Cabinet Job
Brazil’s top prosecutor recommended the Supreme Court prevent formerPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from joining his successor’s cabinet, saying the…
Panama Papers: David Cameron admits he had stake in father’s fund
UK Prime Minister David Cameron had a stake in an offshore fund set up by his late father, Ian, until six years ago, he said, answering for the first time the…
Clinton, Trump Disliked Even By Those Who Plan To Vote For Them
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are unusually weak, widely disliked presidential candidates whom most people plan to vote against if the front-runners meet in…
Teen Girls Who Beat Alcoholic Woman To Death Get Life Sentences
Two British teenagers accused of battering an alcoholic woman to death in 2014 have been sentenced to life in prison. The two girls, now 15, were convicted of…
Moleskine’s New Smart Writing Set Uploads Your Doodles
Using this, artists can instantly view what they sketch or illustrate on thePaper Tablet right on their smartphones, tablets or PCs.…
It Is Now Illegal to Pay for Sex in France
France in now the fifth European country to criminalize the clients of prostitutes. ...…
URGENT-Malaysia’s 1MDB board offers resignations after parliament report
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Islamic State nets millions from antiquities, Russia says
UNITED NATIONS: Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq are netting between $150 million and $200 million a year from illicit trade in plundered antiquities,…
World Health Day: 350 million diabetics to double in 20 years
Diabetes, a silent killer in the vast list of innumerable diseases especially associated with the urban population and the third leading risk factor for…
Dutch firmly reject EU-Ukraine ties in referendum
Dutch voters have rejected a key European pact with Ukraine in a referendum seen as a barometer of anti-EU feeling, dealing an embarrassing blow to the…
New Zealand students suffer neck cuts in Sweeney Todd show
Two boys were taken to hospital after receiving neck wounds during an opening night performance of Sweeney Todd at a school in Auckland, New Zealand. The…
IT’S A RACE!
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Angry Birds maker Rovio made a $14.75 million loss in 2015
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the maker of hit mobile phone game Angry Birds, on Wednesday said it fell to loss last year due to restructuring…
San Francisco Approves Fully Paid Parental Leave
The Board of Supervisors approved a measure Tuesday making the city the first in the country to have fully paid leave for new parents. ...…
Massive 15-Foot, 780-Pound Alligator Caught In Florida
Hunters from Outwest Farms located in Okeechobee, Florida have posted an image showing a massive, near 15-foot, 780 pound alligator they found and killed.…
Charlize Theron says ‘pretty people get turned away first’
Charlize Theron claims attractive actresses are overlooked for “meaty” roles.The 40-year-old star has suggested “pretty people” in Hollywood are immediately…
Ted Cruz: Now the odds-on favorite
(CNN)With his decisive victory in Wisconsin, Sen. Ted Cruz has not only shaken up the Republican presidential race, but heading into the homestretch, he has…
WhatsApp Extends Encryption to Photos, Video and Other Messages
(SAN FRANCISCO) — WhatsApp says it’s now using a powerful form of encryption to protect the security of photos, videos, group chats and voice calls…
Panama leaks: Obama calls for international tax reforms
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for international tax reforms to prevent tax evasion like those reported in thePanama Papers. “There is…
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma faces impeachment vote
South Africa’s parliament is due to vote on an opposition-sponsored motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma. The Democratic Alliance (DA) said he was no longer…
Apple is close to selling its billionth iPhone
If Wall Street analysts’ forecasts are accurate, Apple will sell its billionth iPhone sometime this summer. When Apple provides its quarterly finances on April…
5 Disturbing Facts Big Food Doesn’t Want You to Know
A few inconvenient truths you might need to know before tucking into that next bite of shrimp, beef or bacon. From mercury in tuna and wood pulp in parmesan…
France PM warns that extreme Islam is ‘winning the ideological and cultural battle’
Paris (AFP) – Prime Minister Manuel Valls said extreme forms of Islamwere winning the propaganda war for hearts and minds, warning the veil was being used as a…
Vietnam confirms first Zika virus cases
HANOI: Two Vietnamese women have tested positive for the Zika virus, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday, the first confirmed cases of the…
UK journalist to appeal as Seoul blocks his site on N. Korea
Many of the readers of North Korea Tech are researchers, journalists, diplomats, academics and others interested in North Korea. Since it was launched in 2010,…
US judge approves £14bn BP oil spill settlement
A federal judge in New Orleans has granted final approval to an estimated 20 billion US dollar (£14 billion) settlement over the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf…
Behind Isis lines: ‘You are not prisoners. Prisoners don’t get to choose what they want for breakfast’
The German writer Jürgen Todenhöfer was the first western journalist allowed to enter Isis-controlled Syria and Iraq – and to return safely. In an extract from his book, he describes what he saw in Raqqa and Mosul, and the chilling moment
“In places that are not being bombed, life goes on as normal,“
Tesla Motors receives $10bn in Model 3 pre-orders in just two days
Elon Musk’s company took $276m in deposits for the ‘affordable’ $35,000car, which is primed for a 2017 launch…
Indian Kashmir gets first woman chief minister
The chief minister’s post had fallen vacant after Mufti’s father and PDPfounder Mufti Mohammed Sayeed died in January. [...] Mufti was reluctant to continue…
British Museum Urged To Sever Ties With BP
Nearly 100 people have urged the museum’s new director, HartwigFischer, to drop BP as a sponsor. A five-year partnership has brought more than $14 million to…
Resurgence’ New Teaser Reveals More Alien Menace: ‘They’re Celebrating’ (Video)
A new TV teaser for this summer’s “Independence Day: Resurgence” reveals even more menace from invading space aliens. “They’re not…
Trump, Cruz Declare Victory in First State Delegate Test
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump‘s delegate team sought to portray strength and legitimacy following state party conventions inNorth Dakota and…
Huge tax leak exposes Vladimir Putin aides, world leaders, stars
PARIS: A massive leak of 11.5 million tax documents has exposed the secret offshore dealings of aides to Russian president Vladimir Putin, world leaders and…
Ten Years: Controversial Hong Kong film wins top Asia award
Media captionTen Years is set in a dystopian future where the city is totally under Beijing‘s influence. A controversial film depicting a bleak future for Hong…
Mauritius debris to be looked at in MH370 investigation
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Brussels Airport reopens nearly two weeks after terror attack
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David Cameron under fire over ‘paltry’ £50,000 aid to Libya
UN source attacks UK response to growing humanitarian crisis as food and medicine supplies run out…
Brussels Airport reopens Sunday — to 3 flights
(CNN)For the first time since deadly terrorist bombings rocked Brussels, the city’s main airport on Sunday will reopen to passengers — albeit to a very limited…
Suspected MH370 debris found on island nation of Mauritius
(CNN)A piece of debris thought to be from the Malaysian airliner that went missing more than two years ago over the Indian Ocean has been found in the island…
Social media users raise concern after Reddit changes transparency report
(By Dustin Volz, Reuters) – Some social media users raised concerns on Friday over networking forum Reddit’s removal from its site of a section that…
Obama Blames Putin’s Military Buildup For Slowdown In Arms Control
U.S. President Barack Obama accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of slowing progress on nuclear arms reduction by focusing instead on building up…
Obama Says Will Address Some Iranian Concerns Over U.S. Sanctions
U.S. President Barack Obama said that his administration is preparing to address concerns that Iran is not getting the full benefit of sanctions relief under…
Presidents promise that Paris deal will be approved
China and the United States announced on Thursday that they will signthe Paris climate agreement on April 22, as the world’s two largest greenhouse gas…
Brussels airport could reopen after deal with police over security
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CIA left inert explosives on school bus after exercise
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WN.com Week In Review For March 27-April 2, 2016
The end of the week comes with the start of a new month and a look back at the Top 5 most viewed stories on WN.com. Maybe you saw these stories when they first..
Google’s April Fools’ joke went so wrong that it might have cost someone their job
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North Korea now blocking Facebook, Twitter, other websites
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India bridge collapse: Kolkata rescue efforts under way
Emergency workers in Kolkata continued to search for survivors underneath a collapsed overpass in a congested area of the eastern city, as the construction firm…
White House: Obama, Turkey’s Erdogan discuss security in meeting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Turkey‘s security during a…
US and China pledge to oppose North Korea nuclear programme
The United States and China will work together to try to prevent North Korea from enhancing its nuclear weapons programme, they announced inWashington.…
The facade of democracy
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Nigeria’s Buhari Asks US for Help in Returning Stolen Assets
Reuters Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the United States for help in returning stolen Nigerian assets stashed in U.S. banks as part of his…
Test Your News Knowledge With WN.com’s March News Quiz
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Syria’s Assad Rejects Demands For ‘Transitional Body’ By Opposition
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has firmly rejected the demand by theSyrian rebels for a “transitional body” with full executive powers in favor…
The sanctuary saving Sumatran tigers
A rescue centre in Indonesia is trying to rescue Sumatran tigers and save the species from extinction. ...…
India has key role in responsibly monitoring nuclear weapons : US
WASHINGTON: As leaders from 50 nations began arriving for the Nuclear Security Summit here, the US said “India has a very important role to play with respect to…
Rubber duck artist Florentijn Hofman in plagiarism row with Brazil protesters
An artist famous for a giant rubber duck that pops up around the world says a version of his work used by Brazilian protesters amounts to plagiarism. Groups…
Pentagon to send about a dozen Guantanamo inmates to other countries soon
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Boeing plans to cut up to 8,000 airplane jobs – sources
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Move over Putin: Trudeau for most athletic world leader?
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`Pakistan arrested Indian spy to build pressure on Iran`
Asserting that the arrest of an Indian spy is not an issue of India, Directorof Gilgit Baltistan National Congress, Senge Hasnan Sering said it’s an issue of…
Yellen stresses that Fed foresees gradual pace of rate hikes
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Exclusive: Russia, despite draw down, shipping more to Syria than removing
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EU referendum: Rules giving ‘free pass’ to terror suspects
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Apple wants the FBI to reveal how it hacked the San Bernardino killer’s iPhone
Apple Inc. refused to give the FBI software the agency desperately wanted. Now Apple is the one that needs the FBI’s assistance. The FBIannounced Monday that…
Tata Steel puts entire UK business up for sale
Tata said it would “explore all options for portfolio restructuring, including the potential divestment of Tata Steel UK, in whole or in parts”. ...…
Donald Trump says he will not fire campaign manager hit by assault charges
Donald Trump has served public notice that he has no intention of firing his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, even after police in Floridaformally charged…
‘IT’S OVER’
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href=”http://article.wn.com/view/2016/03/29/China_accuses_Japan_of_threatening_peace_in_Pacific_with_new/”>China accuses Japan of threatening peace in Pacific with new law
Claims follows enactment of laws allowing Japanesetroops to fight on foreign soil for first time since end of second world war…
John Kerry, GOP Elites, and the Embarrassing Ruling Class
The headline was stark: John Kerry: Republican Primary Race Is ‘AnEmbarrassment’ “They don’t know where it’s taking the United States of America.” The HuffPo…
Cyprus hijack drama: EgyptAir says all passengers released except for crew and four foreigners – one Irish person on flight MS181
An Irish passenger is believed to be among the hostages on the EgyptAirAirbus A320 which landed in Cyprus after being hijacked while flying fromAlexandria to…
Samsung becomes latest firm to launch mobile wallet in China
Samsung has officially launched its mobile wallet service in China, in cooperation with local vendor UnionPay. Instead of using cards the service allowed…
Russia’s campaign in Syria leads to arms sale windfall
Russian weapons exports expected to receive $6bn-$7bn boost as result of ‘marketing effect’ of bombing campaign in Syria…
Obama to announce steps to fight heroin, opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is set to announce steps on Tuesday to expand treatment for people addicted to heroin and prescription…
Worst bleaching on record for Great Barrier Reef: Scientists say
SYDNEY: Aerial surveys of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have revealed the worst bleaching on record in the icon’s pristine north, scientists said on Tuesday,…
A Specter Is Haunting U.S. Primaries, The Specter of Sanders Democratic …
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling After yet another resounding win in Alaska Hawaii, andWashington, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders declared “There is a path to victory…however, it is a difficult path.” One…
Cuba has no need of gifts from US, writes Fidel Castro
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Israel backs down in row with Brazil over ambassador
Israel withdraws nomination of settler leader Dani Dayan as ambassador after Brasília refused to accept him…
China official says Dalai Lama ‘making a fool’ of Buddhism
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‘The Walking Dead’ finale teaser shows off the next big villain
After an international teaser leaked online earlier this week, AMCreleased the official season finale teaser trailer for “The Walking Dead,” giving fans their…
UN’s Ban Ki-moon Condemns ‘Appalling’ Pakistan Bombing
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned an Easter Daysuicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 65 people and injured hundreds more, calling…
‘Batman V Superman’ Hits Record Breaking $170 Million
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice has been getting some mixed reviews, some stating that the movie was mediocre. The reviews did not slow down the long awaited…
Syrian army recaptures Palmyra from Islamic State: State media
–> Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said there was still gunfire in the eastern part of the city. Syrian government forces recaptured Palmyra on Sunday,…
Russia-backed Syrian forces make advances in IS-held Palmyra
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Pentagon Chief Used Personal Email Account for Nearly a Year
(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter used his personal email account for government business for nearly a year, until December 2015, when news…
Iran rejects US hacking charges
Iran has rejected recent US charges that alleged Iranian hackers conducted cyber attacks against American targets, saying Washington is not in a…
US Elections 2016: Bernie Sanders presses Hillary Clinton as 3 western states vote
–> Sanders has refused to throw in the towel, even though Clinton has a commanding lead in the delegate race. US states Alaska, Hawaii andWashington take…
US Elections 2016: Bernie Sanders presses Hillary Clinton as 3 western states vote
–> Sanders has refused to throw in the towel, even though Clinton has a commanding lead in the delegate race. US states Alaska, Hawaii andWashington take…
Attacking Cruz’s wife could hurt Trump with female voters
Click photo to enlarge FILE – In this Feb. 1, 2016 file photo, Republicanpresidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania Trump, speaks…
Pentagon Proposing To Add More U.S. Troops In Iraq
The Pentagon will submit a proposal to U.S. President Barack Obama to increase the number of American troops in Iraq, the nation’s highest-ranking military…
Yoga sessions to be part of Easter celebrations in White House
WASHINGTON: Professional yoga instructors will have sessions with thousands of Americans who are expected to throng the sprawling White House lawns in…
EU referendum: 250 business leaders back Brexit campaign
A group of 250 business leaders and entrepreneurs have signed up as backers of a pro-Brexit campaign ahead of the European Unionreferendum. The business…
Police arrest business associate in slaying of herbal doctor in Santa Barbara, California
A business associate of a popular practitioner of Chinese herbal medicinewas arrested Friday in connection with what California authorities say was the…
Nato’s chief to meet Obama next month
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama will meet Nato‘s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg next month to discuss a range of issues including the progress made to…
“Galvanized Girl” Is No “Comeback Kid”
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Pope washes feet of Muslim migrants, says ‘We are brothers’
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Christian and Hindurefugees and declared them all children of the same God, as he performed a gesture of…
China detains 17 for demanding Xi Jinping’s resignation
BEIJING: A total of 17 people have been detained in China following the publication of a letter calling on President Xi Jinping to resign. The letter was posted…
Frenchman in ‘advanced stages’ of a plot to attack Paris has been arrested
A Frenchman in the “advanced stages” of a plot to attack the country was arrested Thursday northwest of Paris and security forces locked down the area during a…
12 People Killed in Minibus-Truck Collision in Central France
Twelve people died in a traffic accident that occurred in France’s centralAllier Department, local media reported. ...…
Pope Francis says Trump ‘not Christian’ in views, plans over immigration
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is “not Christian” because of his views on immigration, Pope Francis said on his way back toRome…
Microsoft axes chatbot that learned a little too much online
OMG! Did you hear about the artificial intelligence program thatMicrosoft designed to chat like a teenage girl? It was totally yanked offline in less than a…
Barack Obama says US slow to speak for rights over Argentina’s dictatorship
US President Barack Obama, Argentine President Mauricio Macri, US first lady Michelle Obama and Argentina’s first lady Juliana Awada pose for a photo…