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Google's 19th birthday: List of 19 failed projects to ponder

Google is celebrating its 19th birthday, and here is a list of 19 failures the company should ponder and learn its lessons to do better in future, as Artificial Intelligence is set to take over human jobs and minds.
Sep 27, 2017
By Bhaswati Guha Majumder
Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine

Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine

Explosions at a military ammunition depot in central Ukraine were seen in the early hours of Sept. 27. Blasts also occurred late on Sept. 26 at the military base near Kalynivka in the Vynnytsya region, injuring one person.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine

Ammunition depot explodes in central Ukraine

Explosions at a military ammunition depot in central Ukraine were seen in the early hours of Sept. 27. Blasts also occurred late on Sept. 26 at the military base near Kalynivka in the Vynnytsya region, injuring one person.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Thousands evacuated as Vanuatu Volcano threatens to erupt

Thousands evacuated as Vanuatu Volcano threatens to erupt

More than 6,000 people were moved to emergency shelters on Vanuatus northern island Ambae in the South Pacific as a volcano threatens to erupt, officials said on 26 September. Vanuatu is one of the worlds poorest nations, where locals are almost entirely reliant on food grown in their garden to survive, aid workers said.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option

Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option

In the latest addition to a series of threats made against North Korea, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (26 September) said the rogue regime would face devastating consequences if Washington is forced to take military action against it. A military attack was not his preferred option, but the US was well prepared to carry out one, he warned.Speaking at a press conference in Washington along with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, the American leader promised to fix the North Korea mess.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
In a first, Saudi king issues decree allowing women to drive

In a first, Saudi king issues decree allowing women to drive

Saudi Arabias King Salman on Tuesday (26 September) issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences, reversing the ultraconservative kingdoms longstanding policy. The decree orders a ministerial body be set up to give advice within 30 days and the change will be implemented by June 2018.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Surgeon Guarrera prepares donated harvested kidney to transplant into patient Abernathy as part of five-way...

Singapore: Organ donation and how it connects people

Since the first heart transplant was performed in 1990, Singapore has had a total of 73 heart transplants. There are currently 23 patients on the waiting list for a new heart.
Sep 27, 2017
By Rishvi Pragasam
Tajikistan bans crying loudly at funerals

Tajikistan bans crying loudly at funerals

While funerals in Tajikistan can be anything but quiet affairs, Tajikistan people can no longer cry loudly during funerals. They are also forbidden to run after coffins, pull their hair, hire others to howl or wear black.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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