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Protests Against GMOs Goes Global After Pro-GMO Bill Is Passed
In Thailand, protests are being held regarding a pro-GMO that has been approved by the country’s cabinet. The new Biosafety Bill will uphold the legalized use of potentially harmful genetically modified organisms in plants and […]
10,000 American Troops To Be Deployed In Iraq
More than 10,000 American troops will be sent to Iraq as part of an effort to put a stop to forces of the Islamic State. The American troops will be part of a 100,000 strong […]
US-Led Coalition Killed Islamic State Finance Chief In Air Strikes
United States officials have confirmed that the finance chief of the Islamic State has been killed in air strikes that were led by the United States. The attacks took place in Iraq in recent weeks. […]
Canada Opens Doors To 25,000 Syrian Refugees
Thousands of Syrian refugees will soon find a new home in Canada, as the recently elected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the liberal government have promised to take in 25,000 refugees before the end […]
Adorable Scientific Breakthrough As First Puppies Born Through In Vitro Fertilization
The first ever litter of puppies born through in vitro fertilization was announced earlier this week by researchers from Cornell University and the Smithsonian Institution. The litter included seven puppies and were born July 10. […]
North Korea Asserts Hydrogen Bombs Ready, But Experts Are Skeptical
North Korea watchers are in a quandary over the reclusive nation’s latest military boast, wondering if it’s just propaganda of if the country has indeed added the hydrogen bomb to its arsenal. The claim was […]
China Misunderstands Meaning Of Freedom, Says Internet Censorship Is Key
China’s cyber chief is dismissing criticism that his country’s internet is too censored, saying that order is a means to online freedom. Lu Wei, head of the Cyberspace Administration of China, says if the government’s […]
Russia Warns ISIS May Expand, Open Second Front In Afghanistan
Reports indicate that the Islamic State is planning to start a second front in Afghanistan to continue its Middle Eastern conquest. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the claim at a news briefing on […]
Massive Uber Protest Shuts Down Canada’s Largest City
In Toronto, cab drivers have been clogging the streets in a protest of the popular ride-sharing service Uber. The situation has even turned violent at times, as some cab drivers have started conducting assaults on […]
Pirate Hackers Have Easy Access To Spy On Ships Through Insecure Black Boxes
One security researcher believes that pirates could very easily track and spy on ships by remotely hacking into their black boxes. One particular model of black box, Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), has been shown to […]
Bitcoin’s Suspected Founder’s Australian Home Raided By Police
The Sydney home and office of a man “outed” by tech websites as the creator of Bitcoin were raided by Australian police this week. Bitcoin is a virtual cryptocurrency created in 2009 by – until […]
Taliban Forces Kill 46 And Take Women And Children Hostage At Kandahar Airport
Allied forces in the strategically important southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar are being dealt a military and psychological blow by Taliban fighters who have killed at least 46 security personnel and taken hostages during an […]
Thai Royalty Insulted, Launch Investigation Over Ambassador’s Offhanded Comments
The Royal Thai Police have launched an investigation regarding comments made by United States ambassador to Thailand, Glyn Davies. According to the authorities, the ambassador insulted the ruling party by making critical remarks of the […]
Could The Cure For The Seven Year Itch Be A Seven Year Marriage Contract?
Chinese writer Lu Guoping suggested on a Chinese social media website that marriage licenses should only be issued for seven years at a time. According to Lu, most couples cannot get through the “seven year […]
This City Is Spreading Climate Change Awareness With Warning Labels On Gas Pumps
Drivers in North Vancouver will start seeing warning labels on gas pumps starting next year. The initiative is designed to warn drivers about the effect of fossil fuels on the environment. These spots on the […]
U.S. Donors Are Pumping Millions Into Illegal Israeli Settlements
According to an investigative report published by an Israeli newspaper early this week, private American donors have contributed more than $220 million to Jewish West Bank settlements through tax-deductible donations, thereby funding a policy opposed […]
North Korea Wants To Dip Its Toes Into Capitalism With Economic Zones
North Korea has established 20 “economic zones” in which capitalistic principles will be put into place. The country is receiving assistance from Singapore, which is well-known for its free market economy. A similar action was […]
Turkey Continues To Stir The Pot By Deploying Troops To Iraq Despite Protests
In a defiant move, Turkey has said point blank that it will not withdraw the hundreds of soldiers it deployed last week to a base in northern Iraq, despite Baghdad ordering it to do so […]
Russia Ships S-400 Missile Defense Systems To One Of Its Many Arctic Military Bases
Over the past year, Russia has deployed two highly advanced S-400 missile systems to the country’s Arctic region located north of the polar circle. This confirms that Russia has been largely working to reestablish its […]
Obama Administration Is Walking A Tightrope In Efforts To Combat ISIS
Presidential candidates and many members of Congress are pushing harder than ever for the U.S. to provide a stronger military action against ISIS. But Pentagon leaders and advisers warn that a reckless escalation of the […]
ISIS Hoping To Tap Into The Chinese Muslim Anger For New Recruits
The release of a propaganda video aimed directly at Chinese Muslims shows that ISIS has expanded its recruitment tactics to China. The video is set to a Mandarin Chinese version of nasheed, a cappella song […]
Anonymous Wants The Internet To Troll ISIS This Friday
Following the Paris terrorist attacks, the activist hacking group known as Anonymous declared war on the terrorist Islamist group ISIS. Now, as one part of its cyber campaign against the militants, Anonymous has announced that […]
Hidden Portrait Under Mona Lisa Painting Raises New Questions About The Subject
One of the world’s most famous paintings – the Mona Lisa – was painted on top of another painting, according to French scientist Pascal Cotte. Cotte has spent 10 years studying the painting using reflective […]
Wiseguy Credit Card Thieves Blast Undercover Agents With ‘Pig Alert’
In an effort to keep their illegal businesses thriving, criminals working in certain underground black markets have put security measures into place on their web transaction systems in order to prevent making sales to undercover […]
U.S. Ivy League Universities Are Blossoming In Qatar’s Education City
Many American universities have established satellite campuses in Doha, Qatar. These colleges promote academic freedom, and they feature world-class facilities that are totally on par with their American counterparts. Qatar is fully funding these colleges […]
Coffee Could One Day Be Used To Charge Our Phones
Two Copenhagen design students have come up with an innovative gadget that can collect energy from things like hot coffee cups and warm laptops. The device is called “Heat Harvest”, and it might just be […]
France Wants To Vastly Restrict Internet Use In Wake Of Paris Attacks
Still reeling from last month’s Paris terror attacks, French authorities are proposing new cyber laws that would ban Tor, the free software that allows for anonymous internet communication. The laws deal with the current state […]
Finland Will Pay Every Citizen $1,100 Monthly In Experimental Benefit System
Using a unique way to combat unemployment in Finland, the country’s government is drawing up proposals where it would pay every citizen a basic income of $1,165 per month and in turn, do away with […]
Beijing’s Smog Levels Rise To Red Alert Status As City Shuts Down
As Beijing suffers extremely hazardous amounts of smog pollution for the second time within seven days, the city has issued a red alert for the first time ever. The red alert is the highest alert […]