Japanese government officials are being slammed for their poor efforts at stopping the country’s illegal ivory trade. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) recently conducted an undercover probe which discovered that ivory traders in Japan were […]
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ISIS Occupies UNESCO Heritage Site Of Sabratha
The Islamic State is continuing its push forward in Libya, as the terrorist group has taken over control of the town of Sabratha. This historic town is an official UNESCO World Heritage site, and it […]
Brawl Breaks Out In Ukranian Parliament As PM Is Forcibly Moved
A brawl broke out in the Ukrainian Parliament on Friday after a member of President Petro Poroshenko’s group, Oleh Barna, physically picked up Prime Minister Arseniy Yayseniuk and removed him from the podium. From there, […]
New Zealand Making A Statement With New Flag Design
A new flag might be coming to New Zealand, as the country has settled on a finalist that could soon replace the current flag. The new design features a black and blue design with a […]
ISIS Gaining Entrance To U.S. With Stolen Passport Printing Capabilities
U.S. authorities believe ISIS terrorists may have slipped into the country using authentic-looking passports printed on the terror group’s own passport printing machines. A 17-page long Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Intelligence Report says ISIS […]
Activist Hackers Attack Japanese Prime Minister’s Website Over Illegal Whaling
The infamous hacking group Anonymous is up to their usual shenanigans, this time shutting down the personal website of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Anonymous is allegedly fed up with the Japanese practice of killing […]
British Officers Have Shot Less People In 95 Years Than U.S. Police In A Month
Earlier today, London police shot and killed a man in the northern area of the capital during an operation described by British authorities as “intelligence-led.” Scotland Yard reported that armed officers carried out an operation […]
Putin Promises To ‘Immediately Destroy’ Any Threat To Russian Forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving one step closer to direct conflict with the Western world. Without mentioning any specific country, Putin made a statement to the Russian Defense Ministry that he wants all threats […]
Constrictive EU Policy Will See Countries Lose Control Of Borders, Even If Governments Object
The European Union is proposing the establishment of a standing European border force that would have the authority to take control over the borders of any European Union country, even if the country’s government objects […]
This Company Is Offering ‘Troll Insurance’ For Cyber Bullying
In the United Kingdom, insurance company Chubb will soon begin offering “troll insurance” to cover the costs associated with cyberbullying. Chubb will accept claims of up to $76,000 to cover the expenses of counseling, relocation […]
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 […]