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Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN head, dies at 93
February 16, 2016
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN head, dies at 93
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the former secretary general of the UN, has died aged 93. His death was confirmed by Rafael Dario…
The world's fastest mobility scooter just did 107 mph.
February 9, 2016
The world's fastest mobility scooter just did 107 mph.
The mobility scooter your grandparents ride around the house and the supermarket top out at around 10 mph — if…
Facebook Mark Zuckerberg is richer than Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos now
February 8, 2016
Facebook Mark Zuckerberg is richer than Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos now
Not only was Jeff Bezos bested by Elon Musk in the race to space, he has also fallen a step…
Passenger catches fire and is sucked from plane at 14,000 feet
February 4, 2016
Passenger catches fire and is sucked from plane at 14,000 feet
An explosion ripped a hole through the fuselage of Daallo Airlines Flight D3159 just minutes after takeoff. (Photo: AP) It’s like…
ISIS releases images of a wheelchair-bound executioner "crucifying a spy" in Libya
February 4, 2016
ISIS releases images of a wheelchair-bound executioner "crucifying a spy" in Libya
The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) released images of a wheelchair-bound executioner purporting to crucify an alleged spy in the…
WhatsApp reaches a billion monthly users
February 2, 2016
WhatsApp reaches a billion monthly users
Mobile messaging service WhatsApp is now used by a billion people every month, Facebook has reported. The Facebook-owned app now…
Epson develops world’s first office paper recycling machine
January 27, 2016
Epson develops world’s first office paper recycling machine
Seiko Epson has developed what it believes to be is the world’s first compact office papermaking system using waste paper,…
Alaska earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake sparks power outages and tremors for hundreds of miles
January 25, 2016
Alaska earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake sparks power outages and tremors for hundreds of miles
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck remote southern Alaska, unleashing tremors felt several hundred miles (km) from the epicentre…
Soldier crashes to death at Burma Camp
January 19, 2016
Soldier crashes to death at Burma Camp
A motorcycle display by both Military Policemen and Navy ratings turned bloody during last week’s pulling-out ceremony of former Chief…
Céline Dion loses husband
January 15, 2016
Céline Dion loses husband
“René Angélil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against…