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Wednesday, 30 March 2016
 




Trump rhetoric making US 'less safe', says ex-CIA chief Read Full Article
Al Jazeera
2016-03-29
A former head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency says Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is making Americans "less safe" with his anti-Islam campaign...
Scott Walker endorses Ted Cruz Read Full Article
The Examiner
2016-03-29
It's now official. Scott Walker, the most popular Republican politician in Wisconsin, endorsed Ted Cruz this morning. That's good news for Sen. Cruz, terrible news for Donald Trump. In an attempt to...
Act Of Kindness By Minneapolis Restaurant Owner Pays Off For Formerly Homeless Man Read Full Article
WorldNews.com
2016-03-29
An act of kindness by a Minneapolis restaurant owner towards a homeless man has gone viral on Facebook, a HotTopics.tv story in the Austin American Statesman reported Tuesday. According to the...
John Kerry, GOP Elites, and the Embarrassing Ruling Class Read Full Article
The American Spectator
2016-03-29
The headline was stark: John Kerry: Republican Primary Race Is ‘An Embarrassment’ “They don’t know where it’s taking the United States of America.” The HuffPo version of this it-went-everywhere story...
Cyprus hijack drama: EgyptAir says all passengers released except for crew and four foreigners - one Irish person on flight MS181 Read Full Article
Belfast Telegraph
2016-03-29
An Irish passenger is believed to be among the hostages on the EgyptAir Airbus A320 which landed in Cyprus after being hijacked while flying from Alexandria to Cairo. EgyptAir officials have said that...
Maserati recalls 21,000 cars in China Read Full Article
BBC News
2016-03-29
Italian luxury car maker Maserati is recalling nearly 21,000 cars in China over a design defect that could increase the risk of a collision. ......
Samsung becomes latest firm to launch mobile wallet in China Read Full Article
BBC News
2016-03-29
Samsung has officially launched its mobile wallet service in China, in cooperation with local vendor UnionPay. Instead of using cards the service allowed shoppers to use their smartphones to pay for...
Russia's campaign in Syria leads to arms sale windfall Read Full Article
The Guardian
2016-03-29
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 Read Full Article
Yahoo Daily News
2016-03-29
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is set to announce steps on Tuesday to expand treatment for people addicted to heroin and prescription painkillers, the White House said. Obama will...
Worst bleaching on record for Great Barrier Reef: Scientists say Read Full Article
The Times of India
2016-03-29
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, with few corals escaping damage....
Police officer shot at US Capitol, shooter caught Read Full Article
Indian Express
2016-03-29
Law Enforcement and rescue vehicles are seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 28, 2016, after reports of gunfire at the Capitol Visitor Center complex. (AP Photo) A US Capitol Police...
Brazil minister quits Rousseff cabinet Read Full Article
BBC News
2016-03-29
Brazil's tourism minister quits government as embattled President Dilma Rousseff risks losing the support of her coalition allies. ......
US succeeds in cracking Apple's iPhone, drops legal action Read Full Article
China Daily
2016-03-29
SAN FRANCISCO - The US Justice Department said on Monday it had succeeded in unlocking an encrypted iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters and dropped its legal case against Apple, ending a...
Amazonian Tribes Are Being Poisoned By Illegal Miners Read Full Article
IFL Science
2016-03-28
Some of the world’s most vulnerable communities are currently experiencing high rates of mercury poisoning as a result of the activities of illegal miners. A recent (in Portuguese) involving 19...
Let's Teach Ted Cruz Some Charisma Read Full Article
Deadspin
2016-03-28
Politicians are in the business of persuasion, so it is always miraculous to see one succeed with an egregiously short supply of charm. It’s like the Hanukkah miracle, a candle burning for eight days...
Syria can restore Palmyra in five years: Official Read Full Article
Press TV
2016-03-28
Syria’s director general of antiquities and museums says the country can restore the ruins of ancient city of Palmyra, which were damaged by the Daesh Takfiri militants, in five years....
Cuba has no need of gifts from US, writes Fidel Castro Read Full Article
The Times of India
2016-03-28
HAVANA: Cuba's Fidel Castro signaled continued resistance to rapprochement between Washington and Havana, writing in an opinion piece on Monday that his country "has no need of gifts" from the United...
Israel backs down in row with Brazil over ambassador Read Full Article
The Guardian
2016-03-28
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 Read Full Article
DNA India
2016-03-28
--> Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is 'making a fool' of Tibetan Buddhism with suggestions he may not reincarnate, or reincarnate as something inappropriate, and the faithful...
Volcano in Alaska sends ash spewing 20,000 feet high Read Full Article
CNN
2016-03-28
(CNN)A volcano eruption in Alaska sent ash 20,000 feet up in the air and prompted flight warnings, according to authorities. 22 photos: Recently active volcanoes 22 photos: Recently active volcanoes...
'The Walking Dead' finale teaser shows off the next big villain Read Full Article
Business Insider
2016-03-28
After an international teaser leaked online earlier this week, AMC released the official season finale teaser trailer for "The Walking Dead," giving fans their first glimpse of the show's next big...
UN's Ban Ki-moon Condemns 'Appalling' Pakistan Bombing Read Full Article
NDTV
2016-03-28
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned an Easter Day suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 65 people and injured hundreds more, calling it an "appalling" act of terrorism....
‘Batman V Superman’ Hits Record Breaking $170 Million Read Full Article
Inquisitr
2016-03-28
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 title for its opening weekend at the...
One terror suspect arrested in Rotterdam at France's request Read Full Article
Xinhua
2016-03-28
THE HAGUE, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch Police on Sunday arrested a terror suspect in Rotterdam at the request of France, said the Dutch public prosecution services. The...
Putin praises Assad after Palmyra victory Read Full Article
Sydney Morning Herald
2016-03-27
1. Putin's praise for Assad The big international news over the Easter weekend was Syria's announcement that it had re-taken Palmyra from Islamic State. President Basha al-Assad said the...
 
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Sport
Russia’s goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev dives for the ball in an attempt to stop a goal by France’s Dimitri Payet during the international friendly soccer match between France and Russia in Saint Denis, north of Paris, France, Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
France beats Russia 4-2 on return to stadium after attacks
Tampa Bay Online
 
Germany’s Mario Goetze is congratulated by Mats Hummels, left, and Toni Kroos, right, after scoring their second goal
Germany thrash Italy 4-1
Sporting Life
 
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo smiles after scoring his side’s second goal during a friendly soccer match between Portugal and Belgium in Leiria, Portugal, Tuesday, March 29 2016.
Portugal 2 Belgium 1: Ronaldo seals win after Belgians honour Brussels victims
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Entertainment
Dermot Oleary
X Factor: Dermot O'Leary 'dusting off his dancing shoes' to return as host
The Independent
 
Seal in their spacious container - Disneyland Resort Hongkong
Shanghai park triggers huge Disney rush
China Daily
 
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Dubai amusement park to add $454M 6 Flags
The Oklahoman
 
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Health
Wine and Foods
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The Charlotte Observer
 
Vice President Joe Biden pauses at George Washington University in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, during a forum to honor the legacy of former Vice President Walter Mondale.
Biden confident Congress will OK cancer 'moonshot' funds
Times Union
 
Female Maltese Dog
Can you get sick from kissing your dog?
Atlanta Journal
 
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Science
A toad on cement floor waiting for passing insects
Could New Frogs Found in Surprising Places Inspire Conservation?
Yahoo Daily News
 
Colorful soft corals on rocks flourish on the ocean floor
Link between fossil fuels and Great Barrier Reef bleaching 'clear' and 'incontrovertible', say scientists
The Guardian
 
An instrument scientist inspects the Soft X-ray Spectrometer before its final closing. The SXS is one of four payloads flying on the Japanese-led Hitomi mission launching in February.
Japanese satellite Hitomi: Lost in space?
BBC News
 
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Technology
SoundCloud
SoundCloud expands into mainstream with paid streaming plan
Jakarta Post
 
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Missile Maker Adapts Guidance Systems to Steer Self-Driving Cars
Bloomberg
 
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Apple remains in dark on how FBI hacked iPhone without help
The Associated Press
 
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Business
Housing units in a condominium
Plan to build condos, houses moves forward in Dilworth
The Charlotte Observer
 
A police officer patrol outside from the airport as in the background seen on the ground the hijacked aircraft of Egyptair after landing at Larnaca airport Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
Egyptair says all passengers freed except four foreigners, crew
The Times of India
 
Bombay House
Analysis: Tata Steel 'will be wary of reputation'
BBC News