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Hyundai compares new robotic exoskeleton suit to Iron Man

The Examiner | 2016-05-14

Hyundai, the South Korean automobile company, is branching out of cars and into the world of robotic exoskeletons. The company compared its “wearable robot” to the Iron Man suit in a blog post. According to Hyundai, the prototype exoskeleton will help...

Germany plans to remove owner liability for piracy on open Wi-Fi hotspots—report

Ars Technica | 2016-05-13

A German law that made Wi-Fi hotspot owners responsible for illegal downloads, even if they were performed by other users or members of the public, will reportedly be repealed. The country's coalition government has agreed to change the "Störerhaftung" law, which has led to many people receiving...

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Pfizer says it's blocking use of drugs for lethal injections

The Times of India | 2016-05-14

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer said on Friday that it was blocking use of its drugs in lethal injections, which means all federally approved drugmakers whose medications could be used for executions have now put them off limits. "Pfizer makes its products to enhance and save the lives of the patients...

Childhood obesity targeted in possible crackdown on unhealthy food ads

Belfast Telegraph | 2016-05-13

Adverts for unhealthy food targeted at children could be banned across all media as part of efforts to tackle the obesity epidemic. The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has launched a public consultation on proposals to limit the placement of ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS)...

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Tennis: Djokovic, Murray to face off in final

Otago Daily Times | 2016-05-15

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will face off in a second claycourt final within eight days at the Italian Open after the two in-form players proved that they will be the ones to beat at the season's second grand slam in Roland Garros. Murray made it through to his first Rome final with a clinical...

Saracens win Champions Cup: Owen Farrell eyes Premiership title

BBC News | 2016-05-15

Saracens must use their European Champions Cup triumph to push on and complete a domestic and European double, said fly-half Owen Farrell. Saracens, runners-up in 2014, beat Racing 92 21-9 in the final in Lyon. Premiership champions Sarries play Leicester in the play-off semi-final on Saturday...

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The Times of India | 2016-05-15

Venezuela opposition slams 'desperate' Maduro state of emergency

CARACAS: Venezuela's opposition on Saturday slammed a state of emergency decreed by President Nicolas Maduro and vowed to press home efforts to remove the...

Press TV | 2016-05-15

Egyptian court gives prison terms over Red Sea islands protests

Here is a round-up of global news developments:An Egyptian court gives prison terms to more than 150 people for protesting a government decision to transfer two...

FourFourTwo | 2016-05-14

Barcelona win La Liga title

Barcelona have claimed their 24th La Liga title thanks to their 3-0 win over Granada at Los Carmenes. Barcelona have won La Liga after their comfortable...

Al Jazeera | 2016-05-14

Lightning strikes leave 40 dead in Bangladesh

At least 40 people have been killed by lightning strikes in Bangladesh within 24 hours as violent thunderstorms rumbled across the country. The Bangladesh...

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Jamaica Observer | 2016-05-15

Progressive structural change with a 2030 horizon

The world today is undergoing a change of era. The unprecedented rise in global inequality, the...

Alternet | 2016-05-15

Trump and Shkreli Induce Gagging

And Trump's butler and George Zimmerman would get along just great! We now know how Trump handles...

Alternet | 2016-05-15

Trump and Zimmerman Induce Gagging

And Trump's butler and George Zimmerman would get along just great! We now know how Trump handles...