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BlackBerry files not one but two patent-infringement lawsuits against Blu
After taking Avaya to court earlier in August, BlackBerry now shifts its focus to Blu as the former filed two patent infringement lawsuits against the latter. Blu has yet to respond to the complaints. The post BlackBerry files not one but two patent-infringement lawsuits against Blu appeared first...
Tibet goes hi-tech to promote tourism, culture
An experience pavilion using latest internet technologies was launched in Lhasa on Thursday to boost Tibet's tourism and culture industry. Named Microscene, the pavilion aims to provide visitors with a new insight into Tibetan culture using...
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In our opinion: Children's untreated dental health is a growing concern
Left untreated, tooth infections can lead to serious problems, and even death. Plenty of evidence exists to suggest low-income people, and especially their children, often let such problems fester because treatment is too expensive. And now there is evidence that Utah lawmakers’ decision three...
‘World’s Oldest Man’ Reveals His Three Longevity Secrets
A Hindu monk in India who claims to be 120 years old attributes his longevity and good health to three lifestyle options, one of which is practicing yoga for two hours every day. Although not a publicity seeker, Swami Sivananda has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records to verify his status...
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Neid goes out with gold as Germany defeats Sweden 2-1
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With her arms raised in victory, coach Silvia Neid ran onto the field to join the celebration of Germany's first Olympic gold medal — even jumping onto the players' dogpile. What a way to go out. Dzsenifer Marozsan scored early in the second half Friday and Germany went on to...
Matej Toth gets Olympic gold to go with world title.
Matej Toth now has Olympic gold to go with his world title. With a late surge past Australian Jared Tallent, the Slovakian won the longest athletics event at the Rio Games, the men's 50-kilometer race walk. Tallent again finished in second place,...
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North Korea calls top diplomat who defected to South 'human scum'
North Korea calls top diplomat who defected to South 'human scum'
North Korea said Saturday that a senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected to South Korea is a criminal and "human scum," in its first official response to the defection. ......
photo: AP / Ahn Young-joon
Turkey brushes off criticism, NATO-exit talk
Turkey brushes off criticism, NATO-exit talk
The failed coup in Turkey has revived a debate in Washington over whether that country should remain in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and be a host to U.S. nuclear weapons, but the response in Ankara and some...
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NASA's Curiosity rover showcases buttes and mesas on Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover showcases buttes and mesas on Red Planet
WASHINGTON: NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a 360-degree view of eroded mesas and buttes on Mars. The rover used its Mast Camera (Mastcam) to capture dozens of component images of this scene on August 5 this year...
photo: NASA / JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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Ex-US Navy SEAL to Pay $6.6 Million to Settle Case Over Book on Bin Laden
Ex-US Navy SEAL to Pay $6.6 Million to Settle Case Over Book on Bin Laden
The former U.S. Navy SEAL who wrote a book about his role in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden will pay the government more than $6.6 million for violating non-disclosure agreements and publishing without getting the...
photo: US Navy
Taliban seize district in Kunduz province
Taliban seize district in Kunduz province
The Taliban have seized a district in Afghanistan's north-eastern Kunduz province, where the insurgents briefly overran the provincial capital last year before being driven out by a counter offensive, an official...
photo: US Army / Spc. Charles Willingham
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China, Myanmar vow closer ties after Suu Kyi visits Beijing
China, Myanmar vow closer ties after Suu Kyi visits Beijing
China and Myanmar have pledged to forge closer ties as "blood brothers" following Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to Beijing, her first diplomatic trip since taking power in March. ......
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Turkish parliament approves Israel reconciliation deal
Turkish parliament approves Israel reconciliation deal
Turkey's parliament has ratified a reconciliation deal reached with Israel last month, ending a six-year rift and paving the way for the restoration of full diplomatic ties. ......
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Turkish Intelligence Urges Germany to Assist in Tracking Gulen Supporters
Turkish Intelligence Urges Germany to Assist in Tracking Gulen Supporters
Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization called on the German Federal Intelligence Service to assist in hunting for supporters of US-based dissident cleric...
Is Uganda the best place to be a refugee?
Is Uganda the best place to be a refugee?
The country’s unusual open policy gives refugees land, education and a chance to work – but instability in neighbouring nations is putting pressure on resources...
Dolly Parton interview: 'I want to look like Adele'
Dolly Parton interview: 'I want to look like Adele'
It is 50 years since Dolly Parton first entered the US charts, with a cover of The Tune Weavers' Happy, Happy Birthday Baby. The lovelorn ballad only reached...
AP EXPLAINS: Why Kashmir has been torn by decadeslong strife
AP EXPLAINS: Why Kashmir has been torn by decadeslong strife
When news spread in early July that Indian troops had killed a charismatic commander of Indian-controlled Kashmir's biggest rebel group, the public response was...
Usain Bolt completes historic triple-triple with relay gold
Usain Bolt completes historic triple-triple with relay gold
Usain Bolt kneeled down and gave the track one final kiss, then flattened his hand, reached down and slapped the white number “3” painted at the starting line....
Spacewalkers Prepare International Space Station For Commercial Flights
Spacewalkers Prepare International Space Station For Commercial Flights
Two spacewalkers attached a new docking port to the International Space Station Friday, clearing the way for U.S. crew ferry ships being built by Boeing and...
London Underground Launches First 24-Hour Service
London Underground Launches First 24-Hour Service
The first services on London’s new 24-hour tube are running this weekend, likely laden with revelers and bleary-eyed shift workers, as businesses hope for a...
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6 Manufactured News Scandals Produced and Promoted by Breitbart News and New Trump Campaign Chief Bannon
6 Manufactured News Scandals Produced and Promoted by Breitbart News and New Trump Campaign Chief Bannon
Viral lies destroy lives, and Breitbart and Bannon are masters of this disgusting trade. Since its...
8 Reasons Why Ryan Lochte Is the Worst
8 Reasons Why Ryan Lochte Is the Worst
He's brought the most loathsome of ugly Americanness to an international audience. Before he became...
What You Need to Know About the Private Prison Phase-Out
What You Need to Know About the Private Prison Phase-Out
With the feds cutting back, the companies are down but not out. The Justice Department announced...
New Book Reveals Trump Is Actually Sleazier and Slimier Than We Ever Thought
New Book Reveals Trump Is Actually Sleazier and Slimier Than We Ever Thought
“There is no moral core inside Donald Trump." David Cay Johnston has been one of the nation’s...
5 Manufactured News Scandals Produced and Promoted by Breitbart News and New Trump Campaign Chief Bannon
5 Manufactured News Scandals Produced and Promoted by Breitbart News and New Trump Campaign Chief Bannon
Viral lies destroy lives and Breitbart and Bannon are masters of this disgusting trade. Since its...
From Wine to Weed: Keeping the Marijuana Farm Small and Local
From Wine to Weed: Keeping the Marijuana Farm Small and Local
"Big Marijuana" is not inevitable. In November, voters in as many as 12 states will see a marijuana...
Patty Hearst’s America: What “American Heiress” Gets Wrong (and Right) About an Insane Time and Place
Patty Hearst’s America: What “American Heiress” Gets Wrong (and Right) About an Insane Time and Place
A new account of the legendary kidnapping makes a gripping read, but the true madness of '70s...
