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VKontakte is 10 years old: What’s the secret of the ‘Russian Facebook’?
The social network created by Pavel Durov remains Russia’s most popular When in October 2006 Pavel Durov, a 22-year-old philology graduate of St. Petersburg State University announced the launch of VKontakte (now known as VK), social networks in Russia were only beginning to gain popularity....
Google 'Trips' allows travelers to explore new destinations offline
Google's recently introduced Trips app functions as a travel guide and planner for users exploring a new destination. Available for Android and iOS devices, the free app aims to assist travelers through every single step of their trip, including...
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AT&T; Pushing for Time Warner Deal by Monday to Beat Rivals
AT&T Inc. is pushing to clinch a deal to buy Time Warner Inc. by Monday, aiming to close the door on other potential bidders, according to a person familiar with the matter. Talks between the companies have accelerated since Bloomberg first reported Thursday that executives had met in recent...
Millions of Indian debit cards 'compromised' in security breach
A number of major Indian banks are taking safety measures amid fears that the security of more than 3.2 million debit cards have been compromised. Some of the affected banks have been asking their customers to change security codes. They are also blocking and replacing debit cards. The breach is...
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WHO Must Allow Wider Debate on Dealing With Worldwide Smoking Problem
Continuing exclusion of dissenting voices on tobacco control will lead to poor public policy By Gary Johns The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts there will be 1 billion smokers worldwide by 2025 — a total that's about the same as today's except for the fact that tobacco consumption is falling...
Toxic Chemicals Found in Everyday Items Cost Billions in Lost Wages and Health Costs For U.S.
Endocrine disruptors are found in plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, cosmetics, flame retardants, and pesticides but they're also costing consumers $340 billion a year in lost earnings and health costs says to a new study published Monday, according to Reuters. That figure is twice the...
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Chelsea v Man Utd: Jose Mourinho promises no 'crazy kid' celebrations
Mourinho had two successful spells as manager of Chelsea before his sacking in December 2015 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he will not "celebrate like a crazy kid" if his new team score against his former club Chelsea. Sunday's Premier League fixture is only Mourinho's second trip to...
Lewis Hamilton fastest in United States GP practice
The US GP is live across the BBC Sport website and radio 5 live Lewis Hamilton started his United States Grand Prix weekend in the best possible way with an impressive performance in first practice. Hamilton, who must beat Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday to...
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American Satellite Finds Likely Landing Spot Of Europe's Schiaparelli Probe
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Mexico Arrests Ex-Chief of Police in City Where 43 Students Disappeared
Mexico Arrests Ex-Chief of Police in City Where 43 Students Disappeared
The former chief, Felipe Flores Velázquez, was in charge of the police force in Iguala, where the students vanished in 2014. ......
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American Satellite Finds Likely Landing Spot Of Europe's Schiaparelli Probe
American Satellite Finds Likely Landing Spot Of Europe's Schiaparelli Probe
It appears an American satellite has found the likely spot where Europe’s Schiaparelli probe hit the surface of Mars on Wednesday, BBC News reported Friday. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has identified a large...
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US Internet Repeatedly Disrupted By Cyberattacks
US Internet Repeatedly Disrupted By Cyberattacks
LONDON (AP) — Cyberattacks on a key internet firm repeatedly disrupted the availability of popular websites across the United States Friday, including in Colorado, according to analysts and company officials. Manchester,...
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Burkina Faso 'foils coup plot by forces loyal to Compaore'
Burkina Faso 'foils coup plot by forces loyal to Compaore'
Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore, the interior minster says. At least 10 of the plotters had been arrested, but the top suspects were still on the run, the minister...
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Norwegian Court Rules Iraqi-Born Cleric May Be Extradited To Italy To Face ...
Norwegian Court Rules Iraqi-Born Cleric May Be Extradited To Italy To Face Charges
A Norwegian court ruled Friday an Iraqi-born cleric can be extradited to Italy, which suspects him of enticing recruits to fight in Iraq and Syrian, The Associate Press reported. Italy says Najmaddin Faraj Ahmad — known...
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Germany Passes Legislation Allowing BND To Spy On EU Institutions, Member States
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Armed police swoop on teen terror Tube suspect after device found on train
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Brilliant New Aimee Mann Song on the Surprising Reason Trump May Have Started His Campaign
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Trump Campaign Sued Over Donald Trump Jr.'s Offensive Skittles Tweet
Trump Campaign Sued Over Donald Trump Jr.'s Offensive Skittles Tweet
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Gary Johnson Reveals His Ill-Fated Get Rich-Quick Plan as Libertarian Presidential Candidate
Gary Johnson Reveals His Ill-Fated Get Rich-Quick Plan as Libertarian Presidential Candidate
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New Study Confirms Our Worst Fears About Work
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Carl Bernstein Warns of a ‘Neo-Fascist’ Movement and Media Empire if Trump Loses
Carl Bernstein Warns of a ‘Neo-Fascist’ Movement and Media Empire if Trump Loses
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Trump Campaign Sued Over Donald Trump Jr.'s Offenisve Skittles Tweet
Trump Campaign Sued Over Donald Trump Jr.'s Offenisve Skittles Tweet
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Former Bernie Sanders Supporter Shaun King Now Backs Hillary Clinton, Says She Has "Evolved"
Former Bernie Sanders Supporter Shaun King Now Backs Hillary Clinton, Says She Has "Evolved"
With the election just 18 days away and three presidential debates behind them, Hillary Clinton and...
