Apple selling 'Made in India' iPhones on trial basis

Deccan Herald | 2017-05-19

Apple has begun selling a trial run of iPhones that are assembled in India, ahead of an estimated full ramp-up in June. The US-based technology major Apple has started selling iPhones at select stores in the country that were assembled in India as part of its trial run. "Apple is selling iPhone SE...

Microsoft withheld update that could have slowed WannaCry—report

Inquirer | 2017-05-19

LONDON---American software giant Microsoft held back from distributing a free security update that could have protected computers from the WannaCry global cyberattack, the Financial Times reported Thursday. In mid-march, Microsoft distributed a security update after it detected the security flaw in...

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Heavy Bikes, Luxury Yachts, Private Jets to Attract 31 Percent GST

News18 | 2017-05-19

Srinagar: Motorcycles of more than 350 cc engine capacity will attract a total of 31 percent tax under the GST regime, same as the tax incidence on private aircraft and luxury yachts. According to the rate structure finalised by the GST Council, all cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles including...

Asian shares mostly lower on Trump, Brazil worries

The Associated Press | 2017-05-19

TOKYO (AP) -- Asian stocks were mostly lower Friday as investor worries remained about the U.S. political turmoil over an investigation into possible Russian coordination with President Donald Trump&aposs; campaign. KEEPING SCORE: Japan&aposs; benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped 0.2 percent to 19,510.96 in...

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Stricter cigarette packaging rules come into force in UK

The Guardian | 2017-05-19

Cigarettes to be sold in standardised green packaging bearing graphic warnings of dangers of smoking from this weekend...

New Zika virus inhibitor identified

The Siasat Daily | 2017-05-17

Washington: A new research has brought a drug to treat Zika infections closer to reality. The team led by Alexey Terskikh and Alex Strongin from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) discovered a compound that prevents the virus from spreading. “We identified a small...

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Why are black children missing from the grammar school debate?

The Guardian | 2017-05-19

Expanding grammar schools will only deepen racial inequalities in our society – and leave more black students behind...

Indian girls go on hunger strike to protest dangerous school commutes

Arabnews | 2017-05-18

Author: Reuters Thu, 2017-05-18 13:12 ID: 1495130439078615600 MUMBAI: More than 80 girls went on a hunger strike in northern India to protest the harassment they faced on the way to school, drawing attention to the dangerous commutes that are a key barrier to girls’ education in the country. The...

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Rafa and Roger showing tennis no longer a young person’s game

The Irish Times | 2017-05-15

There was a moment in Rafael Nadal’s semi-final victory against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open on Saturday when it appeared as though the Spaniard had stepped into a time machine. After a prolonged and gorgeous thrash-metal riff of a rally, Nadal suddenly turned the volume down from 11 to one....

Murray loses in straight sets to Coric at Madrid Open

Press TV | 2017-05-11

World No.1 Andy Murray has suffered a shock exit in his 3rd round match of Madrid Open at the hands of 20-year-old Borna Chori. The top-ranked Murray was outplayed by the Croatian 6-3, 6-3 in his 5th loss of the year. He has won only one tournament this season and hasn't made...



Inter Milan could sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid, according to club director

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-05-19

Inter Milan now have the financial power to move for Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as they are now one of the richest clubs in the world, according to club director Piero Ausilio. The Serie A side were taken over by Chinese investor the Suning Group last year and now claim to have the...

Fifa World Cup 2022: Qatar throws open air-conditioned Khalifa Stadium, to host Emir Cup final

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-05-19

>Doha: With a little over 2000 days until the Qatar World Cup kicks-off, the tiny yet hugely ambitious Gulf state will officially unveil the tournament's first completed venue on Friday. The Khalifa International Stadium €" complete with the much-talked-about cooling technology that was central...

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WorldNews.com | 2017-05-19

More Than 23,000 Cases of Cholera in Yemen As Outbreak Death Toll Exceeds 240

The World Health Organization warned that the outbreak of cholera in Yemen is "unprecedented" with 23,500 suspected cases registered and 242 dead as of Friday,...

WorldNews.com | 2017-05-19

China Says They've Discovered Methane Mining Success For 'Flammable Ice'

China said that they've extracted the ice-like substance known as Methane hydrates for the first time under the South China Sea, one of the theorized keys to a...

The Guardian | 2017-05-19

'React first': Canadian army issues guide to dealing with child soldiers

Military doctrine is first in world that attempts to help troops deal with issue that can inflict deep psychological wounds...

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The Los Angeles Times | 2017-05-19

Hold charters — and traditional public schools — accountable

In supporting comprehensive legislation to make sure charter schools in California “fulfill their...