Facebook, Google reaffirm support to net neutrality in US

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-07-13

San Francisco, July 13 (IANS) Pitching for a free and open Internet for everyove, Facebook, Google, Amazon and other tech giants participated in a day-long online protest organised by advocacy groups in the US. Titled "Internet-wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality," the protest was organised by...

Kaspersky Lab complains it has been drawn into U.S.-Russia geopolitical game -RIA

This is Money | 2017-07-12

MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters) - Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab said on Wednesday it had fallen victim to geopolitical sparring between Russia and the United...

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Global shares edge higher following rally on Wall Street

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-07-13

TOKYO (AP) — Shares edged higher in early European trading Thursday, tracking gains in Asia after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congress the central bank may slow the pace of its interest rate increases if inflation remains below its target level. Japan's Nikkei 225 was flat as a stronger...

RBS settles lawsuit over mis-selling

Business Day | 2017-07-13

London/New York — Royal Bank of Scotland will pay $5.5bn to settle one of two major US investigations into allegations it mis-sold mortgage-backed bonds that it needs to resolve...

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Attention, men. Being tall and obese puts you at a higher risk of prostate cancer

Hindustan Times | 2017-07-13

Men who are tall and obese are at an increased risk of high grade prostate cancer and prostate cancer death, according to a recent study. The team led by the University of Oxford, UK found that while height was not associated with overall prostate cancer risk, risk of high grade disease and death...

Women With High-Risk Pregnancies Far More Prone To Heart Disease

The Oklahoman | 2017-07-12

Women who have high-risk pregnancies or complications in childbirth are up to eight times more likely to suffer heart disease later in life. And many mothers — and their doctors — are unaware of the danger. Emerging research shows heart disease is a long-term threat for women who develop diabetes or...

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Number of would-be students applying to university falls

Belfast Telegraph | 2017-07-13

The number of would-be students applying to university has fallen, official figures show. About 25,000 fewer people have applied to start degree courses at UK universities and colleges this autumn, compared with the same point last year, Ucas data shows. One university leader said a number of...

Saudi Arabia to allow girls to play sports in public schools

Khaleej Times | 2017-07-12

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it will grant girls in public schools access to physical education, a decision that comes after years of calls by women across the Kingdom demanding greater rights and access to sports. The Education Ministry said it will introduce the physical education classes...

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Mithali Raj becomes leading scorer in Women’s ODI cricket, wishes pour in

Hindustan Times | 2017-07-13

Though India might have slumped to an eight-wicket loss to Australia in their penultimate round-robin clash of the ICC Women’s World Cup, skipper Mithali Raj was a shining star during the match as she became the all-time highest run-getter in the history of women’s one-day internationals...

Fendrich on Tennis: 1 of Big 4 left at Wimbledon, Roger Federer

The Times of India | 2017-07-13

LONDON: Chants of "Roger! Roger! Roger!" filled the early evening air at the All England Club, so after his post-match stretch, Roger Federer paused on a bridge connected to Centre Court and waved to his adoring public. "When you see that they're there for you, it's a bit of an unusual feeling. I'm...

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Metro | 2017-07-13

Massive hole 75,000 miles wide appears on the sun and it could affect Earth

The hole that has appeared on the surface of the sun is actually growing A huge hole has emerged on the surface of the sun and it could actually affect us here...

Sydney Morning Herald | 2017-07-13

Macron urges greater euro zone convergence, presses Germany to act

Paris: The European Union remains an incomplete project and will require changes to its treaties that bring greater convergence between euro zone member states,...

Mid Day | 2017-07-13

Mumbai: Muslim non-profits deem the Amarnath attacks 'anti-islamic'

The demonstration held at the Azad Maidan on Wednesday afternoon. Pic/Atul Kamble Muslim non-profits are out on the roads protesting against the terror attack...

WorldNews.com | 2017-07-13

Russia Defies Sanctions By Delivering More Turbines To Crimea

Reuters reported that two more gas turbines were delivered to Russian-controlled Crimea, according to two reporters who identified the equipment at the port of...

WorldNews.com | 2017-07-13

Six Police Officers Killed Amid Growing Land Disputes in Kenya

Kenya police said that six police officers have been killed by herders in the volatile area in Laikipia County, which has had 40 people killed this year over in...

Russia Today | 2017-07-13

After 40yr oil export ban, US looks to top global market – report

The US may transform into one of the world’s top oil exporters in only a few short years due to its production increase of shale oil, an energy consulting group...

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Al Jazeera | 2017-07-13

'Don't make decisions about us, without us'

Free trade agreements scripted by powerful governments and corporations devastate rural areas....

Alternet | 2017-07-13

Fish Farming Is So Filthy That Salmon Are Getting Lice

A study published in 2016 noted that factory-farmed salmon become "so depressed they give up on...

Alternet | 2017-07-13

The Women's March Organizers Take on the NRA With a Two-Day March

Organizers subjected to personal attacks from the NRA refuse to be intimidated into silence. “The...

Alternet | 2017-07-13

Police Beat Black Teenager After Mistaking Her for a Larger Bald Black Male Suspect

The officer who arrested the 19-year-old did not realize she was a woman until she told him her...