China has shut down 13,000 websites since 2015: Xinhua

Hindustan Times | 2017-12-24

China has shut down or revoked the licenses of 13,000 websites since 2015 for violating the country’s internet rules, state media reported Sunday. The news comes as the Communist country continues to strengthen its already tight regulation of the internet, a move which critics say has picked...

#Symbolics .com : Oldest.com Domain Now Hosting An Internet Museum

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-22

After 30 years, Symbolics.com, the oldest registered .com domain, has become a piece of Internet history, Domaingang reported Friday. Symbolics was registered as a domain on March 15, 1985, representing the beginning of the domain industry’s 30+ year history, the report said. An announcement of the...

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Pierre Moscovici warns UK against setting itself up as offshore tax haven

The Observer | 2017-12-24

The UK will never be granted a free trade agreement with the European Union if it seeks to take advantage of Brexit by setting itself up as an offshore tax haven for businesses and the wealthy, the EU economic affairs commissioner has warned. Pierre Moscovici also warned that controversial UK tax...

Jaitley disapproves Congress' reaction on 2G scam verdict

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-12-23

New Delhi [India], Dec 21 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday disapproved the Congress party's reaction on the acquittal of all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation cases, saying it was celebrating the judgement as a 'badge of honour'...

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Macron in Niger for Christmas dinner with French troops

France24 | 2017-12-23

President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Niger late Friday for a morale-boosting trip that saw him have Christmas dinner with some members of France's 4,000-strong Barkhane anti-jihadist force. ......

Eating salads daily may help prevent dementia

Mid Day | 2017-12-21

Eating one to two servings of salad with spinach, lettuce and kale daily may keep your brain 11 years younger as well as prevent dementia, according to a study. The study found that people who ate at least one serving of green,...

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Dalai Lama suggests inclusion of ancient Indian knowledge as academic subject

Indian Express | 2017-12-24

Dalai Lama suggests inclusion of ancient Indian knowledge as academic subjectDalai Lama reminds students of ancient Indian knowledgeTibetans want development… remaining with China in our interest: Dalai Lama Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today suggested the inclusion of the ancient...

Indiana group brings wildlife lessons to high school

The Argus Press | 2017-12-22

CALUMET TWP., Ind. (AP) — Have you ever heard the hoot or screech of an owl and wondered about the species? Have you driven down the street and saw a wild animal — a raccoon or bird — lying bleeding in the roadway after being hit by a car? Or have you taken a run through the Indiana Dunes and seen a...

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Legendary sportscaster Dick Enberg dies at 82

Orange County Register | 2017-12-22

Dick Enberg, whose 60-plus year Emmy Award winning career as a sports broadcaster included a long run with the Angels and Rams in the 1960s and ’70s, died of an apparent heart attack at his home Thursday morning in La Jolla. He was 82. The San Diego Union Tribune confirmed Enberg’s death...



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Live Mint | 2017-12-25

Pakistan grants India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav: Khawaja Asif

Indian officials downplay the comments by the Pakistani minister, maintaining that the Indian diplomat was only accompanying Kulbhushan Jadhav’s family Last...

Voa News | 2017-12-24

Turkey Fires Over 2700 Over Links to 'Terror' Organizations

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Could George Weah be Liberia's next president?

George Weah emerged from Liberia’s slums to become a superstar footballer in the 1990s, and has leveraged his status as a revered figure among the...

The National | 2017-12-24

Venezuela frees first of 80 opponents in rare good will move

Venezuelan authorities late Saturday began releasing some of those detained during demonstrations against president Nicolas Maduro's socialist government, a...

Hindustan Times | 2017-12-24

Rescuers search for Philippine storm victims as toll rises to 200

Rescuers in the Philippines searched on Sunday for survivors of a storm that triggered floods and landslides and killed about 200 people, left scores missing...

This is Money | 2017-12-24

North Korea says new UN sanctions an act of war

By Ben Blanchard and Hyonhee Shin BEIJING/SEOUL, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete...

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The Washington Post | 2017-12-25

Remembering what’s glorious this Christmas

In a dark winter, let all breathe the same sweet, fresh air and hear for a day the merry bells. ......

The Washington Post | 2017-12-25

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince of hypocrisy

The ruler splurges on the finest luxuries while his people aren’t even afforded that of free speech....

The Washington Post | 2017-12-25

Christmas turned the world upside down

Every year at this time, we are called to renew our hope that love conquers all. ......

The Washington Post | 2017-12-25

Trump puts the world’s worst crooks and killers on notice

The administration’s move on the Magnitsky Act is evidence that government can work. ......

The Boston Globe | 2017-12-24

Watch Rob Gronkowski's one-handed touchdown grab cap a 75-yard drive

After struggling to get back into the rhythm that carried the Patriots to victory a week ago, Tom...