World News Digest
Chile’s president pushes to ease ban on all abortions
President Michelle Bachelet sent legislation to Congress on Saturday proposing to allow some abortions in Chile, a socially conservative South American...
Egyptian court bans Hamas’ armed wing, lists as terrorist organization
An Egyptian court on Saturday banned the armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas and listed it as a terrorist organization, a ruling in keeping with a systematic...
Rocket blasts off with NASA satellite to track climate change
A NASA satellite lifted off early Saturday with the hope it will transmit data that will help the world do a better job of preparing for floods and droughts. The...
Serena Williams wins 6th Australian Open, as Murray aims to claim his first
Serena Williams gave a gallant Maria Sharapova another serving of grand slam heartbreak to win the Australian Open on Saturday and bolster her claims to...
Pilots break ballooning records by completing six-day Pacific crossing
Two pilots from the U.S. and Russia have travelled farther and longer in a gas balloon than anyone in history.
India tests long-range missile from mobile launcher
India on Saturday succeeded for the first time in using a mobile launcher to test-fire a long-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead deep...
Tens of thousands march to support Spanish anti-austerity party
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid on Saturday in support of new anti-austerity party Podemos, a week after Greece elected its hard-left...
There goes that theory: Big Bang find turns into big bust
The most exciting astronomical discovery of 2014 has vanished. A March 2014 discovery in which scientists claimed to have found patterns in light left...
Italy’s lawmakers elect Sergio Mattarella as president
Sergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge from Sicily who is seen as a symbol of Italy’s battle against organised crime, was elected Italy’s...
Zimbabwean jailed for nine years for eating python meat
A Zimbabwean man has been jailed for nine years for eating python, a protected species, a Zimbabwean daily reported on Friday.
Crew lands in Baja California after historic hot-air balloon journey
Two pilots from the U.S. and Russia have travelled farther and longer in a gas balloon than anyone in history.
Next issues of Charlie Hebdo delayed indefinitely as staff deal with grief
Charlie Hebdo has delayed publication of its next two issues because staff are grieving and exhausted, a spokeswoman said.
Niger court drops politically charged baby-trafficking case
A court in Niger threw out charges on Friday against members of the political and social elite accused of trafficking newborn babies.
Plan to release genetically modified mosquitos in Florida sparks outcry
A British company’s plan to unleash hordes of genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida to reduce the threat of dengue fever and other diseases...
Saudi blogger spared flogging for second week raising hopes for release
A Saudi blogger has been spared of a scheduled flogging for the third consecutive week while the release of a fellow activist could mean that he may be...
Game, set, match: Serena Williams wins 19th grand slam title
Serena Williams gave a gallant Maria Sharapova another serving of grand slam heartbreak to win the Australian Open on Saturday and bolster her claims to...
It’s different: IS changes propaganda technique with new hostages
The latest Islamic State hostage drama involving a veteran Japanese war correspondent and a young Jordanian pilot marks the first time the group has publicly...
After historic balloon journey, crew plans Saturday landing
Two pilots from the U.S. and Russia have travelled farther and longer in a gas balloon than anyone in history.
Japan says Islamic State hostage negotiations ‘deadlocked’
Japan’s deputy foreign minister says negotiations with the Islamic State group threatening to execute a Jordanian pilot and a Japanese journalist...
Alibaba’s Ma meets top China regulator after fakes row
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has met with the head of a powerful Chinese regulator, days after authorities accused the e-commerce giant of allowing “illegal”...
Japan says hostage negotiations ‘deadlocked’: report
Japan’s deputy foreign minister says negotiations with the Islamic State group threatening to execute a Jordanian pilot and a Japanese journalist...
AirAsia QZ8501 captain left seat before jet lost control
The captain of the AirAsia jet that crashed into the sea in December was out of his seat conducting an unorthodox procedure when his co-pilot apparently...
After a deadly 2014, aircraft now set for minute-by-minute tracking
All commercial flights worldwide could soon send out an automated signal every minute in times of distress to help rescuers find downed aircraft more easily.
AirAsia captain left seat before jet lost control
The captain of the AirAsia jet that crashed into the sea in December was out of his seat conducting an unorthodox procedure when his co-pilot apparently...
New book lifts lid on court of Britain’s Prince Charles
A new biography of Britain’s Prince Charles reveals how his inner circle is riven with backstabbing and infighting, according to extracts published...
Michelin no longer the bible for Paris’s top eateries: food critic
An American food critic has put France’s famed restaurant bible, the Michelin guide, to the test – and found most of its top Paris listings not...
#MyOzObituary: Paper hammered on Twitter for ‘Thorn Birds’ author obit
Australia’s largest newspaper is facing sharp criticism over its obituary of the nation’s most famous author, whom it has described as plain...
New lottery tickets come with a side of bacon scent
New Hampshire’s new scratch-and-sniff lottery ticket is off to a sizzling start.
Woods slumps to 82, worst round as a professional
Tiger Woods slumped to his worst round as a professional when he carded an 11-over-par 82 in the second round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Friday. The...
IS hostage drama shows change in propaganda technique
The latest Islamic State hostage drama involving a veteran Japanese war correspondent and a young Jordanian pilot marks the first time the group has publicly...
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