World News Digest
Marathoner’s positive doping test casts pall over Kenya running world
The world’s top female marathon runner, Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo, has tested positive for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO during an out-of-competition...
Syria’s Alawites pay heavy price as they bury sons
The posters of slain Syrian soldiers, put up by families to commemorate their sons killed in the fight against rebels, are plastered on walls throughout...
After massive protests, Hungarian PM scraps Internet tax plan
Hungary’s prime minister on Friday shelved plans to introduce an Internet tax that had sparked major demonstrations and further concerns about civil...
Suspect charged in murder of S. Africa national football team captain
A suspect has been charged with the murder of Senzo Meyiwa, South Africa’s national football team captain, authorities said Friday.
Africa asks: ‘If Burkina can do it, why can’t we?’
An army general took power in Burkina Faso Friday after President Blaise Compaore stepped down, ending his 27 year rule of the West African country.
Sony reveals $1bn loss as its smartphone business continues to struggle
Sony today announced a whopping $1.0 billion six-month loss, underlining the Japanese electronics giant’s struggle to drag itself out of the red.
Burkina Faso president stands down after riots and calls for fresh elections
Burkina Faso’s embattled president Blaise Compaore resigned on Friday, following days of protests against efforts to extend his rule.
Don’t take umbrage: The secret behind the wicked witch of Hogwarts
Just in time for Halloween, J.K. Rowling has given fans a glimpse of what makes a wicked witch tick.
Merkel tells Putin: Europe will not recognise Eastern Ukraine elections
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone that Sunday’s planned elections in eastern Ukraine were illegitimate...
Dark energy swallowing the universe will ‘make it a boring place’
The universe could be left a “big, empty, boring” place as it is swallowed up by dark energy, scientists claim.
Coffee to go - straight to you - Starbucks plan to start mobile app deliveries
Starbucks plans to offer a delivery option on its mobile app in some parts of the U.S.
30 feared dead as Nigeria bus station hit by triple bomb blast
30 people are feared dead after three bombs concealed in bags exploded in a bus station in north Nigeria’s Gombe state during the Friday morning...
Israel reopens Jerusalem mosque - but only to men over 50 and women
Israel has reopened the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and deployed hundreds of security personnel amid rising tensions in the city.
Japanese stock market soars as central bank stimulates growth
Japan’s Nikkei stock market climbed to a seven-year high on Friday after the country’s central bank surprised investors by expanding stimulus...
'Image of Jesus on the cross' appears on a tree in Rhode Island
A U.S. man says Jesus has appeared to him on a tree. Brian Quirk says the resemblance of Christ on the cross popped up on a silver maple on the sixth anniversary...
67 years on, the UK pays off another chunk of WWI debt
The Government has announced it will pay off part of the UK’s First World War debt - the first such payment for 67 years.
Decision time: Hong Kong activists mull taking protest to Beijing
Hong Kong’s democracy protesters are considering travelling to Beijing to directly petition Communist authorities as the Chinese capital hosts US...
First lawsuit filed in Malaysia over MH370
A Malaysian family is suing the government and troubled national carrier for negligence in the mysterious disappearance of flight MH370, in what is believed...
Myanmar president opens unprecedented talks with Suu Kyi and army
Myanmar President Thein Sein opened unprecedented talks with army top brass and political rivals including Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday, as U.S.
Survey reveals Asian societies’ secret to happiness
Emerging Asian nations are finding out what developed ones did years ago: money – and the stuff it buys – brings happiness.
British press takes on ‘Big Brother’ after media sources outed
Britain’s security services are set to clash with parliament and the country’s powerful press over revelations that police secretly used a...
Zimbabwe opposition hopes to reboot and challenge Mugabe
Enfeebled by its electoral loss to veteran leader Robert Mugabe and a post-vote split, Zimbabwe’s opposition Movement for Democratic Change meets...
Cute, kitschy inaugural Hello Kitty Con leaves fans purring in delight
Hello Kitty cuteness is taking over Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles as the city hosts the first Hello Kitty fan convention.
So long, farewell: Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google
Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.
Trick-or-treat warning: Watch out for pot-laced sweets in Colorado
For the first Halloween since Colorado legalised the sale of cannabis, police are urging parents to check their children’s hauls in case innocuous-looking...
Lockdown: North Korea orders Ebola quarantine on all foreigners
North Korea will quarantine foreigners entering the country for 21 days over fears of the spread of Ebola, even though no cases of the disease have been...
Individual genetic differences may affect your ability to survive Ebola
Scientists have been puzzling for years over why some people survive Ebola while many others perish.
'Proud to be gay': Apple CEO Cook publicly proclaims his homosexuality
Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly came out as gay today in an article he wrote in Bloomberg Businessweek.
Large as life: American crash test dummies beef up to better reflect reality
Crash test dummies are undergoing a makeover to reflect the thicker waistlines and larger rear ends of Americans.
French village bans clowns for Halloween after terror wave
A French village has banned teenagers from dressing up as clowns for Halloween after people kitted out as the colourful pranksters have sown terror and...
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