World News Digest
Samsung unveils smartwatch that can make calls
Samsung has unveiled a computerised wristwatch that can do more without a smartphone to go with it, while LG has one with a round design.
Suit claims police brutality at Ferguson protests
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that police in Ferguson and St. Louis County used excessive force and falsely arrested innocent bystanders amid...
Social media clawing over a kitty-or-not cat-astrophe
Hello Kitty may be celebrating her 40th anniversary this year, but it seems fans may be in for a bigger shock than just her age.
Project Wing: Google officially enters drone-delivery sweepstakes
Though a couple of rumors have escaped the Googleplex—because of course Google must have a drone-delivery program—Project Wing’s official existence...
Still in it: Toronto’s crack-smoking mayor might win reelection
Despite new revelations about his conduct as a high school football coach, including an alleged threat of physical assault against a teacher, Toronto Mayor...
"That’s nice": Jon Voight did not know about daughter’s wedding to Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie’s father Jon Voight found out about his daughter’s surprise wedding to Brad Pitt when the rest of the world did.
West Africa Ebola outbreak traced back to a funeral; fears of further spread
An extensive look at the genome of the Ebola virus reveals its behavior, when it arrived in West Africa and how it spread in the region to cause the largest-ever...
India begins work to turn Orwell’s birthplace into museum
India on Thursday began work to restore the dilapidated house where “Animal Farm” and “1984” author George Orwell was born and...
'No strategy yet': Obama cools talks of strikes against Islamic State in Syria
The U.S. is already striking Islamic State (also known as ISIL and ISIS) targets in Iraq, and U.S.
Army draft expected in Ukraine to counter Russian ‘responsibility’
Ukraine announced on Thursday that it will return to mandatory conscription in the coming months as its troops battle pro-Russian insurgents in the east.
Michel Platini rules out running for FIFA presidency against Sepp Blatter
UEFA president Michel Platini will not run against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency.
A flavour out of favour: Dog meat demand fading in South Korea
On three “dog days,” which are among the hottest times of the year, many South Koreans queue for a dish of shredded dog meat and vegetables...
Malaysia jails six men over nudist gathering Nude Sports Games 2014
A Malaysian court sent six men to jail for a month on Thursday and will try four other people over a nudist gathering that triggered outrage in the Muslim-majority...
Wedding bells at last as ‘Brangelina’ get hitched in France
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Hollywood’s power couple, were married Saturday in a small chapel in a private ceremony attended by family and friends.
Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in as opposition storms out of parliament
Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in Thursday as Turkey’s first popularly elected president, a position that will keep him in the nation’s driving...
Ebola spreads from Nigeria’s Lagos to oil hub of Port Harcourt
A doctor in Nigeria’s southeastern oil hub city of Port Harcourt has died of Ebola, Nigeria’s Health Ministry says.
Australia says MH370 ‘may have turned south earlier than thought’
The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will focus on the southern part of the existing search zone after a new clue to the plane’s possible...
Ukraine: Russian troops have ‘entered’ their country to support separatists
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Russian troops have entered the country in support of pro-Moscow separatists.
FBI investigates massive breach at U.S. banks by suspected Russian hackers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Secret Service are investigating hacking attacks on JPMorgan and several other financial institutions...
Brazil cracks ‘biggest’ Amazon deforestation gang
Police in Brazil have broken up an Amazon deforestation gang considered the worst currently active, officials said.
Police shoot dead ‘Cops’ TV show crew member as he filmed a robbery
A sound operator on reality U.S. TV show Cops has been shot dead by police officers who opened fire during a robbery at a fast food restaurant.
Thai court drops murder charge against ex-PM and protest leader
A Thai court on Thursday dismissed charges of murder and abuse of power against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ex-deputy over a bloody...
Earthquakes continue to rock Iceland volcano
Earthquakes are rocking Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano, as lava pushes through a long underground fissure near the ice-covered Bardarbunga volcano.
Hot dog! 5-pound Pomeranian is world’s fastest on 2 feet
Jiff was already cute, lovable and talented. Now he’s proven he’s speedy too.
High time: Uruguayans can now sign up to grow pot at home
People in Uruguay can now register to grow marijuana at home after the government launched the latest phase in its first-of-its-kind legalization program.
Qantas Airways nosedives to $2.6 billion loss for 2013
Australia’s flagship airline Qantas revealed a shocking record loss of $2.6 billion Thursday for the last fiscal year.
Ready for the big show: Alibaba revenue soars ahead of IPO
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s revenue accelerated in the second quarter on strong gains in its mobile business, providing investors with what may be...
Ebola causing huge damage to West Africa economies: development bank
The worst ever Ebola outbreak is causing enormous damage to West African economies as foreign businessmen quit the region, the African Development Bank...
Ukraine asks the world to retweet #RussiaInvadedUkraine
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday night launched a Twitter hashtag campaign #UkraineUnderAttack and #RussiaInvadedUkraine urging others to...
Asia’s old communities vanishing amid rapid growth
Jackhammers and cranes are closing in on one of the last historic quarters of Thailand’s capital as developers and city authorities pursue plans...
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