World News Digest

Moscow Zoo denizens finding food sanctions un-bear-able
Russia’s drastic ban on food imports from Europe has claimed it first victims - the rather choosy animals at Moscow zoo.
More U.S. airstrikes near Irbil; militants hold 100s of Yazidi women captive
The Friday afternoon strikes followed a morning strike on an Islamic State of Syria and the Levant artillery gun that was firing on Kurdish troops near...
Gay Games 9 begin Saturday in conservative U.S. state
If the Midwestern U.S. state of Ohio seems like an odd choice to host the international Gay Games, that’s because it is.
NASA Mars test called success despite torn chute
NASA engineers insist a test of a vehicle they hope to one day use above Mars achieved most of its objectives despite a parachute that virtually disintegrated...
Amid some doubt, Afghan presidential rivals sign deal on unity government
An earlier deal brokered by Secretary of State John Kerry last month soon frayed due to disagreements between the candidates, and attention will focus...
Russia says ID now required to use public wi-fi, causing massive confusion
Anyone using public Wi-Fi in Russia will have to register with personal identification, in line with an order signed by prime minister Dmitry Medvedev...
Ebola outbreak is now an international emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organization urged nations worldwide Friday to donate money and resources to stop the spread of Ebola as it declared the outbreak in West...
Israel denies targeting hospitals in Gaza as deadly rocket attacks resume
Israel has denied deliberately targeting hospitals or civilians in Gaza as a three-day truce ended in more bloodshed.
Iraq Crisis: U.S. planes bomb Islamist militants to prevent ‘genocide’
The U.S. has carried out airstrikes against artillery used by Islamist militants in northern Iraq, the Pentagon says.
Ex-Apple employee ‘Sam Sung’ auctions name badge for children’s charity
An Apple employee named after the company’s arch enemy is selling his business card on eBay.
Wine collector who made millions from selling fake booze is jailed for 10 years
An American collector convicted of making fake vintage wine in his California kitchen and selling it for tens of millions of dollars was sentenced yesterday...
Historic storm Iselle hits Hawaii head-on and cuts power for thousands
Iselle has reached Hawaii, the first tropical storm to hit the state in 22 years, knocking down trees and causing widespread power cuts.
Spending too much time on Twitter can lead to psychosis, study warns
Twitter can trigger psychosis in vulnerable people, according to a team of doctors in Germany.
NSA poaches talent in Silicon Valley as Google elevates encryption
The National Security Agency is turning to Silicon Valley for topflight talent, but first it has to rebuild trust.
Oscar Pistorius murder trial concludes as verdict is set for September 11th
A verdict in the high profile murder trial of sports star Oscar Pistorius has been set for September 11, after lawyers wrapped up five months of drama-filled...
WHO declares Ebola an international public health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to be an international public health emergency that requires an extraordinary...
'Just Facetimed Malala': Bieber's unlikely bond with charity campaigner
One is a human rights activist who has earned international acclaim for her battle for women’s freedom.
First female British warship commander removed over affair with shipmate
The first female commander of a frontline warship in the history of the British Royal Navy, who left her vessel last month amid claims she had an affair...
Armfies? Selfpits? What do you call the latest craze that’s sweeping China?
First there was the selfie. Then, “petfies” for Man’s best friend. And lately, “armpit selfies” have been posted by women all over China.
Skynet looming? Scientists create microchip that works like a human brain
Researchers Thursday unveiled a powerful new postage-stamp size chip delivering supercomputer performance using a process that mimics the human brain.
Astronauts ‘suffer life-threatening sleep deprivation’ on missions
Lack of sleep was one of the many hazards of space travel not explored in the blockbuster movie Gravity.
Robert Downey Jr.’s son charged with felony drug possession
Indio Downey, the 20-year-old son of actor Robert Downey Jr., has been charged with felony drug possession.
Troubled Malaysia Airlines on verge of being de-listed from stock market
The Malaysian government’s investment arm, Khazanah Nasional, will offer shareholders 8 cents for each share in Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to take the...
Rocket fire signals end to three-day Gaza truce as Israel resumes attacks
The Israeli military has resumed strikes on targets “across Gaza” in response to rocket fire from the territory.
Trouble in paradise? Hawaii braced for first hurricane in 22 years
The first hurricane expected to hit Hawaii in 22 years weakened slightly Thursday as its outer edges began to bring rain and wind to the Big Island.
Transformer minis: Scientists make cheap, fast self-assembling robots
Borrowing from the ancient Japanese art of origami, children’s toys and even a touch of the “Transformers” movies, scientists and engineers...
Iraq: U.S. humanitarian aid drops begin; Islamists claim key water supply
President Barack Obama is expected to “imminently” decide on possible airstrikes or airdrops of food and medicine for tens of thousands of...
U.S. judge gives Indonesian wine forger who blended in his kitchen 10 years in jail
Indonesian wine forger Rudy Kurniawan was sentenced by an American judge Thursday to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of manufacturing and selling...
Ashes of 9 victims from Jonestown cult massacre found in U.S. funeral home
The cremated remains of nine victims of a 1978 mass cult suicide-murder in Jonestown, Guyana, have turned up in a former funeral home in Delaware, officials...
NATO chief warns Russia to ‘step back from the brink’ of war with Ukraine
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen urged Russia to “step back from the brink” during a visit to Kiev on Thursday and vowed support for Ukraine...

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