World News Digest

Half-dog called Pig who walks like a gorilla is the newest online star
An “unusual” dog called Pig that has no neck and a body that appears to have been chopped in half has become an Internet sensation.
NASA detects mysterious X-ray signal 240 million light-years away from Earth
NASA astronomers have picked up an unusual X-ray signal, approximately 240 million light-years away from the Earth—in what astronomers term as “dark...
Japan unveils Kodomoroid—the world’s first ever robot newsreader
Scientists have unveiled what they claim is the first newsreading android—with a sense of humour to match her language skills.
Luis Suarez allegation could take huge bite out of his sponsor cash
Luis Suarez risks losing lucrative commercial deals following his bite on a World Cup opponent, with Adidas reportedly holding a meeting to discuss the...
Embattled Iraqi PM Maliki rejects calls to form unity government
Iraq’s prime minister has called on his nation’s political blocs to close ranks in the face of Sunni militants—but gave no concrete promise...
Luis Suarez facing lengthy ban as FIFA launches probe into ‘biting’ incident
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay’s Luis Suarez over alleged biting during yesterday’s World Cup match against Italy.
'Act of war': North Korea rails against U.S. comedy about assassination plot
North Korea is warning that the release of a new American comedy about a plot to assassinate leader Kim Jong Un would be an “act of war.” Pyongyang...
'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' star Eli Wallach dies at 98
Eli Wallach, the prolific U.S. character actor who starred in “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly,” has...
We will not forget: Ferry disaster survivors return to school amid tears, grief
Holding hands as they walked through the school gates, some fighting back tears, 75 children who survived South Korea’s worst maritime disaster in...
Asiana crash: Investigators say Boeing 777 system ‘too complex’
Boeing should change flight controls on its 777 airliner following last year’s deadly Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco, say U.S.
Mexico drug lord arrested watching World Cup
The head of the once-mighty Tijuana-based Arellano Felix drug cartel was arrested while watching Mexico’s football team play in the World Cup, a...
3D imaging detects more breast cancer than mammography
The largest study of its kind to date has shown that three-dimensional imaging finds more breast cancers than traditional mammography alone, according...
Big tobacco snubs health warning law in Indonesia
Tobacco companies have largely snubbed an Indonesian law requiring them to put graphic health warnings on all cigarette packs, another setback for anti-smoking...
Rebels shoot down Ukraine helicopter
Rebel fighters have shot down a Ukrainian helicopter carrying technicians who had been installing equipment to monitor a peace plan in Ukraine’s...
Retailers cash in on Iraq crisis with ISIS merchandise
T-shirts and other apparel featuring the emblem and teachings of the radical Islamist group ISIS have been sold online around the world as the Sunni group...
Sister of newly crowned King of Spain charged in corruption probe
The sister of newly crowned King Felipe VI of Spain has been formally charged in a corruption investigation.
Android invasion: Google to show off smart home gadgets, wearables
An Android update, wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google is likely to show off at its two-day developer...
Tough start: Inflation strains mount for India’s new government
New Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promises to revive the economy face a gathering threat from inflation, which is creeping up again due to...
Libyans set to vote amid chaos
Libyans go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new national parliament despite much of the country being in the grip of the worst violence since the 2011...
U.S. says Thai military rule likely to last longer than expected
Military rule in Thailand is likely to last longer than expected and has been more repressive than after the country’s last coup in 2006, a senior...
FIFA fines Chilean federation after unticketed fans storm Maracana
Chile’s national football federation has been fined by FIFA after a group of ticketless Chilean fans forced their way into the Maracana Stadium’s...
Has the U.S. caught ‘soccer’ fever? Record numbers watch Portugal match
The U.S. vs. Portugal football match may have set a few records, but in terms of U.S.
Giant leap for mankind? Company successfully tests space-tourism balloon
An Arizona company says it has successfully completed the first small-scale test flight of a high-altitude balloon and capsule being developed to let tourists...
How does it feel: ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ lyrics sell for record $2 million
Bob Dylan’s handwritten manuscript for “Like a Rolling Stone” sold for just over $2 million on Tuesday at Sotheby’s rock and roll...
World Cup: Suarez appears to bite opponent, again, as Uruguay eliminates Italy
With a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, Italy has now failed to make it out of the group phase of the tournament for the second time since winning the World Cup in...
U.N. estimates 423 killed in Ukraine’s east as cease-fire breaks
The shaky cease-fire in Ukraine was thrown into peril Tuesday when pro-Moscow separatists shot down a Ukrainian military helicopter, killing nine servicemen.
Queen Elizabeth goes to Westeros and visits ‘Game of Thrones’ set
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has paid a visit to the set of hit U.S. TV series “Game of Thrones” in Northern Ireland.
Death row woman Meriam Ibrahim ‘re-arrested’ as she tries to leave Sudan
A Sudanese woman freed from death row has reportedly been arrested with her husband as they tried to leave the country with their children.
Kurdish forces ‘are critical’ in conflict with militants in Iraq, Kerry says
Kurdish forces are “really critical” to the challenge of halting a Sunni militant assault across Iraq that is threatening to split the country,...
Another Nigeria kidnapping: 60 females, 31 boys said to be taken
Islamic extremists have abducted 60 more girls and women, and 31 boys from villages in northeast Nigeria, witnesses said Tuesday.

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