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Stars behind the much anticipated The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, namely, Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson

Hunger Games Calls Off Red Carpet Interviews in Light of Paris Attacks

In light of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, France, this past Friday, Lionsgate decided to call off all red carpet interviews of the Monday's Los Angeles premier of The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 2.

New Huwawei batteries charge 10 times faster than usual

China's Huawei New Batteries Speed Up Charging 10 Times Faster

Despite drastic improvements of smartphone battery life, charging up to 100 per cent seems to take forever. However, China-based smartphone manufacturer Huawei claims to have found a way to make smartphone batteries charge 10 times faster.

Bono together with U2 members paid respect and placed flowers near the Bataclan concert theatre

U2, Foo Fighters Cancel Paris Shows After Terrorist Attacks

Several bands scheduled to perform in Paris have called off their concerts following terrorist attacks on Friday night.

Facebook rolls out 'Safety Check' feature following massive attacks in Paris

Facebook Rolls Out 'Safety Check' Feature Following Paris Attack

Hours after the terror attacks in Paris that left at least 127 people dead, Facebook rolled out its 'Safety Check' feature. This is the first time the 'Safe Check' feature has been activated following a non-natural disaster-related incident.

Taylor Swift won over Jesse Braham's lawsuit complain

Judge Dismisses Copyright Complaint Against Taylor Swift, Uses Lyrics of Some of Her Hit Songs

Following a copyright complain of plagiarism, the United States District Court judge dismissed last Tuesday the lawsuit Jesse Braham claims over Taylor Swift and interestingly quoted lyrics of some of her hit songs.

Unicef

Digital Necklace, Soap Crayons Win UNICEF'S "Wearables For Good" Challenge, Aim to Save Lives

A digital necklace that can store two years of immunization records and a SoaPen that encourages children to wash their hands have been awarded by the UNICEF as winners of the new "Wearables for Good" challenge in cooperation with ARM and frog.

Harry Styles 'Perfect' is allegedly about Taylor Swift

Is "Perfect" About Taylor Swift? Harry Styles Does Not Confirm, But Louis Tomlinson Has a Response

Heartthrob Harry Styles admits that One Direction songs are inspired from break ups but did not confirm if the song 'Perfect' was about his ex-lover Taylor Swift. However, the singer's bandmate Louis Tomlinson, who co-penned the song, gave the press a response.

Justin Bieber revealed he is not attending the Victoria Secret's Fashion Show this year

Justin Bieber Did Not Attend Kendal Jenner, Gigi Hadid's Victoria Secret's Catwalk Debut Because of Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber may have recently admitted that he did not attend the Victoria Secret's fashion show this year despite being good friends with Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, who were gracing the runway, because "Selena was doing it this year."

Taylot Swift, China, Shanghai, Singapore

Taylor Swift 'The 1989 World Tour' Blows Away 'Swifties' in China, Singapore

Grammy Award-winning songbird Taylor Swift paid her fans a spectacular visit in Shanghai and Singapore as part of her The 1989 World Tour.

Image of a glowing debris ring due to asteroid ripped apart

Image of Asteroid Ripped Apart by Star Looks Like Saturn's Rings

Astronomers have finally captured an image of a glowing debris ring and shed some light on how an asteroid was ripped apart to form the ring.

Apple Racism

Apple Accused of Racism After Black Teens Kicked Out of Australia Store Because Staff Thought They 'Might Steal Something'

Apple is facing racism allegations in Australia after a staff prevented a group of black teens from entering one of the company's stores in Melbourne because he feared they "might steal something."

Millie McColl in her Frozen-inspired dress

Heart Melting Video of Nurses Performing 'Let It Go' for 3-year-old Cancer Patient Goes Viral

Just when you think you are finally sick of hearing Frozen's theme song Let It Go, this heart melting video might actually change your mind.

Study reveals change in sense of humor is a sign of dementia

Change in Sense of Humor May be Symptom of Dementia

A change in sense of humor could be a sign of dementia according to a new study by UK researchers. And it may begin to manifest years ahead compared with other symptoms.

extended charges filed three cyber hackers, jp morgan

3 Suspects Charged for Hacking JP Morgan, Other Financial Firms

New York federal prosecutors revealed on Tuesday that expanded criminal charges have been filed against three people connected with one the biggest cyber attacks in the financial sector. The suspects are accused of stealing over 100 million contact details from financial companies in the USA to gain hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit profits.

254 Suspects Deported from Cambodia, Indonesia for Telephone, Internet Scam

254 Chinese Telephone and Internet Chinese Scammers Repatriated from Cambodia, Indonesia

Two hundred and fifty four Chinese suspects have been repatriated to China on Tuesday after they were caught illegally operating telephone and Internet scams in Cambodia and Indonesia, according to the Public Security Ministry.

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