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London’s Big Ben Will be Silent for Awhile

Charissa Echavez   | Oct 19, 2015 01:47 AM EDT

The famous United Kingdom icon Big Ben will be silent for months, even years, as a major repair and renovation is set to be done. The project will cost the government about £40 million ($61.7 million). read more

Hacker Who Supplied U.S. Security Information to ISIS Apprehended in Malaysia

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 16, 2015 07:10 AM EDT

A hacker suspected of stealing the personal data of hundreds of United States government personnel and then giving it to the Islamic State (ISIS) has been apprehended in Malaysia. Local authorities announced on Friday that the suspect will be extradited to the U.S. to face charges. read more

Police Arrest Parents, Church Members for Beating Teenager to Death

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 15, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

New York police officers on Wednesday arrested several members of a Christian sect for beating a teenager to death and injuring another during a "counseling session." The father, mother and sister of the victims were among those arrested by the cops. read more

Russia Says Syrian Airstrikes Target Terrorist Groups Seeking Assad's Ouster

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 12, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Vladimir Putin has explained that the purpose of Russia's military intervention in Syria is to create conditions for a political solution to the prolonged conflict. read more

Chinese Woman in Tanzanian Court for Smuggling 760 Elephant Tusks From Africa

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 09, 2015 08:53 AM EDT

A 66-year-old Chinese woman nicknamed "Ivory queen" has been arrested in Tanzania for heading a multinational smuggling ring involved in the deaths of hundreds of elephants. read more

Chinese, South Korean and German Hackers Attacked Hillary Clinton's Private Email Server: Report

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 08, 2015 08:10 AM EDT

Hackers from China, South Korea and Germany targeted the private email server used by Hillary Clinton during her tenure as secretary of state, according to a congressional report published by Associated Press. read more

ISS: India-Pakistan Border Looks Fabulous At Night From Space

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 08, 2015 01:32 AM EDT

An ISS Expedition 45 crew member clicked a photo of the India-Pakistan border from space. read more

Kunduz Is Regained By Afghan Troops

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 08, 2015 12:25 AM EDT

The capital city of Kunduz has been regained by the Afghan government after 3 days of being controlled by the Taliban fighters last week. read more

It’s The End Of The World Tonight

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Oct 07, 2015 12:11 PM EDT

Tick off a thing or two off of your bucket list, folks! The world is ending tonight. read more

Caspian Fleet: IS In Syria Hit By Russian Missiles

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 07, 2015 10:59 AM EDT

Russian's Caspian Fleet fired at IS targets using their missiles on Wednesday morning - Russian Defence Minister said that there were no civilians hit by the strikes. read more

Nuclear Smuggled To Bomb the US

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 07, 2015 12:59 AM EDT

A Moldovan nuclear smuggler has been caught during a sting operation, saying the bomb is enough to contaminate several city blocks. read more

Boy Shoots Eight-Year Old Neighbor To Death Over Puppy

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Oct 06, 2015 12:55 AM EDT

A Tennessee boy, aged eleven, has been taken into police custody for shooting his eight-year old neighbor. read more

Russian Navigational Error In Turkey

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 05, 2015 01:04 PM EDT

Russian fighter jet has violated Turkey's airspace on Saturday because of "navigational error." read more

HK Charges Donald Tsang With Two Counts of Misconduct In Public Office

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 05, 2015 12:10 PM EDT

Donald Tsang has been charged on two counts of misconduct in public office but claims to have a clear conscience. read more

Syrian President: Alliance With Iran, Russia, and Iraq Is Important

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 05, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Bashar Al-Assad said during the interview with the Islamic Republick of Iran News Network that the help he gets from Iran, Russia, and Iraq is iimportant to stabilize the region. read more

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