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Nothing to see here: Southeast Asia flummoxed by haze study
Nothing to see here: Southeast Asia flummoxed by haze study
Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean authorities have dismissed research that smoky haze from catastrophic forest fires in Indonesia last year caused 100,000 deaths. Some even contend the haze caused
Obama Administration Considers Arming Syrian Kurds Against ISIS
Obama Administration Considers Arming Syrian Kurds Against ISIS
The major policy shift could speed up the offensive against the Islamic State but also sharply escalate tensions between Turkey and the United States.
What divorce lawyers see ahead for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: It’s all about custody of the kids
What divorce lawyers see ahead for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: It’s all about custody of the kids
In the world of celebrity splits, it doesn’t get much bigger than this: Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and she’s going for full custody of their six kids. From here on
Top South African university closes after protests
Top South African university closes after protests
A leading university in South Africa has closed for the rest of the week because of violence by protesters demanding free education.
‘Imperium’ review: “Handled with maturity and gravitas.”
‘Imperium’ review: “Handled with maturity and gravitas.”
Imperium review: Daniel Radcliffe goes undercover to take down white supremacists in this impressive drama from writer/ director Daniel Ragussis. Imperium review by Luke Ryan Baldock, September 2016. Imperium
Theatre Review: Save The Last Dance For Me (UK Tour)
Theatre Review: Save The Last Dance For Me (UK Tour)
Save The Last Dance For Me review (UK Tour): It’s back to the British seaside of yesteryear in this foot-tapping new musical from the creatives behind Dreamboats and Petticoats. Save The Last
Obama, Netanyahu meeting a capstone to years of testy ties
Obama, Netanyahu meeting a capstone to years of testy ties
Frustrated after years of fraught diplomacy, President Barack Obama will seek Wednesday to cast the U.S. partnership with Israel as on solid footing, even as he openly weighs using the final stretch
Why UKIP Is Doomed
Why UKIP Is Doomed
Once the United Kingdom regains its independence what future will there be for the United Kingdom Independence Party? After Brexit has become a reality, what are the UKIP campaigners supposed to say
‘Suspicious’ Bag Outside Federal Building Prompts Evacuations
‘Suspicious’ Bag Outside Federal Building Prompts Evacuations
A “suspicious” bag that was found outside the Federal Building in Downtown LA turned out to be filled with papers. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20,
R.I.P. Curtis Hanson: L.A. Confidential director dies at 71
R.I.P. Curtis Hanson: L.A. Confidential director dies at 71
Curtis Hanson, the Academy Award-winning co-writer and director of L.A. Confidential and helmer of films like 8 Mile, Wonder Boys, The River Wild and In Her Shoes, has died at his home in Los Angeles
Xiaomi brings its Mi Band 2 fitness tracker to India
Xiaomi brings its Mi Band 2 fitness tracker to India
Chinese gadget and appliance maker Xiaomi has launched its Mi Band 2 wearable fitness tracker in India, after unveiling it in China back in June. The device brings some notable upgrades from the first
Toby Stephens will lead the ‘Lost In Space’ remake for Netflix
Toby Stephens will lead the ‘Lost In Space’ remake for Netflix
English actor Toby Stephens has been confirmed to be leading the cast of the Netflix remake of Lost In Space, so reports Deadline. The ten-episode series is a re-do of Irwin Allen’s 1965 cult TV
‘Miracle Dog’ Gets Walker After Overcoming Death Twice
‘Miracle Dog’ Gets Walker After Overcoming Death Twice
A viewer donated a walker to “unstoppable, miracle dog” Shayla to help her with her recovery after the terrier mix overcame death twice. Three-year-old Shayla was unable to walk and manuveur
Students in Britain Are Declaring Open Season On Campus PC Culture
Students in Britain Are Declaring Open Season On Campus PC Culture
A turning point has been reached in the culture wars on British University campuses. Just a while ago, universities in Britain were seen as a lost cause for anyone to the right of the hard Left. Faculty
‘The Girl with All the Gifts’ review: “Up there with 28 Days Later…”
‘The Girl with All the Gifts’ review: “Up there with 28 Days Later…”
The Girl With All The Gifts review: Paddy Considine and Gemma Arterton team with Glenn Close for this new zombie movie set in a dystopian future. The Girl With All The Gifts review by Luke Ryan Baldock,
Attack on Syrian medical facility kills 4 staff
Attack on Syrian medical facility kills 4 staff
A medical relief organization says four of its staff have been killed in an attack on a medical facility in Syria.
Speed matters: Does your site need a content delivery network?
Speed matters: Does your site need a content delivery network?
A lot can happen in three seconds. In fact, three seconds is all it takes for you to lose up to half of your website visitors. That’s right. Research as far back as 2010 and 2013 indicates that a
Pippa Middleton’s New Book And The Sorry State Of Publishing
Pippa Middleton’s New Book And The Sorry State Of Publishing
Pippa Middleton has to be admired. Despite the scathing criticism she received following the publication of her debut literary offering, Celebrate: A Year of British Festivities for Families and Friends,
2 People Critically Injured in Van Nuys Car Accident
2 People Critically Injured in Van Nuys Car Accident
Kacey Montoya reports from Van Nuys for the KTLA 5 News at 11 on Sept. 20, 2016.
China probes company accused of North Korea trade violations
China probes company accused of North Korea trade violations
Chinese authorities are investigating a company that researchers say sold North Korea materials that can be used by its growing nuclear weapons program in a crackdown that reflects Beijing's growing
Photo Shows ‘Grinch’ in Patrol Car Run Red Light
Photo Shows ‘Grinch’ in Patrol Car Run Red Light
A red-light camera photo that shows an unidentified person dressed as the Grinch in a sheriff’s patrol car roll through a red light in the Inland Empire is part of a civil lawsuit that alleges
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