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A British Airways Airbus Got Hit By a Suspected Drone While Landing at Heathrow
Time - 18 Apr 2016 06:08
It is believed to be the first time such an incident has occurred
Israeli soldier who shot wounded Palestinian charged with manslaughter
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2016 14:55
Defendant seen on video firing once into the head of Palestinian man who had been shot by other soldiers after taking part in a stabbing attack The Israeli military has charged a soldier who shot a wounded Palestinian as...
Disruptions from twin quakes in southern Japan hit economy
Miami Herald - 18 Apr 2016 05:53
The twin earthquakes that have paralyzed parts of southern Japan are having a ripple effect far beyond the disaster zone, with Toyota Motor Corp. suspending output in other areas due to disruptions in its parts supplies....
'Boaty McBoatface' wins ship naming poll
CNN - 18 Apr 2016 06:26
The internet has spoken -- and "RRS Boaty McBoatface" is the people's choice to name a $300 million state-of-the-art polar research ship.
Japan earthquakes: thousands of troops pour in to support survivors
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2016 05:36
Messages appear around evacuation shelters appealing to passing aircraft for rice and water as focus moves towards averting humanitarian crisis Japan has sent thousands of troops to the island of Kyushu after huge earthq...
Republican Chairman Seeks to Halt Rules Changes as Trump Complains
Time - 18 Apr 2016 04:21
Facing harsh criticism from front-runner Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee has all-but ceased efforts to update the rules that govern the upcoming convention in preparation for the first potential contested...
Ecuador: Deadliest quake in decades
CNN - 18 Apr 2016 06:51
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Murder-accused teens, 14, due in court
BBC - 18 Apr 2016 06:10
Two 14-year-olds are due in court charged with murder of a mother and daughter in Lincolnshire.
South Korea's Park says North is preparing 5th nuclear test
Miami Herald - 18 Apr 2016 05:53
South Korea's president said Monday there are signs that North Korea is preparing a fifth nuclear bomb test amid reports of increased brisk activity at the country's main nuclear test site. …
Ebay's mobile Craigslist competitor Close5 has quietly grown to 7 million downloads
TechCrunch - 18 Apr 2016 17:52
In the U.S., the online classifieds space has been dominated for years by Craigslist, despite its failure to adapt to newer technologies, including mobile. That has left room for newcomers to angle their way into the m...
Oscar Pistorius returns to court for murder sentencing hearing
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2016 06:54
Court is expected to postpone fresh sentencing until June, following appeal court decision that former athlete murdered Reeva Steenkamp Oscar Pistorius will face the high court in Pretoria again on Monday, but his senten...
Brazilian MPs Vote To Impeach Their President
Sky News - 18 Apr 2016 04:56
Lawmakers in Brazil have overwhelmingly voted for President Dilma Rousseff to face an impeachment trial.
Calls for more aid for Japan quake zone; 42 dead, 10 missing
Miami Herald - 18 Apr 2016 04:33
The U.S. military prepared to join relief efforts Monday in disaster-stricken areas of southern Japan as authorities struggled to feed and care for tens of thousands of people who sought shelter after two powerful earthq...
Michelle Payne: 'We can mix it with the boys'
CNN - 18 Apr 2016 13:49
It's been a whirlwind five months of autographs, red-carpet premieres and book deals for Michelle Payne, but the Melbourne Cup winner has not lost sight of the bigger picture.Podcast favorites: Bernie gets the Axe | Radi...
Desperate Search For Ecuador Quake Survivors
Sky News - 18 Apr 2016 06:41
Hospitals are among the buildings reduced to rubble after the quake, and the president is urging Ecuadoreans to "stay strong".
This 309-square-foot micro apartment has a home theater, full kitchen, and even a guest bedroom
Business Insider - 18 Apr 2016 20:12
Architecture firm LAAB transformed this 309-square-foot Hong Kong apartment. Using smart technology, the team was able to build a luxury apartment with many convertible spaces. Produced by Jacqui Frank. Original reporti...
The Latest: Turkey says Syrian rocket kills 1, boy injured
Miami Herald - 18 Apr 2016 15:58
The Latest on the Syrian civil war (all times local): …
Ecuador earthquake death toll rises to 350
The Week - 18 Apr 2016 15:39
The death toll from the most powerful earthquake Ecuador has seen since 1979 has risen to 350 people, the nation's security minister said Monday. Thousands more were injured. Between 3,000 and 5,000 people are in need of...
Maldives revokes medical leave for former president
Miami Herald - 18 Apr 2016 15:23
The Maldives government has revoked an extension of the medical leave given to the country's jailed former president and he is expected to return to prison soon, an official said Monday. …
Chris Brown Talks Rihanna Assault In Trailer For New Documentary: 'I Felt Like A Fucking Monster'
MTV News - 18 Apr 2016 15:08Italy recovers 3 paintings seized during World War II
Miami Herald - 18 Apr 2016 14:47
Italian authorities have recovered three 15th-century paintings seized from an Italian-Luxembourg noble family during World War II. …
U.K. Will Be 'Permanently Poorer' If It Leaves E.U., Says Treasury Secretary
Time - 18 Apr 2016 14:45
If the U.K. exits the E.U., its economy would be 6% smaller in 2030 than if it stays