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J K Rowling’s Harry Potter turns 20 The story of the seven novels revolves around a young wizard and his friends. The books were adapted into eight movies and translated into as many as 79...

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake in Alaska   Americans warned of possible tsunami down the Canadian and US west coast following the magnitude 8.2 earthquake that hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours. A magnitude...

Turkey suspends readmission deal with Greece — Cavusoglu   The decision comes after eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after the 2016 failed coup attempt were released from a Greek prison. A readmission protocol between Greece...

4 Things to Look for When Hiring Insulation Services by Dale Harris   Are you looking to hire an insulation service for your home or business? If so, it’s important to know you shouldn’t just hire the first...

Is it still worth buying a Windows phone? Jack Schofield   Mike is a happy Windows smartphone user and wants to upgrade to the latest operating system. Is this wise, or is the phone going the way...

MODUS OPERANDI China now has cruise missiles on what started as a “fishermen’s shelter” in the South China Sea Steve Mollman   China is clearly militarizing the South China Sea. To many, that was obvious years ago. For...

Catalonia expected to declare independence on Monday   Catalan lawmakers announce that they will officially start secession from Spain next week, defying warnings from the country's king that national stability was in danger. Catalonia will move on...

How much does a cyber-attack cost? By Kim Darrah   As cybersecurity continues to dominate political agendas around the world, a report published by Lloyds of London estimates a severe cyber-attack could cost the global economy more...

Europe launches sixth Sentinel Earth observation satellite   FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe launched the sixth of its Sentinel Earth observation satellites on Friday as part of the multi-billion-euro Copernicus program to monitor volcanic ash and ultraviolet...

US judge blocks release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns   Seattle court halts online distribution of gun blueprints for 3-D printing, issuing an order to block a settlement the Trump administration had reached with the company...

Céline Dion Has Canceled Shows to Undergo a ‘Surgical Procedure’   She's suffering from a condition that makes it hard to sing. Céline Dion is canceling several shows at her Las Vegas residency so she can undergo...

Equifax hack puts data of 400,000 UK customers at risk   US credit rating firm’s announcement comes after UK authorities order it to alert British clients of cybersecurity breach. About 400,000 people in the UK may have...

Trump 'morally unfit' for office, fired FBI chief Comey says   Comey's remarks are the latest salvo in a war of words with US President Donald Trump, which comes ahead of the release of Comey's memoir...

Executive Order Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions with Respect to Venezuela Foreign Policy Issued on: May 21, 2018     By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of...

Rehab center in Turkey prepares addicts for life after drugs   The Oya Bahadir Yuksel Rehabilitation Centre in Turkey's southeastern province of Gaziantep not only provides teenage addicts with treatment, but also offers them accommodation, education,...

World commemorates 20th anniversary of Diana's death Diana's sons have paid tribute to their mother on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death. Princes William and Harry met representatives from charities she supported...

This Syrian artist turns bullet casings into works of art   Abu Ali uses spent casings to make toys for children in Douma province and to keep Syrians' suffering in the spotlight. Abu Ali is an artist...

Venezuela condemns US senator who says world would back a coup   Venezuela's foreign minister says Washington wants to replace Maduro with a right-wing dictator like those who ruled regional countries with an iron fist in...

Conservative billionaire Pinera sworn in as president of Chile   Sebastian Pinera – whose fortune has been estimated by Forbes at $2.7 billion – has promised to transform Chile into a developed economy in eight years. Chile's...

How to Start a Successful Online Business by Dale Harris   So you’re interested in starting an online business, but you’re not exactly sure where to start. In many ways, starting an online business is similar to opening...

HIV patients in Venezuela struggle to get necessary drugs   The combination of a chronic medicine shortage and the world's highest inflation means that it's almost impossible for the average Venezuelan to get hold of the...

How to use ‘CEO magic’ when trying to advance your company What is CEO magic, and when can it be effective for your business? It’s a competitive bidding process and your company is up against four...

Can Venezuela Be Saved? By WIL S. HYLTON MARCH 1, 2018 As a nation unwinds, Leopoldo López, the opposition’s most prominent leader, sits under house arrest and contemplates what might still be possible. Since the publication of this...

New Zealand declares state of emergency as cyclone Gita hits South Island   Heavy rains brought floods to the southern city of Christchurch but the cyclone has not yet hit the island nation in full force. Cyclone...