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Dozens of Syrian civilians 'killed in Russian airstrike'   Human rights monitor says nine children were among victims, who were trying to cross Euphrates river to escape fighting. A Russian airstrike has killed 38 civilians as they...

Social media is the cornerstone of the luxury lifestyle industry Dominic O’Reilly   With a new wave of competitors sweeping the leisure industry, focusing on customer satisfaction is the best way to generate loyalty and goodwill. Over the...

Japan's airbag giant Takata files for bankruptcy protection   The Tokyo-based car parts giant is facing lawsuits and huge costs over an airbag defect linked to at least 16 deaths globally. News reports have said its...

US students stage school walkouts to protest gun violence   Across the US, students were urged to leave class at 1400 GMT for 17 minutes – one minute for each of the dead in Florida. Students from...

Hit film about Istanbul’s cats finally comes home to Turkey Melis Alemdar   Turkish filmmaker Ceyda Torun lived in Istanbul before moving overseas with her family. She never lost her fondness for the city or the...

Two people confirmed dead in 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake   More than 100 have been injured and guests are believed trapped inside a partially collapsed hotel.   https://youtu.be/-L6qpsb2FgU   A shallow 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan has struck the eastern city of...

US Army discharging immigrant recruits and reservists   Spokespeople for the Pentagon and the Army said that, due to the pending litigation, they were unable to explain the discharges or respond to questions about whether there...

Seven things to know about the Circassians — and their struggle By Zeynep Şahin Twitter: @zeynebelle91 This week, Circassians are commemorating the ethnic cleansing of their people. 1. Who are the Circassians —  and why are they commemorating...

Autonomous vehicles How do you define “safe driving” in terms a machine can understand?   Writing the robotic rules of the road WHEN people learn to drive, they subconsciously absorb what are colloquially known as the “rules of...

US chefs put northern snakehead on the menu Authorities say the best way to control the invasive species of fish, is to eat them. The northern snakehead, or Channa argus, has joined a tankful of invasive...

France Jumpstarts Initiative to Protect Environment Matthew Parsons   Today, in front of the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to launch the Global Pact for the Environment. Its primary aim is to bolster...

Protests erupt in Greece and Macedonia after name change pact signed   The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has agreed to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia to end a decades-long dispute with...

Pakistan's Imran Khan awaits final poll tally to begin coalition building   After a slow count, Pakistan election officials say Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party won 109 of the 269 seats in the National Assembly. Shahbaz...

Top 10 Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations   You’ve tied the knot and sealed it with a kiss. Now start your new life together with the honeymoon of your dreams. Our list of the top 10 honeymoon...

Trial begins for former CIA officer accused of spying for China By David Shortell, CNN   (CNN) A rare espionage trial began Wednesday in Virginia as a jury heard testimony rife with references to covert communications...

Vladimir Putin watches display of Russian firepower near EU border Shaun Walker   Russian president observes as Zapad military exercise moves into counterattack stage. A large-scale Russian military exercise that has spooked western countries has entered its final...

Can you buy anything real with Bitcoin? On the streets of Bristol, it proves a hard sell The digital currency can now be bought at ATMs around the country. My journey into the dark economy starts...

Germany explores curbing diesel emissions without hitting car makers   Germany's government and auto companies are under pressure to cut pollution caused by the auto industry - a lucrative sector with an annual turnover of...

Mogadishu truck bombing death toll rises to more than 300   Somalia's government has blamed the deadliest ever bombing attack on the Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabab group, but Al Shabab is yet to comment. The most powerful...

Turkish boat's collision with Greek warship sparks fears of 'hot incident' Helena Smith in Athens   Cargo vessel made off after ramming gunboat near Lesbos, an act described as a flagrant violation of international law. A Turkish cargo...

Q&A: Catalonia's independence push explained   MADRID -- The most serious threat to Spain's national unity in decades is likely to come to a head in the coming days with attention focused on whether Catalonia will...

Australia court rules Heinz 'healthy' toddler food claim misleading   An Australian consumer body took Heinz to court in 2016 over packaging claims that Shredz products, which contain fruit pastes, purees and concentrate, are healthy and...

Forget Coffins! Artful Ashes Will Swirl You Into Beautiful Glass Creations When You Die   Seattle- based company Artful Ashes is helping loved ones during the grieving process by creating unique ashes glass art memorials for those...

Hurricane Irma churns through Caribbean, possibly en route to Florida   Considered Atlantic's most powerful storm in a century, Irma churns across the northern islands, packing winds of 295 kph toward St Martin. Hurricane Irma, the most...