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Bitcoin splits cryptocurrency community with launch of cash alternative By Kim Darrah   A new version of bitcoin, dubbed ‘bitcoin cash’, was met with a mixed reception on its first day of trading. An ideological rift in the...

Best Videos Compilation September 2017 || JukinVideo   September has come to an end. Fall is just around the corner and Halloween is dead ahead. As we prep for the ghoulish delights of October, let's take...

Japan Legalizes Casino Gambling Megumi Fujikawa   Legislation offers companies such as Las Vegas Sands and MGM Resorts their first chance to open in Japan. TOKYO—Japan legalized casino gambling and cleared the way for three casino resorts, giving...

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...

Cash-grab or cultural bastion? The Louvre Abu Dhabi splits opinion Author: Emily Cashen   Following multiple terror attacks, Paris’ iconic museum is suffering from reduced visitor numbers. Now, with the introduction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, it...

Cuba calls on US and Canada to investigate 'sonic attack' claims Ian Sample   Luis Velázquez, Cuba’s most senior scientist, says joint inquiry needed to find truth behind alleged attacks on diplomats. The most senior scientist in Cuba...

Croatia get heroes' welcome after World Cup show   Croatia get a large-scale and warm welcome home after their World Cup efforts despite loss to France in the final. The Croatia football team return from the World...

How can I invest in bitcoin? Jack Schofield   Andy wants to know how to invest a few hundred pounds in bitcoin. It’s not hard to buy bitcoins, but whether they are an investment or a gamble...

"Ham Bread", Traditional Venezuelan Christmas Bread   Leer en Español   Title: Pan de Jamón - User: Maximiliano Pérez - YouTube https://youtu.be/kT5TvW22t_k The subtitles are at the bottom right of the Youtube screen and you can select the language, in...

‘Game of Thrones’ is off to a thrilling start Matthew Gilbert   The season premiere of “Game of Thrones” was thoroughly satisfying, a transporting hour that brilliantly reestablished the chessboard for the new, penultimate season. Watching the...

UN says refugee claims by Venezuelans surging   Nearly 100,000 people who fled Venezuela have claimed refugee status since the start of 2017, UN refugee agency says. Venezuelan citizens cross the Simon Bolivar international bridge from San...

Self-driving cars must have technology to prevent use in terror, lawmakers say Tom McCarthy   In bipartisan vote, House of Representatives passes Self Drive Act, aiming to streamline regulatory process in order to get vehicles on road...

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...

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...

China grants Trump brand additional trademarks in casino hub Macau​ The Macau government granted approval for trademarks that include casino services in the world's biggest gambling centre. A company linked to US President Donald Trump has been...

Greece and Macedonia trade name proposals to settle dispute   Macedonia and Greece say they have taken steps to resolve a dispute over the name Macedonia. Athens has blocked Skopje's accession to NATO and the European...

Death toll hits 39 in Italy bridge collapse Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has declared a state of emergency, saying structural failure appeared to be the cause, when a 200-metre section of the Morandi Bridge...

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...

Peru is hotbed for Venezuelan dissidents By Jim Wyss   Lima, Peru As a parade of Venezuelan opposition figures took the stage in a Peruvian suburb this week, more than a thousand of their exiled countrymen burst into...

Kenyan supreme court annuls Uhuru Kenyatta election victory Six-judge bench rules 4-2 in favour of petition filed by rival candidate Raila Odinga and orders new vote within 60 days. https://youtu.be/36aGejTyONg Kenya’s supreme court has declared Uhuru Kenyatta’s...

Mattis to visit China amid Korea talks and strategic tensions   US Secretary of Defense James Mattis says he wants to "take measure" of China's strategic ambitions as he will make his first visit to China...

Renault repairs Russian carmaker's finances as market regains traction   Massive investments and turning $1.6 billion of debt into equity have started to pay dividends for the manufacturer of Russia's iconic Lada. The manufacturer of the iconic...

3 Delicious Weight Loss Shakes You Have to Try   Are you keeping up with your new year’s resolutions? How about your weight loss goals? Foods that help with weight loss used to be so boring. Salads,...

General Hydroponics By: Ranbhir Bhalla   Leer en Español Διαβάστε στα Ελληνικά   General Hydroponics was established in 1970's by a group of innovative scientists, engineers and technicians with a view to take forward the revolutionary concept of Hydroponics. Today...