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Ecuador voters bar ex-president Correa from comeback   Interim results of Sunday's referendum show 64 percent of ballots in favour of restoring the measure which prevents presidents from running indefinitely, effectively barring ex-president Rafael Correa from...

EU urges US, China and Russia to prevent trade ‘conflict and chaos’   The EU – the world’s biggest single market with 28 countries and 500 million people – is trying to buttress alliances in the...

Evacuations ordered as California wildfires destroys buildings   Authorities ordered the evacuations of over 2,000 residents. The fire has scorched 3,000 acres and threatened 600 buildings. The Pawnee fire is one of several wildfires burning in...

Deus ex machina: former Google engineer is developing an AI god Olivia Solon Way of the Future, a religious group founded by Anthony Levandowski, wants to create a deity based on artificial intelligence for the betterment...

US: North Korean leader begging for war UN Security Council emergency session condemns North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, with US saying 24 years of negotiations had failed. US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley...

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...

IFR allays job fears as robotics industry reaches new heights By Barclay Ballard   The latest edition of the World Robotics Report shows that robot sales are increasing year-on-year, with strong growth displayed by the electronics industry. On...

Are you at risk of burnout? Why everyone needs a break from work Author: Angela Youngman   More and more CEOs risk burnout by overworking. We look at the causes, symptoms and how you can relax more... Are...

Migrant caravan continues journey to reach US   About 6,000 Central Americans have reached the border cities of Tijuana and Mexicali. Now, more bands of migrants are making their way toward Tijuana, with around 10,000 expected. Migrants,...

Designer Kate Spade found dead in her apartment   New York City police say the fashion designer's death appears to be a suicide. Kate Spade arrives at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards in New...

Matbucha Recipe – Arabic Tomato Dip That Your Pita Needs   INGREDIENTS (Serves 6) 8 tomatoes 2 red bell peppers 1-2 hot green peppers, depending on spiciness level 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp paprika 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sugar PREPARATION This...

Firefighters struggle to contain Greece wildfires   Greece has pleaded for assistance from European neighbours to help battle wildfires, including a blaze ravaging a forest near Athens. The army was called in to assist firefighters around Kalamos,...

Dozens dead and injured in Russian mall fire   At least 64 people were killed and over forty injured in the fire which broke out Sunday, but was not brought under control until early Monday. About...

5 Gambling Secrets The Pros Won’t Tell You   If you’re like a lot of gamblers, you can relate to this scenario: You smash it at the table, collect your winnings, and running high on adrenaline...

London secret "mail rail" line to reopen for public   The hidden tunnels first opened in 1927 and were used to carry post, but will now become a tourist attraction. A secret underground railway below London is...

Is your dog just chasing its tail – or is it obsessive? Shayla Love   Lots of dogs chase their tails – but for some the behaviour is a sign of the canine version of OCD. Now...

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...

Norway's parliament votes to ban burqa in schools and universities Jon Sharman   Banning coverings 'does not solve the problem of women being exposed to negative social control', say opponents. Norway’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of...

Latin American bloc urges UN to get involved in Venezuela   Foreign ministers of 12 countries of the Americas urge UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to address the "crisis and continuing human rights violations" in Venezuela. Foreign...

Iconic Amazonian wild animals are suffering for selfies 04 October 2017 Our ground-breaking new report reveals the exploitation of sloths, caiman, anacondas, and more, who are used for tourist selfies across Latin America The explosive wildlife selfie trend on social...

Turkish lira trades below 6.0 against the dollar The lira lost approximately 40 percent of its value against the dollar this year, but has bounced back strongly since the beginning of the week, with gains...

Soldier steals armored vehicle, takes it on two-hour ride in Virginia: police   (Reuters) - A soldier stole an armored personnel carrier from a National Guard base in Virginia on Tuesday and took the vehicle on...

Are psychopaths good or bad for your business? Angela Youngman   There's increasing evidence that psychopaths are rising to the top of businesses; it's more important than ever for organisations to understand what this means. Recruitment processes for...

Vinyl is back as a popular and profitable music medium Analogue formats were once thought dead, replaced by physical digital storage mechanisms that have themselves been usurped by online streaming services. Vinyl, however, is now...