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Yulia Skripal says recovery from poisoning 'slow, painful'   The daughter of ex Russian spy Sergei Skripal, has appeared on camera since the pair were found slumped on a bench in Salisbury, UK. The incident is...

Australia plans to cull over one million kangaroos   The plan has sparked a debate with wildlife groups criticising the decision over fears that the mass killing of Australia's national animal could rapidly reduce their numbers. Some...

Star Ruby - Eternal Gemstone   By: Harshil Zaveri What are Star Rubies? Star Rubies are a rare variety of the gemstone Ruby. These magnificent gems display a sharp six-rayed star which seems to glide and shimmer magically...

By: Lee Dobbins Alternative medicine and modern medicine may have differences and who's to say which is best? Today, we expect doctors and medicines to fix whatever ails us instantly and doctors only look at...

Spread of breast cancer linked to compound in asparagus and other foods Ian Sample Science editor   Using drugs or diet to reduce levels of asparagine may benefit patients, say research. ...

South Africa: more than 950 trapped gold miners brought to surface   At least 900 gold miners who were trapped in a South African mine for more than 24 hours after a power outage were safely...

Director Guillermo del Toro wins best feature DGA award   The Mexican director was crowned best director for his fantasy romance 'The Shape of Water,' at the Directors Guild of America honours. Director Guillermo del Toro holds...

Ads don't work so websites are using your electricity to pay the bills Alex Hern   Pirate Bay and Showtime turned to forcing unknowing visitors to mine cryptocurrency, using computers rather than eyeballs on ads to generate...

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...

Polar expedition studies climate change effects   Turkey's expedition to the Antarctic has just returned from the White Continent, and aims to track the impact of global warming on the area. A glacier is seen in Half...

Disney taps augmented reality for 'Star Wars' toy event The Walt Disney Company said they're sending Star Wars characters into the realm of augmented reality. Fans from 30 countries will be able to use their...

Kevin Spacey: UK police investigate sexual assault claim The Sun newspaper said a man, aged 23 at the time, made a complaint on Tuesday about the alleged incident in the London borough of Lambeth. The Metropolitan...

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...

Controlling Intestinal Gas Naturally By: Dr. Rita Louise Intestinal gas, flatulence, farting or breaking wind is a natural part of the digestive process. This odorless gas, although at times embarrassing, is the result of good digestion....

Syrian refugee in Japan translates local comic books into Arabic Many refugee children are finding it difficult to adjust to countries and cultures far away from home, but in Tokyo, one Syrian student has found...

Smart meter rollout could force household bills to rise, says supplier   Adam Vaughan   Energy company warns rising cost of installations due to ‘customer apathy’ could prompt suppliers to increase tariffs. Energy suppliers face rising costs for putting...

Facebook announces new privacy settings amid data scandal   Facebook said it will launch a range of new tools to "to put people more in control of their privacy." Users will be able to find their...

85,000 children dead from 'extreme hunger' in Yemen   Aid group Save the Children says thousands of children under 5 years may have died of acute malnutrition since the civil war began in 2015. Meanwhile, UN...

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...

Syrian chef raising money for Aleppo hospital   Millions of Syrians have been forced to flee the war in their country. Many have made the dangerous trip to Europe, but even if they do make it...

Insomnia solution By: Philip Jubb   An insomnia cure. Hmm... Before we go for a cure it may be a good idea to try and know our enemy. What are our signs and symptons. What type of...

Southeastern Turkey's beehive houses: a thousand-year heritage left behind   The mud-brick houses of Harran used to protect many from the harsh sun. But they were gradually abandoned, along with traditional ways of making the structures. Made...

Common Nutrient Deficiencies and What You Can Do About Them   A strong, healthy body is your first line of defense against disease. Getting the proper amount of the right nutrients is essential to ensure all...

How the Arepa Took Over the World, then Died at Home   By Alejandro Puyana   May was a terrible month for Venezuela: the worst in a string of bad months in the worst year in a string...