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Wall Street JournalLONDON–Germany wants Britain to be a strong player in the European Union, Chancellor Angela Merkel told U.K. parliamentarians Thursday, stressing the need for Europe to change with the times but giving no specific details. Ms. Merkel’s six-hour visit to …Merkel Warns Britain Not to Expect Too MuchNew York TimesAngela Merkel meets the QueenTelegraph.co.ukWhy […]
RTMuslim convert Michael Adebolajo, who murdered Drummer Lee Rigby in a south-east London street attack in May last year, has been sentenced to life in prison. His partner in the crime, Michael Adebowale, was given a minimum 45 years behind bars.Rigby vicar’s plea for unity as killers of Fusilier jailedYorkshire PostMayhem in court as Lee […]
BloombergAnti-government protesters blocked streets in Caracas this morning after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leaders traded insults ahead of a meeting to ease tensions. Demonstrators used tree trunks, sewer drain covers, piled trash bags …Tensions high in Venezuela’s city that sparked unrestUSA TODAYVenezuelan opposition takes cue from Euromaidan?RTVenezuela protests flare anew, gov’t and opposition […]
RTIn the wake of President Obama’s promise to stop spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the US intelligence has switched its attention to her top government officials, a German newspaper reported. Washington’s relations with Germany were strained …US intelligence snooping on hundreds of key German figures, says reportBusiness StandardA turning point in German-Israeli relations 24.02.2014Deutsche […]
CNN(CNN) — Student protesters pack the streets. Violence surges. Tear gas billows. Opposition leaders and government officials blame each other for the unrest, and both sides show no sign of backing down. No matter who you believe, it’s clear that tensions are …Venezuelan opposition leader shifts tacticsUSA TODAYProtests against Maduro unite Venezuela’s fractured oppositionChristian Science […]
USA TODAYCARACAS — Venezuela’s opposition leader Henrique Capriles returned to the fore this weekend, leading a rally of thousands and offering up a unified opposition as violent protests continue across the country. The demonstrations, which have lasted for …Can Venezuela’s socialist government survive wave of protests?CNNThousands rally across Fla. for VenezuelaMiamiHerald.comVenezuela Opposition Agrees to Talks […]
RTThe death toll in the most violent wave of clashes between the rioters and the police in Kiev is likely to increase, as there are conflicting figures coming from the Health Department, city officials and the opposition. As many as 570 people have been …Converts Join With Militants in Kiev ClashNew York TimesDozens Dead in […]
New York TimesKIEV, Ukraine — As the center of the Ukrainian capital tipped into a maelstrom of gunfire and blood on Thursday, a man wearing a helmet stood on a street corner near Independence Square, the epicenter of the violence, holding a leaf of printer paper …Why Kiev Is Burning, Explained (Updated)Mother JonesWorld’s Outrage Grows […]
New York TimesThey also announced that the French, German and Polish foreign ministers would visit Kiev beforehand, to meet with members of the government and the opposition. Secretary of State John Kerry, who was visiting Paris for meetings on the Middle East, said …Kiev explodes into chaos; at least 25 reported dead in Ukraine protestsWashington […]
Talks between Ukrainian govt, opposition fail as 25 killed in Kiev unrestRTAt least 25 people have been killed in Kiev as the Ukrainian capital plunges back into chaos. Rioters have attacked police, seized buildings, torched vehicles, and burned tires. Nine policemen are among the dead, all of whom died from gunshot wounds. …read more Source: […]
MashableKIEV, Ukraine — Fifteen people were killed on Tuesday in what was by far the bloodiest day of violence in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev since mass protests and civil unrest began in late November . Clashes between police and protesters began only a …Ukraine: protesters and police clash on worst day of Kiev bloodshedThe […]
RTUkrainian rioters are reigniting street clashes with police in the capital Kiev, with opposition MPs attempting to paralyze the work of the parliament. Protesters are stoning police, with law enforcement responding with tear gas and stun grenades … …read more Source: Kiev News From Google
BBC NewsStone-throwing protesters have clashed with police in central Kiev amid tensions over proposed changes to the constitution. Thousands of protesters attacked the ruling-party headquarters and tried to march on parliament, reports said. Tumultuous scenes …Fresh clashes erupt in KievFinancial TimesUkraine’s opposition leader urges Yanukovich to take riot police off streetsReutersViolence flares in Ukraine as […]
RTUkrainian rioters are reigniting street clashes with police in the capital Kiev, with opposition MPs attempting to paralyze the work of the parliament. Protesters are stoning police, with law enforcement responding with tear gas and stun grenades …Fresh clashes in Kiev as protesters demand parliamentary voteAhram OnlineFresh clashes in Kiev over president’s powersNews24Fresh clashes erupt […]
UPI.comCORVALLIS, Ore., Feb. 17 (UPI) — Volcanoes such as Oregon’s Mount Hood can go from dormant to active in just a few months, an Oregon State University geologist says. Magma sitting 2 to 3 miles beneath Mount Hood has been stored in near-solid …UC Davis: Volcano eruptibility is rareCentral Valley Business TimesVolcanic Eruptions Determined by […]
BBC NewsAn explosion on a tourist bus has killed at least three people in the Sinai peninsula, Egyptian police say. The bus blew up after it entered Egypt from Israel. South Korean tourists were said to be among the dead. Israeli police said they heard an explosion from …Blast hits tourist bus on Egypt side […]
BBC NewsSupporters and opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have taken to the streets of the capital, Caracas, in rival marches. The demonstrations come at a time of growing political tension in Venezuela. Three people were killed during …Venezuela on the BrinkDaily BeastVenezuela split by pro- and anti-Maduro protestsgulfnews.comVenezuela Protesters Clash With PoliceSky NewsRT –euronews […]
The AlmagestIn a new research it is said termite-inspired robots may help doing several important tasks on Mars or Moon for human beings. It may even build shelters there for us. Similar to the termites, the robots will be capable of building structures several times bigger …Now, robotic termites to build homes for youThe Utah […]
The Utah People’s PostJust imagine a fleet of robots constructing big buildings, small homes and other structures for you. You will not need to rack your brain in instructing these robotic construction workers as they will work autonomously, harmoniously and most importantly without …‘Termite’ robots may one day construct human habitats on MarsScience RecorderTermite-inspired robots […]
USA TODAYCARACAS — Shots rang out and tear gas clouded the air of a wealthy Caracas district on Saturday night as protests against the government entered into a fourth consecutive day. Rioters burned trash and threw stones at police in the city’s Plaza Altamira.Pro and anti-Maduro marches gather thousands in VenezuelaBBC NewsVenezuela Protests Leave 5 […]
Science RecorderTermite-inspired robots may someday be used for a variety of important tasks, including building the first shelters on Mars or the Moon. Like termites, these robots are capable of building structures many times larger than themselves and, amazingly, need no …Robots Based on the Behavior of TermitesGuardian Liberty VoiceTermite-inspired robots developed to build autonomouslyTheCelebrityCafe.comTermite-inspired […]
Guardian Liberty VoiceAdvances in modern robotics have helped develop robots that are based on the pattern of how termites behave in a colony. Developers believe that the new technology will help researchers work in areas that would otherwise be considered dangerous for …Termite-inspired robots developed to build autonomouslyTheCelebrityCafe.comRobot construction crew works autonomously, is kind of […]
CNN(CNN) — The “jelly doughnut” rock that seemed to appear out of nowhere on Mars last month did not fall out of an extraterrestrial pastry box. The rock had been mysterious to scientists because Mars rover Opportunity photographed it in a spot where the rock …NASA Solves Mystery of ‘Jelly Doughnut’ Martian RockScience World ReportMystery […]
ReutersJAKARTA (Reuters) – A volcano erupted late on Thursday night on the heavily populated Indonesian island of Java, sending a huge plume of ash and sand 17 km (10 miles) into the air and forcing the closure of three airports. Mount Kelud is 140 km south of …Mass evacuation in Indonesia as Java volcano eruptsBBC […]
Washington PostBERLIN — Germans were already smarting from revelations that U.S. intelligence listened in on the phone conversations of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Then came Nulandgate. On Thursday, a video was posted on YouTube in which Victoria Nuland, the top …Victoria Nuland gaffe: Angela Merkel condemns EU insultBBC NewsUS Diplomat’s Remark on European Union ‘Unacceptable,’ Merkel […]
BBC NewsProtesters in Ukraine have rejected the terms of a new amnesty law aimed at ending the country’s recent unrest. Parliament backed the amnesty for arrested protesters on condition they vacate occupied government buildings. Opposition leaders said this was …Parliament Offers Kyiv Protesters Conditional AmnestyRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyIn the WorldPhilly.comUkraine passes conditional amnesty for detained protesters as opposition […]
TIMEAfter a week of trying to appease the revolution in Ukraine, the government has finally dug in for a fight. On Wednesday night, the ruling party refused to grant the latest demand of the uprising – an unconditional amnesty for the revolutionaries who have seized …Ukraine Parliament Passes Amnesty LawWall Street JournalUkrainian Parliament Passes Measure […]
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionIt was supposed to be a symbol of peace from the Vatican Sunday. But watch what happened after two doves were released following a prayer by Pope Francis. “Tens of thousands watch as two children stood along side Pope Francis at his papal window.Ill omen? Pope’s doves of peace for Ukraine attacked by […]
CNNLos Angeles (CNN) — While Justin Bieber decompresses on a Panama beach after a wild week in Miami, a prosecutor will decide if the teen pop star will face a felony charge in Los Angeles. Detectives who went frame by frame over security video seized …Justin Bieber, Chantel Jeffries spotted on Panama beachNew York Daily […]
New York Daily NewsThe Biebs has hightailed it to a place where he can drink in peace — Panama. A source close to Justin Bieber confirmed Saturday to the Daily News that the embattled teen pop star had fled Miami and arrived in Punta Chame — a scenic beach town on the …Justin Bieber — […]
BBC NewsUkraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych is holding fresh talks with opposition leaders, hours after a minister said efforts to peacefully resolve the ongoing unrest were “futile”. Several leaders of parliamentary groups were at the talks, the presidency said.Ukrainian protesters blockade energy ministry after overnight violenceReutersOfficials say 2 police captured by Kiev protestersHouston ChronicleUkraine Clashes Resume […]
RTWhile thousands of people take part in anti-government protests in Kiev, a small group of radical fighters were at the core of the last days violent clashes. And judging by their looks and actions, they are armed, trained and prepared for war. The …Berkut officers start offensive on radical opposition supporters in KievThe Voice of […]
BBC NewsUkrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has offered what appear to be concessions to the opposition as anti-government protests spread. Mr Yanukovych pledged to amend recently approved tough anti-protest laws, reshuffle the government and grant an …Ukraine Protests: Behind Kiev’s barricadesTelegraph.co.ukUkraine unrest spreads beyond KievFinancial TimesAnti-government protests turn deadly in Kiev, UkraineLos Angeles TimesRT –CHANNELS –Wall […]
USA TODAYA possible female suicide bomber may have already made it past the ring of security for the Sochi Olympic Games, according to reports from ABC News and NBC News. Russian security services may be looking for as many as four “black widows” who have …A crumbling Sochi hides behind Olympic facadesHouston ChronicleRussian anti-terrorism agency […]