Daily Archives: Sep 28, 2015
Christmas in 5 Very Different Countries
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bartfields/312541706/sizes/l Christmas is celebrated by more than 160 countries but each one has its own traditions and unique festivities. Here are five places which enjoy...
VW Emissions Scandal: 3.3 Million Audi and Skoda Cars Fitted with Cheat Software
A total of 3.3 million Audi and Skoda cars fitted with the software that allowed parent company Volkswagen to cheat US emissions tests, the...
NASA Announcement: Mars Has Flowing Water
NASA scientists think they can now tie dark streaks seen on the surface of Mars to periodic flows of liquid water. For a long time,...
Hotel Transylvania 2 Tops US Box Office on Its Opening Weekend
Hotel Transylvania sequel has topped the US box office with $47.5 million on its opening weekend. The animation movie’s debut is the biggest September opening...
Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama to Hold Rare Talks on Syria Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to hold rare talks with President Barack Obama to outline his proposals on the Syrian conflict which is at...
Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwean Hunter Theo Bronkhorst Bids to End Trial
Zimbabwean hunter Theo Bronkhorst, who led the expedition that killed famed lion Cecil, bids to end his trial. Theo Bronkhorst has been charged with "failing...
Mars Mystery Solved: NASA Officials to Unveil Major Science Finding
NASA officials are set to reveal a major science finding about Mars during a news conference in Washington DC on Monday, September 28, at...
Martin Winterkorn Could Receive $67 Million Severance Package
Martin Winterkorn, who resigned as Volkswagen CEO on September 23 at the height of the emissions scandal, could receive a huge sum in pension...
VW Emissions Scandal 2015: 2.1 Million Audi Cars Fitted with Cheat Software
At least 2.1 million Audi vehicles worldwide were fitted with the software that allowed parent Volkswagen to cheat US emission tests, the company says. Some...
VW Emissions Scandal: Martin Winterkorn Under Investigation in Germany
Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn is under investigation in Germany, prosecutors say. Martin Winterkorn will be investigated over "allegations of fraud in the sale of...
Narendra Modi Welcomed by Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook HQ
Indian PM Narendra Modi has visited the headquarters of Facebook in California on September 27. During a Q&A session, Narendra Modi has hailed the political...
Ursula von der Leyen: German Defense Minister Denies Plagiarism in PhD Thesis
Germany’s Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen denies claims she plagiarized parts of her doctoral thesis. The crowd-sourced plagiarism hunting website VroniPlag Wiki claims to...
Bobbi Kristina Brown Cause of Death Classified
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s cause of death has been determined, but officials say they will not reveal the post-mortem results. They say a court in Georgia...
Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Observed Around the World
Skywatchers around the world have observed a rare celestial event, as a lunar eclipse coincides with a so-called "supermoon". A supermoon occurs when the Moon...