More than 80 people, including children, have been killed after a truck slammed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in the southern French city of Nice. The driver ploughed on for 1.2 miles on the Promenade des Anglais at about 23:00 local time on July 14, before being shot dead by police. Witnesses say the… Continue reading Nice Truck Attack: At Least 84 Killed And More Than 50 Injured
Year: 2016
Getting Divorced Abroad
Divorce is a financial and emotional nightmare. However, when international laws are applied, things tend to get even more complicated for foreign nationals and expatriates. Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement Reviews Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements play a key role in divorce proceedings. Devised with divorce in mind, these reviews are especially important abroad. It’s the agreement… Continue reading Getting Divorced Abroad
Your Own Guide to Investing In Property In Singapore
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5 Unusual Ways Your Agribusiness Can Save Money
It’s no secret that agribusiness has come under financial pressure in recent years. That’s why it’s so important that professionals in the sector look for different ways to cut their costs. Here are some ideas. Look For Second-hand Farming Equipment Brand new farming equipment is becoming ever more technological and expensive. And while that’s great… Continue reading 5 Unusual Ways Your Agribusiness Can Save Money
Brexit: UK PM Theresa May Starts Shaping New Cabinet
UK’s PM Theresa May has started forming her new government – as she begins her first full day in Downing Street. Former London mayor and leading Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson said he was “humbled” having been named new foreign secretary, in one of Theresa May’s first cabinet appointments. Philip Hammond became chancellor, Amber Rudd is… Continue reading Brexit: UK PM Theresa May Starts Shaping New Cabinet
Pokemon Go Release Boosts Nintendo Shares
Nintendo shares have seen a stellar rise since the release of Pokemon Go, gaining more than 50%. Shares shot up 16% on July 13, making an overall increase of 56% since trading closed on July 8 – the day the game became available. Pokemon Go players search locations in the real world to find virtual… Continue reading Pokemon Go Release Boosts Nintendo Shares
Is International Competition Becoming A Major Problem For Manufacturers?
Pexels Image Location By 2025, India is expected to have a twenty-five percent hold on the manufacturing industry. It’s not the only country that might grab a bigger piece of the pie either. Arguably China is the heavyweight when it comes to manufacturing, but there are still a lot of businesses established in America as… Continue reading Is International Competition Becoming A Major Problem For Manufacturers?
8 Regional Foods You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Would you like some loco moco with your cheese curds? Unless you’re from the areas where these regional foods rule, you may not want to answer that question. The melting pot of America’s culture gives the U.S. some of the weirdest and unusual regional foods in the world. Here are 8 of the most popular… Continue reading 8 Regional Foods You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Things to Beware Before Buying a House
If you have watched any reality television shows about house hunting, or have paid attention to real estate stories that are online, there are always people who buy a house and then end up with a nightmare. Just because a home looks like it is one of the best and most picturesque listings you have… Continue reading Things to Beware Before Buying a House
Super Sexy Lingerie – Lingerie for that Special Night
There comes, once in a while, an urge to relive certain beautiful, romantic moments. It may be with a current partner and you want to recreate old memories, or with someone new and you are feeling apprehensive. It may be with someone you have just fallen in love with, and you want that first time… Continue reading Super Sexy Lingerie – Lingerie for that Special Night
Two US Diplomats Expelled from Moscow Amid Row
Two US diplomats have been expelled from Moscow, after the White House said it had ordered two Russian embassy staff to leave Washington. On July 8, the US State Department said their move came after a Russian policeman attacked a US diplomat near the US embassy in Moscow. That US diplomat has now been expelled… Continue reading Two US Diplomats Expelled from Moscow Amid Row
Wimbledon 2016: Serena Williams Wins Her 22nd Grand Slam Title
Serena Williams beat Angelique Kerber to win a seventh Wimbledon and 22nd Grand Slam title. The world No 1 coped with a gusty wind on Centre Court to win 7-5 6-3 and equal Steffi Graf’s Open era record of major titles. Angelique Kerber, 28, had beaten Serena Williams in the Australian Open final in January… Continue reading Wimbledon 2016: Serena Williams Wins Her 22nd Grand Slam Title
Riri Williams: New Iron Man Is A 15-Year-Old Black Girl
Riri Williams, a 15-year-old black girl, will be donning the famous armor of Iron Man in an upcoming episode of the series, Marvel has revealed. Civil War II sees Tony Stark hang up his boots to be replaced by Riri Williams, the comic book maker says. Riri is a Chicago-born science genius studying at MIT… Continue reading Riri Williams: New Iron Man Is A 15-Year-Old Black Girl
Philando Castile: Another Black Man Killed by Police in Minnesota
Philando Castile, a black man from Minnesota, has been shot dead by police as protests continued over the police killing of another black man in Louisiana. His girlfriend live-streamed the aftermath of the latest incident, showing Philando Castile covered in blood as an officer pointed his gun at him. Philando Castile, 32, was shot as… Continue reading Philando Castile: Another Black Man Killed by Police in Minnesota
Why two of the most expensive cities in the world still attract investors around the globe
Often hailed the “Capital of the 21st Century”, London is shaping up to be one of the hottest cities in the world. However, the allure of New York never goes out of style, with The Big Apple still being one of the most popular cities to call home. While it may seem difficult to compare… Continue reading Why two of the most expensive cities in the world still attract investors around the globe
What Is It That Makes Your Company Appeal To Customers?
Having a product or a service that is in demand is the bare essentials of what you need to make a successful business. However, it’s not all you need. Many business owners can be surprised to find that their business isn’t doing as well as hoped even with all that market research in their favor.… Continue reading What Is It That Makes Your Company Appeal To Customers?
5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Business in the US
Most international business owners would love the opportunity to expand their business into new markets, such as the United States. After all, the US brings new people with new needs who would make a great market for your business. However, just because you want to start a business in the US doesn’t mean that it’s… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Business in the US
Legal Mistakes Fewer Of Us Should Be Making
Getting involved with the law in any kind of context is an occasion for considerable concern. Money, our reputations and records and even our freedom can be at risk. That said, there still isn’t a lot of common understanding in how to best avoid serious trouble when you’re in those situations. You can never truly… Continue reading Legal Mistakes Fewer Of Us Should Be Making
6 Items Every Millennial Man Needs in His Wardrobe
There are a few things that every man needs to have in his wardrobe. You might have heard of the phrase that fashion fades but the style is eternal. Well, here are some of the timeless and stylish items that every man needs to have. Whatever the day job is or how they spend their… Continue reading 6 Items Every Millennial Man Needs in His Wardrobe
Juno: NASA Mission Enters Jupiter’s Orbit
NASA’s Juno probe has successfully arrived in Jupiter’s orbit. The satellite, which left Earth five years ago, had to fire a rocket engine to slow its approach to Jupiter and get caught by its gravity. A sequence of tones transmitted from the spacecraft confirmed the braking maneuver had gone as planned. Receipt of the radio… Continue reading Juno: NASA Mission Enters Jupiter’s Orbit
Medina Attacks: Four Guards Killed Near Prophet’s Mosque
Three suicide attacks hit Saudi Arabia on July 4, including one near Islam’s second holiest site. Four guards were killed near the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, while only the bombers died in Jeddah and Qatif. No group has yet said it was behind the attacks, but suspicion has fallen on ISIS. The Sunni Muslim jihadist… Continue reading Medina Attacks: Four Guards Killed Near Prophet’s Mosque
UAE Citizens Urged Not To Wear Traditional Dress Abroad
Emirati citizens are being urged not to wear national dress outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) region, days after businessman Ahmed al-Menhali was detained in the US. Ahmed al-Menhali was detained while wearing traditional robes in a hotel in Avon, Ohio. According to local media, a hotel employee feared he was pledging allegiance to ISIS.… Continue reading UAE Citizens Urged Not To Wear Traditional Dress Abroad
ISIS Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 75 People in Baghdad
ISIS militants have killed at least 75 people in two bomb attacks carried out in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. Some other 100 people have been injured in the attacks. In the first attack on July 2, a suicide car bomb exploded near a restaurant and shopping area in the central district of Karrada. The street… Continue reading ISIS Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 75 People in Baghdad
Elie Wiesel Dies in New York Aged 87
Auschwitz survivor and Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel has died in New York at the age of 87. Elie Wiesel lived in Manhattan and had been a US citizen since the 1960s. He became famous after writing about his experiences as a teenager in Nazi concentration camps, where he lost his mother, father and younger… Continue reading Elie Wiesel Dies in New York Aged 87
Hillary Clinton Questioned by FBI over Use of Emails
Hillary Clinton has been questioned by the FBI over her use of emails while she was secretary of state, her campaign says. A spokesperson for the Democratic presidential candidate said it was a voluntary interview. The FBI is investigating Hillary Clinton and her aides over whether they mishandled classified information on a private email server… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Questioned by FBI over Use of Emails