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Hackers gained full functional control of NASA computers in 2011
Paul K. Martin, NASA's inspector general, has told US lawmakers that hackers gained "full functional control" of key agency’s computers in 2011. Paul K. Martin...
Francesco Schettino is the scapegoat in Costa Concordia case, says his family
Ahead of today’s pre-trial hearing over capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship, Captain Francesco Schettino was said by his family to be both depressed and...
Costa Concordia pre-trial hearing begins in Italy
A pre-trial hearing over the case of capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship begins today in Italy. At least 30 people are believed to have died...
Tornadoes ravage in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio: at least 28 deaths and Marysville is “completly gone”
Powerful storms and tornadoes have killed at least 28 people in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, destroying homes, tearing roofs from...
Giant fleas from Middle Jurassic unearthed in China
Chinese researchers have unearthed two giant blood-sucking insects at different dig sites that are the largest known flea type creatures of their size. The largest...
25 EU leaders signed the new fiscal treaty
Twenty five out of 27 EU leaders have signed a new treaty to enforce budget discipline within the bloc. The "fiscal compact" aims to prevent...
Christchurch cathedral will be demolished after the 2011 earthquake in New Zealand
New Zealand’s officials have confirmed that Christchurch cathedral will be demolished after the 2011 earthquake rendered it beyond repair. Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews said a...
Ikea launches flat-pack DIY house in US
Ikea, the Swedish furniture company, famous for its cheap but quirky products and its army of fans, has launched its first line of prefabricated...
Nicolas Sarkozy forced to take shelter in a bar as he campaigned in the Basque country
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been booed by hundreds of angry protesters, forcing him to take shelter in a bar as he campaigned in...
Costa Concordia officers took drugs on duty and molested female staff members, two former employees claimed
The Italian media reported today that two former Costa Cruises employees have told prosecutors investigating the Costa Concordia disaster that officers “took drugs” while...
Turkey: at least 10 people injured in a police bus blast in Istanbul
Ten people have been wounded in an explosion that badly damaged a police bus in Istanbul, Turkey, police say. The blast, reportedly a bomb, happened...
Two NATO soldiers shot dead by Afghans
Two NATO soldiers have been shot dead in southern Afghanistan. NATO said the attack was carried out by "two individuals, one believed to be an...
Costa Allegra has docked in Seychelles
Costa Allegra, the stricken Italian cruise ship has docked in the Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles. Costa Allegra was towed into the islands' main...
Sgt. Brandon Morgan revealed he met his boyfriend online while was serving in Afghanistan
Sgt. Brandon Morgan, the gay marine whose homecoming kiss with his boyfriend Dalan Wells went viral yesterday has revealed that their passionate embrace was...
North Korea agreed to nuclear moratorium following talks with the US
Following talks with the US, North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests. The US State Department...
TJ Lane shot students at random in the cafeteria of Chardon High School, revealed recordings of 911 calls
Ohio authorities have released recordings of the chilling 911 calls after TJ Lane began shooting victims randomly in the cafeteria of Chardon High School...
Ohio high school shooting: TJ Lane in court as a third students died in the aftermath
A third student has died in the aftermath of the Chardon High School shooting in Ohio, US. Demetrius Hewlin died hours after Russell King Jr.,...
McDonald’s France introduces McBaguette, the first burger-filled baguette
McDonald's has taken ownership of France's signature bread and decided to start dishing up burgers in baguettes. McDo, as the French call it, is trying...
Charla Nash, the blind face transplant patient, revealed new details of chimp attack
Charla Nash, the woman who had a face transplant after she was badly disfigured and blinded by a rampaging chimpanzee three years ago, said...
Nicole Graham battled for 3 hours to save her show horse trapped in mud
Nicole Graham, a brave young mother from Australia, battled to keep her beloved horse calm as sea water closed in on the animal after...
S&P downgraded Greek debt again
Standard & Poor's (S&P) has classified Greece as in "selective default" following the deal the country made with its creditors to reduce the debts. S&P...
Chardon High School shooting: a second student died after police identified TJ Lane as the shooter
TJ Lane has been identified as the teenage killer who shot two students dead at Chardon High School in Ohio and left another three...
Costa Allegra cruise ship left adrift near Seychelles is under tow
Costa Allegra, the Italian cruise ship left adrift in the Indian Ocean near Seychelles with more than 1,000 people on board following a power...
Chardon High School shooting: one student died and other four are injured
One student has been killed and other four injured in a high school shooting in Chardon, Ohio, according to police. The students were injured when...
Costa Allegra cruise ship adrift off Seychelles
Costa Allegra, an Italian cruise ship owned by Costa Cruises, with more than 1,000 people on board is without power in the Indian Ocean...
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