RTRIP Kalashnikov: 20 facts you may not have known about AK-47 and its creatorRTFail-safe, simple to use and cheap to produce – the world's most popular weapon, AK-47, will long remain a monument to its late 'father,' Mikhail Kalashnikov, who died in Russia on Monday aged 94. 1. Mikhail Kalashnikov, who was a tank commander during ...and more »
ABC NewsWinter's fist to continue to squeeze parts of USLos Angeles TimesParts of the country will spend Tuesday shaking off the meteorological pummeling they received in the opening days of winter, which brought a steady diet of ice and freezing rain. The upper Midwest is expected to remain frigid while Southern California and ...Rain and ice foul up the holidays for parts of USSan Jose Mercury NewsChristmas in the dark? Storm brings ice and outages to Midwest, NortheastNBCNews.com (blog)Winter brings snow, ice, outages to some in USBoston HeraldKansas City Star -Straits Timesall 617 news articles »
BBC NewsIran's Rouhani eyes rebuilding relations with United StatesPakistan Daily TimesBERLIN: Iran wants to improve bilateral relations with the United States and other Western powers, President Hassan Rouhani said in an editorial published in a German newspaper on Monday, broaching an issue he has so far avoided since he took office.'Iran wants to rebuild relations with US, EU' – RouhaniRTBlocking Iran's involvement in efforts on Syria not helpful: ZarifTehran TimesBut vows never to give up right to nuclear energyTIMEJerusalem Postall 547 news articles »
NBCNews.com (blog)Young girl killed in Israel airstrike on Gaza in retaliation for maintenance ...NBCNews.com (blog)By Paul Goldman and Alexander Smith, NBC News. TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel carried out airstrikes on the Gaza Strip which killed two people including a young girl on Tuesday after an Israeli civilian was shot dead while fixing security fences on the border of ...and more »
Slate Magazine (blog)Apple Just Opened Up An Enormous Sales Opportunity in ChinaSlate Magazine (blog)China Mobile has 760 million customers. That's as if a single mobile phone operator had ever single person in the United States of America and every single person in the Eurozone as a customer. Including the babies and convicts and 97 year-olds. And until ...Wall Street rallies to record highs, buoyed by Apple dealEconomic TimesIn China, Apple Goes Where Google Dare Not TreadPC MagazineStocks up at start of quiet holiday weekNewsdayTelegraph.co.uk -Barron's (blog) -Los Angeles Timesall 921 news articles »
The GuardianPussy Riot women vow to fight on after releaseZee NewsMoscow: The two jailed members of anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot, whose imprisonment prompted a wave of global outrage, walked free on Monday and immediately vowed to fight injustice in Russian prisons.Pussy Riot Would Have Stayed In Prison If They CouldMTV.comFreed Pussy Riot members say prison was time of 'endless humiliations'The Guardian2 Pussy Riot members released from prisonThe Seattle TimesHuffington Post -RollingStone.com -euronewsall 701 news articles »
Washington PostNetanyahu seeks to slow Iran-US thaw by ramping up demands of deal: ReutersTehran TimesTEHRAN – By ramping up his demands of any final nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to stem the tide of international diplomacy which has turned against him in recent weeks, ...Leader Says Iran Wants To Repair Relations With USTIMEUS will seek triggers to reimpose sanctions on Iran - RiceReuters UK'Slow' progress on Iran nuclear talksiAfrica.comall 450 news articles »
Vancouver SunPunk rockers vow to fight onOman Daily ObserverMOSCOW — The two jailed members of anti-Kremlin punk band, whose imprisonment prompted a wave of global outrage, walked free yesterday and immediately vowed to fight injustice in Russian prisons. Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova ...Pussy Riot Members Released From Prison, Slam Russian GovernmentRollingStone.comTwo Russian Band Members Are Freed From PrisonWall Street Journalall 785 news articles »
The GuardianAndrew Lloyd Webber Had Warned of Apollo Theatre Condition 10 Years AgoBroadway WorldThe UK's Daily Mail reports that famed composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber had warned of the 'shocking' condition of London's Apollo Theatre 10 years ago, and asked that the Grade II listed building be torn down to avoid a dangerous situation. Speaking to the ...Apollo Theatre will stay shut until health and safety bosses are convinced it is safeMirror.co.ukLondon historic theatres 'chronically under-funded'The AustralianHow one of the best weeks in the West End turned sourTelegraph.co.ukNew Zealand Herald -Zee News -The Times (subscription)all 55 news articles »
CNNInventor of AK-47 rifle Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94RTThe inventor of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at the age of 94. His ingenuity earned him widespread admiration, but his legacy became more controversial when his weapons were used in some of the world's bloodiest conflicts.10 things you never knew about AK47 Kalashnikov rifle that has killed more ...Mirror.co.ukMikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94: Engineer who invented the AK47, weapon of ...Daily News & AnalysisTen things you should know about Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of the AK-47Sydney Morning HeraldReuters India -ITN -CNNall 562 news articles »
The GuardianKanye Crowns Drake 'Rap God' -- Sorry EminemMTV.comDrizzy got a Yeezus shout-out and then they partied together after the show in Toronto. By Nadeska Alexis (@neweryork). Kanye West and Drake went public with their mutual admiration for each other during OVO Fest, finally bedding rumors of bad blood ...Kanye West: "Drake Is A Rap God"MTV UKPHOTO: Andrew Wiggins and Kanye WestCBSSports.comBarack Obama describes Kanye West's music as 'outstanding' and admits he'd ...Mirror.co.ukDaily Beast -The Globe and Mail -Vanity Fairall 107 news articles »
Press TVScientists develop aging reversal chemicalPress TVA team of Australian and American scientists has developed a new chemical compound with the ability of reversing aging process tested in animal. The newly found drug like a youth elixir targets and reverses muscle aging while it can build up muscle tone, ...Youth-drug can 'reverse' ageing in animal studiesBBC NewsYoung forever? Key to reverse ageing unlockedTimes of IndiaScientists may have found way to reverse ageing process after turning a 60-year ...Mirror.co.ukSydney Morning Herald -Oman Daily Observerall 134 news articles »
MINING.comNorthern Dynasty (T.NDM) tumbles on Rio Tinto (RIO) investment review warningStockhouseVANCOUVER _ Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:T.NDM, Stock Forum) said Monday that Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RIO, Stock Forum) is reviewing its investment in the company, including a possible sale of the 19.1 per cent stake. Northern Dynasty was set to ...Rio Tinto embarks on strategic reviewspyghana.comRio Tinto urged to cut ties to Pebble Mine projectJuneau Empire (subscription)Pension funds urge Rio Tinto to cut and run from PebbleAlaska DispatchNatural Resources Defense Council (blog)all 51 news articles »
Voice of AmericaThai Protesters Fail to Halt Party RegistrationsVoice of AmericaBANGKOK — Thousands of anti-government protesters in the Thai capital, Bangkok, failed to halt political party registration for the February 2 polls. As protesters blockaded the main registration site, political parties evaded them to sign up. Hundreds of ...and more »
Washington PostStart of winter brings snow, ice and warm weatherWashington PostCONCORD, N.H. — The first full day of winter brought a wild mix of weather across the U.S. on Sunday: ice and high wind in the Great Lakes and New England areas, flooding in the South, snow in the Midwest and record-shattering temperatures in the 60s ...Snow, Ice and Rain Affecting National TravelKKTV 11 NewsWhat the weather did on the first day of winterRed Bluff Daily News (blog)Winter brings snow, ice, outages to some in USNews Sentinelall 527 news articles »
VocativLetter: Christmas season yet again forgetful of true meaningStatesman JournalI love Christmas. I enjoy participating in some of the area events celebrating Christmas. I even enjoy the shopping. But again this year, I'm saddened that we are celebrating a birthday without the honored guest. One must look long and hard to find anything ...What If We Had No Christmas?AllAfrica.comall 341 news articles »
Boston HeraldWinter brings snow, ice, outages to some in USBoston HeraldHeather Griffin, of Buffalo, N.Y., and her dog Sal walk beneath ice-covered trees on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Buffalo. As Americans and Canadians ushered in the first official day of winter, the weather provided many with a variety of surprises. Snow and ice ...Cold stays put as utilities work to get power backOmaha World-Heraldall 713 news articles »
Telegraph.co.ukEnd of Windows XP support will be 'starting pistol for hackers'Ghana Broadcasting CorporationThose who do not upgrade from Windows XP when Microsoft ends support in April will be at risk of attack as hackers reverse engineer security updates for newer versions of the OS to look for exploits that may remain unpatched in unsupported versions.Microsoft in 2014: What to expectTechRadar UKBest apps for your new Windows PCThe VergeWindows 8.1 machines running Android apps to descend upon CES 2014?Digital TrendsPC Authorityall 49 news articles »
Jagran PostMicrosoft to offer 20 GB of free SkyDrive storageJagran PostNew Delhi: After offering 3GB of SkyDrive storage to early adopters of Outlook.com, Microsoft has decided to do something similar, but bigger, for Windows Phone users. 23 Dec 2013, 03:52 PM. Share · Share · Share. Microsoft. If you happen to be a Window ...and more »
Telegraph.co.ukAirplane's Wing Collides With Building in Johannesburg Before TakeoffTIMENBC News has reported that a British Airways commercial flight bound for London failed to make it off the tarmac in Johannesburg on Sunday night after one of the craft's wings slammed into a building near the runaway. Harriet Tolputt, a representative for ...Plane wing clips Joburg airport buildingThe AustralianBritish Airways pilot 'missed warning sign' before wing hit airport buildingThe Times (subscription)Photo: British Airways Jumbo Jet Strikes a BuildingBusinessweekSydney Morning Herald -BBC News -South China Morning Postall 32 news articles »
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