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WhatsApp suffers 2018's first major global outage, lasts almost an hour

The Times of India | 2018-01-01

WhatsApp, a popular messaging service owned by Facebook, suffered a global outage for about an hour on...

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Facebook apologises for mistakes in removing hate speech

Mid Day | 2017-12-30

Facebook has apologised after an investigation exposed inconsistencies by moderators in removing offensive posts reported by the social network's users. The investigation reported by ProPublica this week showed that in one case Facebook censors, called content reviewers, approved a picture of a...

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Technology News

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A look at the year of bitcoin

Stuff | 2017-12-31

Bitcoin came into its own in 2017. The digital currency - which was created nearly nine years ago - became a highflying investment vehicle, prompting much discussion about its existence, how to capitalise on its rise and the mania surrounding cryptocurrency. READ MORE: * Bitcoin gains looks like...

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China recovers $112m in misused poverty relief funds

The News International | 2017-12-31

BEIJING: Chinese authorities have recouped 730 million yuan ($112.20 million) in misappropriated funds as part of an investigation into the country ´s national poverty-reduction...

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Business News

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CJP asks milk firms to be fair to public

Dawn | 2017-12-29

LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar issued on Thursday a strict warning to milk producing companies to stop misleading the innocent people and clearly mention on their products what they actually are. Heading a two-judge bench at the Lahore registry, the chief justice said that he...

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Here are three super foods that can help you lose belly fat fast

Deccan Chronicle | 2017-12-29

London: Super foods can help you to detox after overindulging during the festive period and a nutritionist has answered debate over which 'super food' is best, analysing the benefits of green tea, turmeric and cocoa just in time for New Year's resolutions to come into effect. All three...

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How art classes on Saturdays are helping disadvantaged schoolchildren in Mumbai

Your Story | 2017-12-29

Saturday Art Class helps 1,200 students practise values through art while giving them a space to be children. As a Teach for India fellow, Manasi Mehan would ask her students about their daily routine, in an attempt to teach them concepts of time. The children would describe their days: waking up,...

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Scholars call for release of detained Maoist in China

The Jakarta Post | 2017-12-27

Hundreds of Chinese scholars, students and journalists have signed a petition calling for a leftist intellectual to be released from police custody in a case that shows how Beijing's crackdown on civil society extends across the political spectrum. Zhang Yunfan, a recent graduate...

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Education News

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Victoria Azarenka to miss ASB Classic in Auckland due to ongoing custody dispute

Hindustan Times | 2017-12-24

A continuing custody dispute has prevented two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka from resuming her tennis career at the ASB Classic in...

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Legendary sportscaster Dick Enberg dies at 82

Orange County Register | 2017-12-22

Dick Enberg, whose 60-plus year Emmy Award winning career as a sports broadcaster included a long run with the Angels and Rams in the 1960s and ’70s, died of an apparent heart attack at his home Thursday morning in La Jolla. He was 82. The San Diego Union Tribune confirmed Enberg’s death...



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Virgil van Dijk completes £75m Liverpool move: ‘I can’t do anything about the price’

The Guardian | 2018-01-01

• Dutch defender officially seals world-record transfer from Southampton...

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola calls for English referees to protect players

Hindustan Times | 2018-01-01

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has demanded more protection for players after seeing Kevin De Bruyne narrowly avoid serious injury as his side’s 18-game winning streak came to an end. De Bruyne was stretchered off after being hacked down by Crystal Palace’s Jason Puncheon as City...

Featured Gaming Articles

Vintage Game Retailers Say Nintendo 64 Was Their Hottest Holiday Seller

Kotaku

Over Half of Destiny 2’s Base Shaders are Locked Behind Eververse

Game Rant

Destiny 2 - How to Spawn the Secret Traveler Ball

Shacknews

New Devil May Cry Game Announced, But It’s Not What You Think

Game Rant

Nintendo reportedly wants to make even more games for your smartphone

TechRadar

It's The Last Jedi patch day in Star Wars Battlefront 2

Eurogamer

Destiny 2 Servers Will Be Offline Tomorrow For New Update

Game Rant

Prepare to meet Leo and Vincent when ‘A Way Out’ launches in March

Digital Trends

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Reviews - Read The First Reactions Here

Gamespot

SoulCalibur VI returns to the stage of history – out next year

Metro

A new Tomb Raider will be revealed next year

PC Gamer

Dark Souls Dev Not Done With Armored Core Series

Game Rant

Mega Man 11 Announced for 2018 Release

Game Rant

The three-game Mutant Mudds collection releases on Nintendo Switch on December 14th

Pocket Gamer

Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris trailer teases new weapons and armor

PC Gamer

New Arms Fighter Springtron is Available Now in Update 4.1

Kotaku

Destiny 2 free trial goes live today

Eurogamer

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – A bloody and unforgettable revolution

The Star

What’s Your Favourite Video Game World?

Kotaku

You Can Now Play The First Level of Wolfenstein 2 For Free On All Platforms

Kotaku

Mysterium has been updated with the Secrets and Lies expansion, which adds story cards into the mix.

Pocket Gamer

Destiny 2 Raid: How to Complete the Calus Challenge in Leviathan

Game Rant

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for Nov 17-19

Game Rant

Marvel Heroes Shutting Down, Numerous Lay-offs Reported at Gazillion

GamingBolt

Injustice 2 Now Available on PC, Hellboy Live for (Some) Console Players

GamingBolt

Please tell us which country and city you'd like to see the weather in.

TOP STORIES

Will 2017 Be Remembered For “Make America Great Again,” Or Start Making America Accountable?

WorldNews.com | 2018-01-01

Marijuana now legal in California

Belfast Telegraph | 2018-01-01

British family of five killed in Sydney plane crash

Metro UK | 2018-01-01

Hollywood after Weinstein: ‘The animals have no choice but to be civilized’

The Guardian | 2018-01-01

Over 5,000 Muslims killed in Boko Haram violence, reveals Islamic body data

Sify | 2018-01-01

Costa Rican plane crash kills 12, including 10 US citizens

The Himalayan | 2018-01-01

Pope Francis laments wars, injustices that 'ruined' 2017 at New Year's Eve prayer service

One India | 2018-01-01

BUSINESS

A look at the year of bitcoin

Stuff | 2017-12-31

China recovers $112m in misused poverty relief funds

The News International | 2017-12-31

Infineon not vulnerable to takeover - CEO in Boersen-Zeitung

Reuters | 2017-12-30

White House aims to trim rules on offshore drilling

Daily Camera | 2017-12-30

Wall Street Ends Strong Year on Quiet Note

Voa News | 2017-12-30

How does North Korea do business under sanctions?

BBC News | 2017-12-29

Report: South Korea Is Not Banning Bitcoin, But Rumors Drive Price Down

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-28

CRIME

Samsung scion denies corruption charges as legal appeal nears end

Moneycontrol | 2017-12-27

Police search for man after officer punched in the head

Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 2017-12-25

FBI investigates Russian-linked Cyprus bank accused of money laundering

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-12-24

Pope orders probe into finances of top Honduran advisor

Fresno Bee | 2017-12-22

Former South Carolina officer to appeal sentence in shooting

Bowling Green Daily News | 2017-12-22

ENTERTAINMENT

Kim Kardashian praises the ‘best present’ as psoriasis clears up

Metro UK | 2018-01-01

Tiger Zinda Hai 2nd weekend box office collection: Salman Khan-starrer bids adieu to 2017 with ...

International Business Times | 2018-01-01

Mariah Carey’s NYE show requires mandatory soundcheck after last year’s flub

The Grio | 2018-01-01

Songs by Jay-Z, Harry Styles among Obama's favorites of 2017

The Philippine Star | 2018-01-01

Snapchat's Evan Spiegel spends $5.6 million on New Year's party: reports

Stuff | 2018-01-01

SPORT

Virgil van Dijk completes £75m Liverpool move: ‘I can’t do anything about the price’

The Guardian | 2018-01-01

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola calls for English referees to protect players

Hindustan Times | 2018-01-01

Vitolo, Costa presented as new Atletico Madrid footballers

Suryaa | 2017-12-31

Lukaku injured in United draw

Taipei Times | 2017-12-31

Warriors' Curry scores 38, makes 10 3s in return from injury

Independent Record | 2017-12-31

Zaha threat of more concern to Guardiola than Manchester City's winning run

Belfast Telegraph | 2017-12-30

Hamilton joins Vettel in fight for fifth F1 title

Independent online (SA) | 2017-12-29

Top Stories

Hindustan Times | 2018-01-01

US foolishly gave billions to Pakistan, got lies in return, says Donald Trump

Issuing a tough warning to Pakistan, US President Donald Trump on Monday alleged that this South Asian nation has given America nothing but lies and deceit and...

Hawaii Tribune-Herald | 2018-01-01

Why America needs Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney: Your country needs you. The 2012 Republican presidential nominee has been reluctant to announce a primary challenge to Sen. Orrin G. Hatch of Utah,...

Newsweek | 2018-01-01

Hear About the American ISIS Fighter Caught in Iraq? No?

Every year important news stories come and go with too few people taking notice, but the chaos (not to mention the scandal and corruption) of the Trump...

Deccan Herald | 2018-01-01

At least eight dead as passenger boat capsizes in Indonesia

At least eight people died and several others remain missing after a passenger boat capsized off the coast of Borneo on Monday, an official said, in the latest...

The Star | 2018-01-01

Pregnant Venezuelan teen fatally shot in holiday food line

CARACAS: A pregnant 18-year-old Venezuelan woman was fatally shot in the head early Sunday in Caracas as she waited in line at a National Guard outpost to buy...

Mid Day | 2018-01-01

Four jawans, three terrorists killed in attack on CRPF camp

The 185th battalion camp of the Central Reserve Police Force, which was stormed by terrorists in Pulwama on Sunday. Pic/PTI Heavily armed terrorists yesterday...

Sify | 2018-01-01

Several hurt in New Year celebratory firing in Karachi

[Pakistan], Jan 1 (ANI): Several people, including a woman, were injured in celebratory firing in Karachi, when the city welcomed the New Year. "We received...

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Pregnant Venezuelan teen fatally shot in holiday food line

The Star | 2018-01-01

Nuclear Launch Button on My Desk, Says Kim Jong-Un in New Year Threat

News18 | 2018-01-01

Costa Rican plane crash kills 12, including 10 US citizens

The Himalayan | 2018-01-01

Tiger Zinda Hai 2nd weekend box office collection: Salman Khan-starrer bids adieu to 2017 with ...

International Business Times | 2018-01-01

Over 5,000 Muslims killed in Boko Haram violence, reveals Islamic body data

Sify | 2018-01-01

Open Minds Worldwide

The Independent | 2018-01-01

Terrorism will continue to thrive while the Middle East remains a pit of despotism

I always say to Lebanese friends that my crystal ball was broken many years ago. But so...

Orlando Sentinel | 2018-01-01

Total cost of Hurricane Irma remains a moving target

How much damage did Hurricane Irma do in Lake County, total? Despite dozens of official types...

The Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-01

Goodbye to the incandescent light. Climate change means you have to go, but you'll be missed

This week marks not just the start of a new year, but a bright new day for energy conservation. Or...

The Washington Post | 2018-01-01

How to be more human in 2018? Try less.

Don't worry about “making the most” of every moment, about constantly creating, commenting,...

Orlando Sentinel | 2018-01-01

Condo should make exception for veteran's dog: Letters

Heartless decision on veteran's dog Being an elected School Board member since 2002, I have seen...

The Independent | 2018-01-01

Preview 2018: Terrorism will thrive while the Middle East remains a pit of despotism

I always say to Lebanese friends that my crystal ball was broken many years ago. But so...

The Washington Post | 2017-12-31

This new year, tell Trump: Enough

The point of the new year is to meet the emergency this presidency has created. ......

Featured Sections

Sports

Virgil van Dijk completes £75m Liverpool move: ‘I can’t do anything about the price’

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian praises the ‘best present’ as psoriasis clears up

Business

A look at the year of bitcoin

Technology

WhatsApp suffers 2018's first major global outage, lasts almost an hour

Gaming

Vintage Game Retailers Say Nintendo 64 Was Their Hottest Holiday Seller

Crime

Samsung scion denies corruption charges as legal appeal nears end
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