Deadly attack on hotel in Somalia
Militants have stormed a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, leaving at least nine people dead, in an attack claimed by al-Shabab. The attackers set off a car bomb outside the heavily fortified Somali Youth League hotel before moving in. An explosion also targeted a popular park known as the Peace Garden. Police say the...
Syria conflict: Temporary truce comes into effect
The first major truce in Syria's five-year civil war has come into effect. The "cessation of hostilities" began at midnight (22:00 GMT Friday) with early reports suggesting that guns had fallen silent over major battlefields. UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said fighting had "calmed down"...
Frozen canyons on Pluto’s North Pole revealed in new NASA image
NASA has released a new enhanced image of Pluto’s North Pole. The huge frozen canyons, as well as other outstanding pieces of terrain, have all been highlighted in bright colors. The widest canyon depicted in the photo is right next to Pluto’s North Pole. It is marked in yellow and boasts a span of about 75...
Brothers and sisters of celebrities who were not so lucky
They are so different…. Julia Roberts and Lisa Robert Pattinson and his sister Victoria Brad and Doug Pitt Andezhlina Jolie and James Haven Nicole Kidman and Anthony George Clooney and Adelia Zeidler Lindsay and Ali Lohan Tom Cruise and Lee Anne Devett Victoria Beckham and Louise Adams Miley and Trace...
Shooting down US ‘stealth’ jets not that hard, expert warns
The Pentagon's pricey fifth-generation jets are a lot easier to shoot down than previously believed, warns a US defense expert. Relatively simple modifications to existing radar and missile technology could sweep the F-22s and F-35s right out of the sky. Defense and industry officials alike have shrugged off reports that...
Syrian opposition groups agree to respect two-week truce
Armed opposition groups fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad say they will respect a two-week truce which begins at midnight local time on Friday. They warned, however, that the government must not launch attacks in the name of fighting terrorism. "The High Negotiations Committee (HNC) confirms the agreement of the Free...
Is Donald Trump a Member of the Illuminati?
No. Donald Trump is not a member of the Illuminati. But if he were, he sure wouldn’t let any of us know. Nevertheless, there is a crazed fringe element out there who think this — and even weirder things — about Trump and his candidacy. Ready for a laugh? Here we go. With Trump’s road to victory on track,...
‘Flying Bum’: World’s largest aircraft receives massive fin ahead of test flight
The world's largest airship – nicknamed the 'Flying Bum' due to its unfortunate resemblance to human buttocks – is one step closer to completing a test flight next month after it received the first of two giant fins. The fin, measuring 9 x 11 meters (29.5 x 36 feet), was attached to the Airlander 10...
No dad, no money: Illinois GOP bill proposes cutting aid to single mothers, including rape victims
A new bill proposed by Illinois Republicans would strip single mothers and their children of financial aid. The draft law makes no excuse for rape victims who decide not to abort, but excludes in vitro mothers. Currently in committee, the bill proposed by two GOP members, John Cavaletto and Keith Wheeler, would deny newborns...
First class: Plane makes epic nose-down landing on Pacific island of Guam (VIDEO)
A dramatic video has captured a Boeing 727 making a successful nose-down emergency landing at Guam International Airport without functioning landing gear, thanks to the skill of the pilot. Guam International Airport Authority Executive Manager Chuck Ada told Kuam News that the pilot did an outstanding job in landing and avoided...
A look at proposed cease-fire set to begin in Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry told the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday that the agreement has already allowed five or six Syrian communities to receive 114 trucks carrying assistance and that 80,000 people now have supplies for a month that they did not have a week ago. The truce is needed before U.N.-led peace...
Who Cares About the Art Market—This Russian It Girl Invests in Rodarte
After the dazzle, glitter, and shine of Rodarte hits the runway, where does it all go? Those in the know should look first to Mother Russia—and more specifically to the closet of Moscow-based It girl Ilona Stolie. The woman-about-town who has a knack for accessorizing tracksuits and flight suits alike is also a die-hard...