Russia and US agree ceasefire in Syria as Putin calls it a chance to stop ISIS ‘bloodshed’
THE US and Russia, who are opposite sides in Syria's bloody civil war, have agreed on a new plan for a cease-fire in the war-ravaged country to begin on Saturday. The truce would mean an end to fighting between the Syrian regime and all major opposition groups except for al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate and the Islamic State...
Leaving EU ‘would threaten UK jobs’
Leaving the European Union would threaten jobs and put the UK's economy at risk, business leaders from some of Britain's biggest companies have said. Bosses — including those of BT, Marks & Spencer and Vodafone — signed a letter published in the Times, saying an EU exit would deter investment in the UK....
The lake that hides a 500-year-old secret
Laguna de los Condores is one of the country’s most important Inca sites – but only 150 people trek to this remote spot each year. High in the remote northwestern Andes is a stunning mountain lake that’s held a secret for more than 500 years. Laguna de los Condores, located in northern Peru’s remote...
This test is designed to care for the special services. Try your hand!
We decided to check your attention . To do this, you have to look closely at the picture, which we found on the Internet. Incidentally, these tests are employees of various intelligence agencies. So, look carefully at the picture and find among coffee beans 3 ladybirds and 3 children's faces. ...
Syria conflict: US-Russia brokered truce to start at weekend
The US and Russia have announced that a planned cessation of hostilities in Syria will come into effect at midnight on 27 February. Their statement said the truce did not include so-called Islamic State (IS) and the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front. World powers agreed on 12 February that a truce would come into effect within a...
Forget your PIN, smartphone-operated ATMs are coming
It was clear a while back that smartphones would be replacing other gadgets’ functions at a rapid pace – and next up is your debit card. Cardless ATMs are replacing the standard versions around the US. They are said to provide speedier and more secure transactions. Plenty of banks, like the Bank of America, Chase...
Brazil using drones to fight Zika, Cuba deploys army
Brazil and Cuba are stepping up their efforts to tackle the Zika scourge. While several cities in Brazil will use drones to locate and destroy breeding grounds for the mosquito, Cuba is set to deploy a whole army to prevent Zika from reaching its territory. The drones have a very sharp eye. In San Paulo they perform...
Apollo 10 declassified tapes to reveal puzzling ‘musical’ transmission from Moon’s dark side
Another reminder of space being a creepy place has been presented in the lost Apollo 10 tapes – the mission that circled over to the dark side of the Moon. The tapes contain strange ‘music’ that was received out of Earth’s signal reach. The mission happened in May just ahead of Apollo 11’s 1969...
Wrestler Bautista blasts boxer Pacquiao in defense of his lesbian mother (VIDEO)
WWE wrestling legend and James Bond star Dave Bautista has verbally bodyslammed boxer Manny Pacquiao for his recent homophobic slurs, branding him a “f**king idiot”. A former multiple-weight world champion, Pacquiao had his lucrative sponsorship deal with Nike canceled after comparing gay people to animals in a...
First Take: History is now on Donald Trump’s side
Donald Trump won the South Carolina primary with one-third of the total vote. After thanking his supporters, Trump called for a big win in Nevada. VPC Donald Trump may be a presidential candidate who is almost without precedent, but history is now on his side. The billionaire businessman who has never sought public office...
18-year-old daughter of Joseph Prigogine shocked everybody! Her weigh is more than 100 kg (PHOTO)
18-year-old daughter of Joseph Prigogine — Danae did not seem averse to build a serious career in modeling. At first she tried her hand as a model for the gloss, and now intends to take part in a special beauty contest. As pointed out by the girl: to become a popular model — her dream. Young Prigogine (at age...
Introducing GRUMPIER Cat: Permanently scowling feline gains online following for her menacing expression… but her owner insists she is actually very friendly
Move aside, Grumpy Cat. There’s a new menacing feline in town. Hailing from Yokohama, Japan, Koyuki is the nine-year-old Scottish Fold kitty with a permanently scowling expression. But Koyuki’s owner insists that she isn't always angry – it’s just that her permanent scowl and furrowed brow make her...