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Palmersaurus: Australian billionaire faces political extinction
He built a dinosaur theme park and planned to construct a new Titanic. But a move into politics appears to have sunk eccentric Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, writes Trevor Marshallsea. A powerful juggernaut of enormous ambition, thought to be unstoppable until striking an unforeseen obstacle. The words could describe the...
Canada wildfire: Alberta declares emergency in Fort McMurray
A state of emergency has been declared in the province of Alberta in Canada after a wildfire forced all 88,000 residents of Fort McMurray to flee. Officials warn that the fast-moving blaze could destroy much of the city and the next 24 hours will be crucial. The fire, which broke out on Sunday, has gutted 1,600 structures in...
The lake that reveals humanity’s birth
Our ancient human ancestors were an elusive lot. Their remains are literally thin on the ground, and even when fossils are unearthed it is rare for them to be complete. Sometimes they must be pieced together from dozens of fragments. That is why a staggering find in 1984 excited the entire field, and continues to do so...
Etihad turbulence: More than 30 passengers injured
More than 30 people were injured when an Etihad Airways flight hit "severe and unexpected turbulence" flying into Indonesia, the airline said. The flight from Abu Dhabi was about 45 minutes away from Jakarta on Wednesday when the turbulence hit. The plane, an Airbus A330-200, landed safely after the incident,...
Brazil leader Rousseff vows to fight on
Brazil's beleaguered President Dilma Rousseff has told she is an "innocent victim" and she will fight on as possible impeachment looms. She vowed to "keep fighting… to come back to government if the impeachment request is accepted". Ms Rousseff is accused of manipulating government accounts, which...
Elizabeth Warren Rips Into Trump After His Indiana Victory
While some in the GOP may be coming to grips with Donald Trump as their standard bearer this November, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren took to Twitter to make clear how she feels about the possibility of Trump in the White House. In a series of tweets, Warren slammed what she calls the Trump campaign's "racism,...
‘Star Wars’ Day: May the 4th Be With You
"Star Wars" fans have a big reason to celebrate today. May 4, or, "May the 4th Be With You," marks a celebration of all things "Star Wars." (Yes, it's a pun. In case it's not obvious, it's a take on the popular line from the film, "May the force be with you.") According to...
14 самых страшно шокирующих орудий пыток всех времен (15 фото)
During Medieval times, criminals or those disloyal or wrongly accused often didn’t get a trial and if they did have a form of a trial, safe to say there were no appeals if found guilty. Instead, they were persecuted via torture. Years ago, I visited a torture museum in Amsterdam. They had all the “classics,”...
How people lived in the USSR: archival footage that can cause an attack of nostalgia
No matter how the USSR was reviled and praised, it is granted. It was, as a country, and now still lives in the hearts of many people who were born that time. Human nature is such that bad things can be forgotten easier and easier, and the past is often painted in bright colors much more than it should. Let...
Who is Still Running for US President?
REPUBLICANS Two Republican candidates remain in the race, and 520 delegates are still up for grabs before the convention that begins July 18 in Cleveland, Ohio. A republican candidate needs 1,237 delegates to win the nomination. Donald Trump: — New York businessman Donald Trump has won 1,047 delegates....
Alligator Caught on Video Attempting to Ring Doorbell of South Carolina Home
An alligator was recently caught scratching at the front door of a South Carolina family's home as if it were attempting to ring the doorbell. The unusual sight was recorded on video Monday morning in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, according to ABC affiliate WCIV. A man named Gary Rogers had been walking his dog when he...
Despite Election Gains, Fragile Nuclear Deal a Test for Iran’s Leaders
Foreign business leaders have descended on Iran this year, eager to jump-start deals worth billions of dollars as international sanctions against Tehran are lifted, under last year's agreement to set limits on Iran's nuclear program. For Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who consolidated his support in the final...