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Expanding the Political Pipeline for Women Candidates
Women make up slightly over half of the U.S. electorate, but their representation in prominent public office falls far short of that. Females hold just over 19 percent of congressional seats (104 out of 535; 20 out of 100 in the Senate, 84 out of 435 in the House). They account for six out of 50 state governors and less than a...
Military Drones Flood War Skies Over Syria, Iraq
When an Iraqi solider heard a buzzing sound overhead last month in Iraq’s Anbar province, he took aim and shot down what looked like a bird-sized model plane. After studying the device, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense said it was a surveillance drone available for purchase on the Internet for less than a $1,000...
Venezuela President Declares Emergency, Cites U.S., Domestic ‘Threats’
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared a 60-day state of emergency on Friday due to what he called plots from within the OPEC country and the United States to topple his leftist government. Maduro did not provide details of the measure. A previous state of emergency, implemented in states near the Colombian border last...
Photo of matured daughter of Larissa Guzeeva made a furor in the network
The fans of the actress are discussing the extravagant style of a young girl. Larisa Guzeeva published in her microblog some pictures of her daughter, it provoked a heated discussion. Some commentators argue that the girl is incredibly beautiful, others chided Guzeeva too bright make-up...
Top U.S. Auctioneers Refused To Sell Gun From Trayvon Martin Shooting
Two of America’s leading auctioneers of guns said they refused on ethical grounds to handle the sale of the 9 mm pistol that George Zimmerman used to kill unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin. The firearm is so toxic that another auctioneer, the man who sold the revolver used to kill John F. Kennedy’s assassin,...
Stone Roses Return With ‘All For One’, First Single In 21 Years
The Stone Roses, the English band that influenced a generation of others including Oasis, has released its first original single in 21 years to mixed reviews. The band, formed in Manchester in 1983, was one of the pioneering groups of the so called “Madchester” scene, producing songs such as “I Am The...
Justin Bieber has a tattoo on his face
Singer Justin Bieber has a tattoo of a cross on his face. Body artist there are already more than 50 drawings and inscriptions. 22-year-old pop musician Justin Bieber made another tattoo. This time the singer has decided to fill the cross on his face. Fortunately, a tattoo quite tiny and located in the corner...
The mask of blood and gold. Creepy rejuvenating procedures of stars
Do you remember how the hero of the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears" Kolya was shoked, when he entered the room and saw a "bloody" Lyudmila with crushed strawberries on her face? Today"s stars are more...
Eurovision 2016: 9 things you need to know
Even if you don't live in Europe, you don't want to miss out on the fabulousness that is Eurovision. Actually, especially if you don't live in Europe. Here's what you need to know about Eurovision 2016 and its final Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden: What it is The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition...
Pfizer acts to stop its drugs being used in lethal injections
It has emerged that the largest US pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, recently took steps to prevent its drugs being used in lethal injections. "We strongly object to the use of any of our products in the lethal injection process for capital punishment," the company said. It stressed that its products were meant to save...
Thousands line streets to mourn fallen Navy SEAL
Thousands of people lined Sixth Street in Coronado Friday for a public processional honoring Charlie Keating, the 31-year-old Navy SEAL who was shot and killed by Islamic State militants in Iraq on May 3. School children, armed forces members, residents and visitors stood somberly along the two-lane street, many holding...
Russia ‘was behind German parliament hack’
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has accused Russia of being behind a series of cyber attacks on German state computer systems. The BfV said a hacker group thought to work for the Russian state had attacked Germany's parliament in 2015. This week it emerged that hackers linked to the same group had also targeted...