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Heavy blast in Kabul near Russian Embassy (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
A car bomb explosion struck near the Russian embassy in Kabul. The police report 10 people injured and no casualties so far. A truck bomb attack took place on Darul Aman road, according to embassy spokesman Aleksey Kosarev. He said there were no casualties among the embassy staff. At least 10 people were injured, according...
Pakistan Charsadda: Deadly assault on university
Security forces have ended a gun and bomb attack on a university in north-west Pakistan in which 19 people were killed and 17 injured. Four suspected attackers also died in a battle that lasted nearly three hours at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda. There are conflicting reports about whether Pakistan Taliban militants...
10 Biggest Secrets of the Soviet Union
Communist Russia was an exemplar of openness and accountability in government. That’s not a sentence you’ll read these days—at least not outside of North Korea. (Although I suppose you’re reading it now, which makes my statement a little void. Unless you’re actually in North Korea, in which case...
Trump wins endorsement of John Wayne’s daughter
The daughter of acclaimed move star John Wayne lauded Donald Trump as a candidate evocative of her late father as she endorsed him at an event Tuesday. "America needs help and we need a strong leader. We need someone, like Mr. Trump, with leadership qualities, someone with courage, someone that's strong —...
Military chiefs gather in Paris to bolster Islamic State fight
Defense chiefs from the United States, France, Britain and four other nations meet in Paris on Wednesday to examine ways to accelerate gains against Islamic State, including by potentially ramping up the number of police and army trainers. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter described the gathering as a chance for face-to-face...
Russian airstrikes are working in Syria — enough to put peace talks in doubt
BEIRUT — Russia’s military intervention in Syria is finally generating gains on the ground for Syrian government forces, tilting the battlefield in favor of President Bashar al-Assad to such an extent that the Obama administration’s quest for a negotiated settlement to the war suddenly looks a lot less likely...
Pakistan Charsadda: Gun battle at Bacha Khan university
Security forces in north-west Pakistan are battling militants inside a university in the town of Charsadda, with reports of several deaths. Police said two gunmen had been killed but others were thought to be holding out in campus buildings at Bacha Khan University as shooting continued. Some students have been rescued, Deputy...
North Korea says it has invented hangover-free alcohol
North Korean scientists have invented a hangover-free alcohol, according to the Pyongyang Times. The state newspaper says the "suave" liquor will spare you wincing when you wake, despite boasting 30%-40% alcohol. The brew is reportedly made from a type of indigenous ginseng called insam and glutinous rice, and...
Orthodox believers celebrate Epiphany by plunging into icy waters
A Russian woman takes a dip in a tub with ice water during the celebrations of the Orthodox Epiphany holiday in the center of Moscow, Russia, 18 January 2016. Orthodox believers traditionally jump into cold water to purify their souls...
10 Things About France that Shock First-time Visitors
Hello to those of you who’ve been dreaming of visiting this land of good food, historic landmarks, art, and culture. Before you dive head first into a trip to France, you better get to know some of the local customs or you might just be a little shocked and disappointed. Check out these next 10 things that often...
Scientists invent dissolvable brain implant the size of grain of rice
Scientists have invented a tiny brain implant which dissolves inside a patient's body after monitoring temperature and blood pressure. About the size of a grain of rice, the innovative chip does away with the need for wires and surgical extraction. The biodegradable implant technology, published in the journal Nature on...
LGBT refugee shelter to open in Berlin
An LGBT-only dormitory is set to welcome 120 homo- and transsexual refugees in the Treptow-Köpenick borough of Berlin in March, local media report. The move comes amid a considerable number of attacks against LGBT migrants reported in refugee shelters. From August to December 2015, the Lesbian and Gay Federation in Germany...
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