Saudi women allowed to drive in latest reform push by prince Saudi women allowed to drive in latest reform push by prince:- Saudi Arabia’s surprise decision to grant women the right to drive rattled society in the kingdom on Wednesday, bringing cheers from rights activists and young people and grumbling […]
Tokyo Governor Sees Boost as Abe Dissolves Japan Parliament Tokyo Governor Sees Boost as Abe Dissolves Japan Parliament:- Japan’s opposition forces appeared set to consolidate around Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, whose new political group narrowed a gap in opinion polls with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party weeks ahead of […]
Thousands evacuated in Ukraine after ammunition explosions Thousands evacuated in Ukraine after ammunition explosions:- More than 30,000 residents were evacuated from the area near a Ukranian military base Wednesday after ammunition explosions sent a plume of fire and smoke into the air, officials said. The fire broke out late Tuesday […]
John Lackey preps for potential final ride with gem in Cubs clincher John Lackey preps for potential final ride with gem in Cubs clincher :- ST. LOUIS — They kept looking for him Wednesday night, calling his name, chanting his name, louder and louder and louder, until Chicago Cubs pitcher […]
In Mexico, survivors recount amazing escapes from quake In Mexico, survivors recount amazing escapes from quake:- A tree branch saved a mechanic from the collapsing building where a dozen co-workers died in last week’s earthquake. A slap across the face startled a dazed father back to his senses, spurring him […]
Watch out, Apple: Amazon announces new $99, Alexa-powered Echo Amazon unveiled a new Echo speaker for $99.99 to compete against rival devices from Apple and Google, setting up a renewed battle this fall for consumers’ mindshare — and dollars. Dave Limp, the Amazon executive in charge of the company’s voice-driven […]
Shocking footage shows the moment a shark clamps on to swimmer’s stomach Shocking footage shows the moment a shark clamps on to swimmer’s stomach:- CONFRONTING footage shows the moment a US man was left in agony when a shark was cut from his exposed stomach. Florida resident Ervin Maccarty caught […]
S.Korea expects more N.Korea provocations mid-October S.Korea expects more N.Korea provocations mid-October:- South Korea expects North Korea to engage in more provocative action next month to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of its communist party and China’s all-important Communist Party Congress. In a meeting with President Moon Jae-in […]
Sony’s new licensing deal may change the way remixes are made Sony’s new licensing deal may change the way remixes are made:-According to Digital Music News, the new startup Remix Hits has just closed a deal with Sony Music that could change the way musicians and DJs create and distribute […]
China’s COMAC says C919 jet completes 2nd test flight China’s COMAC says C919 jet completes 2nd test flight:- China’s domestically developed C919 passenger jet completed its second test flight on Thursday, the jet’s maker said, but there were questions about its duration and on the near five-month gap between the […]
