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Harry Potter Book Gets National Security Guard To Prevent Leaks

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 06:59 AM EDT

The magic of Harry Potter is so potent that the British government is forced to guard manuscripts with great care.

World's Longest Snake Dies After Capture Near Malaysia Construction Site

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 06:58 AM EDT

The world's longest snake was recently found at a construction site in Malaysia. However, the snake died while laying an egg, three short days after its capture.

Chinese Scientists Test Genetic Modification Of Human Embryos With CRISPR

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

One year after a team from China modified human embryo genes, another team of Chinese scientists has used CRISPR to alter fertilized eggs from women donors.

North Korean Spy Specialist Shifts To South; Many Senior N Koreans Defect

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 09:24 AM EDT

A top-ranking North Korean colonel moved to South Korea last year, according to the state media. It showed up the fissures in the top ranks.

Etihad Flight Turned Round To Help Couple Reach Dying Grandson's Bedside

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 12, 2016 02:29 PM EDT

An Etihad pilot was appreciated for his quick thinking and re-routing of his plane, so that an elderly couple could get off the plane and visit their dying grandson.

Actor Song Joong ki and President Park Geun-hye attend opening ceremony of K-Style Hub Traditional Korean Cuisine Cultural Center [Photos]

By Lord Justin Castillo - Apr 11, 2016 09:01 PM EDT

Hallyu Star Song Joong ki meet the South Korea President Park Geun Hye during the opening ceremony of K-Style Hub Traditional Korean Cuisine Cultural Center on April 11.

'American Horror Story' News and update: Who are back in the story of Season 6?

By Zubera - Apr 11, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

Who are back in the story of 'American Horror Story' Season 6?

Roman Catholic Church Sex Abuse Survivors Slam Pope Francis For Inaction

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 11, 2016 11:16 AM EDT

Pope Francis has not done anything much to address the issue of child sexual abuse by Roman Catholic Church priests, feel survivors.

U.S. Senate Arrives At Deal To Enhance Airport Security

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 11, 2016 07:02 AM EDT

U.S. Senators are enhancing security in airports by making employees as well as foreign cargo face harsh screening.

Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Increased Due To Ancient Geothermal Hot Spots

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 11, 2016 07:03 AM EDT

Deep, ancient geothermal hot spots just under the Greenland Ice Sheet have led to an area that shows warmer, softer ice and abundant subglacial meltwater.

Belgium Arrests 4 In ISIS Brussels Terror Attack

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 10, 2016 03:46 PM EDT

Belgian police arrested four suspects who had been thought to be part of the March terrorist bombings.

Apple's encryption battle with the FBI is not yet done

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 10, 2016 09:04 AM EDT

A US court have now ordered Apple to crack an iPhone in another case in the name of fighting crime. Apple still are firm on their decision. A US magistrate court in Massachusetts has signed a court order demanding Apple to retrive content in the form of text messages, pictures along with other data from their cloud servers uploaded through the culprit's iPhone last year to help police investigate suspected gang crimes according to a document uploaded online by the ACLU.

Perth Court Orders Chemotherapy For 6-year-old, Overruling Parents' Refusal

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 09, 2016 10:34 AM EDT

Oshin Strachan's parents are afraid to put him through chemotherapy, but the Perth court has ordered that it should be enforced.

The Mayans Conserved Water With Residential Water Tanks

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 09, 2016 09:13 AM EDT

With LiDAR technology, experts have got a good view of some Maya ruins, which showed how this ancient civilization once collected water.

Paying For Sex Banned In France; Prostitutes Encouraged To Find New Jobs

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 09, 2016 09:01 AM EDT

France has passed a law that effectively makes prostitution a criminal offense. Former sex workers are encouraged to find a new trade to pursue.

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