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FBI’s problems worsens after WhatsApp Encrypts all User Data

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 08, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

WhatsApp are now encrypting end-to-end user data according to their blog post. That means the messages sent by the service's more than 1 billion users are scrambled up as they travel through WhatsApp's systems and across the Internet, and only the recipient can see or hear them. That's sure to add tension to the already high-stakes encryption debate raging between Silicon Valley and the US Federal government. The issue at stake is whether government investigators should have a way to pry into our data and communications. Tech companies say no.

U.S. Returns Stolen Dinosaur Fossils And Eggs To Mongolia

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:01 AM EDT

One set of stolen dinosaur fossils, including a skull from the rare Alioramus, was given back by the U.S. to Mongolia Tuesday.

Female Sumatran Rhino Spotted After 40 Years Dies In Just A Few Weeks

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 06, 2016 02:30 PM EDT

The World Wildlife Fund had rejoiced that a rare female rhino was spotted, but she died a few weeks later.

2015 Executions Were Highest in 25 Years, U.S. Was Among Top 5

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 06, 2016 02:30 PM EDT

Almost 90% of worldwide executions took place in three countries---Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan.

How Can We Help The Poorest Countries Affected Most By Climate Change?

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 06, 2016 02:31 PM EDT

There are concerns regarding countries that are most affected by climate change. How can we help them to adapt and drive change?

Kim Jong Un Dead? Twitter Post Appears Skeptical

By Staff Reporter - Apr 06, 2016 09:43 AM EDT

Kim Jong-Un is dead according to a twitter user. The North Korea dictator was reported to be dead by a false twitter account of Han Min-goo, from the Korean Defense Ministry. Since then the account has been suspended.

Simple Tip To Survive Mass Extinction: Live Fast, Die Young

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 06, 2016 06:54 AM EDT

By living fast, reproducing and dying young, a species can live through a mass extinction.

World's Largest Primates Endangered

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 06, 2016 06:54 AM EDT

Grauer's gorilla, the world's largest primate, faces the threat of extinction due to violence, warfare, mining and poaching in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ford to Invest $1.6 Billion in Mexico Plant, Trump Says "It's Absolute Disgrace"

By Daniel Lee - Apr 05, 2016 10:28 PM EDT

Ford to Invest $1.6 Billion in Mexico Plant, Trump Says "It's Absolute Disgrace"

All about the new NuvoSport from Mahindra

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 05, 2016 04:59 PM EDT

Mahindra have finally decided to replace its aging Quanto with a new model. Call it NuvoSport. Although this boldly named model has some stiff competition to face, the NuvoSport’s offering a competitive pricing and comfortable and spacious interiors.

Air France crew can opt out of Iran flights over Headscarf Troubles

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 05, 2016 04:00 PM EDT

Women employees of Air France will now be allowed to opt out of working on scheduled flights to Iran to avoid having to wear a headscarf, a company official said today. The airline will appoint a "special unit" to replace those who do not want to fly to Tehran, he said. “Any woman assigned to the Paris-Tehran flight who for reasons of personal choice would refuse to wear the headscarf upon leaving the plane will be reassigned to another destination, and thus will not be obliged to do this flight," human resources official Gilles Gateau told Europe 1 radio.

China’s vital role at the Nuclear Security Summit : Forsees Strong Nuclear Ties

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 05, 2016 04:59 PM EDT

The fourth Nuclear Security Summit finally concluded on April 1 in Washington. Chinese premier Xi Jinping alongside leaders from 51 other countries and four international organizations including the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United Nations were there.

Abby Wambach Arrested in Oregon

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 05, 2016 02:34 PM EDT

Retired World Cup football champion Abby Wambach was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence.Portland police said in a statement on Sunday that a sergeant stopped the 35-year-old on Saturday night after she reportedly skipped a red light while driving in her Range Rover.

Ancient Horse Poop May Solve The Historical Mystery Of Hannibal

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 05, 2016 09:44 AM EDT

With ancient horse poop, scientists can find some solutions to the mystery of Hannibal, the commander in chief of the Carthaginian army during the Second Punic War with Rome.

Our Modern English Alphabet Has Ancient Cultural Roots: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 05, 2016 09:44 AM EDT

The modern English writing systems, which are rather like those used in ancient cultures, seemed to have appeared more than 3,000 years ago in the ancient city of Ugaritic.

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