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Brussels Airport to be Closed until Sunday After Terrorist Attack

By Daniel Lee - Mar 26, 2016 09:41 PM EDT

Brussels Aiport in Belgium will not be opened until Tuesday due to destroyed check-in hall that was caused by terrorist attack that killed at least 10 people there this week.

Easter Week Updates: What Shops, Pubs And Cafes Are Open On Good Friday

By Jenn Loro - Mar 25, 2016 09:28 PM EDT

Most government and businesses are expected to close on Good Friday with most of them resuming their operations on Easter Sunday with notable exceptions in states where holy week is not considered an official holiday. Meanwhile, Easter Sunday for most people in the Christian world is mostly associated with joyous festivities but 100 years ago, it marked the violent birth of an independent modern-day Republic of Ireland.

Brussels Attacks Update: Names Of Victims And Attackers Revealed

By Jenn Loro - Mar 25, 2016 09:35 PM EDT

Details about the attackers are starting to surface as Belgium’s heavily criticized security agencies are being mobilized to uproot the terror roots sprawling across the heartland of EU. Meanwhile, the interior and justice ministers offered to resign from their posts after it was revealed that they received warnings about one of the attackers.

How Internet of Things could connect the bridge between Urban and Rural India

By Ajay Kadkol - Mar 25, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

Internet can bring the actual revolution empowering millions in rural areas by connecting to the mainstream in India.

Google fined by France over “Right to be Forgotten”

By Ajay Kadkol - Mar 25, 2016 03:00 PM EDT

American internet search giants Google have been fined a sum of 100,000euros by the French data protection authority for not wiping out search results in response to a ruling related to European privacy. Google had to abide by de-listing inaccurate results under name searches across all its websites to uphold the Europeans’ right to privacy, the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty(CNIL) said in a statement.

Wireless Carriers offer Free Calls and Texts, Post Brussels Attack

By Ajay Kadkol - Mar 25, 2016 02:57 PM EDT

Many major wireless carriers are now offering free voice calling and texts in and out of Brussels after Islamic state terrorists attacked a major metro station based outside Zaventem airport in Brussels that killed more than thirty people injuring more than three hundred of innocent civilians.

Global Warming Surveys by various online polls: 32 percent Americans fear human activity pollution

By Zubera Rida Syeda - Mar 24, 2016 11:15 AM EDT

A prominent climate scientist from Penn State says more Americans than ever before believe global warming will pose a threat to their way of life.

When And Where You Can Watch The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse On Wednesday

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 23, 2016 01:34 PM EDT

You can see Wednesday's penumbral lunar elipse in many parts of the world. It will be accompanied by a bright Jupiter.

Amazon Customers Get Banned For Too Many Returns

By Staff Reporter - Mar 22, 2016 11:39 AM EDT

A user on Amazon has been banned from the site because he returned too many items. The customer, Greg Nelson, received a notice that he was banned from Amazon because he had returned 37 of his items.

Brussels Terror Attack Kills 26, Investigating Potential Connection with Salah Abdeslam

By Staff Reporter - Mar 22, 2016 09:07 AM EDT

A terror attack has hit Belgium. The country's capital had received three explosions two at the airport and another at a subway station on Tuesday. It has been confirmed that at least 26 people died while 113 people are wounded according to CNN.

Obama Makes Historic Visit In Cuba Amidst Issues Of Country Protecting US Criminals

By Jenn Loro - Mar 22, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

Obama headed to Havana for the historic re-establishment of US-Cuban diplomatic ties. However, the visit is marred with unresolved issues on Cuba’s human rights record and protection of American fugitives.

Rapid Climate Change Shooting At 'Unprecedented' Rate

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 09:46 PM EDT

Climate change seem to be accelerating at an "unprecedented" rate, warns a new report released by the World Meteorological Organization. Action needs to be taken "before we pass the point of no return."

China Sees Positive Results From Government Forest Conservation Program

By Staff Reporter - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

A new study by Michigan State University has revealed profound results on China's decreasing deforestation and habitat destruction efforts since 1998.

China's Forests Are Recovering At The Cost Of Other Countries: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

While China seems to be reducing its deforestation problem, scientists aver that it may take a toll on other countries.

Song Joong Ki News: "Descendants of the Sun" Star Becomes Most Popular Korean Actor in China

By Daniel Lee - Mar 20, 2016 09:45 PM EDT

The Korean actor Song Joong-ki has become the most popular Korean male actor overtaking Lee Min-ho's place according to local entertainment news from Sina.

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