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Technology Jan 16, 2020

Mojo Vision: 'Invisible Computing' Startup Unveils AR Contact Lens Which Offers Display

The rigid contact lens, which the company has been developing in stealth mode for some 10 years, may also be used to help people with visual impairments by using enhanced image overlays, and has obtained US approval for testing it as a medical device.
World Jan 16, 2020

Iran Accuses EU of Abandoning Nuclear Deal for Fear of 'Bully' Donald Trump

Britain, France, Germany and the EU have been trying to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal since the US unilaterally withdrew from it in May last year and began reimposing sanctions. A year after the US pullout from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran began reducing its commitments to the deal hoping to win concessions from those still party to the accord.
Social Viral Jan 16, 2020

Australia Bushfires: Wollemi Pines Known As 'Dinosaur Trees' Saved From Wildfires in Secret Government Mission

Fewer than 200 of the trees exist in the wild, hidden in a gorge in the World Heritage Blue Mountains, northwest of Sydney, an area hit by one of the biggest bushfires that have ravaged much of Australia for months.
World Jan 16, 2020

Australia Wildfire: Rain Falls Over Few Parts of Bushfire-Ravaged Region Provides Relief From Months of Catastrophic Blazes

In the state of New South Wales, where many of the worst fires have burnt, there were "good falls" on some blazes early Thursday, the local meteorology bureau reported. "Relief is here for a number of firefighters working across NSW," the state's Rural Fire Service said in a social media post accompanying video footage of rain falling in a burning forest.
World Jan 16, 2020

Australia Bushfire: Rescuers Race to Save Animals on Fire-Ravaged ‘Galapagos’

Unprecedented fires across swathes of southern and eastern Australia over the past five months have killed an estimated billion animals. With forests and coastal areas roughly the size of Portugal burnt through, environmentalists fear the fires will drive some species to extinction.
Sports Jan 16, 2020

Marcus Rashford Injury Update: Manchester United Forward's Injury Overshadows Red Devils' 1-0 Win Over Wolves in FA Cup 2019-20

Rashford had come off on Saturday after scoring twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Norwich, with Solskjaer admitting the England international is carrying "quite a few knocks." The Norwegian still ran the risk of introducing his star striker 25 minutes from time and within three minutes United led.
Sports Jan 16, 2020

Coppa Italia 2019-20 Results: Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic-Less Juventus and AC Milan Cruise to Last Eight

After 16 minutes, Paulo Dybala carved through Udinese with a series of quick one-twos, finishing with a couple of exchanges with centre forward Gonzalo Higuain. When his Argentine compatriot played a pass one little behind him, Dybala spun and floated the ball onto Higuain's chest and he strode forward and scored.
World Jan 15, 2020

Donald Trump Hails 'Momentous' US-China Deal Ahead of Signing After 2-Years of Trade War

Trump hailed the 'phase one deal' during a lengthy ceremony taking place as the Democratic-led House of Representatives prepares to prosecute the president in a historic Senate trial.
World Jan 15, 2020

Burj Khalifa, World’s Tallest Tower, Lights Up in Solidarity With Australia Bushfires

The fires have dominated headlines globally, prompting an outpouring of aid for victims. Up to a billion animals may have died in the fires, which may drive some species closer to extinction, environmental groups say.
World Jan 15, 2020

Russia President Vladimir Putin Proposes Tax Chief Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister After Dmitry Medvedev's Resignation

The proposal to appoint 53-year-old Mishustin, a relatively obscure figure who has run the service since 2010, came after the surprise resignation of Dmitry Medvedev following Putin's proposal of a package of constitutional reforms.
Technology Jan 15, 2020

Spotify Launches Playlists And Podcasts For Pets to Listen In Absence of Owners

Spotify, which launched in 2008 and now claims to have 113 million subscribers in 79 countries, said its polling suggested 76 percent of British owners believed their pets enjoyed listening to music. One in four already play songs for their pets to listen to while they are out and one-quarter even claimed to have seen their pets dancing to music, the company said.
World Jan 15, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin Extends Cash Payouts for Babies to Counter Population Slump

He vowed to give a popular one-off payment for parents who have a second child -- this year worth around $7,600 -- to those who give birth to a first child as well. Putin introduced the payouts in 2007 to all families where the mother has a second baby or further children.
World Jan 15, 2020

Ukrainian Plane Crash: Kyiv Asks Tehran to Hand Over Black Boxes of Boeing Flight Down by Iran's Anti-Missile System

The downing of the plane came hours after Tehran had launched a barrage of missiles at bases housing American troops in Iraq, in retaliation for the killing of commander Qasem Soleimani in a US strike.
World Jan 15, 2020

Suspected Israel Strike Kills 3 Iran-Backed Fighters in Syria

It said the strike caused damage but no casualties. But the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least three Iran-backed militiamen were killed. It said the strike damaged an Iranian arms depot, two military vehicles and a building still under construction.
World Jan 15, 2020

Japan Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to Take Two Weeks Paternity Leave

Japan's environment minister said Wednesday he would take two weeks of paternity leave, the first time a cabinet minister has publicly committed to such a move in the country.
World Jan 15, 2020

Former Donald Trump Advisor Michael Flynn Asks to Change Plea in Russia Election Interference Probe

US President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn asked a judge Tuesday for permission to withdraw his guilty plea in the Russia election interference probe.
World Jan 14, 2020

UK PM Boris Johnson Says 'Trump Deal' Could Replace Iran Nuclear Pact

But Tehran has wound down its compliance since then, prompting the three European parties to the deal to trigger a provision intended to hold Iran to account. Britain, France and Germany all emphasised that despite this action, they remained committed to the agreement.
World Jan 14, 2020

Iran Nuclear Deal: EU Nations Launch 'Dispute Mechanism' After Tehran Announces Withdrawal From 2015 Pact

The 2015 nuclear deal -- known as The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) -- has a provision that allows a party to claim significant non-compliance by another party before a joint commission. If the issue is not resolved at the joint commission, it then goes to an advisory board and eventually to the UN Security Council.
Social Viral Jan 14, 2020

Australia Kills 5000 Camels Within 5 Days For Drinking Excess Water in Drought-Affected Regions

Aboriginal leaders in South Australia state said extremely large herds of the non-native camels had been driven towards rural communities by drought and extreme heat, threatening scarce food and drinking water, damaging infrastructure, and creating a dangerous hazard for drivers.
Lifestyle Jan 14, 2020

Hong Kong's Ocean Theme Park To End Dolphin and Sea Lion Shows

Dolphins suffer physically and mentally from life in captivity, according to the Born Free Foundation which also says on its website that physical interactions with the public are 'highly stressful' for the animals.

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