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Senate to vote on future of US telephone spying powers

The Senate will vote on a reformed legislation that would decide the future of telephone spying powers. The governing body allowed the old bulk phone records programme to expire while replacing a new bill.

Jun 02, 2015 05:04 AM EDT


Draghi And Lagarde Head To Berlin For Talks On Greek Debt: Leaders Of France And Germany Make Statement To Media Prior To Meeting; Doubts Greece Ability To Meet Financial Obligations?

ECB Chief Mario Draghi and IMF Head Christine Lagarde joined the unplanned late-night mini summit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The goal of the said talk is to resolve Greek crisis.

Jun 02, 2015 04:06 AM EDT


Jolla Promotes Sailfish OS to BRICS Countries to Counter Android and iOS

Jolla promotes it flagship independent OS Sailfish to the BRICS countries starting in South Africa.

Jun 02, 2015 03:49 AM EDT


Reddit CEO Ellen Pao files an appeal on lost sex discrimination case against Kleiner Perkins

Ellen Pao files a notice of appeal on Monday in regards to her case against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a gender discrimination trial. Pao has yet to state the grounds of her appeal of the ruling within the next 40 days.

Jun 02, 2015 10:28 AM EDT


United Airlines denies a chaplain an unopened pop as it could be used as a weapon

A Muslim chaplain claimed discrimination and hatred by an airline attendant on asking an unopened can of pop. Her FB post on her experience garnered mass support, many declaring to boycott the said airline service.

Jun 03, 2015 01:35 AM EDT


Supreme Court throws out Anthony Elonis' conviction for violent Facebook postings

High court tosses out Anthony Elonis' conviction for posting horrific wife-killing Eminem rap lyrics to Facebook which was accused of being 'murder threats'.

Jun 02, 2015 10:00 AM EDT


The Future Is Now: Scientists Claim Fuel-Free Spacecraft Now Possible

A group of scientists from Nankai University in Tianjin, China discovered the special capability of graphene, which are atom thick sheets of carbon considered as miracle material. They claim that it can be used to run spacecraft through fuel-free light-powered propulsion system.

Jun 02, 2015 11:24 PM EDT


U.S. Journalist Casey Coombs Held Hostage In Yemen Freed By Houthis, Arrived In Oman Safely

American freelance journalist Casey Coombs, who has been held hostage in Yemen, was released by the Houthis. The freelance journalist has been transported safely to Oman.

Jun 02, 2015 03:36 AM EDT


Air France to undergo new safety probe in the wake of freighter incident

Air France is in the crosshairs of safety officials yet again after a recent calculating incident involving one of its freighters.

Jun 02, 2015 01:24 PM EDT


IHOP Logo undergoes facelift after 2 decades

IHOP decided to have a logo facelift. The brand is commited to giving a service with a smile.

Jun 02, 2015 01:53 AM EDT


China's ‘Internet Police’ Joins Weibo and Other Sites to Make Online Presence

China’s “Internet Police” will start to make its efforts more visible to the public on Monday by creating its social media accounts.

Jun 02, 2015 02:03 AM EDT


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