Total lunar eclipse set to wow star gazers, clear skies willing — Total lunar eclipse set to wow star gazers, clear skies willing
Astronomy buffs across the United States have been promised all the makings of a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Sunday except one - clear skies.Star gazers from Los Angeles to New York will keep their eyes on the sky for the eclipse, known as a super blood wolf moon, expected to appear at 11:41 p.m. EST (0441 GMT).Although it is a total eclipse, the moon will never go completely dark but rather take on a coppery red glow - called a blood moon. It is also a full moon that is especially close ...

Netflix movie 'Bird Box' draws 80 mln viewers; no data for 'Roma' — Netflix movie 'Bird Box' draws 80 mln viewers; no data for 'Roma'
Netflix Inc on Thursday said more than 80 million member households will have watched its thriller movie "Bird Box" in its first four weeks, but the streaming giant gave no viewing data for Oscar hopeful "Roma.""Bird Box," starring Sandra Bullock and set in a post-apocalyptic society where survivors must wear blindfolds, was released on Netflix on Dec. 21 and triggered a viral sensation when fans posted their own blindfolded "Bird Box Challenges" on social media.Netflix does not routinely releas...

Israeli museum to drop crucified 'McJesus' sculpture after protests — Israeli museum to drop crucified 'McJesus' sculpture after protests
An Israeli museum plans to withdraw a sculpture depicting the McDonald's mascot as the crucified Jesus following protests which briefly united the country's Christian minority.The life-sized sculpture showing the Ronald McDonald clown on a cross has been at the centre of an exhibition about consumerism and religion. Other pieces depict Jesus and the Virgin Mary as Ken and Barbie children's dolls.Protests became violent on Friday. Police said they arrested one man on suspicion of assault and were...

Turkish researchers invent cancer diagnosis technology — Turkish researchers invent cancer diagnosis technology
New technology can diagnose tumor cells with electric current and infrared cameras, says academic

Pakistan university rebrands Valentine’s Day as ‘Sister’s Day’ to promote Islamic traditions — Pakistan university rebrands Valentine’s Day as ‘Sister’s Day’ to promote Islamic traditions
The University of Agriculture in Faisalabad (UAF) has renamed Valentine’s Day and will be celebrating Feb. 14 as Sister’s Day in an attempt to promote "eastern culture and Islamic traditions among the youth."The university, located in the central Punjab province, will also distribute headscarves and shawls to its female students to ensure respect for women."In our culture, women are more empowered and earn their due respect as sisters, mothers, daughters and wives," said UAF vice chancellor Zafa...

Muslim American slave's autobiography goes online in US — Muslim American slave's autobiography goes online in US
Library of Congress puts Omar Ibn Said Collection, 'only known surviving slave narrative written in Arabic in US' on web

Jon Snow - and death - take centre stage in Game of Thrones trailer — Jon Snow - and death - take centre stage in Game of Thrones trailer
Final Season is coming - and it's all about Jon Snow, and (just for a change) it portends death.Or at least that's the impression U.S. satellite network HBO chooses to give in the teaser for Game of Thrones that it unveiled on primetime TV on Sunday night.The 1 minute 28 second clip trails the fantasy epic's eighth and last series, which hits screens on April 14.The scene takes place in the crypts below Winterfell, where we hear the voices of the late Ned and Catelyn Stark speak of Jon as he pas...

Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and George Ezra among BRIT Awards nominees — Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and George Ezra among BRIT Awards nominees
Singers Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa, Jess Glynne and George Ezra are among the nominees for next month's BRIT Awards, Britain's annual pop music honours, in a list dominated by young talent.Anne-Marie is in the running for four prizes - British Female Solo Artist, Mastercard British Album of the Year for "Speak Your Mind", British Single and British Artist Video of the Year for "2002" at the British Record Industry Trust (BRIT) awards, to be held on Feb. 20 in London.Lipa, who triumphed with two wins a...

US medic declared Ebola-free, leaves Nebraska quarantine — US medic declared Ebola-free, leaves Nebraska quarantine
A U.S. healthcare worker who was being monitored for the Ebola virus after treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo was released from a Nebraska hospital on Saturday after doctors said they had seen no signs of the deadly disease.The individual, whose name was not released for privacy reasons, did not develop Ebola symptoms during 21 days of monitoring at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, the center said in a statement.Symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain may appear u...

New sexism scandal for cricket after Indian stars' TV misogyny — New sexism scandal for cricket after Indian stars' TV misogyny
Two Indian cricketers have sparked outrage after a run of misogynist comments on prime television, prompting calls for gender sensitisation in a sport rife with sex scandal.Hardik Pandya and Lokesh Rahul were guests on an episode of 'Koffee with Karan' - a popular TV chat show that aired on Sunday - where the former boasted about a crowded sex life and objectified women by casually dissecting their bodies.People took to social media in vast numbers to criticise Pandya, as well as Rahul and show ...

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Melting ice could lead to 7-meter sea rise, warns study — Melting ice could lead to 7-meter sea rise, warns study
13:20 December 07, 2018 AA
Current melt rates in Greenland ice sheets are 'off the charts,' says co-author of new study

World's top glovemaker vows clean-up as migrant workers toil in Malaysia factories — World's top glovemaker vows clean-up as migrant workers toil in Malaysia factories
14:24 December 06, 2018 REUTERS

Turkish tycoon makes Forbes' most powerful women list — Turkish tycoon makes Forbes' most powerful women list
11:24 December 06, 2018 AA
Güler Sabancı ranks number 64 on list of 100 most powerful women; German Chancellor Merkel again tops list

Netflix movie 'Bird Box' draws 80 mln viewers; no data for 'Roma' — Netflix movie 'Bird Box' draws 80 mln viewers; no data for 'Roma'
09:14 January 18, 2019 REUTERS

Fairouz Cafe brings Levantine nostalgia to southern Iraq — Fairouz Cafe brings Levantine nostalgia to southern Iraq
15:49 January 06, 2019 REUTERS

'Black Panther' and 'Dunkirk' actors among BAFTA Rising Star nominees — 'Black Panther' and 'Dunkirk' actors among BAFTA Rising Star nominees
15:32 January 03, 2019 REUTERS

Istanbul promises endless entertainment to holidaymakers in semester holiday — Istanbul promises endless entertainment to holidaymakers in semester holiday
13:13 January 09, 2019 AA
Turkey's largest city offers a variety of entertainment to holidaymakers during upcoming semester break

Afyonkarahisar shines as Turkey's thermal tourism hub — Afyonkarahisar shines as Turkey's thermal tourism hub
15:59 January 06, 2019 AA
Located in western Turkey, city is a famous vacationing center with 42 degrees Celsius spring waters

Turkey's Göbeklitepe to boost tourism in region — Turkey's Göbeklitepe to boost tourism in region
12:45 January 06, 2019 AA
Located in Turkey's southeastern Sanliurfa province, UNESCO World Heritage expects to host 2 million tourists in 2019

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Total lunar eclipse set to wow star gazers, clear skies willing — Total lunar eclipse set to wow star gazers, clear skies willing
14:04 January 20, 2019 REUTERS

Israeli museum to drop crucified 'McJesus' sculpture after protests — Israeli museum to drop crucified 'McJesus' sculpture after protests
15:27 January 17, 2019 REUTERS

Pakistan university rebrands Valentine’s Day as ‘Sister’s Day’ to promote Islamic traditions — Pakistan university rebrands Valentine’s Day as ‘Sister’s Day’ to promote Islamic traditions
12:13 January 17, 2019 Yeni Şafak

French social media star leads humanitarian causes — French social media star leads humanitarian causes
14:46 October 08, 2018 AA
Jerome Jarre heads Love Army movement known for its fundraising campaign for Somalia, Rohingya Muslims

Japan's labour crunch is reshaping how companies attract workers — Japan's labour crunch is reshaping how companies attract workers
10:36 August 13, 2018 REUTERS
As Japan's population dwindles, its companies are being forced to change how they attract job seekers like Harada from an ever-shrinking labour pool

Angelina Jolie wants divorce finalized by end of 2018 — Angelina Jolie wants divorce finalized by end of 2018
09:38 August 08, 2018 REUTERS
The divorce filing, citing irreconcilable differences, triggered a bitter custody dispute during which Pitt was investigated and cleared of child abuse

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber to light up 'Star Wars' props auction — Luke Skywalker's lightsaber to light up 'Star Wars' props auction
15:05 December 03, 2018 REUTERS

Great Expectations as Dickens portrait goes on show in London — Great Expectations as Dickens portrait goes on show in London
14:37 November 22, 2018 REUTERS

Number of books in libraries on rise in Turkey — Number of books in libraries on rise in Turkey
11:33 August 07, 2018 AA
Total number of libraries in Turkey reached 28,000 with over 64 million books in 2017, says TurkStat

Death toll from Ebola in DR Congo climbs to 370 — Death toll from Ebola in DR Congo climbs to 370
10:27 January 21, 2019 AA
636 cases confirmed since start of outbreak in late July, 2018

Turkish researchers invent cancer diagnosis technology — Turkish researchers invent cancer diagnosis technology
15:22 January 17, 2019 AA
New technology can diagnose tumor cells with electric current and infrared cameras, says academic

US medic declared Ebola-free, leaves Nebraska quarantine — US medic declared Ebola-free, leaves Nebraska quarantine
10:51 January 13, 2019 REUTERS

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