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BERLIN (AP) — Among the eeriest scenes in "National Bird," a documentary which tracks the fallout of drone warfare from the point of view of American whistleblowers and Afghan victims, is the …

BERLIN - Among the eeriest scenes in "National Bird," a documentary which tracks the fallout of drone warfare from the point of view of American whistleblowers and Afghan victims, is the languid aerial footage of U.S. suburbs, sports fields and skyscrapers.

BERLIN (AP) — Among the eeriest scenes in "National Bird," a documentary which tracks the fallout of drone warfare from the point of view of American whistleblowers and Afghan victims, is the …

BERLIN (AP) — Among the eeriest scenes in "National Bird," a documentary which tracks the fallout of drone warfare from the point of view of American whistleblowers and Afghan victims, is the languid aerial footage of U.S. suburbs, sports fields and skyscrapers. Like the Edward Snowden documentary "Citizenfour," a film with which "National Bird" shares a protagonist (whistleblower defense attorney Jesselyn Radack), a funder (German public broadcaster NDR) and a legal adviser, "National Bird" drew pointed questions over a lack of balance. Читать дальше...

How do you make Kolkata’s most joyous festival even more unforgettable? A dollop of mush and a dash of romance, as several couples found out on Valentine’s Day

The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will have endless political and policy ramifications. But here's a big one: President Obama's plan to tackle global warming is in far less legal peril than it was just three days ago.

Ryan Reynold‘s R-rated superhero flick Deadpool brought in a whopping $135 million to top this Valentine’s Day weekend box office! According to THR, the marvel movie will likely bring in $150 million total for the four-day holiday weekend, beating out the $93 million grossed last year by Fifty Shades of Grey. Deadpool officially boasts the [...]

According to the former Ukrainian deputy foreign minister, the country needs to change the government to succeed with reforms.

These letters appear in the 15th February 2016 edition of The Independent

With The Times of India's 'Let's Save Sidhwan Canal' campaign helping transform environs along the water body running through Ludhiana, an increasing number of city residents has started to take selfies at a spot along the canal.

​When American Idol alum Rayvon Owen received the first draft of a treatment for the music video of his first post-Idol single, “Can’t...

Plant disease that could make ash dieback look like a "walk in the park" is approaching Britain, experts warn

– The peace within Rivers state has been threatened by cultists and kidnappers – Dr Tam-George’s mother has been kidnapped by some unknown gunmen – Investigations are still ongoing as many suggests that the kidnap is politically engineered The 85-year-old mother of Dr Austin Tam-George, the Rivers state commissioner for information and communications, has been […]

Spurs are within two points of the Premier League lead after this goal from Christian Eriksen boosted them to a 2-1 win over Manchester City

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — A southwest Idaho school district that went through a financial crisis three years ago has hired a company to help it create a new logo, vision and mission statement. The company and school district are seeking ideas from students, parents, staff and the community.

ight-year-old Sukanya was enjoying a game of basketball when the air suddenly filled with the deafening sound of the rotors of choppers. Every eye turned towards the source of the sound and there they were — helicopters.

Installation of rooftop solar plants on residential, commercial and government buildings of plot size of 100 square yards or more could become mandatory in the city, a move that would give a big push to solar power and make Chandigarh the second place in the country after Haryana to have such a rule.

Zeker negentien auto's zijn zaterdag en zondag gestrand nadat ze in Wilnis verkeerde brandstof hadden getankt. Dat gebeurde bij een tankstation van Shell.

SUMMERSET, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has identified a 51-year-old man who died in an accident on an all-terrain vehicle. Troopers say 51-year-old William Hardy was driving an ATV down a gravel road Thursday near Summerset. Hardy lost control going up a steep hill, the ATV went off the road and he was thrown from the vehicle. Authorities say Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene. The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The Meade County Sheriff's... Читать дальше...

While millions of people around the world are celebrating St. Valentine’s Day, NASA astronomers have also gotten straight to the heart of planet Pluto, seeking to know more about the tiny planet’s geological nature and evolution.

Some of us think he's right that courts must test the veracity of the claims

The coach was delighted with his side's performance as they beat Genoa 2-1 on Sunday and feels they can catch up with Roma in the hunt for Champions League football