By Anne Sewell
Around 60 homeless families have taken over an unfinished housing complex in southern Spain. While they have no water or electricity, they at least have a roof over their heads.
By JohnThomas Didymus
Boko Haram says it has launched a war against the Borno state authorities and a hunt for youths in Borno and Yobe states who recently formed vigilante groups to assist Nigerian forces identify and arrest insurgents in their local communities
By Alexander Baron
Outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been treated like a pariah by the West, but is he a genuinely bad guy, or simply misunderstood?
By Mathew Wace Peck The 2013 Univision Song Contest begins today in the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, with the final scheduled to be held at the Heydar Aliyev Palace this Friday, 21 June.
They hit the Time Square with heavy licks and riffs and amazes ordinary bystanders with their musical skills. Although people in this neighborhood are used to hearing heavy metal music, it's unusual to hear this type of music from sixth graders.
David Lynch's Transcendental Music label is an outgrowth of the David Lynch Foundation. Here, musicians are happy to lend their talents to aid Lynch's charitable causes and gain some notoriety at the same time.
This week’s releases include an adventure fuelled by alcohol; a host of boundary-pushing women; an enchanted love story; an outrageous comedy; a distinctive personality caught on film; a beautiful mess; and a dog with a potty-mouth.
By Paul Iddon Some prominent Israeli businessmen have warned their Prime Minister that the stalled peace processes may serve to endanger the Israeli economy.
American Airlines released a statement announcing that it has plans to add more seats to many of its planes' coach sections.
The powers-that-be in the UK are continuing their crusade against Google, but this is the thin edge of a very broad wedge, as others are beginning to realise.
Harper is busy promoting CETA, the Canada-European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement while on his travels in Europe. Critics claim that the agreement is less about free trade and more about extending the power of huge global corporations.
By Taylor Carmine Saving on car insurance should be something on the mind of every driver. Everybody knows that accidents and traffic violations can increase premiums, but even if you're the safest, most law-abiding driver you could be facing high costs.
Thousands of tattooed Harley Davidson bike riders in leather boots and vests were part of a large congregation that Pope Francis blessed at an open air mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
For many Americans, budgets remain tight… yet luxury car sales are rising. Here's a look at why that could be, along with some predictions for what the future holds.
A parking spot in San Francisco recently sold for $82,000. Parking is typically at a premium in San Francisco, but even this price has shocked some residents, according to media reports.
By Jordan Howell Middle class pocketbooks were hit hard by the Great Recession, and with the cost of attending a four-year university increasing faster than the rate of inflation, many have found that the price of attaining a college degree is simply out of reach.
Belcoo in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland is the host city for officials from the wealthy G8 nations. To hide the fact that the town has been hit badly by the current austerity, shops have been painted over to look like they are thriving businesses.
Law enforcement officials nationwide are warning beauty supply store owners about a string of robberies in which the suspects aren't after cash from the register — but thousands of dollars worth of human hair extensions.
As this California wife is sent to the hospital to give birth to her fifth child, her husband accidentally sells her $23,000 wedding ring.
By Jordan Howell In a move that might one day save the world, if not bring out the best minds in amateur science, NASA put out a call to citizens and space geeks everywhere today: if you have ideas on how to locate or destroy killer-asteroids, we want to hear from you.
A team of scientists recently reported finding an ancient pocket of water flowing nearly two miles beneath the surface of the Earth. A member of the team Barbara Sherwood Lollar has admitted tasting the water and describes it as "terribly salty."
Scientists say they have unraveled the mystery behind the cause of albinism in the famous gorilla Snowflake, the only known albino gorilla until he died 10 years ago. According to a team of scientists, Snowflake's white coloring was due to inbreeding.
Google announced that it is going to be spending $5 million on an effort to wipe out photos of child sexual abuse from the Internet, as well as another $2 million to research on more ways to find images and report and eradicate them.
By John Duarte Greg Biffle will be the first to tell you that he loves Michigan International Speedway and won his second-straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the track on Sunday.
Miami Heat won Game 6 against San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime to tie the score at 3-3 in the NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida Tuesday night
Millions of Iranians took to the streets on Monday, June 18th, to celebrate their country's victory against South Korea, in a crucial qualifying game for a position in the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
It's not the goalie deal Vancouver Canuck fans are expecting but down the road it may prove significant. Canucks GM Mike Gillis signed arguably the best available Swedish goalie on Monday, Joacim Eriksson.
By Leigh Goessl A woman in New Mexico was the victim of a break-in recently. She had confronted an intruder who had entered her home. When she unmasked the man, she found the prowler was none other than her own grandson. He later confessed his intent to commit robbery.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, the Greek conservative-led government shut down its public broadcaster, ERT, after 75 years of continuous operation. The announcement, along with the protests following it, was captured on video.
Quietly talks have gone behind the scenes aimed at providing an opportunity for the Taliban to open an office in Doha, Qatar to conduct talks aimed at peace in Afghanistan. That office opened today and the Taliban signaled a willingness to negotiate.
Cited by The Telegraph, British PM David Cameron said he had "learnt the lessons of Iraq" when world leaders at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland set out an agreed blueprint for the future of Syria
By JohnThomas Didymus A Canadian mother Anne Belanger was deeply saddened when she saw her son's Grade 2 class photo. The photo showed her son Miles Ambridge on his wheelchair, separated from his classmates
Toronto welcomed some of the latest works of art by acclaimed Chinese artist Ai WeiWei, at a ceremony in Nathan Phillips Square. Representing the signs of the Chinese zodiac, 12 sculptures of animal heads are now on display.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially recognized obesity as a disease, a move that many doctors hope will result in better compensation for treating overweight patients.
Cancer researchers from Toronto and Los Angeles combined research efforts and the result is a drug they call a "sharpshooter" for its ability to pinpoint enzymes and stop cancer, without harming healthy tissue. The drug is ready for human testing.
By Owen Weldon Google announced that it is going to be spending $5 million on an effort to wipe out photos of child sexual abuse from the Internet, as well as another $2 million to research on more ways to find images and report and eradicate them.
Facebook, Tesla and Samsung are arguably three of the biggest companies in their respective technological fields. All three companies have picked the same day to reveal new products and services.
House cats have been household pets for thousands of years. Now, a Swiss company has created a robotic version of the feline, comparable to MIT's robot cheetah that broke Usain Bolt's speed record.
A school district in Florida was in the process of developing a program that would track children riding its buses using biometric scanning. The program was halted after it was learned a company scanned the eyes of students without parental permission.
By Anne Sewell On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, the Greek conservative-led government shut down its public broadcaster, ERT, after 75 years of continuous operation. The announcement, along with the protests following it, was captured on video.
Quietly talks have gone behind the scenes aimed at providing an opportunity for the Taliban to open an office in Doha, Qatar to conduct talks aimed at peace in Afghanistan. That office opened today and the Taliban signaled a willingness to negotiate.
Cited by The Telegraph, British PM David Cameron said he had "learnt the lessons of Iraq" when world leaders at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland set out an agreed blueprint for the future of Syria
The Malian government has managed to sign a peace treaty with the Tuareg rebels in Ouagadougou, following weeks of vigorous disputes. The ceasefire deal has helped pave the way for the West African country's reconstruction as well as its reunification.
By E. Hector Corsi Montreal interim mayor Michael Applebaum has resigned after being arrested on corruption, conspiracy and fraud charges. Applebaum had promised to put the city back on the right path until the next municipal election in November 2013.
The G8 leaders meeting in Northern Ireland have endorsed calls by the US and Russia for peace talks in Geneva designed to halt the Syrian conflict "as soon as possible".
It may not be fair comparing people to their parents but it happens to those who enter the same field as Dad or Mom. Brett Hull's NHL doings were noted next to those of his Dad, Bobby's, and Kate Hudson's talent has been compared to Mom Goldie Hawn's.
Ice-T is narrating a documentary called "Assaulted:Civil Rights Under Fire." The documentary focuses on the significance of the 2nd Amendment and the definition of an "assault rifle." It is set for a July 20 release.
By Tim Sandle Scientists have pinpointed the mechanism which results in fruit ripening. This relates to a plant gene which is activated by the production of the gaseous hormone ethylene.
A study of grapevine berries grown in different Italian vineyards has identified the genes that help the plants best against environmental change. This could lead to improved wine production.
The company Alderman Farms Sales Corp. is recalling its one-pint containers of cherry tomatoes because they are probably contaminated with Salmonella.
Scientists have detected presence of a substance called patulin, which is a type of toxin produced by fungi, in several commercial apple juices.
By Paul Bradbury With EU membership just days away, Croatia tourism receives another boost, this time an endorsement from leading travel guru Lonely Planet.
Despite the recent Stronger Than The Storm advertising campaign in support of the Jersey shore's resilience in the face of Hurricane Sandy, the Spring Lake area is still weathering the damage.
The U.S. CDC has analyzed travel-associated illness trends and clusters for the period 2000–2010. The report has highlighted the most common diseases and the regions of the world where infections occur most often.
Sunday's Google Doodle celebrates the millennium anniversary of the birth of the ancient Kingdom of Granada in southern Spain. The logo shows a drawing of the town, with the imposing Alhambra in the background.
By Jordan Howell In a move that might one day save the world, if not bring out the best minds in amateur science, NASA put out a call to citizens and space geeks everywhere today: if you have ideas on how to locate or destroy killer-asteroids, we want to hear from you.
A team of scientists recently reported finding an ancient pocket of water flowing nearly two miles beneath the surface of the Earth. A member of the team Barbara Sherwood Lollar has admitted tasting the water and describes it as "terribly salty."
Scientists say they have unraveled the mystery behind the cause of albinism in the famous gorilla Snowflake, the only known albino gorilla until he died 10 years ago. According to a team of scientists, Snowflake's white coloring was due to inbreeding.
According to a new study, pathogenic strains of E. coli that produce a toxin harmful to people appear to survive longer in lake water than benign counterparts.
By Alexandra Christopoulos Toronto welcomed some of the latest works of art by acclaimed Chinese artist Ai WeiWei, at a ceremony in Nathan Phillips Square. Representing the signs of the Chinese zodiac, 12 sculptures of animal heads are now on display.
Contemporary author Dan Brown's latest novel received both praises and criticism from the Filipino nation. Was the criticism merited or was it the response of a scorned nation?
Thursday night at Corus Quay, along Toronto’s waterfront, the winners of the 2013 Griffin Poetry Prize were announced during the annual awards ceremony.
Along with cool beats and lush sounds, Canadian scratch DJ Kid Koala will be bringing something new to his Luminato Festival performances this coming weekend, incorporating scent into the live music experience.
By JohnThomas Didymus Watch a Wendy's customer go ballistic over cheese in his hamburger in a video first uploaded to YouTube on Saturday by another customer who filmed the incident.
In the backdrop of the ongoing social media marketing war between Facebook and Twitter, Facebook's Instagram announced its intention to carry short-form videos in answer to Twitter's red-hot Vine video application.
Facebook released the hashtag feature to make live TV interaction easier, Twitter announced Twitter Amplify, and Nielsen reports that social TV use is growing.
Social media is everywhere, and a new study shows a link between it and narcissistic personality in both adults and college students. A social media marketing professional and study details help shed some light on the issue.
By JohnThomas Didymus A British Labour politician Simon Parkes, who represents Stakesby on Whitby Town Council, revealed in a TV documentary "Confessions Of An Alien Abductee," aired recently on Channel 4, that he fathered a child called Zarka with an alien he calls Cat Queen.
A 15-year-old girl said that a Transportation Security Administration agent humiliated her after telling her he told her that she was only 15 and she should cover herself. The girl was wearing a flannel shirt and stretch pants.
A Canadian mother Anne Belanger was deeply saddened when she saw her son's Grade 2 class photo. The photo showed her son Miles Ambridge on his wheelchair, separated from his classmates
A comic book that featured Superman's first appearance ever went undiscovered for more than 70 years in a Minnesota house, and it has sold for more than $100,000.
By Marcus Hondro Cancer researchers from Toronto and Los Angeles combined research efforts and the result is a drug they call a "sharpshooter" for its ability to pinpoint enzymes and stop cancer, without harming healthy tissue. The drug is ready for human testing.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially recognized obesity as a disease, a move that many doctors hope will result in better compensation for treating overweight patients.
Too much sugar in a diet appears to a trigger for heart problems, according to new research. Certain types of glucose appear to have an adverse effect on heart muscle.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that a company in that country is infringing on a Canadian company's patent on a two-armed vibrator. They ordered the company to cease and desist, leaving U.S. couples having to buy the Canadian product.
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