World & Politics
Iconic Spaceship Condo Up for Sale
Build 30 years ago to replace an old defunct restaurant, the architect never thought it would become one of the iconic structures of an entire region. The iconic spaceship condo,
Published on August 7, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Russia-UK Diplomatic Row Worsens Even as Russia Continues Pressure Against Ukraine
The relations between UK and Russia, already soured by the ongoing crisis in Eastern Ukraine, deteriorated further after Russia’s allegations that UK was responsible for the latest diplomatic debacle between
Published on August 6, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Iraqi Air Campaign by UK against Islamic State Extended Until 2017
The United Kingdom has announced the extension of its Iraqi air campaign against Islamic State militants for two more years. The UK secretary of defense, Michael Fallon made the announcement
Published on August 5, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
‘Comprehensive battle’ Against Islamic State to be Launched Soon from Turkey
A well coordinated and “comprehensive battle” against the Islamic State militants would begin soon from Turkish soil and air bases. This was disclosed by Turkish government on Wednesday. The anti
Published on August 5, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
U.S to provide Air Support to Syrian Rebels
In a strategic move that could potentially deepen U.S involvements in the Syrian theatre, U.S has decided to provide air support to Syrian Rebels, whom it has armed and trained.
Published on August 3, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
100% success for Ebola Vaccine Trial in Guinea
In what can be termed as one of the biggest successes of medical science in the recent few years, researchers have been able to successfully test a vaccine for Ebola
Published on July 31, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Online Treason in Germany
There is a storm of indignation on the media and the Internet. The public prosecutor of the Federal Republic of Germany has launched an investigation against Netzpolitik.org journalists on charges…
Published on July 31, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Virgin Galactic Crash Was Caused By Poor Pilot Training Cites Investigators
Based on the federal investigations, the main reason for the Virgin Galactic spaceship crash has been attributed to the inattention paid towards establishing safety measures to the pilots whereby training…
Published on July 31, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Colombia : A New Tiger in Latin America
Relatively recently, the majority of investors in Latin America had little choice: Brazil, Mexico and Chile. However, today the situation has changed dramatically. The region has now a new group…
Published on July 31, 2015
By Editorial Team
World & Politics
Clinton to appear before House of Representative for Benghazi
The House of Representative to question Hillary Clinton on Benghazi and her use of private e-mail.
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
China’s Twin Towers has Largest LED Wall in The World
Tallest Live Grden And Kaleidoscope Soon to Come Up in China The largest LED wall on the globe can be found in China’s Jiangxi Province. This little known city in
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Increased Population of Protected Birds Enhances Voice Against EU Bird Protection Legislation Review
The endangered bird species in the European Union that gets strict protection have shown signs of growth in population. A positive impact on conserved birds has been observed for species
Published on July 29, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Arctic Oil Exploration Meets With Protest
The growing awareness of the environmental safety has led the people of Portland to protest against the Arctic oil exploration project. Many environmental activist groups are also supporting the protest.
Published on July 29, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Tricky Turkish Game
After a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of Kurds in the Turkish city Suruc, Ankara almost immediately named Islamic state as a responsible. But Tayyip Erdogan, expressed…
Published on July 27, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Only 106 Stripped Royal Bengal Tigers Exist in the Wild Today
Global Tiger Numbers have Reached 3,200 from 100,000 in 1900:WWF There are more Royal Bengal Tigers in the Sunderbans than was estimated. This has elated the environmentalists as well as
Published on July 27, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Obama’s Biggest Disappontment
Failure to limit the circulation of weapons in the US was the biggest disappointment of the American president Barack Obama as head of state. This is the head of the…
Published on July 24, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Ford’s Educational Philanthropy in Panama
First Attempt to Assist in Education Outside of the US Expanding its program of Ford Driving Dreams educational tour for the first time to an international market, the philanthropic arm
Published on July 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
The Gapping Sanitation Inequality Between The Rich & The Poor Revealed
The recent UN report on global sanitation system reveal the failures of meeting the goals of MDG in providing proper sanitation to every human being in every corner of the…
Published on July 24, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Raleigh Beer Garden: More Beers on Tap than Any Place on Earth
This is a piece of new that would throw any beer lover overboard. And literally so if one happens to try out all the various types of beer now available
Published on July 22, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Cuba and Washington re-open their embassies
Sensing a growing thaw in U.S-Cuba relations, Havana has urged Washington to fully dismantle the 53 year old embargo.
Published on July 21, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
Netanyahu’s Woes
It's hard to remember when the Israeli leadership ever looked so sad as the week, when the agreement Iran's nuclear program has been finally signed. World leaders have ignored unsure…
Published on July 21, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Shanghai Disneyland: A Chinese Fairytale
Mickey Mouse is going to officially settle in China: after five years of run-up, in the spring of 2016, Shanghai Disneyland finally opens its doors to visitors. Hong Kong Disneyland…
Published on July 20, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US Army to Soon Get Next Generation 120mm Tank Ammunition
Orbital ATK Begins Production of M829E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm Tactical Tank Cartridge
Published on July 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
CO2 Emission Is Proportionate To The Damages Of Marine Ecosystem, Reports Recent Studies
The long neglected issue of the effects of global warming on the oceans are being urged to receive the limelight. A recent study highlights the growing risks of CO2 emission…
Published on July 18, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Stricter National Emission Caps in EU Soon
As a part of the effort to reduce air pollution in the 28 member States, the European Parliament Environment Committee is all set to enforce tougher new national caps on
Published on July 16, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
ISIS, Russia Threat Leads NATO to Organize Largest Military Exercise in 13 Years
More than 30 countries will participate in the largest military exercise held by The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since 2002. More than 36,000 troops from the member countries would
Published on July 16, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
The Supreme Court To Conduct Hearing Processes In Response To The Appeal Of The Non-Members Of The Union
The Supreme Court of the U.S. has agreed to take upon the case of non-union teachers contesting the need to pay union dues. The non-members feel that union dues are…
Published on July 16, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
The Most and Least Peaceful Countries on the Global Peace Index
The Institute for Economics and Peace recently released its 2015 Global Peace Index report, highlighting the countries’ worst hit by violence and the most peaceful ones. Overall, IEP has noticed…
Published on July 15, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
EU Loses Credibility
The protracted economic crisis in the EU peripheral countries is undermining confidence in the institutions of the Union. This is evidenced by the results of Eurobarometer poll.
Published on July 15, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Public Sector Union Fees
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take upon the case of non-union teachers contesting the need to pay union dues. The non-members feel that union dues are an infringement…
Published on July 15, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
The Testing Times Are Upon Clinton
As the election race comes closer in the U.S., the competition between presidential candidates is getting tougher by the day. Amidst this election race and the attempts of gathering supports…
Published on July 15, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Are We Ready For the Future?
For ten years, Matthew Burrows worked on Global Trends report - futurological key material for the White House and US Department of Defense. This report distinguishes itself by accurate and…
Published on July 14, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Extradition To US Could Have Prevented Guzman Escape
The daring escape of Mexican drug cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera, had stunned the world. However a large section of Mexicans are of the view that had Mexico
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
North Korea Invites US President and the Entire Congress in Pyongyang
North Korea invited the US President Barack Obama to come to Pyongyang with all the congressmen and the government to check the fact of producing biological weapons and respecting human…
Published on July 13, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Gaza: A Free Nation Yet A Prison
Life takes a bitter turn in Gaza as the Palestinians find themselves trapped, although sky is their limits on one side; their borders define their limitations on the other side.
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Hacking Team Hacked
An Italian security firm Hacking Team, which specializes in developing offensive security tools and selling them to oppressive governments, got hacked.
Published on July 10, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
Cuba – US: New Age
Although the restoration of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States was expected, still it caused a sensation.
Published on July 9, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Fitch: Risk of Grexit Gets Higher
The risk of Greece to slipping to Grexit increased significantly after Sunday's referendum, in which the Greeks rejected the claims of creditors to reduce costs in exchange for financial assistance,…
Published on July 6, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Sanaa Becomes The Target For An Aerial Attack
Yemen faces another blow as the warplanes of Saudi strike the city of Sadaa early in the morning of 3rd July 2015.
Published on July 6, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
How Japan Joined Antarctica
It was believed that people cannot get closer to some places in Antarctica because of the fact that the water, in which they are located, are covered with a thick…
Published on July 3, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
BP to Pay a Record Fine for Oil Spill
British oil company British Petrolium (BP) settled with the US authorities the issue of compensation for the accident on the platform Deepwater Horizon, which led to the oil spill in…
Published on July 2, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Germany& France reach the limit of their patience with the Greeks
The pioneers of Europe's two greatest economies gave little “hope” to Greeks who woke upon Monday morning to discover their banks close and capital controls forced as the administration made…
Published on July 2, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Real Commitments Or ‘Easy’ Political Promises Made By G7?
IPS highlights the promises made by G7 in a gathering whereby they set 2100 as their target year for meeting all their environmental commitments
Published on July 2, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
World & Politics
Refugees from war torn Syria and crisis laden Greece pour into EU
Social and economic strife along with the evils of war and civil war has fueled a large influx of migrants and refugees to take on a dangerous journey of crossing…
Published on July 1, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World & Politics
Terrorist Attack in Tunisia
The terrorist act, committed on Friday in two hotels in Tunisia, according to latest figures, resulted in the deaths of 37 people, reported the country's Minister of Health Said Aidi.
Published on June 26, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Internet Giants Ban Confederate Flag
The reason for this was a photograph of the alleged murderer of nine people in the African-American church with this flag in his hands.
Published on June 24, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Wave of Migrants Hits European Oneness
The problem of illegal migrants, sweeping over Europe, has become a real bone of contention to the Old World. Let’s assume how and when European politicians are going to solve…
Published on June 23, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Countries That May Disappear
Have you ever wondered what a world would live in if some of the countries disappeared?
Published on June 18, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Microelectronics industry in Taiwan to be driven by new environmental laws
For decades, Taiwan has been struggling with a potentially disastrous water situation. The boom in the microelectronics sector has not improved the pollution threat, and the country, which alternates between…
Published on June 16, 2015
By Editorial Team
World & Politics
Should We Be Afraid of Military Increase in China?
China ranks second in the world in terms of spending on the armed forces (the first is the United States). Last year, Beijing spent 188 billion dollars on the needs…
Published on June 16, 2015
By Iris Barker
