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Seattle to become first US city to pioneer bitcoin ATMsSeattle to become first US city to pioneer bitcoin ATMs

[2014-02-18 17:12:07]
Seattle looks set to become the first US city to introduce cash machines that will cater solely for crytocurrency bitcoin. Canada was...

Pharmacy won’t provide lethal drug for Missouri executionPharmacy won’t provide lethal drug for Missouri execution

[2014-02-18 17:09:02]
An Oklahoma pharmacy has agreed not to supply compounded pentobarbital for an upcoming execution in Missouri, following a lawsuit filed

Two former Pussy Riot members briefly detained in Sochi, questioned over hotel theftTwo former Pussy Riot members briefly detained in Sochi, questioned over hotel theft

[2014-02-18 17:06:57]
Two ex-members of the Pussy Riot group, Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, were held by security forces on Tuesday after a hote...

At least 49 killed in Iraq in string of bombingsAt least 49 killed in Iraq in string of bombings

[2014-02-18 17:04:05]
At least 49 people have been killed and over 100 wounded in a series of bomb blasts in the capital Baghdad and...

Fresh riots in Kiev, violent clashes, tires burn downtown Fresh riots in Kiev, violent clashes, tires burn downtown

[2014-02-18 16:51:31]
Ukrainian rioters are reigniting street clashes with police in the capital Kiev, with opposition MPs attempting to paralyze the work of ...

Campaign for Scottish independence vulnerable to Westminster and BrusselsCampaign for Scottish independence vulnerable to Westminster and Brussels

[2014-02-18 15:59:25]
The main issues of Scottish independence campaign – sterling currency union and EU membership – make it vulnerable to decisi

‘Reckless & unlawful’: Assange calls for probe into NSA ‘manhunt’ on WikiLeaks‘Reckless & unlawful’: Assange calls for probe into NSA ‘manhunt’ on WikiLeaks

[2014-02-18 10:57:07]
Julian Assange has called on the White House to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate NSA spying on WikiLeaks. Secret documents ha...

Swiss jets not scrambled over hijacked plane because 'airbases closed at night'Swiss jets not scrambled over hijacked plane because 'airbases closed at night'

[2014-02-18 07:01:37]
An incident with a highjacked Ethiopian passenger jet has exposed the Swiss Air Force’s inability to deal with threats in ‘o

French law temporarily bans GM-maize planting while larger ban gains steamFrench law temporarily bans GM-maize planting while larger ban gains steam

[2014-02-18 06:55:04]
The French government issued a decree Monday forbidding farmers to plant genetically-modified maize in the immediate future while the go

Fierce clashes in Kiev as new wave of unrest grips UkraineFierce clashes in Kiev as new wave of unrest grips Ukraine

[2014-02-18 05:05:18]
Rioters and police in central Kiev are exchanging smoke and stun grenades, as a fresh wave of violence is gripping the Ukrainian...

Furor over Kansas bill allowing denial of essential services to same-sex couplesFuror over Kansas bill allowing denial of essential services to same-sex couples

[2014-02-18 00:07:56]
A bill legalizing discrimination of gay couples being considered by the Kansas House of Representatives has triggered a wave of outrage ...

Switzerland, Belarus make their Olympic moves on Day 7 of Sochi OlympicsSwitzerland, Belarus make their Olympic moves on Day 7 of Sochi Olympics

[2014-02-17 17:37:55]
The Swiss national team has moved up to second place in the Olympic medal count with five golds after winning top medals...

Russian ski cross Komissarova undergoes surgery after back injuryRussian ski cross Komissarova undergoes surgery after back injury

[2014-02-17 17:37:10]
Russian ski cross racer Maria Komissarova has undergone successful surgery on her back after being seriously injured during training on

Two golds propel Russia to Olympic top-3 on day 8 of Sochi GamesTwo golds propel Russia to Olympic top-3 on day 8 of Sochi Games

[2014-02-17 17:35:54]
Russia has jumped to 3rd place in medal count following impressive performances in the men’s skeleton and short track skating. Pol

Scotland bites back: ‘Pound is as much ours as it is yours’Scotland bites back: ‘Pound is as much ours as it is yours’

[2014-02-14 19:12:34]
If UK ministers continue their “bullying” tactics to stifle the Scottish independent movement and block Scotland from adopti

‘Unconventional wisdom’: French think tank says shale revolution isn’t big for US and Europe‘Unconventional wisdom’: French think tank says shale revolution isn’t big for US and Europe

[2014-02-14 19:11:22]
The impact of a shale boom on Europe is exaggerated, and it isn’t driving “an overall manufacturing renaissance in the US,&r

Tesco clothing line F&F to kick off in Russia in 2014Tesco clothing line F&F to kick off in Russia in 2014

[2014-02-14 19:10:30]
The world’s third largest retailer, Britain's Tesco, is planning to expand into the Russian market, opening branches of its F&

Lloyd’s chief takes $2.8 million bonus in sharesLloyd’s chief takes $2.8 million bonus in shares

[2014-02-14 19:09:11]
The CEO of Lloyds Bank, Antonio Horta-Osorio, will get his bonus worth $2.8 million paid in shares vested in 2019. While the...

Russian MPs seek nationwide ban on child beauty pageantsRussian MPs seek nationwide ban on child beauty pageants

[2014-02-14 19:08:01]
Deputies representing conservative center and nationalist parties have proposed a bill to ban child participation in beauty pageants and

Russia bans adoptions by foreign same-sex couplesRussia bans adoptions by foreign same-sex couples

[2014-02-14 19:06:56]
Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning the adoption of Russian children by same-sex couples, as well



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