North Korea resumes plutonium production

North Korea resumes plutonium production

August 17, 2016 - 16:47 AMT  12:47 GMT
N. Korea said in September that Yongbyon was operating and that it was working to improve the "quality and quantity" of its nuclear weapons.
Art Gallery of Ontario to host highly anticipated Yayoi Kusama exhibit

Art Gallery of Ontario to host highly anticipated Yayoi Kusama exhibit

August 17, 2016 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
The exhibit provides visitors with the unique opportunity to experience six of Kusama’s most iconic kaleidoscopic environments at once.
U.S. urges reconciliation between Kosovo and Serbia

U.S. urges reconciliation between Kosovo and Serbia

August 17, 2016 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
Speaking to reporters after talks with Kosovo President, Biden said, "I know the scars of war are raw ... but reconciliation is necessary."
Australia, Papua New Guinea agree to close controversial detention center

Australia, Papua New Guinea agree to close controversial detention center

August 17, 2016 - 16:23 AMT  12:23 GMT
"Both Papua New Guinea and Australia are in agreement that the center is to be closed," Papua New Guinea Prime Minister said.
Sophie Longshaw unveils video for new single “In The Morning”

Sophie Longshaw unveils video for new single “In The Morning” (video)

 August 17, 2016 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
“In The Morning” traverses the difficult subject of depression with a poignant poeticism, Gigwise said.
Indie legends Pixies add new days to UK tour

Indie legends Pixies add new days to UK tour

August 17, 2016 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
The 'Where Is My Mind' indie legends are set to drop their sixth album, “Head Carrier”, on 30 September.
Intel foundries to produce ARM-based smartphone chips

Intel foundries to produce ARM-based smartphone chips

August 17, 2016 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
Intel Custom Foundry will be able use its upcoming 10nm FinFET platform to fabricate chip designs based on ARM's Artisan Physical IP.
Rapidly moving wildfire forces evacuation of 82,000 in California

Rapidly moving wildfire forces evacuation of 82,000 in California

August 17, 2016 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
The blaze broke out on August 16 in a mountain pass and has already engulfed about 15,000 acres (6,070 ha) of land.
Civil war costs Yemen $14 bn in damage and economic losses: report

Civil war costs Yemen $14 bn in damage and economic losses: report

August 17, 2016 - 15:23 AMT  11:23 GMT
The Preliminary Damage and Needs Assessment report is an internal working document that is not being publicly released.
Greek islands see rising numbers in migrant camps

Greek islands see rising numbers in migrant camps

August 17, 2016 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
So far in August 1,367 arrivals have been reported in Greece compared with 1,721 in the entire month of May.
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