Russia reportedly plans meeting with U.S., UN on Syria in Geneva

Russia reportedly plans meeting with U.S., UN on Syria in Geneva

April 17, 2017 - 16:48 AMT  12:48 GMT
Mikhail Bogdanov said Moscow was still waiting for confirmation from Washington that the meeting would take place.
French election frontrunners Le Pen, Macron hold rival Paris rallies

French election frontrunners Le Pen, Macron hold rival Paris rallies

April 17, 2017 - 16:35 AMT  12:35 GMT
Outgoing President Francois Hollande weighed in on, saying Europe has "protected us against war" in the decades since World War II.
AI can predict heart attacks more accurately than doctors

AI can predict heart attacks more accurately than doctors

April 17, 2017 - 16:34 AMT  12:34 GMT
The algorithms results significantly outperformed the AAA/AHA guidelines, ranging from 74.5 to 76.4 percent accuracy.
Internet and computing pioneer Robert Taylor dies at 85

Internet and computing pioneer Robert Taylor dies at 85

April 17, 2017 - 16:26 AMT  12:26 GMT
Nearly 50 years ago, computer visionary Robert Taylor helped lay the foundations for what we know today as the internet.
Computer models help generate new magnetic materials

Computer models help generate new magnetic materials

April 17, 2017 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
This kind of modelling could help shave years off of the time needed to create a magnetic material, and that in turn could lead to discoveries that weren't realistic before.
Researchers simulate walls in VR by shocking your muscles

Researchers simulate walls in VR by shocking your muscles (video)

 April 17, 2017 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Researchers attached electrodes to users' forearms and biceps, which automatically apply a mild electrical shock when they touch or lift a virtual object.
Lorde performs tracks from her upcoming album at surprise gig

Lorde performs tracks from her upcoming album at surprise gig (video)

 April 17, 2017 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Lorde was surprised when the tickets were sold out immediately. It was her first full-length gig since July 2014.
The Chainsmokers' “Memories” debuts atop Billboard 200

The Chainsmokers' “Memories” debuts atop Billboard 200

April 17, 2017 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
"Memories...Do Not Open" features Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping hits like "Paris", "Something Just Like This" ft. Coldplay and "The One".
“Games of Thrones”’ Kristofer Hivju set for double role in “Twin”

“Games of Thrones”’ Kristofer Hivju set for double role in “Twin”

April 17, 2017 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
Hivju, who won a Swedish Guldbagge for his performance in Ruben Ostlund’s “Force Majeure,” plays a villain in “Fast & Furious 8”.
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel go on hunger strike

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel go on hunger strike

April 17, 2017 - 15:00 AMT  11:00 GMT
Led by Marwan Barghouti, seen by some as a potential successor to Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, 700 prisoners initially joined the strike.
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