English language “losing importance,” EU's Juncker says

English language “losing importance,” EU's Juncker says

May 5, 2017 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
He was speaking in Florence, Italy, amid tensions with the UK government over looming Brexit negotiations.
First Chinese-built passenger jet takes off for maiden flight

First Chinese-built passenger jet takes off for maiden flight

May 5, 2017 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
The symbolic flight, which the government has celebrated as further evidence of China’s rise, was broadcast live on state-controlled television.
Oil prices fall further amid oversupply fears

Oil prices fall further amid oversupply fears

May 5, 2017 - 15:56 AMT  11:56 GMT
Investors are worried that Opec nations will fail to rein in output further at their next meeting later this month.
CIA plots to kill Kim Jong-un, North Korea claims

CIA plots to kill Kim Jong-un, North Korea claims

May 5, 2017 - 15:41 AMT  11:41 GMT
The statement said the alleged plot included the use of "biochemical substances including radioactive substance and nano poisonous substance".
Belgian PM Michel says Turkey's EU bid should end

Belgian PM Michel says Turkey's EU bid should end

May 5, 2017 - 15:23 AMT  11:23 GMT
"Here and now, I have impression that the membership process is not the right framework to have a successful dialogue with Turkey," he said.
Islamic State developing own social media platform

Islamic State developing own social media platform

May 5, 2017 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
Europol Director Rob Wainwright said the new online platform had been uncovered during a 48-hour operation against Internet extremism last week.
Neural networks can add natural animation to video games

Neural networks can add natural animation to video games (video)

 May 5, 2017 - 14:46 AMT  10:46 GMT
The researchers used machine learning and a neural net to pull animation info from a database, based on what you're doing with the gamepad.
Azerbaijanis blame “snake invasion” on Armenians

Azerbaijanis blame “snake invasion” on Armenians

May 5, 2017 - 14:46 AMT  10:46 GMT
Azerbaijani residents have been complaining of an “invasion of snakes” in Agdam region, putting the blame on the Armenians.
Soft, synthetic retinas may offer a better implant solution

Soft, synthetic retinas may offer a better implant solution

May 5, 2017 - 14:32 AMT  10:32 GMT
While the new synthetic retina has only been tested in the laboratory, Restrepo-Schild hopes to continue her research to explore its potential with living tissues.
L.A. County presses White House to recognize Armenian Genocide

L.A. County presses White House to recognize Armenian Genocide

May 5, 2017 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors added its voice this week to those calling on the White House to recognize the Genocide.
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