Egypt blocked Facebook Internet service over ability to spy: media

Egypt blocked Facebook Internet service over ability to spy: media

April 1, 2016 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
Free Basics is aimed at low-income customers, allowing anyone with a cheap computer or smartphone to create a Facebook account.
Paul McCartney to release 67 track greatest hits compilation

Paul McCartney to release 67 track greatest hits compilation

April 1, 2016 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
Featuring songs from his 1970 debut solo album to 2015’s 'Say Say Say' remix, more than 40 of the tracks were top 40 hits.
Merrimack Valley to mark Genocide with procession, cultural program

Merrimack Valley to mark Genocide with procession, cultural program

April 1, 2016 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
The combined event will take place on April 23, beginning with a procession along downtown Lowell to City Hall.
More analysis needed on King Tut “hidden chamber”: Egypt minister

More analysis needed on King Tut “hidden chamber”: Egypt minister

April 1, 2016 - 15:30 AMT  11:30 GMT
Khaled al-Anani appeared to dim some of the optimism surrounding the tomb in the ancient necropolis of Luxor.
Microsoft denies reports on Microsoft Edge built-in ad blocker

Microsoft denies reports on Microsoft Edge built-in ad blocker

April 1, 2016 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
“We have no plans to build a native ad blocker into Microsoft Edge,” a Microsoft spokesperson reportedly said.
Grand dame of architecture Zaha Hadid dies at 65

Grand dame of architecture Zaha Hadid dies at 65

April 1, 2016 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
Hadid, the 1st woman to win the Pritzker Prize for architecture, was best known for her designs for the Guangzhou Opera House in China.
Turkey illegally sends 100 Syrians per day back to Syria: Amnesty

Turkey illegally sends 100 Syrians per day back to Syria: Amnesty

April 1, 2016 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
Amnesty says its report exposes the flaws in a recent deal between the EU and Turkey aimed at stemming the flow of refugees arriving in Greece.
Google brings emoji search feature to Photos

Google brings emoji search feature to Photos

April 1, 2016 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
The company explained that sometimes "searching with a full word just doesn't cut it," and you need to use little tiny pictures instead.
Iggy Pop scores his top chart entry in U.S. with “Post Pop Depression”

Iggy Pop scores his top chart entry in U.S. with “Post Pop Depression”

April 1, 2016 - 14:13 AMT  10:13 GMT
The album features “Gardenia” and “Break Into Your Heart”. The group also made their live debut on Colbert in January.
Motörhead’s final tour documented in new live album & film

Motörhead’s final tour documented in new live album & film

April 1, 2016 - 14:09 AMT  10:09 GMT
The band’s frontman Lemmy passed away on December 28, 2015, with the group’s final concert taking place in Berlin.
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