UN classifies Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia as Northern European countries

UN classifies Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia as Northern European countries

January 9, 2017 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
Northern European countries are Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
ASUS' new displays include one with a wireless charging pad

ASUS' new displays include one with a wireless charging pad

January 9, 2017 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
The computing giant has unveiled a pair of high-end desktop displays that each have their own clever tricks.
FIFA expected to approve expanded World Cup

FIFA expected to approve expanded World Cup

January 9, 2017 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
The current format has been successful, popular and profitable since 1998 and is locked in for the next two World Cups in Russia and Qatar.
Germany may pay out for Namibia genocide: Foreign Ministry

Germany may pay out for Namibia genocide: Foreign Ministry

January 9, 2017 - 12:34 AMT  08:34 GMT
A spokesman said the talks have entered a phase in which both sides are talking about how to treat the events in the future.
SpaceX delays its comeback launch to Jan 14

SpaceX delays its comeback launch to Jan 14

January 9, 2017 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
Simply put, the weather at Vandenberg Air Force Base will just be that terrible -- there are "high winds and rain" in the forecast.
Trump acknowledges Russia role in U.S. hacking, aide says

Trump acknowledges Russia role in U.S. hacking, aide says

January 9, 2017 - 12:23 AMT  08:23 GMT
Priebus did not clarify whether the president-elect agreed that the hacks were directed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Google’s new self-driving minivans hitting the road later this month

Google’s new self-driving minivans hitting the road later this month

January 9, 2017 - 12:13 AMT  08:13 GMT
Rumor has it that Waymo and Chrysler will launch their own autonomous ride-sharing service to compete with the likes of Uber and Lyft.
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter grabs a shot of Earth and the Moon

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter grabs a shot of Earth and the Moon

January 9, 2017 - 12:10 AMT  08:10 GMT
This photo was taken at a distance of 127 million miles. That's roughly 1.4 times the distance between Earth and our star.
California’s historic Tunnel Tree toppled by powerful storm

California’s historic Tunnel Tree toppled by powerful storm

January 9, 2017 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
Since it was hollowed out in imitation of Yosemite’s Wawona Tunnel Tree, thousands of tourists and vehicles have passed through the sequoia.
Hubble spots kamikaze comets plunging into a young star

Hubble spots kamikaze comets plunging into a young star

January 9, 2017 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
The stellar group is important to study because it is the closest collection of young stars to Earth.
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