France wants carmakers to ditch petrol, diesel by 2040

France wants carmakers to ditch petrol, diesel by 2040

July 6, 2017 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
At a news conference unveiling a five-year plan to encourage clean energy and fulfill the country’s commitments under the Paris climate accord
Foo Fighters reveal surprise

Foo Fighters reveal surprise "insane" collaboration on new album

July 6, 2017 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
Foo Fighters release “Concrete And Gold” on September 15, and will play a one-off UK tour date at The O2 in London on September 19.
Armenian MP urges govt. to make use of Tsarukyan bloc’s proposals

Armenian MP urges govt. to make use of Tsarukyan bloc’s proposals

July 6, 2017 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
Zohrabyan reminded the PM's own words about the “bad economic situation” in the country when he was taking the helm of the Armenian govt.
Russian military lab unveils Star Wars-like exoskeleton suit

Russian military lab unveils Star Wars-like exoskeleton suit (video)

 July 6, 2017 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
The next-generation combat gear also includes a powered exoskeleton to help increase performance and stamina while fighting.
Lyft reaches one million rides per day

Lyft reaches one million rides per day

July 6, 2017 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
Business Insider reported last month that Uber's market share fell from 84 percent earlier this year to 77 percent by the end of May and Lyft saw a substantial jump.
U.S.-led strikes killed 224 civilians in past month: monitor

U.S.-led strikes killed 224 civilians in past month: monitor

July 6, 2017 - 14:44 AMT  10:44 GMT
The Observatory said clashes and air strikes in Raqa had killed 311 IS jihadists and 106 SDF militiamen since June 6.
China urges calm after U.S. threatens to use force against N.Korea

China urges calm after U.S. threatens to use force against N.Korea

July 6, 2017 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
China fully implements United Nations sanctions on North Korea, ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing.
Up to 20,000 civilians trapped in IS-held parts of Mosul, UN says

Up to 20,000 civilians trapped in IS-held parts of Mosul, UN says

July 6, 2017 - 13:49 AMT  09:49 GMT
But the fighting against the last IS holdouts is heavy, and civilians caught in the middle of the battle are in "extreme danger."
Russia urges Karabakh sides to

Russia urges Karabakh sides to "stabilize the situation"

July 6, 2017 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
"Further bloodshed is unacceptable, we call on the parties to take all necessary measures to stabilize the situation," Zakharova said.
Magnitude-5.8 quake rattles western Montana: USGS

Magnitude-5.8 quake rattles western Montana: USGS

July 6, 2017 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
The earthquake struck five miles (9 km) southeast of Lincoln, Montana, at about 12:30 a.m. local time, the USGS said on its website.
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