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Construction worker dies in 800-foot fall from Los Angeles skyscraper
An electrician died after falling 53 floors from the unfinished Wilshire Grand Center in Los Angeles. The worker was not wearing a safety harness.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, US confirms
North Korea launched two medium-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. US officials confirmed the test poses no immediate regional threat.
What's killing China's judges?
The murder of Judge Ma Caiyun in Beijing has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of legal professionals in China.
Scans of King Tut's Tomb Reveal Hidden Rooms, Egypt's Antiquities Ministry Says
New radar scans of King Tut's tomb in Egypt have revealed hidden chambers that may contain significant funerary artifacts.
Vasco da Gama's Lost Ship Esmeralda Opens New Window on Age of Discovery
Marine archaeologists have identified the Esmeralda, a ship from Vasco da Gama's 1502 armada, discovered off the coast of Oman.
Bharti Airtel to buy Videocon's spectrum for Rs 4,428 crore
Bharti Airtel has acquired spectrum in six regions from Videocon Telecom for Rs 4,428 crore.
Jat Deadline On Quota Ends Today, Security Tightened In Haryana Towns
Security is tightened in Haryana as Jat leaders set a deadline for quota demands, with the government preparing a reservation bill.
SAARC Summit likely to be held every alternate November
SAARC foreign secretaries are recommending that the Council of Ministers meet every alternate November to ensure a biennial summit.
Argentina sinks Chinese fishing boat Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010
Argentina's coastguard sank a Chinese fishing vessel, the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010, after it allegedly fished illegally in Argentine waters.
Massachusetts plans rattlesnake colony on uninhabited island
Massachusetts officials plan to introduce endangered timber rattlesnakes to a remote island in the Quabbin Reservoir to boost their dwindling population.
Use the dead to open an iPhone? Apple vs. FBI is getting weird
The Apple vs. FBI encryption battle continues as Edward Snowden weighs in, while a hospital pays a ransom to hackers to restore its systems.
Facebook Instant Articles is finally going wide
Facebook is expanding its Instant Articles program to all global publishers, aiming to improve mobile reading speeds and ad monetization.
University of Michigan investigating possible norovirus
The University of Michigan is investigating a potential norovirus outbreak after nearly 100 students reported gastrointestinal illness.
Shell Passes Chevron To Become No. 2 Oil Giant
Royal Dutch Shell has become the world's second-largest oil company following its £36bn acquisition of the BG Group.
Scientists Say Goodbye To Philae Comet Probe
Scientists have officially ended attempts to contact the Philae comet probe, which has likely gone silent due to dust and extreme cold.
5D Crystal Storage Could Outlive Human Race
Scientists have developed 5D crystal storage technology capable of preserving data for billions of years, potentially outlasting human civilization.
'Dangerous' Radioactive Material Stolen In Iraq
Iraqi officials are concerned after 10g of radioactive Iridium-192 was stolen, fearing it could be used by militants to create a dirty bomb.
Scientists Close In On Zika Link With Paralysis
Researchers in Colombia have linked the Zika virus to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a condition causing paralysis. Evidence suggests the virus triggers an immune response that attacks nerves.
Pakistan: We Arrested 97 Militants, Foiled Jailbreak Plot
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's army said Friday it arrested 97 militants from al Qaeda and another militant group, and foiled a plot to break the killers of U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl out of jail. The militants arrested in the southern city of Karachi included three commanders, accordi
HSBC Bank To Keep Headquarters In London
Banking giant HSBC has officially decided to keep its global headquarters in London, citing the city's financial talent and recent tax reforms.