Son-in-law Kushner poised to wield clout in Trump presidency
November 16, 2016
After winning a primary election that effectively clinched the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump paused to laud a boyish-looking 35-year-old who ultimately proved to be an indispensable figure on the path to the White House.
Tech Distractions Blamed for Rise in Traffic Fatalities
November 16, 2016
The messaging app Snapchat allows motorists to post photos that record the speed of the vehicle. The navigation app Waze rewards drivers with points when they report traffic jams and accidents. Even the game Pokémon Go has drivers searching for virtual creatures on the nation’s highways.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Is This Year’s Sexiest Man Alive!
November 15, 2016
The world’s highest-paid actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has big box-office draw — but it’s his even bigger heart that made the Moana star this year’s Sexiest Man Alive!
So what did the former WWE champ, 44, think when he first heard about his latest title?
US Politics: Democrat introducing bill to abolish Electoral College
November 15, 2016
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) will introduce legislation on Tuesday to get rid of the Electoral College, after Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election despite leading in the popular vote.
Dem introducing bill to abolish Electoral College
Japan fixes vast Fukuoka city sinkhole – in two days
November 15, 2016
A section of road in the centre of the Japanese city of Fukuoka has reopened just days after a sinkhole opened up outside a busy railway station and threatened to topple nearby buildings.
This combination of two photos show a sinkhole on a road in Fukuoka on 8 November and the repaired same road on 15 November. – AP
The germiest places on a plane revealed
November 15, 2016
Want to avoid catching a cold on a flight? Then you'll want to keep your hands off the seat pockets, according to doctors.
A British Airways Safety on board card for an Airbus A320 plane which is kept in the seat pocket.
Pakistani army chief General Raheel Sharif orders effective response to Indian...
November 14, 2016
Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif today ordered troops to "effectively" respond to firing by India across the Line of Control (LoC) after the death of seven Pakistani soldiers.
The army chief was in Jhelum near Rawalpindi to attend the funeral prayers of the dead soldiers, according to army spokesman.
China threatens to cut sales of iPhones and US cars if...
November 14, 2016
US president-elect Donald Trump would be a “naive” fool to launch an all-out trade war against China, a Communist party-controlled newspaper has claimed.
Pune man may have influenced PM Modi to demonetise Rs 500,...
November 14, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to demonetize Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes may have been influenced by a Pune-based think tank called Arthakranti Sansthan.
Australia PM says asylum seekers to be resettled in U.S. after...
November 14, 2016
Australia's prime minister said on Monday resettlement to the United States of many of the 1,200 asylum seekers held in detention camps on Papua New Guinea and the Pacific island of Nauru will begin after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January.
