Israeli researchers develop locust-like robots that they hope could one day replace humans in military or search-and-rescue operations.
13Jan/16
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12Jan/16
“Severely malnourished” children in besieged Madaya eating grass to survive, U.N. says
Severely malnourished children in Madaya are eating grass and leaves to survive, the U.N. says after aid convoy reaches the besieged Syrian town for first time in months.
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08Jan/16
Virtual reality technology captures imagination at CES 2016
China Central Television (CCTV)- Virtual reality (VR) technology captured the imagination of visitors at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which opened in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday.
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07Jan/16
Wall Street swoons on China shock, oil slide
U.S. stocks down sharply in midday trade with investors unnerved by China volatility and the continuing slide in oil prices.
06Jan/16
France combats food waste with doggy bags
A new law in France requires restaurants to cut food waste, prompting some to adopt the American habit of handing out doggy bags. Diane Hodges reports. Continue reading
03Jan/16
A review of how African economies performed in the second half of 2015
African growth was at its weakest in six years and analysts warned that things could get worse if the global economy continues to struggle. The IMF reported that the continent was likely to grow 3.75 percent this year and 4.25 percent next, a big drop from the years before and after the 2008/2009 financial crisis. China’s investment slowdown, and low commodity prices affected support to growth.
28Dec/15
Three-day ban on private cars starts in Italy’s Milan to lower air pollution levels
Smoggy Christmas in Italy prompts emergency measures, with Milan imposing a total ban on private cars in the city and its hinterland for three days to lower air pollution levels.
15Dec/15
Internet execution should be carried out under laws:Microsoft Executive
Wuzhen,China China Central Television (CCTV) – Internet execution should be carried out under laws, Ralph Haupter, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft Greater China Region (GCR), said Tuesday.
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07Dec/15
G7, EU pledge 10 bln U.S. dollars to aid Africa’s renewables plan
Group of Seven industrial nations and the European Union back Africa’s renewables plan with 10 billion U.S. dollars.
04Dec/15
Malawians face hunger after erratic weather affects farm harvests
Malawi faces its most severe food crisis in a decade, blamed on extreme flooding and late, erratic rains, putting millions at risk of malnutrition and hunger.