By Michael Holden LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – A former senior British officer told a public inquiry that British special forces in Afghanistan appeared to have committed war crimes by executing suspects and despite widespread knowledge in the chain of command nothing was done. The British Ministry of Defense (MoD) ordered the inquiry after a … Read more
A dangerous fragment of radioactive debris has been found outside a decommissioned nuclear facility in Scotland. What is going on? The BBC reported that a radioactive fragment categorized as “significant” was discovered around the Dounreay nuclear facility on April 7. Radioactive particles can be classified as minor, relevant or significant. This is the first “significant” … Read more
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California urged witnesses to a fatal shooting at a boy’s birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day. Three children, ages 8, 9 and 14, and a 21-year-old man were killed Saturday when gunfire erupted at a banquet hall in Stockton where … Read more
The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Lottery players in Nebraska can choose from popular national games like Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Lucky For Life, Pick 3, Pick 5, MyDaY and 2 by 2. Big … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being shouted by well-wishers along the streets overwhelmed her parents’ joy. As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change Japan’s male-only succession … Read more
A boy’s birthday party — usually a joyous event — turned into the site of a mass shooting Saturday night that left three children and one other person dead and 11 injured, with the suspected shooter still at large. The tragedy in Stockton, California, adds to a growing list of American communities whose everyday spaces … Read more
Georgian authorities used a World War I chemical weapon to quell anti-government protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests. “You can feel it [the water] burning,” said one of the demonstrators about a water cannon turned on him and others in the streets of the capital Tbilisi. A feeling, he said, that could … Read more
Down to $274 for Cyber Monday, this is a rare chance to grab the latest Apple iPad for its lowest price ever — it’s one of the most versatile devices I own. I read the news on it, binge YouTube, cruise through emails and even handle light work without dragging my laptop. The battery stays … Read more
YOU NEED TO KNOW A pilot in Australia has died after his plane was involved in a mid-air collision with another plane Emergency services were first called to the crash site near a private New South Wales airport at around 12:15 pm local time on Sunday, November 30. The victim has been identified as Eddie … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have moved higher in recent years as investors, looking to get in early on the next big change in technology, have bought into our hands. The momentum has continued, although in recent weeks concerns about a possible AI bubble have pushed some of these players lower – and reduced valuations as … Read more