United Nations warns that waste from discarded electronics piling up

United Nations warns that waste from discarded electronics piling up

16.12.2017

America sits in the middle of the five major regions of the world in terms of e-waste. Africa, meanwhile, generates 1.9 kg per inhabitant, with little information available on its collection rate. Now 66 percent of the world population, living in 67 countries and regions, is covered by national e-waste management laws, a significant increase from 44 percent in 2014.

Egyptian Singer Gets 2 Years in Jail for Banana Video

Egyptian Singer Gets 2 Years in Jail for Banana Video

16.12.2017

A similar case occurred in 2015 when a singer was also jailed for one year for inciting debauchery in a music video called "Let Go of My Hand" that was viewed as racy as well. The verdict can be appealed. She denied the accusations, saying the director included the controversial scenes without her consent. The singer apologized for the backlash the video received.

Flu cases double since previous year

Flu cases double since previous year

16.12.2017

Some patients believe they can protect themselves by boosting their immune systems, eating well and making sure they sleep better, she said. Influenza season typically runs from October through May, often peaking in February. The majority of people hit by the flu this season will recover; however, hundreds of thousands of others won't be as lucky. "It just depends actually on each region", Rodriquez said.

Syria missed 'golden opportunity' at peace talks, says United Nations mediator de Mistura

Syria missed 'golden opportunity' at peace talks, says United Nations mediator de Mistura

16.12.2017

Without pressure from president Bashar al-Assad's sponsors Russian Federation, or a great change on the battlefield, Assad felt no need to negotiate with an under-resourced, divided opposition. "They do not want the Geneva process to succeed". However, on Friday the lack of progress in Geneva and continuing assault of the besieged rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus brought scathing criticism from Paris.

Children's remains found in backyard shed

Children's remains found in backyard shed

16.12.2017

We are told all live in Missoula or in the surrounding area. Morenci Police determined none of them ever existed and no trace of the brothers has been found. Typically, they are determined to be animal bones", Welsh said. The children's identities and the cause and manner of their death is now under investigation.

Bigg Boss 11, Day 75 written updates: Captaincy task stands cancelled

Bigg Boss 11, Day 75 written updates: Captaincy task stands cancelled

16.12.2017

She lashes out at her saying that she didn't give her cent percent in the task and doesn't deserve the immunity. Vikas and Arshi have a calm conversation. Vikas willingly sacrifices his captaincy and suggests Arshi and Shilpa should be the top contenders but Luv does not think Arshi capable enough to retain her captaincy.

Just 20 percent of e-waste is being recycled

Just 20 percent of e-waste is being recycled

16.12.2017

This partnership aims to map recycling opportunities from e-waste, pollutants and e-waste related health effects, along with building national and regional capacities to help countries produce reliable and comparable e-waste statistics that can identify best practices of global e-waste management.

Twitter users have mixed feelings about 2018 Rock Hall inductees

Twitter users have mixed feelings about 2018 Rock Hall inductees

16.12.2017

Throughout their storied career they have released rock anthems including It's My Life, Livin' On A Prayer, Always, Bed Of Roses, Wanted Dead Or Alive, and You Give Love A Bad Name. Simone, who won induction on her first nomination, was widely considered one of the most influential singers of the 20th century who brought the sensibilities of classical music to gospel and jazz.

Ancient penguin was as big as a (human) Pittsburgh Penguin

Ancient penguin was as big as a (human) Pittsburgh Penguin

16.12.2017

In this particular case, it's taken researchers about a decade to fully examine the fossilized remains found in New Zealand, which proved especially hard to extract from the tough rock. Initially, the visible bone looked too large for a penguin, so, given its age, they assumed it came from a turtle. But why was New Zealand a penguin paradise? It's almost as old as the very earliest known penguin fossils, which were much smaller, said Daniel Ksepka, curator at the Bruce Museum of Greenwich, ...

Surgeon admits assault after carving initials into patients' livers during operations

Surgeon admits assault after carving initials into patients' livers during operations

16.12.2017

Elizabeth Reid of the Crown Prosecution Service added in a statement: "Simon Bramhall was a respected surgeon who assaulted two of his patients while they were undergoing surgery". "The pleas of guilty now entered represent an acceptance that that which he did was not just ethically wrong but criminally wrong". NPR reports that 53-year-old Simon Bramhall admitted that he branded a woman's liver with his initials along with the liver of a man.