U.S. Navy To Field First Laser Weapon
The U.S. Navy said on Monday (April 8) it will deploy for the first time a laser weapon on one of its ships that could be capable of shooting down drones and disabling vessels.
WikiLeaks Releases Archive Of Kissinger Cables
WikiLeaks announced on Monday (April 8) the release of a library of approximately 1.7 million U.S. diplomatic documents from when Henry Kissinger was U.S. secretary of state during the 1970s.
Japan On Alert Ahead Of Possible North Korean Missile Launch
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday (April 9) pledged to take "every possible precaution" ahead of a possible North Korean attack, as Japan deployed Patriot missile interceptors across the country.
Shanghai Authorities Begin Culling Poultry As Bird Flu Deaths Rise
Chinese authorities were slaughtering birds at a poultry market in the financial hub Shanghai on Friday (April 5th) as the death toll from a new strain of bird flu rose to six, spreading concerns domestically and overseas.
Japan Announces U.S.-Japan Agreement On U.S. Military Future In Okinawa
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos announced together on Friday (April 5th) plans for finally moving forward on plans to reduce the impact of American military bases in the southern-most Japan.
British Female Adventurer Set For Second Pacific Solo Row Attempt
British adventurer Sarah Outen is back, less than one year after her failed attempt to become the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Canada.
North Korea Holds Mass Rallies Denouncing U.S. And South Korea
North Korea's state-run television released on Friday (April 5th) video of mass military rallies across the country in support of its army, amid tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Man Kills Nine In Axe Rampage In Central India
A man went on a rampage in a village in India's central Chattisgarh state, killing four women and five girls with his axe, as police officials ruled out insanity.
Sporty William And Kate Show Off Skills In Scotland
After eight attempts, a pregnant Duchess of Cambridge finally got the shot in. Kate shot some hoops during their visit to a leisure centre in the Glasgow on Thursday (April 4th).
Facebook Home Is Unveiled For Android
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new experience for Android phones on Thursday (April 4th). The idea behind the new "Home" software is to bring content right to you, rather than require people to check apps on the device.
Cameron: North Korean Threats Show Need For Nuclear Deterrent
Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday (April 4th) said at a question and answer session in Scotland that recent developments surrounding the threats from North Korea showed the continued need for a nuclear deterrent in Britain
Australian Police Seize More Than 300,000 US Dollars Worth Of Cannabis
Australian police have confiscated more than 300,000 U.S. dollars' worth of cannabis near the New South Wales town of Coffs Harbour on Thursday (April 4th).
Bubba Watson Swaps Golf Cart For Hovercraft
American golfer Bubba Watson has come up with a new way of getting around a golf course. The Masters Champion and his clothes sponsor Oakley have teamed up to create the BW1, what they say is the world's first hovercraft golf cart.
2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Logo Unveiled
The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games logo was unveiled on Thursday (April 4) at a ceremony exactly five years to the day from the start of the games.
Two Guilty Of Plot To Kill British Singer Joss Stone
Two men were found guilty on Wednesday of plotting to murder and rob Grammy Award winning singer Joss Stone because they were angered by her links to the British royal family.
U.S. Offers Up To $5 Million Reward For Uganda Warlord Kony
Kony has been accused of terrorising northern Uganda for 20 years,
Swiss Prosecutor Confirms Existence Of French Ex-Minister Bank Account
A Swiss prosecutor confirmed on Wednesday (April 3rd) that disgraced Jerome Cahuzac had held a bank account in Switzerland, and that his office was cooperating with French authorities who are investigating the French former minister.
Princess Cristina of Spain Charged In Corruption Probe
A Spanish judge on Wednesday (April 3rd) charged Spain's Princess Cristina, King Juan Carlos's younger daughter, in a corruption probe into alleged misuse of public funds by her husband Inaki Urdangarin, a court official said.
Construction Workers Find Unexploded WWII Bomb At Berlin Main Train Station
German authorities worked to remove a 100 kilogramme unexploded World War II bomb from near Berlin's main train station on Wednesday (April 3rd), after construction workers discovered the explosive late on Tuesday (April 2nd).
FIFA Approves New Goal Line Technology
FIFA has approved the appointment of GoalControl as the official provider of goal-line technology for the Confederations Cup in Brazil this year, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday.
100 Floors Above The Ground, A Preview Of One World Observatory
A preview of One World Trade Centre Observatory was offered on Tuesday (April 2nd). The Observatory will be built on the 100, 101 and 102 floors of One World Trade Centre.
Madagascar In Urgent Need Of Help To Deal With Plague Of Locusts
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is calling for urgent emergency funding to combat a plague of locusts in Madagascar.
Mislabelled Seafood On Sale In Europe - Study
A scientific study showed that around a quarter to a third of fish products in Europe are mislabelled, the BBC reported on Tuesday (April 2nd).
Spain Jobless Rate Down
Spain's jobless rate fell by 0.1 percent in March from a month earlier, or by 4,979 people, leaving 5.04 million people out of work, data from the Labour Ministry showed on Tuesday (April 2nd).
Usain Bolt Wins 150 Metre Race On Rio Beach
Usain Bolt won his first sprint of the season on Sunday (March 31st), cruising to an easy victory in an exhibition 150-metre race down a track set up on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.
Di Canio Appointment At Sunderland Prompts Miliband Resignation
The appointment of new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has prompted former Labour leadership contender David Miliband to resign his position as director at the club.
Russian Superhero Wannabes Protest Against Fat
Young people wearing costumes of superheroes gathered on Monday (April 1st) in central Moscow to protest against fat.
Prosecutors To Seek Death Penalty In Colorado Shooting Case
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against accused theatre gunman James Holmes in the slaying of 12 moviegoers during a showing of the Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises" last year.
Companies Take To The Web For April Fools Pranks
Companies were cashing in on April Fools' day with a slew of creative products, new website designs and videos.
WHO Says No Sign Chinas Bird Flu Spreading Between People, Urges Vigilance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday (April 1st) there was no sign of human-to-human transmission, after two people died in China from a strain of avian influenza that had never been passed to humans before.
