An Israeli politician has proposed deporting the country’s large population of stray cats to avoid breaking Jewish law. The Internet, a place where cats are regarded as royalty, has reacted accordingly.
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UN says mass exodus from Syria is driving up number of stateless children
The mass exodus from Syria is driving up the number of stateless children, the United Nations has said. The Red Cross has called for more funds to tackle the migrant crisis.
Afghanistan woman stoned to death for ‘adultery’ in Taliban controlled region
A young woman has been stoned to death for adultery in a Taliban-controlled area of Afghanistan, while the man was let off with a lashing, officials say. The execution, captured on video, went viral on social media.
Small Towns Face Rising Suicide Rates
Danish Skype founder introduces robot delivery
The founders of Skype are preparing to unleash an army of delivery robots onto the world, with a Danish debut expected in 2017.
There’s A Proposal To Bring Beavers To L.A. To Help With The Drought
In the midst of the devastating Californian drought, one woman is proposing that we reintroduce beavers to L.A. County to mitigate our water problem. [ more › ]
Russian airline: Plane crash not caused by technical failure
The Russian airline whose plane went down in Sinai on Saturday has said an external force probably caused the crash. The announcement comes after the “Islamic State” claimed responsibility.
VW denies US claims it also cheated in bigger diesel engines
New US research seems to show that Volkswagen attempted to thwart checks on more models than thought. But the carmaker has denied claims it included emissions-check “defeat devices” rules in larger diesels.
‘Hello’ sees Adele reach new Billboard download mark
British singer Adele has smashed download records. Her comeback, “Hello,” sold more than 1.1 million downloads in its first week, becoming the first song to break the 1 million mark on the Billboard charts.
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