N.C. senate bill to extend abortion waiting period ‘demeans’ women and their decision making skills
The North Carolina senate, however, seemingly defies the WHO guidelines on abortion, as a bill to extend the waiting period to 72 hours was initially approved during a senate meeting on Thursday, May 28. The bill proposes that a woman who wishes to undergo abortion must consult with a medical professional during the waiting period in order to think carefully of her decisions. This is in clear defiance to the WHO-set guidelines, which says that any woman who decides to undergo abortion should be given the procedure without any delay or "mandatory waiting period."
Jun 03, 2015 9:08 AM EDT
What’s Stopping Jeb Bush from Announcing 2016 Candidacy?
Jeb Bush has not yet openly announced that he would run for presidency in the 2016 elections but says he “hopes” to and if he does, he would fully comply with the campaign finance regulations with regards to super PACs. However, critics say that Bush is being “hypocrite” for not stating that he would run even though it is clear that he would.
Japan Pension System Hacked, Millions of Personal Data Including Address, Leaked
Japan pension system hacked last week. Personal data of pensioners leaked. Immediate temporary solution already in place.
NATO Military Chairman, Petr Pavel Thinks Russia can Inhibit Baltics in 2 Days
Petr Pavel, incoming NATO Military Chairman believes that Russia has the capability to out-power Baltics.
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Pentagon Accidentally Shipped Live Anthrax to Canada and Austalia
Two defense officials confirmed that the Pentagon accidentally shipped live anthrax samples to 28 government and private facilities all over the United States, an army base in South Korea, three laboratories in Canada, and Australia.
Jun 03, 2015 3:50 AM EDT
United Airlines denies a chaplain an unopened pop as it could be used as a weapon
A Muslim chaplain claimed discrimination and hatred by an airline attendant on asking an unopened can of pop. Her FB post on her experience garnered mass support, many declaring to boycott the said airline service.
Jun 03, 2015 1:35 AM EDT
The Future Is Now: Scientists Claim Fuel-Free Spacecrafts Now Possible
A group of scientists from Nankai University in Tianjin, China discovered the special capability of graphene, which are atom thick sheets of carbon considered as miracle material. They claim that it can be used to run spacecraft through fuel-free light-powered propulsion system.
Jun 02, 2015 11:24 PM EDT
CIA Director John Brennan Claims Battle Versus ISIS is a Long Fight
CIA Director John Brennan claims that the battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is going to be a long fight. He also claimed that while the US forces are coordinating with Iranian forces, they are not necessarily considered US allies. He insists a political solution is the best way to end the ISIS crisis.
Jun 02, 2015 10:38 PM EDT
Air France to undergo new safety probe in the wake of freighter incident
Air France is in the crosshairs of safety officials yet again after a recent calculating incident involving one of its freighters.
Jun 02, 2015 1:24 PM EDT
U.N. humanitarian operations in Iraq may be stopped due to lack of funding
The United Nations' ongoing humanitarian operations in Iraq may soon be stopped if no new funds are immediately provided.
Jun 02, 2015 12:48 PM EDT
U.N. uncovers more indicators showing Russian involvement in ongoing Ukraine war
New evidence uncovered by the U.N. could be indicating increased Russian involvement in the Ukraine war.
Jun 02, 2015 12:46 PM EDT
U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as endpoint for 2C goal, as preliminary talks begin in Bonn
The U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as the final resting place for the 2C goal it was initially meant to meet.
Jun 02, 2015 12:36 PM EDT
Libyan government forces running low on ammo as battles continue in Benghazi
Libyan government forces dealing with ammunition shortages in the most of battles in Benghazi Libyan government forces are now being forced to deal with ammunition shortages just as battles with Islamists in the city of Benghazi continue.
Jun 02, 2015 12:29 PM EDT
New ‘revolutionary’ cancer treatment offers hope for patients with advanced melanoma
Immunotherapy or the combination of two drugs is now being looked at as the potential cure for cancer. A study was conducted on 925 patients with advanced melanoma and were placed under the said treatment for a year. The research findings were groundbreaking, with nearly 60% of participants experiencing a halt in the advancement of the disease.
Jun 02, 2015 12:20 PM EDT
World Health Organization passes resolutions to address air pollution
Air pollution is now the world biggest environmental health risk, which led to seven million deaths or nearly one in eight global deaths in 2012, according to the World Health Organization. The organization cited during the World Health Assembly that these alarming figures could help initiate change in cleaning the air we breathe.
Jun 02, 2015 11:19 AM EDT
Anti-IS Coalition meeting in Paris held to discuss strategy against IS
A meeting which was attended by 24 diplomats, took place in Paris, to address and come up with long-lasting solutions about the fight against the Islamic State militants (IS). The purpose of the meeting was to reportedly discuss about the crisis in Iraq, scrutinize the Anti-IS strategy, come up with a new strategy to take back the cities that were captured by the IS like Ramadi, and address the tension between Shiite and Sunni in the country,
Jun 02, 2015 10:52 AM EDT
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