Bacteria Turns Fruit into Bioplastic
Scientists have developed a technique that produces high-quality and environmentally friendly bioplastics from fruit, vegetables and plant waste. Experts at the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and the University…
Countries Decline Nobel Peace Prize Award Invitation
The Nobel Institute said on Thursday that six countries have declined their invitation to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to be held in Oslo in December. Geir Lundestad, Nobel…
Tourist Murdered while Looking for ‘Real Africa’
The husband of murdered Swedish tourist Anni Dewani told UK tabloid the Sun that they made the fatal decision to go into Cape Town informal settlement Gugelethu on Saturday night…
Suu Kyi Calls for Peaceful Dialogue
Following her release on Sunday, Burma’s democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi, said she is preparing to start a dialogue with the military rulers responsible for her being detained for…
Ex-German Leader Accuses Bush of Lying in Memoir
German newspaper Die Spiegel has reported that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder considers former President George W. Bush as “… not telling the truth” in his new Decision Points memoir.…
Video Portraying Russian Journalist Being Attacked
A video that may have serious repercussions on foreign pressure on Russia for encouraging journalists’ rights was posted online. The video is believed to show a reporter being assaulted to…
1300 Israeli Homes in East Jerusalem Threatens Peace Process
In what could be an embarrassment to Israeli prime minister visiting America, Israel has announced its decision to build 1300 apartments in east Jerusalem. East Jerusalem was captured by Israel…
Apple Sued by Disgruntled iPhone 3G User
An unhappy iPhone 3G owner has filed a lawsuit against Apple for turning her phone into “a device with little more use than that of a paper weight”. Biana Wofford…
No Survivors in Cuban Plane Crash
A government website has confirmed that all 68 passengers on board the Aero Caribbean flight that on Thursday crashed into mountains in central Cuba died in the crash. The plane,…
Founder of WikiLeaks Seeks Political Asylum
Australian founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, is reportedly considering seeking political asylum in Switzerland after having his work and residence permit application rejected by Swedish authorities. Assange, whose website WikiLeaks…