Category: World News

Texas town allows cat to stay in library after international outcry

By Jeff Lagerquist, CTV News, July 4, 2016  Browser the cat will continue to serve as the official resident mascot at a small-town Texas library, ending a controversial eviction saga that sparked outrage from feline fans around the world. Browser was “hired” six years ago to help the library end its rodent problem, and quickly… Continue reading Texas town allows cat to stay in library after international outcry

China fits final piece on world's largest radio telescope

By BBC News, July 4, 2016  China has fitted the final piece on what will be the world’s largest radio telescope, due to begin operations in September, state media report. The 500m-wide Aperture Spherical Telescope, or FAST, is the size of 30 football fields. The $180m (£135m) satellite project will be used to explore space… Continue reading China fits final piece on world's largest radio telescope

NASA's Juno spacecraft prepares for close look at Jupiter

By Alicia Chang, The Associated Press, July 4, 2016  LOS ANGELES – A solar-powered spacecraft is spinning toward Jupiter for the closest encounter with the biggest planet in our solar system. NASA’s Juno spacecraft fires its main rocket engine late Monday to slow itself down from a speed of 250,000 km/h and slip into orbit… Continue reading NASA's Juno spacecraft prepares for close look at Jupiter

‘March for Europe’: Thousands of EU supporters march in London to protest Brexit

By The Associated Press, July 2, 2016  Thousands of European Union supporters are singing, dancing and marching through the streets of London to protest the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the EU. Saturday’s 3-kilometre “March for Europe” from Hyde Park to Parliament was organized on social media. Many of the marchers say they expect lawmakers… Continue reading ‘March for Europe’: Thousands of EU supporters march in London to protest Brexit

Montana wildlife officials hunt for grizzly bear that killed mountain-biker

By The Associated Press, June 30, 2016  A Flathead National forest law enforcement officer is dead after a bear attacked him while he was riding his mountain bike in an area near West Glacier, MT. 38-year-old Brad Treat was attacked and killed. The search continues for the bear that did it. HELENA, Mont. – Wildlife… Continue reading Montana wildlife officials hunt for grizzly bear that killed mountain-biker

Now isolated, Britain joins France at WWI centenary event

By Sylvie Corbet, The Associated Press, July 1, 2016  THIEPVAL, France — One week after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, British Prime Minister David Cameron and members of the royal family are standing side-by-side with France’s president to celebrate their historic alliance at the centenary of the deadliest battle of World War I.… Continue reading Now isolated, Britain joins France at WWI centenary event

Mudslide in Japan sends house toppling down hill

By The Associated Press, June 30, 2016  A home in southern Japan was destroyed after a mudslide sent it tumbling down a hill. A mudslide in the city of Nagasaki caused a house to topple over after heavy rain pounded southern Japan over the past week. Video from broadcaster TBS showed the house falling over… Continue reading Mudslide in Japan sends house toppling down hill

Boris Johnson says he will not run for U.K. prime minister

By Gregory Katz and Raphael Satter, The Associated Press, June 30, 2016  Boris Johnson, a prominent campaigner for British withdrawal from the European Union, says he will not be a candidate for leadership of Conservative Party. LONDON – The race to become Britain’s next prime minister took a dramatic last-minute turn with former London Mayor… Continue reading Boris Johnson says he will not run for U.K. prime minister

Europe in disarray as leaders try to rethink union after Brexit aftermath

By Lorne Cook and Angela Charlton, The Associated Press, June 29 2016  Millions of Brits are wishing someone could give them a list of what happens next, after last week’s referendum vote to leave the EU BRUSSELS – EU leaders are meeting Wednesday without Britain for the first time to rethink their union and keep… Continue reading Europe in disarray as leaders try to rethink union after Brexit aftermath