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Chinese panda breeders act as surrogate mothers to panda cubs

The China Giant Panda Protection And Research Centre has seen the birth of several panda twins in recent months.Breeders are ensuring the survival of the species by becoming surrogate mothers to the cubs.They are monitoring their health in incubators and making sure they are being fed enough, using a special formula made from dog milk and human baby formula. Oct 13, 2017

Cuteness overload as 36 giant panda cubs make first public appearance

A total of 36 giant panda cubs born in 2017 made their first appearance to the public on 13 October, at the China Conservation and Research Center in the Sichuan Province. So far, 42 giant panda cubs have been born this year, the highest recorded amount of births since the breeding program began. Oct 13, 2017

They have to pay: EUs Juncker warns UK over Brexit negotiations

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned Britain over Brexit, stating that the country will have to pay. Talking in Luxembourg on 13 October, Juncker said: If you are sitting in a bar, and if you are ordering 28 beers, and then suddenly some of your colleagues are leaving, and theyre not paying, thats not feasible, they have to pay. Oct 13, 2017

Thailand marks one-year anniversary of late kings death

Thailand held a nation-wide Buddhist alms-giving ceremony on Friday (13 October) to mark the first anniversary of the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the worlds longest-reigning monarch who helped shape the Southeast Asian nation for decades after World War Two. Oct 13, 2017

Eight weird spindle-like galaxies discovered by astronomers

Scientists have discovered eight new spindle-like galaxies—huge structures once thought to be extremely rare features of the cosmos. Traditionally, we think of galaxies as being flat rotating disks made up of billions of stars, with a black hole at their center. However, scientists also know of another type known as prolate rotators. These are cigar-shaped galaxies that rotate along their axis making it look like a spindle. Until now, only a handful of which had ever been observed, making astronomers think they were extremely rare. Oct 13, 2017

At least 54 killed as worst floods in years batter Vietnam

At least 54 people died and 39 went missing after destructive floods battered northern and central Vietnam this week, the countrys disaster prevention agency said on Friday (13 October). More than 300 homes have collapsed in floods and landslides, while more than 34,000 other houses have been submerged or damaged. Oct 13, 2017

Shocking video captures horrific acid attack in London

Two men have been convicted of conducting random chemical attacks and violent robberies in London. Sadik Kamara, 24, and Joshua Gordon, 20, were both found guilty of applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, main, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm at Wood Green Crown Court on 10 October. The Met Police have released shocking CCTV footage of one of the incidents, where a gang including Kamara and Gordon entered a supermarket in Hackney, and sprayed the shopkeeper with ammonia three times in the face, before stamping on her. The pair will be sentenced on 17 November. Oct 13, 2017

George Weah in the running to become president of Liberia

Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah has taken an early lead in Liberias presidential elections. He is leading in 14 of Liberias voting regions. The partial results account for a third of the vote. He must win over 50% of the vote by October 25 to become President, or the two leading candidates will advance to a run off in November Oct 13, 2017

Women boycott Twitter after Rose McGowan account suspended amid Harvey Weinstein scandal

Numerous celebrities and activists have boycotted Twitter today (13 October), after the social media platform suspended actress Rose McGowan amid the Harvey Weinstein scandal. McGowan is one of the most high profile figures to speak out against the disgraced Hollywood producer, who has been accused of numerous cases of sexual assaults and harassment. McGowans Twitter account was then suspended, with the company claiming she had violated the terms of service due to posting a private phone number. While McGowans account has now been reactivated, many have now boycotted Twitter for the day in solidarity. Oct 13, 2017

Women boycott Twitter after Rose McGowan account suspended amid Harvey Weinstein scandal

Numerous celebrities and activists have boycotted Twitter today (13 October), after the social media platform suspended actress Rose McGowan amid the Harvey Weinstein scandal. McGowan is one of the most high profile figures to speak out against the disgraced Hollywood producer, who has been accused of numerous cases of sexual assaults and harassment. McGowans Twitter account was then suspended, with the company claiming she had violated the terms of service due to posting a private phone number. While McGowans account has now been reactivated, many have now boycotted Twitter for the day in solidarity. Oct 13, 2017

Philippines Duterte lashes out at EU on UN expulsion threat

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at the European Union on 12 October after some of its lawmakers warned Manila it could lose its UN membership over his war on drugs. The firebrand leader has also ordered all the EU diplomats to leave his country within 24 hours over their criticism of his bloody campaign. Oct 13, 2017

Philippines Duterte lashes out at EU on UN expulsion threat

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at the European Union on 12 October after some of its lawmakers warned Manila it could lose its UN membership over his war on drugs. The firebrand leader has also ordered all the EU diplomats to leave his country within 24 hours over their criticism of his bloody campaign. Oct 13, 2017

Comparing different cryptocurrencies

Why do we need more than one cryptocurrency? How would the different cryptocurrencies be used? Jonathan Mohan, founder of Bitcoin NYC, talks about the future of cryptocurrency. Oct 13, 2017

Comparing different cryptocurrencies

Why do we need more than one cryptocurrency? How would the different cryptocurrencies be used? Jonathan Mohan, founder of Bitcoin NYC, talks about the future of cryptocurrency. Oct 13, 2017

Ai Weiwei takes on immigration with 300 fences in New York

A golden cage sculpture sits on display at the southeast entrance of Central Park in New York. Titled Gilded Cage, it is created by the Chinese artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei. The work is part of Ais city-wide exhibit Good Fences Make Good Neighbors to bring attention to the global migrant crisis. Oct 13, 2017
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