Tourism is the backbone of Nepal’s economy but has been struggling with the long-standing political instability and with natural disasters in each of the previous two years, including the 2015 earthquake whose anniversary is on April 25. Nagarkot, Nepal (dpa) – Subba Tamang, his wife and two children have spent ... Read More »
An Israeli man was convicted on Tuesday of the abduction and murder of a Palestinian teen in 2014, after the court in Jerusalem rejected his insanity plea. The court ruled that Yosef Haim Ben-David was fully aware of his actions when he was involved in the crime. Haaretz newspaper reported that ... Read More »
The founder of Germany’s anti-Islam movement Pegida went on trial Tuesday for inciting hatred against foreigners after he referred to refugees as “cattle,” “garbage” and a “dirty bunch” on Facebook last year. Lutz Bachmann – the founder of Pegida, or Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West – appeared before ... Read More »
Donald Trump loves to reminisce about his long ride down the escalator in Trump Tower in June to announce his campaign for president. He’ll be back there to celebrate an expected New York victory Tuesday night. And this time size really matters: The margin of Trump’s win will be hugely ... Read More »
One of the greatest ways to see the hottest Minecraft topics, exhibitions, and other cool Minecraft stuff is to attend this Fall’s MineCon 2016. Today, though, the Mojang team has announced some excellent news for those who are looking to attend the September 24-25 event in Anaheim, California. Tickets for ... Read More »
If you didn’t buy an Xbox One yet, The US Microsoft Store is currently offering a very interesting Xbox One 1TB Spring Bundle: for only $349.00. Now, you can score a nice Xbox One with 1TB of storage plus full game downloads of Xbox One exclusive titles Halo 5: Guardians, ... Read More »
In the United States, part of the process of invention includes filing a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Last week, that office published a Microsoft patent application for what is being called a “next generation low profile notebook pointing stick.” The patent makes it seem as though Microsoft ... Read More »
T-Mobile is launching yet another limited-time promotion for new customers. This time, the carrier is offering a plan for two lines, each with 6GB of LTE data, for $80 a month. T-Mobile says: “Families who want fewer lines deserve a better option and we’re giving them one! Don’t let Verizon ... Read More »
Turkey’s state-run news agency says authorities have detained 38 people suspected of “framing” soccer team Fenerbahce’s players and directors in a match-fixing investigation in 2011, as the government presses ahead with a crackdown on supporters of a U.S.-based Muslim cleric. Anadolu Agency says the suspects, including former police chiefs, lawyers ... Read More »
Verizon is aiming to get the TV binge-watching audience with its latest promotional offer. It will give customers who switch to Verizon Wireless, along with current users who upgrade or activate a new line, three free months of access to HBO Now, which is normally worth about $45. The carrier’s ... Read More »
