How to climb Everest in half the time
After undergoing pre-acclimatisation at home in Singapore, Brooks Entwistle is now hoping to summit the world’s highest peak in just 35 days — half the time of a conventional climb. Video provided by AFP
Russian ‘Pokemon Go’ blogger convicted for playing in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky, 22, was given a suspended sentence for playing the game on his mobile phone.
Does Washington’s Trump Hotel buy American?
The purchasing practices of Trump Hotel International, down the street from the White House, seemingly are at odds with the president’s Buy American and Hire American executive order.
North Korea to seek extradition of Kim Jong Un assassination plotters
North Korea alleges that the CIA and South Korea’s intelligence agency bribed and coerced a North Korean man into joining in the scheme.
North Korea claims U.S. plotted to kill Kim Jong Un
North Korean state media accused U.S. and South Korean intelligence agencies of planning to assassinate its leader. Video provided by Newsy
Why India is going bananas over birth control for monkeys
Orange or gray rhesus macaque monkeys have become one of the most dreaded pests in India.
Senate intelligence committee subpoenas Michael Flynn
The Senate committee tasked with investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election wants documents from the former Trump adviser. Video provided by Newsy
Russian blogger Ruslan Sokolovsky convicted for playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky has been in detention since October.
Dozens hurt, 1 dead in Venezuela protests
Demonstrators contend President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government has become an authoritarian regime.
The 57th Venice Biennale prepares for grand opening
Beginning this weekend, dozens of artists, many still unknown, will gather in Venice to celebrate art and its vitality in the world at the 57th Biennale. Video provided by AFP
