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The Proton-M, part being rotated to vertical. In the background, the mobile service tower can also be observed.

Another Russian Space Failure: Proton Rocket Crashes in Siberia

Russian space officials confirmed that their Proton rocket carrying a Mexican communications satellite has crashed into Siberia just moments after the launch today, Saturday, May 16.

South China Sea

U.S. And China To Battle In The Skies? Tension Over South China Sea Continues Amid Kerry’s Visit To China

On Saturday, Secretary of State John F. Kerry and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke of China’s assertion of its sovereignty on man-made islands it is creating near heavily trafficked sea lanes in the South China Sea, according to the Washington Post. The two countries spoke at a press conference in Beijing.

Actors Chris Rock (R) and Rosario Dawson

‘Empire’ Season 2 Update: Three New Actors Join Expanded Sophomore Season

Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, and Lenny Kravitz will make an appearance in "Empire" Season 2.

Some Well-Known ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Mods Contain Malwares

Part of the “Grand Theft Auto V” success on the PC platform is its support of user created mods which gives modders complete freedom in adding their own content into the game. However, it was discovered only recently that some of the highly successful “GTA V” mods contain malwares.

Verizon Releases LG Lancet Windows Phone For $120 Non-Contract

United States mobile network provider Verizon announces that it will be the new LG Lancet smartphone running on the Windows mobile platform for only $120.

Sony Releases Japan-Exclusive Xperia A4

Sony is releasing another Japan-exclusive smartphone following the success of the Xperia Z4 which was launched in April. The new Sony Xperia A4, just like the Xperia Z4, will be released only in Japan through NTT Docomo mobile carrier.

Leaked Info Confirms New Xiaomi Redmi Smartphone

Leaked information coming from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi shows that the company is working on a new device for its Redmi series. Known only as Xiaomi H3Y or Hermes, the devices shows a promising set of hardware specs.

This quasar quartet are found inside a giant nebula that spans one million light years across.

'Extremely Impossible' Quasar Quartet Reveals Universe from 10 Billion Years Ago

A new study reveals an extremely rare quasar quartet from cosmic light originating from 10 billion years ago.

Kim Soo-hyun

Korean Drama 'The Producers' Review: Kim Soo-hyun Returns To Television With Perfect Performance In Episode 1

The first episode of "The Producers" introduces a lovable set of characters.

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping

Indian PM Modi Signs Deals Amounting to $22 Billion with Chinese President Xi Jinping

By the time Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his visit to China, he and Chinese President Xi Jinping are said to have signed $22 billion worth of economic cooperation deals.

1921 Matisse Painting Looted By Nazis Returned To Jewish Owners

An infamous Matisse painting stolen from Jewish art dealer Paul Rosenburg in World War II by invading Nazis was finally returned to his heirs.

Crashed U.S. Helicopter Pilot Identified

Pilot Of Crashed U.S. Helicopter In Nepal Identified

Relief operations for the recent earthquake in Nepal took an ugly turn when a U.S. military helicopter with eight passengers on board went dark and was soon found high on a mountainside, but there were no sign of survivors. A recent CNN report named the still missing pilot as Captain Chris Norgen, a resident of Wichita, Kansas.

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Netflix In Talks To Take Content To China

Media streaming giant Netflix, Inc. is currently discussing expansion plans to the Chinese market with the help of entities like Chinese online broadcasting companies BesTV and Wasu Media Holding, Co. Netflix eyes China's online video market, which today is worth approximately $6 billion.

California Approves SB 277

California Senate Passes SB 277; Places Most Opt Outs Off The Equation

After a lengthy debate, California's State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 277 with an overwhelming vote of 25-10.

Blizzard Initiates Bans

Blizzard Punishes Cheating in World of Warcraft; Bans More Than 10,000 Players

"World of Warcraft", Blizzard Entertainment's flagship massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) takes on in-game cheats with an iron fist as it recently banned more than 10,000 players.

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