Defiant Theresa May: UK ‘proving doubters wrong’ on Brexit

Leaders of the other 27 EU nations gave a boost to May on Friday when they declared that talks over Britain's exit can proceed to the issues of transition and future relations Writing in two Sunday newspapers, May also struck a defiant note and said her Brexit plans won't be "derailed" by anti-Brexit campaigners   … Continue reading Defiant Theresa May: UK ‘proving doubters wrong’ on Brexit

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Spy Satellites Reveal Ancient Lost Empires in Afghanistan

Spy satellite imagery is revealing lost Silk Road outposts and the traces of vanished empires in the forbidding desert regions of Afghanistan, new research reveals. The new archaeological insights come from decades of imagery collected by commercial and spy satellites and drones, Science reported. Among the finds: huge caravanserai, or outposts used by Silk Road … Continue reading Spy Satellites Reveal Ancient Lost Empires in Afghanistan

Earthquake hits Java in Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

Authorities issued a tsunami warning for parts of Java's coastline after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and other cities No injuries from the temblor were immediately reported     A strong earthquake has shaken buildings in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and other cities on the country's most populous island … Continue reading Earthquake hits Java in Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

TD Ameritrade to open trading on bitcoin futures

TD Ameritrade is planning to offer clients access to Cboe's bitcoin futures contract on Monday. The company is one of the top three retail brokerages, according to capital markets research and consulting firm Tabb. In order to be eligible to trade the futures, clients must have a minimum balance of $25,000, according to the brokerage. … Continue reading TD Ameritrade to open trading on bitcoin futures

Two Reuters journalists arrested in Myanmar: government

YANGON (Reuters) - Two Reuters journalists were arrested on Tuesday evening in Myanmar’s main city, Yangon, a government spokesman said. “Yes it is correct that they were arrested,” spokesman Zaw Htay said. “Not only your reporters, but also the policemen who were involved in that case. We will take action against those policemen and also … Continue reading Two Reuters journalists arrested in Myanmar: government