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From Russia With Love: Could a British Aide Have Been a Spy?
As WikiLeaks continues to out diplomatic cables in the pursuit of “truth”, the Brits have found their own relic of the cold war spy game — or so they think.
Wildfire in Tibetan China Kills 22: Was Rescue Response Too Slow?
A grassland blaze in southwest China killed at least 22 workers who were trying to extinguish the flames. Another three were severely burnt.
All About Assange: Obama May Need to Resign and Other WikiLeaks Weekend Updates
More developments surrounding Julian Assange and the classified documents he WikiLeak-ed erupted over the weekend. But don’t worry. Here, NewsFeed recaps everything you need to know before you head to the office.
Has Australia Abandoned WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange?
The WikiLeaks founder says he’s been all but “abandoned” by his home country.
Chinese Train Hits A Record Breaking 300 MPH
A passenger train in China hit a record speed of 302 mph Friday, the fastest speed ever recorded by a conventional commercial train.
Missing (Melted) Person: Woman Dials Emergency Services For Lost Snowman
What would you do with a Snow Day, that wonderful phrase for a day off work induced by snow disruption to transport? Go sledging? Build a snowman? Or how about steal a snowman? Would anyone really be capable of such an ice-cold …
Why is America All Huffy About Qatar?
Really? That’s been the reaction of most Americans to the announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup. Perhaps such self-righteous American soccer buffs should try asking that of themselves. Really? As in, you’re really …
What the World Needs: Kate Middleton’s Professional Lookalike
This just in from the “You couldn’t make it up” department: Kate Middleton’s doppelganger is also named Kate.
World Cup Planning: Four Things to Expect of Qatar in 2022
Because you can never start planning too early, right?
Canuck Cablegate: U.S. Diplomats Fret Over Anti-Americanism on Canadian TV
Blame Canada? More like blame the USA. The latest batch of leaked cables show that American diplomats find Canadians a tad too suspicious of America. Their evidence: Cheesy Canadian TV.
Malaysia Starts Women-Only Bus Service To Fight Sexual Harassment
Crowded buses are hot and sticky, and sometimes men grab on to more than the rails. So transport officials in Kuala Lumpur have launched the Rapid Lady Bus service, which will carry women—and only women—through the city …