9 Things You Can Do To Be Happier

The Independent 1. List five things for which you are grateful – whether big things or small "For example I live in a country where there’s easy access to clean, running water; I can read and write; it was good to see the shop…

Chinaforce all tech companies to decrypt information

The Next WebChina has adopted counter-terrorism laws that give it a wide range of new powers, including obligations on technology companies to provide assistance when requested.According to Reuters, the new laws were passed into…

Israel will allow aid into Gaza if deal is reached

Middle East EyeTurkey said on Thursday that Israel would allow products and aid material from Turkey into the besieged Gaza Strip if a deal is reached to improve ties between Ankara and Tel Aviv.Answering questions at a news…

Nigeria militants in deadly village raid near Maiduguri

BBC World News Militants in Nigeria have attacked a village near the north-eastern city of Maiduguri killing 21 people and injuring 91 others, officials say. Gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades fired from three trucks during…

Italy pledges support to Libya’s unity government

Libyan News + AgenciesItaly has pledged its "firm support" to Libya‘s new national unity government, amid the possibility that the former colonial power and other Western nations could bomb Islamic State targets on Libyan territory.…

Oil falls to $37, near 11-year low

ReutersOil fell to around $37 a barrel on Monday, trading within sight of an 11-year low, pressured by excess supply that has led to prices more than halving since the downturn began in mid-2014.U.S. crude was trading above…

‘Libya’s Notables Council’ support unity government

Libyan NewsIn a statement released today, Libya's Notables Council for Reconciliation expressed their support for the UN-Backed Government of National Accord."Despite the fact that the UN-sponsored agreement has some missing…

The best apps for your new iPhone

The VergeThe iPhone 6S has a gorgeous 4.7-inch screen, a super-fast processor, and arguably the best mobile camera on the market. But out of the box, it won't have the apps you can't live without. Finding a good mobile app is like…

Germany recruits 8,500 teachers for child refugees

AFPGermany has recruited 8,500 people to teach child refugees German, as the country expects the number of new arrivals to soar past the million mark in 2015, Die Welt daily reported Dec. 27.With some 196,000 children fleeing…