Coastal Road between Azzawiya and Wershefana reopened

Media sources and local sources from the Wershefana and Azzawiya districts confirmed that on Thursday morning the Coastal Road that links Tripoli to Azzawiya has been reopened after a joint force in the area was formed.“The joint…

Earthquake in central Italy kills at least 37 persons

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, leaving at least 37 people dead and many others trapped under rubble, reports say."Half the town is gone," said the mayor of Amatrice, one of the worst areas affected.A family…

Iran vessels intercept a US warship near Strait of Hormuz

Four of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vessels "harassed" a U.S. warship on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. defense official said, amid Washington's concerns about Iran's posture in the Gulf and in the Syrian…

Singapore streets welcome self-driving taxis

Self-driving cars and taxis are the buzz of the industry. Everyone seems to be doing it, trying grab headlines with every step forward or new trial phase.But the real deal always seemed to be still years in the future. Now, here in…

Germany ponders reintroducing conscription

Germany may reintroduce a form of national service for civilians to help the army deal with a future disaster.The role of civilians is part of a new civil defence strategy to be discussed by the government on Wednesday.Since the…