Ford to launch self-driving car by 2021

Ford has said it will mass-produce a fully autonomous self-driving car without a steering wheel by 2021.The bold ambition was outlined by the company’s president, Mark Fields, at an event in Palo Alto, California.Ford said it…

What is the story behind the Olympic rings?

In 1894, Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin—a French aristocrat and intellectual who had previously attempted to incorporate more physical education in schools—convened a congress in Paris with the goal of reviving the ancient Olympic…

Russia uses Iranian airbase to bomb Syria’s Aleppo

Russia's defence ministry says it has used a base in western Iran to carry out air strikes in Syria.Tupolev-22M3 long-range bombers and Sukhoi-34 strike fighters took off from Hamedan on Tuesday, a statement said.Targets were…

Libyan forces liberate key Neighbourhood 2 in Sirte

The Libyan forces of Al-Bunyan AL-Marsous appointed by the UN-backed Government of National Accord and led by Misurata forces announced Tuesday their full control of Neighbourhood 2, saying they defeated IS militants in there and left…