European court calls Russia’s anti-gay law discriminatory
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Russia’s “gay propaganda law” is discriminatory.
Both tidal and circadian clocks guide the behavior of some animals
New research has revealed how circadian and tidal clocks interact to govern the behavior of some animals — like a sand-burrowing isopod native to Australia.
Venezuelan National Guard kills 17-year-old protester
Venezuela’s Interior Ministry said National Guard troops fatally shot a 17-year-old protester during an anti-government demonstration.
NASA’s Kepler mission finds 219 new exoplanets, several potentially habitable worlds
The latest Kepler mission data dump offered evidence of 219 new exoplanet candidates.
Democrats: Flynn did not report Middle East nuclear trip involving Russia
Top Democrats said Michael Flynn did not report a trip to the Middle East related to a nuclear venture involving Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
126 migrants drown in Mediterranean after boat’s motor stolen
About 126 migrants drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea after the motor of their boat was stolen by smugglers, survivors said.
Black-market baby trade flourishes in India after adoption law reform
The recent uncovering of a major baby-trafficking racket in eastern India has brought the issue of Indian adoption into the spotlight.
IAI test fires new surface-to-surface missile
Israel Aerospace Industries has announced a successful firing trial of its new long-range LORA missile against a pre-planned target.
Balance delay sends crude oil prices lower
Crude oil prices moved to fresh lows in early Tuesday trading on concerns that production from some OPEC members was thwarting rebalancing efforts.
Illness prompts Tullow to reconfigure front office again
After reshuffling the desks at its front office earlier this year, Africa-focused Tullow Oil said Tuesday it has a new finance officer because of health issues.
