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Tuesday, 31 March 2015
World's oldest person Misao Okawa dies in Japan
The world's oldest living person, Japan's Misao Okawa, has died from heart failure at the age of 117. She died in a nursing home in Osaka, the city she was born in on 5 March 1898. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1F1g3yP
Joni Mitchell in 'intensive care' in Los Angeles hospital
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is intensive care after being found unconscious in her Los Angeles home. She was rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Cvy4XG
New Zealander Lundy guilty of double murder
Lundy was found guilty in 2002 of killing Christine and seven-year-old Amber in 2000, and was jailed for life. But the conviction was overturned in 2013 by Britain's Privy Council after new evidence emerged. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1ahqK8T
Gaza family 'tricked' into selling Banksy painting for $175
A Palestinian man says he was tricked into selling a mural by the artist Banksy that is estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rabie Darduna told the BBC he was given less than $175 (£118) for the image drawn on the only remaining door of his house in Gaza. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1C5EvNq
Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari hails 'vote for change'
The winner of Nigeria's presidential poll, Muhammadu Buhari, has hailed his victory as a vote for change and proof the nation has embraced democracy. Mr Buhari also praised outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan as a "worthy opponent" who peacefully relinquished power. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1MxazVY
Hamas leader Meshaal warns of Israeli 'extremism' after elections
The political leader of the militant Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas says the results of Israel's elections will further diminish hopes for peace. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Il9D0t
Iran nuclear talks: Russia and Iran claim progress
Progress has been made in talks on Iran's nuclear programme, Russian and Iranian officials say. Negotiations between six world powers and Iran will resume on Wednesday, overrunning a deadline for a deal. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1MwTV97
Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysian jailed opposition leader denied royal pardon
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is to remain in prison after his request for a royal pardon was turned down. Anwar was jailed for five years in February after a final appeal against a sodomy conviction was rejected. via Pocket http://ift.tt/19HBix5
Body found at Andrew Getty's home in LA
Police said a man in his 40s was found dead at the Hollywood Hills home, but they have not confirmed his identity or established the cause of death. Los Angeles police department's Jack Richter told reporters that officers went to the home shortly after 2:15pm local time (22:15 GMT) on Tuesday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1CKJesZ
China's factory activity back to expanding in March
Activity in China's vast factory sector picked up unexpectedly in March, according to a government survey. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was up to 50.1 from February's 49.9, and higher than economists' forecasts of 49.7. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1EAPfuA
China building 'great wall of sand' in South China Sea
China's land reclamation is creating a "great wall of sand" in the South China Sea, a top US official says, leading to "serious questions" on its intentions. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Harry Harris made the comments in a speech in Australia on Tuesday night. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1NGVC0S
Asia shares lower on factory surveys
Japanese shares were lower after a survey of big manufacturers showed confidence was steady in the first quarter but is expected to worsen. The Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan showed that big firms plan to cut spending by 1. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1C4zzbF
10 Quick Things You Can do to Make Your Next Trip Better
Hey you, why you going to the airport? Flying somewhere? Of course, you’re not just going to the airport to hang out and have a good time. No, the good time comes from arriving at your destination safely. via Pocket http://ift.tt/19B5HNM
Arkansas lawmakers pass 'religion freedom' bill
Arkansas has approved a religious freedom bill similar to one that has caused a storm of protest in Indiana. Critics of the law say it could be used to discriminate against gay people because it gives business owners a legal defence based on their faith. via Pocket http://ift.tt/19GZuPV
Why Google killed a secret project to improve battery life by 5x on mobile devices
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The grandson of Getty oil founder J. Paul Getty was found dead at his home in LA
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Amnesty condemns 'alarming rise' in death sentences
Human rights group Amnesty International has said there was an "alarming" increase in death sentences around the world in 2014. In its annual review of death penalty use across the planet, it said some countries were using it in response to "real or perceived" security threats. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1IkkM1J
Ten months ago, ex-Microsoft star Steven Sinofsky backed this startup — now it's worth $1.75 billion
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Swap shop: Tech to barter your way to the good life
California resident Sara Dunaway-Seitz got married last year. While planning her nuptials a friend suggested an app called Yerdle that offered a modern twist on bartering. Users list items they no longer want or need, priced in Yerdle dollars. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1H1Wzgh
India: Police enforce beef ban with cow 'mugshots'
Police in one Indian state have told cattle owners to submit photographs of their livestock to help them enforce a new ban on selling beef. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1DpjSkW
Milk: End of EU quota heightens farmers' fears
EU milk quotas have been scrapped after more than three decades of efforts to prevent overproduction. The system is ending to allow EU dairy businesses to compete with international rivals in supplying fast-growing markets in Asia and Africa. via Pocket http://ift.tt/19zZ7an
US lifts military aid freeze against Egypt
President Barack Obama has told his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al Sisi, that the US will resume full military aid to Egypt. In a phone call on Tuesday, Mr Obama informed Mr al-Sisi that F-16 fighter jets, missiles and M1A1 tank kits would be delivered. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1agj5rF
V-Nova streaming tech produces 4K compression 'worth watching'
A new method of data compression could see ultra-high definition video - also known as 4K - being streamed to TVs and other devices using around 50% of the bandwidth currently needed. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1xUUSBH
Mapping a brighter future for Nairobi's slums
Mapping and app technology is allowing residents living in Nairobi's Mathare slum to report land disputes and waste management and infrastructure problems. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Dpf8Mn
The app that uploads to the US Library of Congress
StoryCorps is a non-profit organisation that helps to record interviews and then archives them to the US Library of Congress for preservation. The company recently launched a smartphone app that will allow people to record their own stories and then upload them directly to the Library of Congress. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1bOChNm
Virtual reality looks for a role in journalism
I recently visited a refugee camp for Syrians, spending time in the home of 12-year-old Sidra, accompanying her to a makeshift school, meeting her friends and watching children playing football on a rubble pitch or pass the time in a woefully ill-equipped gym. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1GJFXvL
It's so hard to get a hotel for Salesforce's big conference, they just hired a cruise ship
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Care system 'gets biggest shake-up in 60 years'
Major changes to the care system in England are being introduced on Wednesday in what is being dubbed the biggest shake-up for 60 years. The Care Act 2014 includes rights for those receiving care and those who provide it to their loved ones. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Cukjsk
Pinterest says more guys are joining the site than ever. Here's what they're doing
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Facebook disputes study saying it might violate European security laws (FB)
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Top bosses sign letter supporting Tories
More than 100 company leaders have declared support for a Conservative-led government in a letter published in the Daily Telegraph. The signatories include the head of BP and the head of insurer Prudential. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1agjTN9
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: We influenced Georgia not to pass its own 'anti-gay' law (CRM)
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The first viable product made with 'wonder material' graphene is about to hit stores
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Jay Z's music streaming site isn't about helping musicians — it's about making more money
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Atlanta Falcons lose draft pick after fake crowd noise at Georgia Dome
Atlanta Falcons have been stripped of a 2016 draft pick for using artificial crowd noise at home games. They have also been fined $350,000 (£236,000) and their team president Rich McKay has been suspended from the competition committee for three months. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1yvsalE
French Senate overturns fines for prostitutes' clients
France's Senate has rejected a planned 2013 law penalising people who pay for sex, and has chosen to maintain the offence of soliciting. Although prostitution is legal in France, soliciting in public and pimping are not. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1IhOAvJ
Instagram censored a photo of a woman on her period and the internet isn't happy
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Turkey power outage hits big cities
Massive power cuts have hit dozens of provinces across Turkey, with officials saying a break in connections with mainland Europe could be to blame. The outage has affected power stations and public transport, including Istanbul's tram and metro systems. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Dknsgj
Peru's Prime Minister Ana Jara deposed over spy row
Peruvian Prime Minister Ana Jara was forced to step down after losing a vote of confidence in Congress on Monday. Ms Jara was censured over allegations that Peru's intelligence agency had for years gathered information on leading figures in business and politics. via Pocket http://ift.tt/19EiaA3
The US government is investigating Apple over patent infringement allegations (AAPL)
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Tunis museum attack: Sally Adey died from gunshot wounds
A British tourist killed in a terror attack at a museum in Tunisia died from gunshot wounds to her abdomen and pelvis, a coroner has heard. Sally Adey, 57, of Caynton, Shropshire, was one of more than 20 people killed at the National Bardo Museum in Tunis on 18 March. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Cs77UK
Stephen Fry is deleting his Instagram account after being 'hounded off'
Stephen Fry says he's deleting his Instagram account telling his followers he was "hounded off". The TV presenter and actor, who has 92,000 followers on the picture-sharing website but nine million on Twitter, said: "Newspapers, as ever, suck all the joy out of everything. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1DjFFKR
Eurozone deflation eases while unemployment falls
Deflation in the eurozone eased during March while the rate of unemployment dipped slightly in February, figures show. The EU's statistics office figures found consumer prices fell by 0.1% in March from a year earlier, as against a 0.3% fall last month. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1bMc02m
Zelda delay: Is this another nail in the Wii U's coffin?
The release schedule for Nintendo's Wii U is looking "pretty barren" after the new Legend of Zelda game was delayed, according to an industry analyst. Gaming expert Guy Cocker says the console is already seen as a failure and claims it'll be abandoned by Nintendo "fairly soon". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1CEznVr
South Africa's Eskom chairman quits amid ongoing power cuts
The chairman of South Africa's power utility has resigned following calls for him to be sacked over allegations of interfering with operations. Eskom made the announcement after deliberating with Zola Tsotsi on a motion of no-confidence. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1CGFA3m
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