Posts

Showing posts from December, 2017

United Arab Emirates introduces VAT for first time

The Gulf state has been under pressure to increase state revenue in the face of lower oil prices from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DI1lnd

Germany starts enforcing hate speech law

Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lvH6Sq

Germany starts enforcing hate speech law

Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lvH6Sq

North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row

South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of UN sanctions. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lqIExX

Report: 2 Protesters in Western Iran killed at Night Rally

Iran’s economy has improved since its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, which saw Iran limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the end of some international sanctions. That improvement has not reached the average Iranian, however. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CgALWl

Tax internet firms over extremist content, says Ben Wallace

Tech giants are "ruthless profiteers" who are failing to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ

Tax internet firms over extremist content, says Ben Wallace

Tech giants are "ruthless profiteers" who are failing to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ

Tax internet firms over extremist content, says Ben Wallace

Tech giants are "ruthless profiteers" who are failing to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ

Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax

The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CqyxAg

Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax

The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CqyxAg

Christian Group Helps Ethiopian Jews Make Aliyah to Israel

Eighty-two Ethiopian Jewish immigrants landed at the Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv last week, bringing to 1,200 the total number of Jews from the East African nation relocated to Israel by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CdRycy

Millennials to enjoy 'inheritance boom'

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Ec84ae

Holiday promotions can be misleading, says Which?

In half the cases it looked at, Which? found holidays were no more expensive after the promotion period ended. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CobRRl

The man who can't face the internet

One man's quest to keep his image off the internet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pTfAUl

The man who can't face the internet

One man's quest to keep his image off the internet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pTfAUl

New Year Honours 2018: AI chief Demis Hassabis made CBE

The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EdVK9o

New Year Honours 2018: AI chief Demis Hassabis made CBE

The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EdVK9o

Zombie thrills

From zombie experiences to haunted houses and high-concept horror films, the fright business is getting more profitable. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2luvEGS

Exmo Bitcoin exchange manager freed by kidnappers

Exmo has confirmed that Pavel Lerner is safe after reports that he was thrown out of a car. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C8Zj3e

Australia Recruiting Christians Around the World to Pray in the New Year

Christian leaders in Australia are inviting people around the world to pray at sunrise on New Year's Day. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BUew40

Operation Blessing Bringing the Gift of Clean Water to Parts of Liberia

Operation Blessing International is providing hundreds of people in Liberia with a much-needed gift -- a reliable source of water. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2pT307x

Planning Africa's smart cities

African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CmUBMp

UK stock markets close at a record high

London's FTSE indexes reached new heights after confounding downbeat expectations for the year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BRLguU

Goldman Sachs will lose billions short term on Trump tax reform

US investment giant is the latest to warn of a short-term hit to income from Donald Trump's tax act. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2liCksl

Egypt Says 10 Killed in Attack on Coptic Church

Egypt’s Health Ministry spokesman says at least 10 people, including eight Coptic Christians, have been killed in a shootout outside a south Cairo church. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2llgKU7

Immunotherapy: Using our immune system to fight cancer

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough technology that scientists hope will one day lead to cures for previously untreatable cancers. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zJs5BB

'Shout it from the rooftops, promote your idea'

Gerry Cottle, the boss of Rooftop Film Club, explains what he learnt from his circus owner father. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2pQXt1u

Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite

Data links to Angola's first communications satellite have been restored after it went missing for two days from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cm8Q40

Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite

Data links to Angola's first communications satellite have been restored after it went missing for two days from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cm8Q40

US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras

The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lpvCzL

US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras

The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lpvCzL

YouTube app removed from Amazon Fire TV kit early

Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zLYmIe

YouTube app removed from Amazon Fire TV kit early

Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zLYmIe

Citizens Advice: Think carefully about gym membership

Six people on average complain about gym membership every day, a charity reveals. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zLVXNI

National Archives: Thatcher and Major clashed over economy

The two had a heated meeting about interest rates in January 1991, newly-released papers reveal. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lgQM3V

The year in business

The year saw optimism among US investors, despite the turmoil of President Trump's first year in office. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CkkGeK

Why gin and tonic has become more expensive

Drinkers are becoming more adventurous and it seems they're willing to pay for new tastes and flavours. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C4hXcC

Apple apologies for slowing iPhone batteries down

It says it will reduce the price of replacements and and will issue battery-monitoring software. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2leQEln

Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ChAEXh

Apple apologies for slowing iPhone batteries down

It says it will reduce the price of replacements and and will issue battery-monitoring software. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2leQEln

Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ChAEXh

Apple apologies for slowing iPhone batteries down

It says it will reduce the price of replacements and and will issue battery-monitoring software. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2leQEln

Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ChAEXh

Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency". from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DrJErY

Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DrJErY

Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DrJErY

Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev

Pavel Lerner was kidnapped on Boxing Day in Kiev. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CjiHrj

Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev

Pavel Lerner was kidnapped on Boxing Day in Kiev. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CjiHrj

Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev

Pavel Lerner was kidnapped on Boxing Day in Kiev. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CjiHrj

Putin: Supermarket Bombing Was a Terror Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday's bombing at a St. Petersburg supermarket was a terror attack, adding that another attack had been thwarted. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2lckQ0w

Nintendo Switch secret golf game wiped

A 1984 video game hidden on the Nintendo Switch console has been deleted. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2E88A9a

Nintendo Switch secret golf game wiped

A 1984 video game hidden on the Nintendo Switch console has been deleted. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2E88A9a

ISIS Claims Attack on Kabul Shiite Center, 41 Dead

At least 41 people have been killed and another 84 are seriously hurt after a terror attack Thursday in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2lcUE5U

How 'posh coffee' is helping farmers

Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for ethically sourced coffee, and it's benefiting everyone from the farms who grow the beans to the trendy cafes selling the stuff. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C33GNw

Failed satellite programmed with 'wrong co-ordinates'

A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cf2AgH

Failed satellite programmed with 'wrong co-ordinates'

A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cf2AgH

Troll alert tool banned by Twitter

A crowd-sourced effort to tackle fake accounts on the social network has been banned. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zHCbTk

Troll alert tool banned by Twitter

A crowd-sourced effort to tackle fake accounts on the social network has been banned. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zHCbTk

John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked

Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ciz1bU

John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked

Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ciz1bU

Watchdog Group Blasts UN for its Most Evil Actions

The United Nations is being called out for what one watchdog group calls the world body's top "evil actions" of the year.   from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2zGISoX

Apple to release source code for pre-Mac computer Lisa

Next year, Apple fans will be able to tinker with the source code for the firm's Lisa computer. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pJKluI

Apple to release source code for pre-Mac computer Lisa

Next year, Apple fans will be able to tinker with the source code for the firm's Lisa computer. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pJKluI

Mortgage approvals 'lowest for a year'

The number of new mortgages being approved in November was the lowest since August 2016, the industry says from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lclVoY

Rogue landlords targeted by government

Landlords in England who want to rent a property to five or more people need a licence under plans. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2pOyxYo

Tech 2017: BBC News Online's biggest technology stories

Apple, ransomware and Bitcoin all feature prominently in BBC Tech's most read stories of the year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BMq1e0

DFS buys assets from failed Multiyork

DFS Furniture buys store leases, trademark and designs from Multiyork. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2llRigi

Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR

A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKbwr5

Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR

A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKbwr5

American Airlines sorry over basketball players theft claim

American Airlines wrongly accused two professional basketball players of stealing first class blankets. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CgayX4

UK enjoyed 'greenest year for electricity ever' in 2017

Renewables provided more electricity than coal for 90% of year, National Grid figures show. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ljchA8

Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR

A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BKbwr5

Explosion at Russia's St. Petersburg, 10 Hurt

Russian news reports say at least ten people have been injured by an explosion at a supermarket in St. Petersburg. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2Dn9DkB

China's Christians Won't Let the Government Stop Them From Teaching Kids About Jesus

Churches in a city in southeastern China have been forced to find other ways to teach their kids about religion since the atheist Communist Party has tightened restrictions on faith education and warned against Christianity's influence. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CdQWjZ

Hammond challenged to release Brexit studies

MPs claim they will be "hamstrung" if they do not get to see the Treasury's Brexit analysis. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Ccm1V2

Horrific Church Bus Crash Kills 20 People in the Philippines on Christmas Day

For many, Christmas is a time of good food, family, games and a load of fun. But in the Philippines tragedy struck a group of Christians on this most special day. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2pIxJUT

Shoplifters taking under £200 worth of goods 'not pursued'

Retailers warn a rise in shoplifting is partly fuelled by police not investigating smaller thefts. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DlQ782

Edward Snowden's Haven app 'catches spies'

Software is designed to record secret police and others that might search activists' possessions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lgQ3yT

Edward Snowden's Haven app 'catches spies'

Software is designed to record secret police and others that might search activists' possessions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lgQ3yT

Vietnam army hires censors to fight 'internet chaos'

Local media reports the People's Army has hired more than 10,000 people to tackle "wrongful views". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2li9hUR

Report: North Korean Defector Had Anthrax Antibodies in His System

A North Korean soldier who defected this year had traces of anthrax antibodies in his system, according to the South Korean news agency UPI. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2zBIyI1

Vietnam army hires censors to fight 'internet chaos'

Local media reports the People's Army has hired more than 10,000 people to tackle "wrongful views". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2li9hUR

Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l5NoJb

Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l5NoJb

Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l5NoJb

HMRC employs farmyard ducks to 'niggle' taxpayers

Two farmyard ducks have been reminding people to pay their tax - but have now retired to the country from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CbtqUy

Go player to take on Chinese AI in match

More man versus machine Go playing but this time it will be Chinese AI that takes up challenge. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVRmOO

Go player to take on Chinese AI in match

More man versus machine Go playing but this time it will be Chinese AI that takes up challenge. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVRmOO

Shares sink at South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai

Investors react to Hyundai Heavy Industries plans to raise about $1.2bn in a fresh rights issue. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zAAzuV

Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use

The ex-president was quizzed for the BBC by Prince Harry, in a rare interview since leaving office. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BFzzap

Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use

The ex-president was quizzed for the BBC by Prince Harry, in a rare interview since leaving office. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BFzzap

The path to curing the deadliest diseases

Advances in medicine and technology mean our understanding of the human genome is advancing rapidly. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C8890z

Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill

A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9l6oo

Chinese skyscraper to be auctioned online

The unfinished 156m skyscraper is being put up for auction on Taobao, China's biggest e-commerce site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVvjHX

Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill

A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9l6oo

Chinese skyscraper to be auctioned online

The unfinished 156m skyscraper is being put up for auction on Taobao, China's biggest e-commerce site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVvjHX

Generational challenge

Here's how a 202-year-old American sail-making business grew and evolved to what it is today. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Cdl817

Quantum computing: Modular system announced

Linking modular quantum computers together could create a more powerful network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lfbPmt

Charlie Brooker: Expect the most varied series of Black Mirror yet

Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk online dating and social media (but strictly no spoilers). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9aHsQ

Quantum computing: Modular system announced

Linking modular quantum computers together could create a more powerful network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lfbPmt

Charlie Brooker: Expect the most varied series of Black Mirror yet

Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk online dating and social media (but strictly no spoilers). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9aHsQ

Can AI keep these zoo animals warm?

A UK zoo has teamed up with tech giant IBM in a bid to keep its heating costs down during the winter. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae5WH

Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017

Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BG4iEe

Can AI keep these zoo animals warm?

A UK zoo has teamed up with tech giant IBM in a bid to keep its heating costs down during the winter. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae5WH

Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017

Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BG4iEe

Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?

A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae3OE

Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?

A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae3OE

Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?

A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Cae3OE

Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017

Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BG4iEe

'Zero real wage growth' forecast for 2018

Britain's pay squeeze will end, but a meaningful pay rise remains out of sight, says research group. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zzPOE1

MP campaigns to end unpaid 'trial shifts'

Glasgow South MP Stewart McDonald is urging his colleagues to back a Private Members' Bill. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BvKjbe

Trump Turnberry will no longer get business rates relief

The US president's golf resort in South Ayrshire had previously received business rates relief of more than £100,000. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BLdhrO

Shoppers stay home for Boxing Day sales

Fewer people went bargain hunting, following Black Friday discounts and smarter online shopping. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BSXMyh

Internationally Famous Soccer Player Announces His Retirement with Christian Message

Spain's best-known soccer player, Kaká, recently announced his retirement on social media, with a Christian message for his fans. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2C8zFe5

US Slashes UN Budget: Will There be More to Come?  

The Trump administration has negotiated big cuts in the United Nations budget. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2pzgrcP

Cotton: The mills are alive with the sound of sewing

Cotton is once again back on the production line in Greater Manchester after 40 years. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l1Mnlt

How baby play is helping robots imagine the future

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kTYL6Y

Your pictures - jugaad

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week, it is "jugaad", a colloquial Indian word meaning low-cost inventions and innovation. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kVFJgh

How baby play is helping robots imagine the future

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kTYL6Y

Shoppers immune to Boxing Day sales fever

Previous spending and the income squeeze will hit the traditional Christmas season, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kUQ6B6

Tunisia bans UAE Emirates airline from landing in Tunis

The move comes after Tunisian women reported being stopped from boarding flights to the Gulf nation. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BtV4uJ

Christian Businessman’s Christmas Decision Has Him Set to Lose Millions

A Christian businessman is choosing to let his staff head home early this Christmas so that they can spend some quality time with their families, all at a huge cost to his successful business. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2D6JGFB

Marrying yourself

More and more people are choosing to "marry” themselves in symbolic ceremonies, but what's behind the trend? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l17TWj

UN Security Council Imposes Tougher Sanctions on North Korea

The new sanctions approved in the council resolution include sharply cutting limits on North Korea's imports of refined oil, forcing all North Koreans working overseas to return home within 24 months, and cracking down on shipping to and from the country. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BXtauS

In the dog house

One expert advises movers how to care for pets, and others give property price predictions for 2018. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2pihflU

Amazon apologises for 'threats' to customer

Amazon has apologised to a customer, who believed he was sent coded death threats by an employee. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kZJGzG

Living Beyond Themselves: Couple Sells Everything to be Missionaries in Haiti

They made a pact, and they stuck to it. Why a doctor and his wife picked up their entire lives and moved to a third world country. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BQ4wcS

Police Still Investigating Possible Terror Link to Melbourne Car Attack

The driver of an SUV who plowed into a crowd of holiday shoppers on a Melbourne street Thursday, injuring 19 people, is mentally ill, Australian law enforcement officials said. But they still are investigating the incident after the 32-year-old suspect told them during an interrogation about hearing voices and also attributing his actions to a perceived mistreatment of Muslims. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BkdMoD

Can Anything Good Come from Christian Persecution? Author, Evangelical Leader Says 'Yes'

Evangelical leader urges Christians to follow the example of the persecuted Church suffering from torture and, in some cases, execution. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CXZR87

Steel pensions: Stephen Kinnock calls for flexibility

As steelworkers face a big pensions decision, an MP warns over a lack of flexibility in the system. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BWdYxY

Bitcoin loses third of value over week

The roller coaster ride continues for the virtual currency as it falls from almost $20,000 to $13,400. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BWm3CW

Bitcoin loses third of value over week

The roller coaster ride continues for the virtual currency as it falls from almost $20,000 to $13,400. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BWm3CW

Bitcoin loses third of value over week

The roller coaster ride continues for the virtual currency as it falls from almost $20,000 to $13,400. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BWm3CW

Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app

It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zflgHN

Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app

It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zflgHN

Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones

Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BlyqEK

Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones

Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BlyqEK

Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones

Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BlyqEK

Exporting Swaziland's hand-made candles

How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DvjOEs

Can Cyril Ramaphosa foster economic recovery?

If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa's president, he will need a robust economic strategy. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2pcQek2

Apple changes rules on app 'loot boxes'

Customers will now have to be told how likely they are to get certain in-game items, says Apple. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kCW615

UK incomes see sluggish growth

Real disposable incomes in the UK grew just 0.2% in the third quarter of 2017. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kXv6ZF

UK 'ready to retaliate' against Russian cyber attacks

Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to retaliate over threats to UK national security and the West. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BwqCnO

UK 'ready to retaliate' against Russian cyber attacks

Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to retaliate over threats to UK national security and the West. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BwqCnO

Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner

The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CV2O9v

Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner

The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CV2O9v

South Korea's Lotte Group founder jailed for embezzlement

The case is part of a wider crack down on financial crime at South Korea's biggest firms. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zeck5q

How Coca-Cola became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how Coca-Cola became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DoGIgC

Can a mobile device get the better of malaria?

An Oxford firm has developed a device to sequence the genome of malaria parasites to help doctors detect the strain they're dealing with. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Dt8ecT

Karaoke comes to China's shopping centres

In China, karaoke has become so popular that people can now sing inside booths in shopping centres. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2p7miWB

Apple changes rules on app 'loot boxes'

Customers will now have to be told how likely they are to get certain in-game items, says Apple. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kCW615

The glitch that stole Christmas: How to handle smart tech gifts

How to prevent net-connected toys and other smart tech gifts becoming a post-Christmas nightmare. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUPCKm

Can your online reputation be bleached?

Legislation that protects websites from lawsuits is cleansing negative comments from online forums. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kDN7wX

Apple changes rules on app 'loot boxes'

Customers will now have to be told how likely they are to get certain in-game items, says Apple. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kCW615

The glitch that stole Christmas: How to handle smart tech gifts

How to prevent net-connected toys and other smart tech gifts becoming a post-Christmas nightmare. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUPCKm

Can your online reputation be bleached?

Legislation that protects websites from lawsuits is cleansing negative comments from online forums. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kDN7wX

MPs call for curbs on plastic bottles and packaging

MPs want deposits on plastic bottles and a higher levy on packaging to protect the seas from pollution. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zcEuxq

Three UK supermarkets publish data on antibiotics use

M&S, Waitrose and Asda all publish the figures as part of a drive to cut the use of antibiotics. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BurtFL

Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner

The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CV2O9v

Embraer shares take off on Boeing talks

Embraer stock soared more than 20% after the firm said it had held talks with Boeing about a possible deal. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BhB2Uo

Why Orphanages Are on Their Way Out and What it Means for the Church

Faith-based groups that work with orphans say there's a growing trend away from traditional orphanages and towards family-style care. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BMIVCh

Poundland takes down controversial Twinings tea advert

Poundland has taken down an advert featuring Twinings tea after the company complained on Twitter. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kXziZA

Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?

An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2p7x4fr

Facebook strikes music deal with Universal

The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bvb18f

Facebook strikes music deal with Universal

The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bvb18f

Facebook strikes music deal with Universal

The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Bvb18f

Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?

An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p7x4fr

Ryanair's German pilots to strike on Friday

Ryanair pilots in Germany say the strike follows "unsatisfactory negotiations" over union recognition. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2p8ftE4

Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?

An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p7x4fr

UN Condemns US on Jerusalem; Haley to Nations: "We Will Remember" This

The United Nations General Assembly condemns U.S. action on Jerusalem amid threats by President Trump to pull funding for the international body. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BjhPBH

Mattis is 1st Pentagon Chief to Visit Guantanamo Since 2002

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited the American Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to offer holiday greetings to troops Thursday. It was the first trip there by a Pentagon chief in almost 16 years. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2kVsdZn

Virgin West Coast rail strike called off

The firm says a planned strike for Friday and on a number of days in January will not now go ahead. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kVHCbV

Shell enters UK household energy market

The oil giant is to buy the UK energy firm First Utility, which supplies 825,000 homes. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Dpc7PW

Facebook ditches fake news warning flag

The social network will no longer display a warning icon next to disputed stories. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p4YMtj

Facebook ditches fake news warning flag

The social network will no longer display a warning icon next to disputed stories. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p4YMtj

Trump on UN Jerusalem Vote: 'Let Them Vote Against Us. We'll Save a Lot'

At the final Cabinet meeting of the year, President Trump warned the General Assembly on Thursday's expected vote against the decision declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BTs1nP

Melbourne Attack: Crazed Man or Act of Terror?

Two men have been arrested in Australia after a possible terror attack in Melbourne. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BJi75L

Chinese live streaming website shut down

The site was closed after protests about the public sharing of streams filmed in schools and gyms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUKhCV

Chinese live streaming website shut down

The site was closed after protests about the public sharing of streams filmed in schools and gyms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUKhCV

Candy brothers defeat £132m damages claim

The luxury property developers defeat an action brought against them by businessman Mark Holyoake. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kyXWAl

Terror Attack?: Vehicle Crashes into Pedestrians in Australia Injuring 19

Two men have been arrested in Australia after a possible terror attack in Melbourne. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2zaFYIK

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Soldier Defects

South Korean soldiers fired 20 warning machine gun rounds Thursday, turning back North Korean soldiers apparently pursuing a comrade who had earlier dashed across the rivals’ shared border, officials said. It is the fourth time this year a North Korean soldier has defected across the world’s most heavily armed border. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2z9Q9wY

Should we care about Bitcoin price?

With so much volatility there is arguably limited value in reporting the ups and downs of the cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CREuFD

Leaseholds banned on new-build houses in England

The ban follows thousands of complaints from leaseholders who bought new houses in England. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BedhfE

UK government borrowing falls in November

The public sector deficit narrows slightly thanks to higher-than-expected income tax receipts. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DmGWFd

Apple's iPhones slowed to tackle ageing batteries

Customers have long suspected iPhones slow down over time. Now, Apple has confirmed some models do. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BqJyVc

Apple's iPhones slowed to tackle ageing batteries

Customers have long suspected iPhones slow down over time. Now, Apple has confirmed some models do. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BqJyVc

Apple's iPhones slowed to tackle ageing batteries

Customers have long suspected iPhones slow down over time. Now, Apple has confirmed some models do. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BqJyVc

Pinewood Studio stops paying rent to Welsh Government

It agreed a 15-year lease in 2015, but it is no longer considered to be a tenant at the Cardiff studio. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DgKuIW

Toys R Us faces crunch vote over UK rescue plan

The deadline for agreeing a rescue plan is later on Thursday, with 3,200 jobs in the balance. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kw8U9r

Cost of global disasters 'jumps to $306bn in 2017'

Hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires caused much of the estimated $306bn losses, a report says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kRdFd8

Artificial intelligence school inspections face resistance

The National Association of Head Teachers criticises plans to use algorithms to help rate schools. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BGxL1S

Artificial intelligence school inspections face resistance

The National Association of Head Teachers criticises plans to use algorithms to help rate schools. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BGxL1S

UK car production driven down by fall in domestic demand

Car manufacturing output for the UK market drops by 28%, while production for export rises. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kRNjrx

AT&T to pay $1,000 bonus due to tax cuts

The telecoms giant, which will also invest $1bn more in the US, said the tax reform was "monumental". from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Bp1wY4

Giant ‘God Bless Trump’ Banners Dot Jerusalem

The banner campaign was designed by Evangelical leader and author Mike Evans, a fervent supporter of President Trump.  The banner reads ‘God Bless Trump From Jerusalem, DC (David’s Capital) to Washington, DC.’  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2Bp8GM8

US finds against Bombardier in Boeing dispute

The Commerce Department's findings on Wednesday could lead to trade duties of almost 300%. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2p2bI38

Rail strikes due in new year over RMT guards row

RMT members at six train operating companies plan a series of new year strikes. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BEb5z8

Faith Leaders Say Traditional Orphanages On Their Way Out

Faith-based groups that work with orphans say there's a growing trend away from traditional orphanages and towards family-style care. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BSgGEI

Republican tax bill is 'government for sale', say Democrats

President Trump will sign the biggest rewrite of the US tax code in a generation in the coming days. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kQgjje

Christmas High Alert: Churches Tightening Church Security in Pakistan, Egypt

This Christmas season Christians in Pakistan and Egypt are on high alert. They are asking their governments to help provide tightened security for worship services from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2oTxLJ0

Brexit: Be more patriotic about cheese, says Michael Gove

Prices will go up if the UK leaves the EU without a deal but not if people buy British, says Michael Gove. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BR95Gr

YouTube prankster admits killing boyfriend in stunt gone awry

Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend through a book, which failed to stop the bullet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CLuKMT

YouTube prankster admits killing boyfriend in stunt gone awry

Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend through a book, which failed to stop the bullet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CLuKMT

HMRC warns on iTunes gift card scam

Hundreds of people over 65 have been ripped off by fraudsters who tell them to buy gift vouchers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z47veQ

HMRC warns on iTunes gift card scam

Hundreds of people over 65 have been ripped off by fraudsters who tell them to buy gift vouchers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z47veQ

GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs

The UK has improved its ability to attack other country's communications says a Parliament committee. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Df2FyL

GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs

The UK has improved its ability to attack other country's communications says a Parliament committee. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Df2FyL

Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed

The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BncIV9

Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed

The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BncIV9

Estate agents stretching the facts, say regulators

In one case, a flat with "beautifully maintained grounds" turned out to be more like a building site. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CK0bHG

Eni and Shell on trial in Italy over Nigeria 'corruption'

Eni and Shell deny claims in Italy that they paid a huge bribe to secure a Nigerian oilfield. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BaTr4U

Report: North Korea Testing Anthrax as Payload in its ICBMs

A Japanese newspaper says that North Korea has begun to load anthrax onto its intercontinental ballistic missiles. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2DhmGom

Extravagant Love, Extraordinary People: God’s Surgeons Saving Lives in Africa

Meet the Christian doctor who gave up a lucrative medical career in America to pursue a dream of serving the less fortunate. "What brought us here seven years ago, really, was God changing our heart,” said Erik Hansen. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2z55HCt

5G roll-out legal challenges defeated

Three and EE fail at their initial attempts to force Ofcom to rethink a 5G mobile spectrum auction. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmCgln

5G roll-out legal challenges defeated

Three and EE fail at their initial attempts to force Ofcom to rethink a 5G mobile spectrum auction. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmCgln

Facebook steps up facial recognition use

Users who opt in will be informed whenever their picture is uploaded to the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kQX3lT

Facebook steps up facial recognition use

Users who opt in will be informed whenever their picture is uploaded to the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kQX3lT

Bitcoin Cash deals frozen as insider trading is probed

Coinbase is investigating whether staff ignored orders to keep its Bitcoin Cash launch secret. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BnaSUp

Bitcoin Cash freeze as insider trading probed

Coinbase is investigating whether staff ignored orders to keep its Bitcoin Cash launch secret. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BnaSUp

Bitcoin Cash freeze as insider trading probed

Coinbase is investigating whether staff ignored orders to keep its Bitcoin Cash launch secret. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BnaSUp

New Blow for Uber as Top EU Court Says it’s a Taxi Company

Ride-hailing service Uber suffered a new blow Wednesday as the European Union’s top court ruled that it should be regulated like a taxi company and not a technology service, a decision that could change the way it functions across many countries in the continent. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2Df4Jqo

Elon Musk accidently tweets his private phone number

The post was quickly deleted, but not before many of his followers noticed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmaS6M

Elon Musk accidently tweets his private phone number

The post was quickly deleted, but not before many of his followers noticed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmaS6M

HMRC warns on iTunes gift card scam

Hundreds of people over 65 have been ripped off by fraudsters who tell them to buy gift vouchers. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2z47veQ

Haley to UN Members: US Will be ‘Taking Names’ on Jerusalem

Ambassador Nikki Haley is serving notice the U.S. “will be taking names” on a U.N. General Assembly vote Thursday on a nonbinding resolution criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CMgeEM

EU says Brexit transition to end by 31 December 2020

The EU sets out its guidelines for the next phase of Brexit talks - with a New Year's Eve end date. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BE7CAI

IMF downgrades UK growth forecast

Rising inflation and stagnant wages are squeezing consumers, the IMF says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BPC8Kw

Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court

The ride-sharing firm had argued that it was an information society service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z2miXB

Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court

The ride-sharing firm had argued that it was an information society service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z2miXB

Uber is transport service, says European court

The ride-sharing firm had argued that it was an information society service. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2z2miXB

Legal right to ask for fast broadband by 2020

BT's offer to connect remote homes to superfast broadband rejected in favour of legal right to service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DeMQbk

YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription plans

The deal with Universal, whose artists include Taylor Swift, will fuel debate about YouTube's music ambitions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yYNLJt

Self-parking cars to be legalised by UK

The UK wants to modify a ban on using mobile phones to allow drivers to activate self-parking cars. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfmQ28

Legal right to ask for fast broadband by 2020

BT's offer to connect remote homes to superfast broadband rejected in favour of legal right to service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DeMQbk

YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription plans

The deal with Universal, whose artists include Taylor Swift, will fuel debate about YouTube's music ambitions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yYNLJt

Self-parking cars to be legalised by UK

The UK wants to modify a ban on using mobile phones to allow drivers to activate self-parking cars. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfmQ28

Self-parking cars to be legalised by UK

The UK wants to modify a ban on using mobile phones to allow drivers to activate self-parking cars. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfmQ28

Legal right to ask for fast broadband by 2020

BT's offer to connect remote homes to superfast broadband rejected in favour of legal right to service. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DeMQbk

Robot giant FX-2 is ridden by human pilots

A South Korean start-up shows off a huge robot designed to make humans stronger and more mobile. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BLFxK5

Video games: How big is industry's racial diversity problem?

The industry trade body Ukie is calling for greater ethnic representation in games and in the creative process. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kmVblz

Robot giant FX-2 is ridden by human pilots

A South Korean start-up shows off a huge robot designed to make humans stronger and more mobile. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BLFxK5

Video games: How big is industry's racial diversity problem?

The industry trade body Ukie is calling for greater ethnic representation in games and in the creative process. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kmVblz

Post Office secures £370m funding from government

About £160m of the money will go to village branches, but unions condemn a "slash-and-burn" of services. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2km20n4

The African firm helping global communication

How South African tech firm Poynting became a global leader in the design and manufacture of antennas. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kM28Ma

Off the boil?

There's a sharp fall in demand for country's favourite instant snack. We try to figure out why. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2klv4v6

Better communication

South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennas. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kM24Mq

Good business

A business approach to improving schools in India will mean investment is directly linked to pupil achievement. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ko7T3d

Canada Won't Fund Student Summer Jobs Unless Employers Support Transgenderism, Abortion

Pro-Life activists in Canada are outraged after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is requiring all employers to pledge their support for abortion and transgender rights to receive summer job grants.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CFjAJA

Republican tax bill: House passes plan to Senate for final vote

The Senate passing the bill would mark the party's first major legislative triumph under President Trump. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AZzU7u

YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription plans

The deal with Universal, whose artists include Taylor Swift, will fuel debate about YouTube's music ambitions. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yYNLJt

Steinhoff facing credit squeeze

Lenders are starting to withdraw or suspend credit following allegations of accounting irregularities. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yXXhfR

Banks late with data 'revolution'

Five out of nine banks ordered to be ready for Open Banking by mid-January will miss the deadline. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2D4rJs7

Facebook reveals rise in official data requests

Requests to see data on users' accounts are up by 20%, says the site's latest transparency report. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kLBrHx

Facebook reveals rise in official data requests

Requests to see data on users' accounts are up by 20%, says the site's latest transparency report. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kLBrHx

Through Pain, Suffering, and Loss: Meet Christians Who Survived ISIS

Christianity came to Iraq's Nineveh Plain shortly after Christ's death and resurrection. But ISIS did its best to wipe the modern-day descendants of those ancient Christians off the face of the earth. Now a father and son who survived that genocide have come to America to put a face on those who've been terrorized and persecuted.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2kLNvZc

Through Pain, Suffering, and Loss: Meet Christians Who Survived ISIS

Christianity came to Iraq's Nineveh Plain shortly after Christ's death and resurrection. But ISIS did its best to wipe the modern-day descendants of those ancient Christians off the face of the earth. Now a father and son who survived that genocide have come to America to put a face on those who've been terrorized and persecuted.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2yXTDTc

Mobile phones: Send a text to end your contract

Regulator Ofcom says the change means customers can avoid an awkward and long call to their operator. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2D3G0FD

Mobile phones: Send a text to end your contract

Regulator Ofcom says the change means customers can avoid an awkward and long call to their operator. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2D3G0FD

Mobile phones: Send a text to end your contract

Regulator Ofcom says the change means customers can avoid an awkward and long call to their operator. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2D3G0FD

Facebook grilled on Britain First page by MPs

MPs have been grilling Facebook, Twitter and Google on hate speech on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CDixtG

Facebook grilled on Britain First page by MPs

MPs have been grilling Facebook, Twitter and Google on hate speech on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CDixtG

Disney's President Donald Trump robot gets mocked

An animatronic version of Donald Trump created by Disney's roboticists has attracted ridicule. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2D6ednU

Disney's President Donald Trump robot gets mocked

An animatronic version of Donald Trump created by Disney's roboticists has attracted ridicule. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2D6ednU

Uber drivers a danger to public safety, warns union

The GMB Union tells Westminster Magistrates' Court it has evidence Uber drivers work "excessive hours". from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BM7EZE

Steel pensions: Decision deadline 'cannot be extended'

Steel pension scheme members must make transfer decisions by Friday, despite calls for an extension. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2D2ujia

Bitcoin exchange Youbit shuts after second hack attack

A second cyber-heist has forced South Korean crypto-cash exchange Youbit to shut down. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BgeJCn

Bitcoin exchange Youbit shuts after second hack attack

A second cyber-heist has forced South Korean crypto-cash exchange Youbit to shut down. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BgeJCn

Will Trump's plans trigger a tax war?

The US is poised for a dramatic rewrite of its tax code that changes the way it treats multinational companies. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BKJuie

New company set up to deliver Aberdeen FC Kingsford stadium

Aberdeen FC will create a wholly-owned subsidiary to drive forward its Kingsford stadium project. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Bay484

HMS Queen Elizabeth: Leak found on new aircraft carrier

The warship commissioned earlier this month by the Queen has a faulty seal, the Royal Navy confirms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CCuNea

Australia police Periscope 'plans to arrest N Korean agent'

Australian media said the chat broadcast online contained plans to arrest a suspected N Korean agent. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CCMWbH

HMS Queen Elizabeth: Leak found on new aircraft carrier

The warship commissioned earlier this month by the Queen has a faulty seal, the Royal Navy confirms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CCuNea

Australia police Periscope 'plans to arrest N Korean agent'

Australian media said the chat broadcast online contained plans to arrest a suspected N Korean agent. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CCMWbH

Token DJ

Creative artists are using blockchain technology to preserve and protect their intellectual property. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kiS6Tr

Toys R Us troubles put 3,200 jobs at risk

The toy retailer faces an uncertain future as it is told to put £9m into its pension fund. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2B0wyB6

Cyber-Attack: US blames North Korea for WannaCry

Pyongyang is for the first time officially held responsible for the WannaCry malware attack last May. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oGac6l

Cyber-Attack: US blames North Korea for WannaCry

Pyongyang is for the first time officially held responsible for the WannaCry malware attack last May. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oGac6l

Boeing and Bombardier set out defence in trade row

Boeing and Bombardier trade verbal blows over claims that the Canadian company gets state aid. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kJ0hrn

New build nightmare

Some buyers have faced gas leaks, damp, holes in the floor and cracks in the walls in the first year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kfp7Qb

A voice for a dollar

One doctor's cheap invention is helping throat cancer patients find their voices again after surgery. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kIJhS4

Steinhoff's former chair Christo Wiese in the spotlight

One of South Africa's richest people is undergoing a fall from grace amid a scandal at the retail group. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yUJo28

Genetic Secrets

Unlocking our genetic code has helped personalised treatments become the new normal. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CBRRJS

Kaspersky files lawsuit over anti-virus software ban

The Moscow-based company said claims that it is vulnerable to Kremlin influence are unfounded. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oEENS1

Kaspersky files lawsuit over anti-virus software ban

The Moscow-based company said claims that it is vulnerable to Kremlin influence are unfounded. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oEENS1

Kaspersky files lawsuit over anti-virus software ban

The Moscow-based company said claims that it is vulnerable to Kremlin influence are unfounded. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2oEENS1

US Vetoes Resolution Rejecting Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Decision

The United States was forced to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution Monday designed to reverse President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CzsBE0

Crisps and snacks seen as a route to growth by US firms

The Hershey Company and Campbell Soup strike multi-billion dollar deals to buy rival snack firms. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2oGn3pa

Uber driver arrested after Briton murdered in Lebanon

Rebecca Dykes, a British embassy worker in Beirut, was strangled and sexually assaulted, police say. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AKoiVZ

Uber driver arrested after Briton murdered in Lebanon

Rebecca Dykes, a British embassy worker in Beirut, was strangled and sexually assaulted, police say. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AKoiVZ

Advertising Standards considers inquiry into Amazon Prime

Advertising standards watchdog has had complaints about Amazon delivery promises and may investigate. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ARFd9c

Advertising Standards considers inquiry into Amazon Prime

Advertising standards watchdog has had complaints about Amazon delivery promises and may investigate. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ARFd9c

ESPN president John Skipper resigns citing substance addiction

John Skipper says his resignation from the Walt Disney-owned sports broadcaster follows years of addiction. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yTlLqJ

UK plan to tackle plastic waste threat

A four-point plan for tackling plastic waste has been outlined by the Environment Secretary Michael Gove. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zke6oR

Twitter suspends Britain First leaders

The leader and deputy of a far-right British political party's Twitter accounts are frozen. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BtyXWi

Twitter suspends Britain First leaders

The leader and deputy of a far-right British political party's Twitter accounts are frozen. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BtyXWi

Girl DJs - the next generation

After 16 years experience of DJing at some of the best club nights in the UK, veteran DJ Miss Melodie is training the next female DJ generation. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ySCrPe

Facebook: Post more to feel better about yourself

Using Facebook more proactively can combat its negative impact on wellbeing, says the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ySycDh

Facebook: Post more to feel better about yourself

Using Facebook more proactively can combat its negative impact on wellbeing, says the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ySycDh

Treasury wants to regulate virtual currency Bitcoin

Some MPs believe the government should help bring digital currencies into the mainstream, and say this could have advantages for public services. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kxbbQY

UN Plans Vote Rejecting Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Decision

The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution that would essentially reverse President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2ySvoFY

Russia meddled on Twitter after UK terror attacks, study says

A study accuses Russian-linked Twitter accounts of exploiting four terrorist attacks to divide the UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kGtD9X

Russia meddled on Twitter after UK terror attacks, study says

A study accuses Russian-linked Twitter accounts of exploiting four terrorist attacks to divide the UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kGtD9X

'Water cremation' service put on hold

There are concerns a new method of disposing of the dead could allow human remains to enter waterways. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2oB0RwD

Pakistan Steps Up Security After IS Kills 9 in Church Attack

Pakistani security forces were on high alert across the country on Monday, following a suicide attack by the Islamic State group that targeted a church, killing nine people, officials said. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BC2MGF

Ikea's tax affairs to be investigated by the EU

The Commission said Ikea may have been given an unfair tax advantage in the Netherlands. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BGkTez

Amazon customers complain to Advertising Standards

Advertising standards watchdog has had complaints about Amazon delivery promises and may investigate. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ARFd9c

Colman's mustard: Decision on Norwich site in new year

The decision on whether Colman's Mustard is to remain in Norwich will be announced in the new year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ySyWIy

Mobile phone and broadband services need 'radical improvement'

The head of the UK's Infrastructure Commission says mobile phone and broadband coverage is deplorable. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CxhnzN

Bitcoin trading starts on the huge CME exchange

The Chicago-based CME exchange begins Bitcoin trading for investors. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2B0S8tl

Mobile phone and broadband services need 'radical improvement'

The head of the UK's Infrastructure Commission says mobile phone and broadband coverage is deplorable. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CxhnzN

Bitcoin trading starts on the huge CME exchange

The Chicago-based CME exchange begins Bitcoin trading for investors. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2B0S8tl

Sri Lanka appeals to Russia to lift temporary tea ban

Moscow suspended Ceylon tea imports after an insect was found in one of Sri Lanka's tea consignments. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yQXh1m

Port Talbot steelworkers' pension help 'grossly inadequate'

The Financial Conduct Authority has been investigating 17 companies who had given pension advice. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ATPqSF

Mobile phone and broadband services need 'radical improvement'

The head of the UK's Infrastructure Commission says mobile phone and broadband coverage is deplorable. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CxhnzN

IMAX boss: Don't sell new technology too hard

IMAX's Richard Gelfond says firms shouldn't try and change the world with new technology, but make it fit the market. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yMGeh3

Goalmouth scramble:

The next round of Premier League football television rights are up for grabs for the three years from 2019 to 2022. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zj2cM2

Inspired by comics

Ilse Valfre’s quirky fashion designs have attracted famous fans, but she’s had to overcome many challenges. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2k7dZor

Bitcoin trading starts on the huge CME exchange

The Chicago-based CME exchange begins Bitcoin trading for investors, as the price surges again. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2B0S8tl

IPPR proposes creation of ‘shared market’ for UK and EU

The IPPR proposes a post-Brexit trade deal based on the UK and the EU sharing each other's markets. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yMSg9R

Star Wars: The Last Jedi takes $450m on opening weekend

It is the second biggest grossing opening weekend in North America. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BBrpmG

Kremlin Says Putin Thanked Trump for CIA Tip on Bombings

Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin said. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2B0TR27

Ryanair to meet Irish pilots' union in bid to halt strike

The Irish pilots union says it will meet Ryanair this week but is not yet ready to call off a strike. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ziLjkt

Ban sale of mini mobile phones, justice secretary says

The tiny devices are designed to evade prison body scanners, the justice secretary says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kBEO3R

Diane Abbott: Listen to CBI and NHS' on Brexit migration

Diane Abbott says Labour would make migration "less bureaucratic" after Brexit. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CMZpdI

Defiant Theresa May: UK ‘Proving Doubters Wrong’ on Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday her government is “proving the doubters wrong” after European Union leaders agreed that Brexit negotiations can finally move on to their next phase in the new year. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2ooCYs2

Barry Sherman: Family disputes reports on mystery double death in Canada

Barry Sherman and his wife were found dead at their home in Toronto, Canada, in unclear circumstances. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CLyTS2

At Least 8 Killed in Pakistan Church Attack

Hundreds of worshippers were attending services at the church ahead of Christmas. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2orxfls

Christian World News: Prophecy Revealed by God?, Serving the Poor and a Student's Nationwide Ministry

On election night 2016, the pundits got it wrong, but one Florida firefighter called it correctly thanks to a prophecy that he says was revealed to him by God. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2k75tWy

Defence budget: New equipment at risk over MoD savings 'doubts'

MPs warn plans for new military equipment - including warships and jets - could be at risk. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j5YNr0

Former PM takes on UK-China investment role

David Cameron is to lead a £750m fund to improve links between Britain and China, the government says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BseLXj

Deaths of Canada billionaire Barry Sherman and wife 'suspicious'

Barry and Honey Sherman were discovered in the basement of their Toronto home by an estate agent. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yGGdet

Make and bake

For those who celebrate it, Christmas can be an expensive time of the year unless you plan wisely. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j9xtZ0

Pensions: Automatic saving to start at 18 under new plans

An extra 900,000 young people could automatically save into a workplace pension under the plans. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CovHe2

Hunter Harrison: CSX railway boss dies

The US transportation company's shares fell sharply on Friday after CEO's medical leave was announced. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kCqesH

Vatican Issues New Rules for Relics in Saint-making Process

The Vatican’s saint-making office has updated its rules governing the use of relics for would-be saints, issuing detailed new guidelines Saturday that govern how body parts and cremated remains are to be obtained, transferred and protected for eventual veneration. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2kzChHc

This Week: Exclusive - Inside a Secret IDF Mission, Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, and One Woman's Incredible Walk for Water

This week on CBN News Showcase, an exclusive look at what up to now was a secret I.D.F. mission, plus how Christians can make a difference in Yemen. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2yI6fhg

US tax bill: Republicans agree sweeping changes

Senate and House lawmakers reveal final details of the biggest change to the US tax code in 30 years. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BfHXya

Sky News faces uncertain future after Disney-Fox deal

Will Disney want to keep pumping money into a loss-making news channel after the Fox deal? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jYZCTc

Cash controversy: The High Streets with too many ATMs

The cash machine industry and the network are at loggerheads over closure plans. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2oi92Om

Sleep in a showroom

Shops are using quirky events and experiences to lure us back to the High Street - but will it work? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CAQvzH

6.5 Quake Rocks Indonesia, Deaths and Damage Reported

Authorities issued a tsunami warning for parts of Java's coastline after the quake struck just before midnight Friday. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2jYfLIK

Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Java Island, Deaths Reported

A strong earthquake the Indonesian capital Thursday and other cities on the country's most populous island of Java, killing an unknown number of people amid reports of collapsed buildings. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2jYTA5a

Unilever sells margarine business to KKR for £6bn

The Anglo-Dutch firm is selling brands including Flora and ProActiv to the private equity giant. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kxlkND

Britvic confirms Norwich factory closure

The manufacturer of Robinsons and Fruit Shoot is to move manufacturing to three other sites. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kxJJ5A

Selfie with Miss Israel Forces Miss Iraq's Family to Flee Country

Sarah Idan, the reigning Miss Iraq, has faced threats and her family forced to flee their homeland after she posed for a picture with a fellow contestant from Israel. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2Cz0XI7

French Synagogues Closing as Jews Flee Anti-Semitism

The exodus from one area is so great that many synagogues have closed due to lack of attendees. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CANXl4

Haley Reveals 'Terrifying' Evidence Proving Iran is Violating UN Resolutions

America's ambassador to the United Nations is becoming the Trump administration's toughest critic on Iran. Now Nikki Haley is demonstrating how recently declassified evidence proves the Islamic Republic is violating U.N. resolutions. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2ARoyXm

Million Britons miss out on 'decent' broadband speeds

Many Britons still struggle with slow broadband, finds report from communications regulator Ofcom from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CudKvg

Million Britons miss out on 'decent' broadband speeds

Many Britons still struggle with slow broadband, finds report from communications regulator Ofcom from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CudKvg

EU Leaders Launch New Phase in Brexit Talks

The European Union cleared the way Friday for Brexit talks with Britain to move onto the second stage, which will involve wide-ranging — and potentially far trickier — discussions on their future relationship and trade. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2zf9kZJ

Vodafone offers thousands early contract exit

The mobile network was not clear enough about new fees, telecoms regulator Ofcom says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zdYnaX

Vodafone offers thousands early contract exit

The mobile network was not clear enough about new fees, telecoms regulator Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zdYnaX

Vodafone offers thousands early contract exit

The mobile network was not clear enough about new fees, telecoms regulator Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zdYnaX

Digitally preserving Africa's artefacts

The National Museum of Kenya has started a new programme to digitally preserve African artefacts. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CswMlY

Amazon backs down in Google streaming spat

The online retailer has put streaming gadgets from Google back on sale, ending a two-year hiatus from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zdTaQk

Turning the cactus into a cash crop

Food technologist and entrepreneur Dr Evelyn Okoth is turning cactus into a cash crop. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Axin6J

Amazon backs down in Google streaming spat

The online retailer has put streaming gadgets from Google back on sale, ending a two-year hiatus from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zdTaQk

Airbus chief Tom Enders leaves after power struggle

Chief executive Tom Enders will stand down in 2019 and its chief operating officer will leave in February. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Brt12A

Families 'struggle' without washing machines

A charity says some households face an "intolerable struggle" but help is available to replace white goods. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BrGlE0

Sky and BT sign deal to share each others channels

BT will supply its sports channels to Sky, while selling Sky's Now TV service to its customers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9spel

Sky and BT sign deal to share each others channels

BT will supply its sports channels to Sky, while selling Sky's Now TV service to its customers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9spel

Virgin Trains staff to hold 24-hour strike

Virgin Trains West Coast workers go strike later - the first of a number of walkouts by UK rail staff. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j7CmkZ

Minimum price 'would increase cost of 70% of alcohol'

There will be sharp increase in the cost of alcohol if a minimum price is introduced, say researchers. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2odQ8bx

Ryanair moves towards recognising unions

The airline invites pilot unions for talks as it seeks to avoid strike disruption over Christmas. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zeqHdd

Sky and BT sign deal to share each others channels

BT will supply its sports channels to Sky, while selling Sky's Now TV service to its customers. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C9spel

US woman used bitcoin to move cash to Islamic State, police say

She is accused of taking out fraudulent bank loans and buying bitcoin to funnel cash to IS. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ktxkzT

US woman used bitcoin to move cash to Islamic State, police say

She is accused of taking out fraudulent bank loans and buying bitcoin to funnel cash to IS. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ktxkzT

Japan expands unilateral sanctions against North Korea

Nearly 20 entities have been targeted as Japan widens its blacklist of companies trading with Pyongyang. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2B4Wj4f

How public relations became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how public relations became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2o5jmJn

Locked out

The internet of things poses new threats to our security, so how should we be fighting back? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ku5rY9

Schools warned over hackable heating systems

A researcher finds dozens of UK schools' smart heating systems are vulnerable to being attacked. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jVUK1n

Schools warned over hackable heating systems

A researcher finds dozens of UK schools' smart heating systems are vulnerable to being attacked. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jVUK1n

HS2 redundancy pay 'shocking waste' of taxpayer cash

Overpayments totalling £1.76m were made to 94 people, a committee of MPs says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j3SVhL

How This Iraqi Relief Organization is Helping Christian Families in the Middle East

Thousands of Assyrian Christian families have been displaced through religious persecution and ethnic cleansing in the Middle East. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2j3wxVZ

Disney-Fox: Five things it could mean

The BBC's Andrew Neil has five things the $52.4bn (£39bn) tie-up could mean. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ktZ3jN

China and South Korea Partnered Up To Tackle North Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Chinese President Xi Jin Ping meet in Beijing regarding the ultimate strategies to Kim Jung Un's ongoing ICBM threat. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to add pressure to Southeast Asian leaders.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2jUylS1

NatWest bank spat prompts web security changes

The bank told a security expert "sorry you feel this way" when a potential vulnerability was found. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zczyw7

NatWest Bank spat prompts web security changes

The bank told a security expert "sorry you feel this way" when a potential vulnerability was found. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zczyw7

NatWest Bank spat prompts web security changes

The bank told a security expert "sorry you feel this way" when a potential vulnerability was found. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zczyw7

Scottish income tax changes unveiled

Scotland introducing new income tax band of 21p in the pound for those earning over £24,000. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CiNaFm

Teva Pharmaceuticals: Israeli drugmaker to cut 14,000 jobs

The Israeli drugmaker is struggling with $35bn debt from an acquisition and rising competition. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jU5A7T

Niki Austrian airline failure strands many passengers

Some 5,000 passengers are stuck abroad after the airline opens insolvency proceedings. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ApLp87

Four Seasons Health Care gains breathing space

Four Seasons Health Care, which looks after 17,000 elderly residents, has secured its future for now. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j3p2OU

ECB keeps eurozone interest rates unchanged

Focus now switches to the bank's economic forecasts for clues to future policy direction. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C76WD3

'Flirty secretary' smart assistant taken offline in China

The avatar, which could be made to flirt and dance, is offline after a suggestion it objectified women. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AXO7Tj

'Flirty secretary' smart assistant taken offline in China

The avatar, which could be made to flirt and dance, is offline after a suggestion it objectified women. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AXO7Tj

Star Citizen game makers being sued

Crytek alleges Roberts Space Industries (RSI) and Cloud Imperium Games "have caused substantial harm". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2krDGQe

Star Citizen game makers being sued

Crytek alleges Roberts Space Industries (RSI) and Cloud Imperium Games "have caused substantial harm". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2krDGQe

Walt Disney buys Murdoch's Fox for $52bn

Walt Disney says it is to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for $52.4bn (£39bn). from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j17mDj

The pig farmer taking on Tesco

Richard Baugh addresses concerns about supermarkets using "fake farm" brands from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C5ntqV

UK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5%

The Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.5%, a month after its first increase in 10 years. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2o1EW1y

Black Friday lifts UK retail sales in November

Deals on electrical household appliances boosted sales in November, official figures suggest. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ChSWXK

Scottish income tax rises to be unveiled

The finance secretary is expected to announce tax increases for middle and higher earners. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Bl1DDm

Fake baby milk formula scare hits Malaysia

Hundreds of packets of imitation formula products have been removed from sale in the country. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j1X9q7

Commonwealth Bank admits failures in money laundering case

Australia's Commonwealth Bank was late to disclose 53,000 potentially suspicious transactions. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zayskx

Speak up

Despite the popular belief that women talk more than men, studies consistently suggest it is men who hog most of the airtime. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ATZiwg

Debate over property tax 'welcome'

Surveyors say changes to stamp duty levied on first-time buyers should spark a wider debate. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j4qFvL

Travelling homes

In the UK sales of caravan are on the rise. 22,000 were sold in the year to June, a 7% rise on the previous 12 months. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iZfyUB

Republican lawmakers say historic tax deal is agreed

Republicans lawmakers in the US say they have agreed the biggest overhaul of the country's tax system in 30 years. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AUFqsW

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again

The US central bank has moved to increase interest rates for the third time this year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2o1fau4

Lost in Translation: Why the Pope Says the Lord's Prayer Has a Mistake in It

Pope Francis says a better translation of the phrase, "lead us not into temptation" in the Lord's Prayer is, "do not let us fall into temptation." from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2AlePnF

Mirai botnet: Three admit creating and running attack tool

Three men admit creating and running Mirai, a botnet used to block access to much of the web. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cdwnn2

Mirai botnet: Three admit creating and running attack tool

Three men admit creating and running Mirai, a botnet used to block access to much of the web. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cdwnn2

DanTDM: the million-dollar jelly bean-eating gamer

YouTube's highest earner discusses the lessons he has learnt as an entrepreneur. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2z9kIXd

Twitter 'baby poop' video launches spam

The video also gains permission to access Twitter account and can spy on private communications. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AT9KUG

Twitter 'baby poop' video launches spam

The video also gains permission to access Twitter account and can spy on private communications. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AT9KUG

Palestinian Leader Says No Role for the US in Middle East Peace Process

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wants the United Nations to take control of the Mideast peace process from now on. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2ADxuiP

Starbucks wi-fi makes computers mine crypto-currency

Visitors to an Argentine branch of the coffee chain are targeted with crypto-currency malware. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z7UUdK

Starbucks wi-fi makes computers mine crypto-currency

Visitors to an Argentine branch of the coffee chain are targeted with crypto-currency malware. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z7UUdK

North Korea: 'Important to Prevent War', Tillerson Ready to Talk

North Korean officials say it's "important to prevent war," as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he's ready to open talks with the rogue regime without preconditions. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BhWpYO

Bank of England to remove gendered language

Chairman will be chair and "grandfathering" will no longer exist under plans by the regulator. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CbdsJB

Newcastle takeover: Mike Ashley close to agreeing £300m deal to sell club

Newcastle's owner Mike Ashley is close to reaching a £300m deal with British businesswoman Amanda Staveley over the sale of the club. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AD2TBS

Sheffield Uber suspension lifted by city council

Uber blamed a mix-up over addresses for its initial failure to respond to Sheffield City Council. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ymn6G9

How Toni Mascolo gave hairdressing a makeover

Toni Mascolo, with his brother Guy revolutionised hairdressing in London at the end of the last century. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iYgY1C

Sports Direct investors reject £11m payout to brother

The retailer's shareholders have refused to back a payment to Mike Ashley's brother John. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2j0GxPA

LinkedIn hosted jihadist lectures, Blair institute reveals

Lectures and essays by Islamist extremists have been shared on the Microsoft-owned social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AT6Q2t

Broadband over 'wet string' tested for fun

A small, independent ISPs manages to get speeds of 3.5 megabits from broadband over wet string. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nVmfws

LinkedIn hosted jihadist lectures, Blair institute reveals

Lectures and essays by Islamist extremists have been shared on the Microsoft-owned social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AT6Q2t

Broadband over 'wet string' tested for fun

A small, independent ISPs manages to get speeds of 3.5 megabits from broadband over wet string. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nVmfws

UK wage growth continues to lag inflation

Earnings grew by 2.3% in the three months to October, falling behind inflation for a seventh month. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2nT18uo

'Meghan Markle' and 'fidget spinners' top UK Google search

Other most searched topics included the UK general election and the crypto-currency Bitcoin. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CaFqVM

Google to open artificial intelligence centre in China

Silicon Valley giants are focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and its future applications. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z6lnbG

Google to open artificial intelligence centre in China

Silicon Valley giants are focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and its future applications. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z6lnbG

Dixons Carphone profits fall on weak demand for mobiles

Phone sales tumble at the retailer as consumers hold onto their handsets for longer. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2nVdItp

'Meghan Markle' and 'fidget spinners' top UK Google search

Other most searched topics included the UK general election and the crypto-currency Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CaFqVM

'Meghan Markle' and 'fidget spinners' top UK Google search

Other most searched topics included the UK general election and the crypto-currency Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CaFqVM

Toshiba settles legal disputes with Western Digital

The Japanese firm needs to sell its valuable memory chip unit to cover losses from its nuclear business. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ykmj8R

Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover

A sale of Rupert Murdoch's entertainment assets could be confirmed as soon as Thursday, reports say. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AyV3JK

Testing values

The next international Pisa tests are going to compare how well young people understand other cultures. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C7Dwp5

'I was saved from a £10,000 car scam'

Bank staff now alert police when a potential scam victim attempts to withdraw large sums of cash. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2z415Q0

My close escape from £10,000 bank scam

Barry Fox, 72, says he had "a close shave" with scammers when trying to buy a Rolls Royce on eBay. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iWjqFP

The small jeans firm with a big ambition

With a workforce of just 15 people, the Hiut Denim Company now sells its jeans around the world from its small factory in rural Wales. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2nRapTX

Fashion contender

Despite being based in a small Welsh town, the Hiut Demin Company is exporting its jeans globally. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AP5eXs

Toni Mascolo, co-founder of salon chain Toni & Guy, dies

Italian-born hairdresser who built his south London salon into a global chain dies from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jUlRJV

Satoru Anzaki: Dying Japanese man throws 'end of life' party

Satoru Anzaki, who has terminal cancer, invited 1,000 people to the party to thank them and say goodbye. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AvrIzM

MoneyTaker hackers reportedly steal £7.5m from ATMs

The MoneyTaker group has also stolen banking documents that may be used in future attacks. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yinoOt

Deliveroo and UberEats restaurant clients face new rules

Restaurants face having to seek planning permission if they heavily use food delivery apps. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Aexl0V

Deliveroo and UberEats restaurant clients face new rules

Restaurants face having to seek planning permission if they heavily use food delivery apps. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Aexl0V

Deliveroo and UberEats restaurant clients face new rules

Restaurants face having to seek planning permission if they heavily use food delivery apps. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Aexl0V

Objective reality exists, says UK minister Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock calls it "something of a disappointment" that he has to state it publicly. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z46YwL

Palestinians Snub Pence Visit: He'll be Met with 'Shoes and More'

Suppose you held a party and no one showed up. That's the dilemma facing Vice President Mike Pence as he travels to the Middle East after President Trump's Jerusalem announcement from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2jyb6Qy

Objective reality exists, says UK minister Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock calls it "something of a disappointment" that he has to state it publicly. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z46YwL

Tech firms could be held liable for extremism and abuse

The BBC understands that an independent ethics watchdog will recommend new laws on online content. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l2iGUb

MoneyTaker hackers reportedly steal £7.5m from ATMs

The MoneyTaker group has also stolen banking documents that may be used in future attacks. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yinoOt

MoneyTaker hackers reportedly steal £7.5m from ATMs

The MoneyTaker group has also stolen banking documents that may be used in future attacks. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yinoOt

US regulator halts Munchee digital-token sale

The SEC halts an initial coin offering and warns consumers of the dangers of crypto-currency investment. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jSzV6I

Facebook to overhaul Irish tax scheme

The advertising giant is to change its tax arrangements in about 30 countries after a similar move in the UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AMj0Kv

Ryanair pilots to strike before Christmas

Some Dublin-based Ryanair pilots are to strike before Christmas in a dispute about union recognition. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jTg07N

US regulator halts Munchee digital-token sale

The SEC halts an initial coin offering and warns consumers of the dangers of crypto-currency investment. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jSzV6I

Facebook to overhaul Irish tax scheme

The advertising giant is to change its tax arrangements in about 30 countries after a similar move in the UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AMj0Kv

How inflation is hitting Britain's bakers

Bakery owner John Foster explains how the rising price of imports is affecting his business. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jQmjce

German protest over Nazi toy soldiers on Amazon

A German father petitions against the sale of Lego-style soldiers in Nazi uniforms. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l2wCNR

Facebook in major tax overhaul

Facebook is to change its tax structure in about 30 countries after a similar move in the UK. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AMj0Kv

Swedish Police Probe Attempted Arson at Jewish Cemetery

Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2yhAQBW

Multiyork cuts staff as it searches for a buyer

The Norfolk-based firm has shed 112 staff and left a further 500 employees facing uncertainty. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BdrZHc

'Hatred of Jews' on Open Display: Anti-Israel Protests Rage in Aftermath of Trump's Jerusalem Decision

More confrontations between Palestinians and Israel soldiers took place Tuesday in the wake of US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel last week. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2jQrkld

'You are being programmed,' former Facebook executive warns

A former executive for the social network has blasted social media for "ripping society apart". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AdDJFS

'You are being programmed,' former Facebook executive warns

A former executive for the social network has blasted social media for "ripping society apart". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AdDJFS

Tech firms could be held liable for extremism and abuse

The BBC understands that an independent ethics watchdog will recommend new laws on online content. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l2iGUb

Tech firms could be held liable for extremism and abuse

The BBC understands that an independent ethics watchdog will recommend new laws on online content. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l2iGUb

PubG creator says games need 'better protection' from copycat titles

The man who created Player Unknown's Battlegrounds talks to Radio 1's Gaming Show about the problem of developers copying ideas. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l5kRWR

Helping poorer Kenyans pay for healthcare

Paying for healthcare in Kenya has got easier thanks to M-Tiba, a mobile "electronic health wallet". from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2nQwbaw

PubG creator says games need 'better protection' from copycat titles

The man who created Player Unknown's Battlegrounds talks to Radio 1's Gaming Show about the problem of developers copying ideas. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l5kRWR

Forties pipeline 'will be shut down for weeks rather than days'

A major oil pipeline is still expected to be shut for several weeks, as first images of the site are released. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AdkUCE

US regulator halts Munchee digital-token sale

The SEC halts an initial coin offering and warns consumers of the dangers of crypto-currency investment. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jSzV6I

Netflix defends A Christmas Prince tweet

The platform sent a tweet addressing the "53 people" that have watched the film 18 days in a row. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nQWXPP

Netflix defends A Christmas Prince tweet

The platform sent a tweet addressing the "53 people" that have watched the film 18 days in a row. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nQWXPP

Rail passengers 'misled' over festive tickets

Customers have been sold tickets for trains that will not run or will be disrupted, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iV368f

House prices rise fastest in East Midlands

East Midlands prices rose at the fastest pace in the year to October, while London saw the slowest growth. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l3hgZv

UK inflation rate rises to 3.1%

UK's key inflation rate - the consumer prices index - rises to 3.1% in November from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ANiRX4

Carpetright shares hit as profit forecast cut

The retailer says full-year profits will be at the low end of forecasts amid an "unpredictable" market. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ygAJqq

Granny dam-builder

The female social entrepreneur buildings dams for farms and villages across Rajasthan, India. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C4A5zy

Skin betting: 500,000 children gamble every week, Gambling Commission warns

Gamers as young as 11 bet using virtual weapons within video games which are then exchanged for cash. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jyQ8RO

Care for all

These are the choices faced by many families living in Kenya's slums. Could technology help? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ygk9XF

Skin betting: 500,000 children gamble every week, Gambling Commission warns

Gamers as young as 11 bet using virtual weapons within video games which are then exchanged for cash. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jyQ8RO

Skin betting: 500,000 children gamble every week, Gambling Commission warns

Gamers as young as 11 bet using virtual weapons within video games which are then exchanged for cash. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jyQ8RO

Will Birmingham be the next Wall Street?

Birmingham's financial credentials make it an unsurprising choice for a new home for the Bank of England. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iQolIp

British Teacher Fights Back Against School's Transgender Agenda

There are new developments in the story of the UK math teacher suspended for using the wrong noun to address a trans-gender student. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BCoGKj

HP laptops found to have hidden keylogger

A researcher finds more than 460 models have the hidden software pre-installed. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jLhTn5

'Overwhelmingly Gruesome': Rohingya Refugees Describe Rapes, Murders, Attempted Genocide

New details emerge from women who were gang raped by Myanmar soldiers and watched their husbands die. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2kWwsHF

Shazam! Apple buys music recognition app

Rivalry against Spotify and augmented reality ambitions are two possible reasons for the takeover. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BAtCz5

Apple Shazam: Why is the US company buying the music app?

Rivalry against Spotify and augmented reality ambitions are two possible reasons for the takeover. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BAtCz5

Apple Shazam: Why is the US company buying the music app?

Rivalry against Spotify and augmented reality ambitions are two possible reasons for the takeover. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BAtCz5

Major Forties oil pipeline to be closed for repairs

The Forties pipeline's owner Ineos says that, despite pressure being reduced, a crack has extended. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2jMwY7W

UK inventors claim funding rules hold them back

Garden shed inventors talk about the challenges they face to get government funding for their ideas. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BBf9TS

Help to Save scheme to start slowly

The system offers a 50% government top-up to low-income working people on certain benefits. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ALvTEA

Record child demand at food banks

Biggest food bank charity predicts record demand this Christmas, with Coventry the busiest city from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iUxqzP

It's time to 'embrace an android' says Labour's deputy leader

Robots can "set us free" by taking over routine everyday tasks says Labour's deputy Tom Watson. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yf3Tq8

It's time to 'embrace an android' says Labour's deputy leader

Robots can "set us free" by taking over routine everyday tasks says Labour's deputy Tom Watson. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yf3Tq8

Asteroid Came Dangerously Close to the Earth and NASA Didn't Notice Until a Day Later

A major asteroid passed close to the earth last month without any warning.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2z1r2Qf

Facebook: Jokes 'no excuse' for harassment

Facebook shares its internal policy for dealing with harassment. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2B5AnI7

Facebook: Jokes 'no excuse' for harassment

Facebook shares its internal policy for dealing with harassment. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2B5AnI7

Labour may move parts of Bank of England to Birmingham

A report commissioned by Labour claims banks are failing to lend to growing sectors in the regions. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BbMCDO

Mortgage safety net 'disappearing'

Help for those struggling to meet home loan repayments will largely vanish by 2022, a report says. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2B4calF

ATM operator Cardtronics UK plans cash machine cuts

The UK's largest independent operator will close cash machines because of a new industry shake-up. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2yf0WFT

HP laptops found to have hidden keylogger

A researcher finds more than 460 models have the hidden software pre-installed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jLhTn5

HSBC prosecution threat in US lifted

The bank's five-year probation in the US that followed allegations of Mexican money laundering is over. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2iPbENU

HP laptops found to have hidden keylogger

A researcher finds more than 460 models have the hidden software pre-installed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jLhTn5

Bitcoin futures trading begins on CBOE exchange in Chicago

Trading in futures contracts is a step towards legitimising the digital currency, its supporters say. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yXge5y