Chinese Engineer Marries Robot after Failing to Find a Human Wife

A Chinese engineer has finally left his bachelorhood by marrying robot for a wife.

Zheng Jiajia, a former Huawei telecommunications employee created and then ‘married’ a cyborg 'female' in China last Friday.

Russia Moves to Label Jehovah's Witnesses as 'Extremist Organization'

The Russian justice ministry has moved to label Jehovah's Witnesses an 'extremist organization' following years of government suspicion toward the group.

Following the U.S? UK Bans Laptops and Tablets on Flights From Six Muslim Countries

Following the United States' decision to ban electronic devices on inbound flights from some middle eastern countries on Monday, the U.K has announced a sweeping cabin ban on laptops and tablets on inbound flights from six Muslim majority countries- Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.

'I Regret not Becoming President' - Former US Vice President, Joe Biden

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke candidly on Friday about his decision to stay out of the 2016 presidential race, saying that while he still believes he did what was best for his family, he also regrets not becoming president.

Carrie Lam Elected as the First Female Leader of Hong Kong

Carrie Lam the former chief secretary and deputy to current Chief Executive CY Leun has been voted to be the first female leader in Hong Kong. Lam was selected to be the fourth Hong Kong chief executive, with 777 votes from the 1,194-person committee.
A total of 1,163 valid votes were cast. Speaking to reporters after the result was announced, Lam thanked her rivals and members of the election committee "no matter who they voted for.

The first thing I will do is to repair our divided society so we can move forward together," she said, "The task in these five years is great, but I will work with everyone to make a better Hong Kong" Lam adde

Shortly after Jeff Jones quit as President of the company; UBER details early steps to change culture, and ongoing COO search

Uber held a special press call, hosted by board member Arianna Huffington and staffed with three of its highest ranking female staff, including North American operations lead Rachel Holt, Chief HR officer Liane Hornsey and company comms lead Rachel Whetstone. The call was pretty clearly an attempt to counter-message some of the negative press Uber has faced, specifically around its culture and accusations of sexism.

Wrongfully Convicted Man Released after 32 years in Jail

"I've been inside for 32 years, three months and 14 days. It's been that long". These were the words of Andrew Leander Wilson as he walked out of jail haven been wrongfully convicted.

Coca-Cola Products Manufactured in Nigeria are Safe for Consumption' - FG says

The Federal Ministry of Health has issued a statement affirming that all Coca Cola products manufactured in Nigeria are safe for consumption. 

Former Mother and Son become Father and Daughter

At the age of 14, Corey Maison, socially transitioned from boy to girl in the past few years and her mum, a mother of 5, who is now her Dad said Corey, gave her the courage to begin her own transition from female to male.

Women in Russia are Paying Workmen with Sex Due to Economic Crisis

News emanating from Siberia in Russia has it that women are using sex to pay for the services of plumbers, car mechanics and other labourers because of the country's economic struggles.

Queen of England Signs Brexit Bill to Move UK's Exit from EU One Step Closer

Britain's exit from the European Union moved another step closer Thursday after the legislation enabling the country's departure was given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's signature means that British Prime Minister Theresa May is now able to move forward and trigger Article 50, allowing formal talks to begin between Downing Street and the EU's 27 member states on the terms of the divorce.

US Lawmaker Wants Men Fined $100 For Masturbating

A female politician in Texas has filed a bill that would see men who masturbate and ejaculate outside of a woman's vagina get $100 fine. The bill, called 'A Man’s Right to Know,' was submitted in by Jessica Farrar, a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, last week.

A Russian Lawmaker Wants the Government to Ban "Beauty and the Beast" Over Gay "Propaganda"

A Russian lawmaker wants the country's government to ban Disney's new "Beauty and the Beast" remake after labeling it "a blatant, shameless propaganda of sin and perverted sexual relationships."  

Israel Approves Recreational Use of Marijuana

Israel's Cabinet decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana, at its weekly meeting held on Sunday, February 5, 2017.Under the new policy, first-time offenders caught using marijuana in public will be subject to a fine of approximately $250, but will not face criminal charges. The money will be used for drug rehabilitation and education. 

Kenyan Family Advertises their Bachelor Son to Female Suitors

A Kenyan family has left social media stunned after advertising their last born who is a bachelor to potential female suitors.

South Africa to Become First African Country to Legalise Cannabis

South Africa will soon become the first African country to legalise cannabis sativa, popularly known as marijuana for strictly medical purposes. In a letter sent to Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), who have been championing the legalisation of the Medical Innovation Bill, the Medicines Control Council (MCC) revealed that the proposed guidelines on cannabis production for medicinal use would soon publish.

Donald Trump says Obama is behind protests at GOP tonwhalls and leaks coming from the White House

Donald Trump has accused former president Barack Obama of being responsible for the demonstrations that have been going on across the country since the start of his presidency.

Over 40,000 People Sign Petition for Obama to Run for the President of France

Some French Citizens, faced between the choice of electing scandal-hit politicians, are opting to hire Barack Obama as the president of France.

Famine Declared in South Sudan as 4.9 Million People are in Need Urgent Help

UN aid agencies confirm that famine in South Sudan has left 100,000 people on the verge of starvation and almost 5 million people, more than 40% of the country's population, in need of urgent help.  

President Mugabe Rules Out Retirement Ahead of 93rd Birthday

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe who will be 93 tomorrow, February 21, 2017, has ruled out retirement saying he has no 'acceptable' successor in place. In excerpts culled out from a radio broadcast that will later air this week, the world's oldest national leader, who has been in power since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, said: