Things are about to get a little weird. This according to the National Intelligence Council, at least, a US-based coalition of spy agencies that has just released its predictions for what`s in store for the Earth in 2030.
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A sprawling underground marijuana farm was discovered on Monday in an abandoned line of Rome`s subway. The record bust in the heart of Italy`s capital was apparently produced by sophisticated cultivation systems.
Anderson Cooper`s bedroom isn`t quite equipped with 24-hour infrared surveillance cameras just yet but that might not be too far away: CNN is seeking ideas for reality television programing amid their worst ratings in 20 years.
An MP representing the ruling United Russia party has suggested that Russia bring back the death penalty for crimes including large-scale material damage to the state economy, corruption and pedophilia.
Single life got you down? But let me guess - that special someone seems impossible to find. An activist in Seattle found a surefire solution to her bachelorette blues, while at the same time sticking it to the Supreme Court.
Twenty-five-year old Dmitry Zubaka, who US officials accuse of carrying out an attack on retail giant Amazon.com in 2008, was arrested in Cyprus on Thursday. The US Justice Department has confirmed it will be seeking extradition.
Over a third of children in Japan`s Fukushima region could be prone to cancer if medics don`t apply more effort in treating their unusually overgrown thyroid glands and commit to international health aid and consultations, according to a new report.
The French were left with no morning paper to accompany their croissant and coffee on Thursday morning after a nationwide strike by print workers protesting lay-offs.
Walking across the city in your birthday suit in broad daylight has become a real challenge for an up-and-coming Serbian artist Teodora Stamenković who made headlines for her immodest stunt.
The Duke of Edinburgh - who had been admitted with a bladder infection earlier this week - was allowed to leave the King Edward VII Hospital in central London in time for his 91st birthday 10.06.12.
Some world cities are becoming crippled by garbage, and the problem is only worsening as governments struggle to cope. According to a new report by the World Bank, urban rubbish generation is set to increase twofold over the next 15 years.
Formula 1 fans attending a Grand Prix cocktail reception in Montreal certainly got more than they bargained for, as riot police clashed with semi-naked students in the city streets, arresting 39 people.
The 90-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was taken to King Edward VII hospital in Windsor as a "precautionary measure" after developing a bladder infection, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
A thousand Muscovites got on their pushbikes and rode off into the night to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Russian victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812.
Asian markets are seeing losses in early trade Monday as investors took their first chance to react to disappointing U.S. jobs data that added to worries about Europe`s debt crisis. Analysts say the negative sentiment is likely to continue dominate the gl
Russian supermodel Natalia Vodyanova has got undressed for a charity football game. The blonde beauty`s team will confront a government side headed by Deputy PM Arkady Dvorkovich.
A population of native American Indians from the US state of Colorado has been found to have a genetic mutation typical of Ashkenazi Jews. The finding suggests the presence of common roots that date back to the days of Christopher Columbus.
Princess Michael of Kent is "very distressed" over the death of her alleged valentine Russian furniture tycoon Mikhail Kravchenko. He has been killed in Moscow in what is believed to be a contract murder.
Male-born beauty icon Jenna Talackova has dropped out of the Miss Universe Canada pageant. Failing to make the top five, she has already made history as the first transgender lady in a women`s beauty contest.
The Eurovision song contest became the subject of a hacker attack on Thursday. A group of computer geeks calling themselves "Fedai of Liberty" attacked several official websites of the music fair, currently underway in the Azerbaijan capital, Baku.
A radio show entitled Funky Sensations has caused a real sensation after listeners in the UK came across "sounds of porn" played on air for up to five minutes in the background to jazz music.
A judge is to see for herself how the US assessed the damage inflicted upon the government by Bradley Manning`s WikiLeaks activities. Manning`s lawyer says the case against the soldier should be dropped as Washington is still withholding evidence.
Hanoi has asked the World Health Organization for help to cure a virulent disease affecting children. Symptoms include blistering on hands, feet and mouths accompanied by high fever and eventual organ failure.
The US Department of Justice site was down, reportedly due to a DDoS attack by an Anonymous hacktivist group member. Earlier, the CIA`s site fell victim to a similar assault, but managed to get back on track.