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University of Washington invents first battery-free cellphone
Science

University of Washington invents first battery-free cellphone

University of Washington (UW) researchers have invented a cellphone that requires no batteries, instead harvesting the few microwatts of power…
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism
World

Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backtracked on his push for a cyber security unit with Russia, tweeting that he…
Mosul victory imminent as Islamic State lines collapse: Iraqi military
Middle East

Mosul victory imminent as Islamic State lines collapse: Iraqi military

Iraqi security forces expect to take full control of Mosul within hours as Islamic State’s defensive lines crumble in its…
World leaders braced for tough talks with Trump on climate, trade
World

World leaders braced for tough talks with Trump on climate, trade

Leaders from the world’s top economies prepared for tough talks with US President Donald Trump on climate change and trade…
N. Korea vows more ‘gift packages’ of missile tests for US
World

N. Korea vows more ‘gift packages’ of missile tests for US

Grinning broadly, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delighted in the global furor created by his nation’s first launch of…
Egypt prosecutor opens investigation into murder of American-Egyptian citizen in US
Egypt

Egypt prosecutor opens investigation into murder of American-Egyptian citizen in US

Egypt’s top prosecutor will launch an investigation into the murder of Nabra Hassanein, an American Muslim girl of Egyptian descent…
Emirates, Turkey say laptop ban lifted on US flights
Middle East

Emirates, Turkey say laptop ban lifted on US flights

The United States has lifted the in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices on US-bound flights from Dubai…
Syrian army announces ceasefire in south
Middle East

Syrian army announces ceasefire in south

The Syrian army said on Monday it would suspend combat operations in southern Syria until Thursday ahead of a new…
Qatar-Gulf reconciliation meeting to be held in Washington
Middle East

Qatar-Gulf reconciliation meeting to be held in Washington

Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Seyassah reported on Wednesday that an anticipated meeting is to take place in Washington DC on reconciliation between…
Qatar says Saudi-led list of demands not ‘reasonable’
Middle East

Qatar says Saudi-led list of demands not ‘reasonable’

Qatar said Saturday that a 13-point list of demands made by Saudi Arabia and its allies impinged on its sovereignty…
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