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Netflix Confirms 2015 Launch In Australia And New Zealand
Netflix offers its services to Australia and New Zealand. Napoléon Bonaparte's Hat Auctioned For €1,884,000
Napoléon Bonaparte's hat has been sold to a South Korean collector for €1,884,000 (£1.5 million). New BlackBerry Classic with QWERTY Keyboard and Android Apps Now Available for Pre-Order
This year, the highly anticipated follow-up device to the classic BlackBerry Bold has now been made available as pre-orders for the BlackBerry Classic have already begun. ISIS Beheading Video: Paris Prosecutor Indentifies Frenchmen in Latest Killing
France confirmed that two French nationals appeared in the latest Islamic State video, showing the killing of Syrian soldiers and US aid worker Peter Kassig. Pfizer and Merck Team Up to Develop Drugs to Boost Immune System and Fight Hidden Cancer Cells
Pfizer has recently teamed up with German pharmaceutical company Merck with which both firms will be sharing their rights to generate an immunotherapy drug that is expected to fight different types of cancer, including lung and ovarian cancer. 
North Korea Rejects U.N. Human Rights Resolution
On the 19th, North Korea officially rejected the United Nations’ human rights resolutions. The North Korean representatives expressed outrage at the resolution that which suggested that DPRK’s human rights issue be discussed at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The North Korean government … 
Pope Francis, Rick Warren, and Russell Moore Defend Traditional Marriage in Vatican Conference
On Monday, Pope Francis led a conference in the Vatican, defending traditional marriage. 30 religious leaders from different countries, backgrounds, and faiths gathered at the Vatican for the “Complementarity of Man and Woman” conference. 
LeBron James Wants Less Playing Time for Cleveland Cavaliers' ‘Big Three’
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James wants coach David Blatt to cut down his playing time in order to stay fresh for the entire 2014-15 NBA season. 
Israel's Response to Synagogue Attack
The synagogue, which suffered an attack just yesterday, reopened today with increased security. 
Microsoft Pushes Surface Pro 3 as More Versatile Device than the Macbook Air
Microsoft recently launched a holiday advertisement that puts the Surface Pro 3 forward against Apple's MacBook Air in terms of its multi-touch display and other specs. Japanese Actor Ken Takakura Passes Away At 83
Ken Takakura dies of lymphoma on Nov. 10. He was 83. 
Hopes for Peace in Colombia Suffer a Heavy Blow
An official FARC statement on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of General Ruben Alzate, along with another military officer and a lawyer. Peace talks have consequently halted. Pope Francis To Meet With Autistic Children And Their Families To 'Help Break The Isolation'
Pope Francis is set to meet with autistic children and their families in an effort to help eradicate the stigma caused by the condition. China Premiere Of 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Cancelled
The China premiere of 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' has been cancelled indefinitely. 
Keystone XL Pipeline Voted Down Until January 2015
Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu was unable to secure the 60-vote total that was required to pass the Keystone pipeline bill through the U.S. Senate. The final result was 59 against, and 41 in favor.









