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Mortar shell found in downtown PatraPolice in Patra, western Greece, cordoned off a section of the city center early on Monday afternoon following the discovery of a mortar shell behind a primary cross-connection point on a street corner.The discovery came just a day after army experts defused a World War II bomb found under a gas station in Thessaloniki.
'Stop Trump state visit' petition rejectedThe UK government has rejected a petition calling for Donald Trump's state visit invitation to be withdrawn.It said it recognised the "strong views" expressed but looked forward to welcoming the US president once details have been arranged.More than 1.8 million people signed the petition, which said a state visit would cause the Queen "embarrassment".A counter petition calling for the visit to go ahead attracted more than 309,000 signatures.Both petitions will be debated by the House of Commons on 20 February.
Tornado steam train runs timetabled passenger serviceFor the first time in nearly 50 years, a steam train is running a timetabled passenger service in England.The A1 Pacific Tornado will replace diesel trains on the Settle to Carlisle line between Skipton and Appleby for three days.
How hackers could use doll to open your front doorThe National Cyber Security Centre in London opens on Tuesday, aimed at protecting the UK against cyber attacks.Technical Director Dr Ian Levy demonstrated how smart devices - and even toys - could be a security threat in your home.
Wine lovers face triple whammy Brexit price rise, says UK trade bodyDrinks industry says consumers and firms face rises from EU referendum’s vote effect on the pound, inflation and possible higher dutyIt predicts that the cost of an average-priced bottle of champagne will go up by 5%, or £1 per bottle, while a bottle of sparkling wine will go up by 9% – adding another 59p per bottle. An average-priced bottle of still wine sold in the UK could go up by 10%, equating to an additional 53p per bottle.
QuoteHow hackers could use doll to open your front doorThe National Cyber Security Centre in London opens on Tuesday, aimed at protecting the UK against cyber attacks.Technical Director Dr Ian Levy demonstrated how smart devices - and even toys - could be a security threat in your home.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38966285
Greece is set to ditch the Euro in favour of US dollar in devastating move which would 'freak out' Germany and humiliate EU, claims Trump's pick for Brussels envoy
Dubai announces passenger drone plansThe drone can carry one passenger weighing up to 100 kg (220 pounds) and has a 30 minute flight time.The passenger uses a touch screen to select a destination. There are no other controls inside the craft.Dr Steve Wright, senior lecturer in avionics and aircraft systems at the University of the West of England, told the BBC that safety would have to be paramount... Dr Wright added that he would not be volunteering for an early flight."I'd have to be taken on board kicking and screaming."
World’s first commercial flying car is now on saleThe vehicles are capable of hitting 112mph in the airA Dutch vehicle manufacturer has made flying cars commercially available for the first time ever.PAL-V has created the Liberty Sport and Liberty Pioneer, a pair of two-person three-wheelers capable of flying at speeds of up to 112mph.The Sport is the cheaper of the two, with the base model starting at $400,000. The Pioneer, meanwhile, comes in at $600,000.
Multivitamins a waste of money and just create 'very expensive urine' Australian Medical Association president says there is a lack of evidence showing multivitamins work“What you need is a good diet, you’re pissing the money down the toilet for no benefit,”
Amazon's new Chime video calling service takes aim at Skype and WebEx
Notifications to go out to 1.3 million taxpayers for ‘suspect’ banking activity
30,000 Greek teen girls have abortions every year!
Greece: MEPs say it's time to act on debt crisisGreece has enough money to fund itself until July, when the country has to make a €7 billion debt repayment.Meanwhile, the financial crisis has taken its toll on the Mediterranean country and the people living there. Greece's government debt increased from 109.4% of gross domestic product in 2008 to 179.7% in 2014 and currently stands at 177.4%, according to Eurostat. The country's unemployment rate has also remained high: fromnearly 8% in 2008 to 27.5% in 2013 before slightly dropping to 24.9% in 2015.
Queen Elizabeth looking for Twitter account managerThe royal job comes with a “comprehensive benefits package”, including a 15% employer contribution pensions scheme, promising training and an opportunity for “personal development”.
QuoteGreece is set to ditch the Euro in favour of US dollar in devastating move which would 'freak out' Germany and humiliate EU, claims Trump's pick for Brussels envoyhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4222990/Greece-considers-ditching-Euro-favour-dollar.html
QuoteTornado steam train runs timetabled passenger serviceFor the first time in nearly 50 years, a steam train is running a timetabled passenger service in England.The A1 Pacific Tornado will replace diesel trains on the Settle to Carlisle line between Skipton and Appleby for three days.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38963632
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