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Italian police seize $81 million Libya drug shipment

Italian police seize $81 million Libya drug shipment

Italias Guardia di Finanza‏, or financial police, have intercepted more than $81 million (€75 million) worth of an opioid-like painkiller being shipped to Libya. More than 37 tonnes of Tramadol tablets were seized by the financial police in Genoa in transit from India to Libya. The drugs were hidden in three containers labelled as containing shampoos and synthetic fabrics, according to authorities. May 12, 2017
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery: Green Party co-leader praises leaked Labour manifesto

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery: Green Party co-leader praises leaked Labour manifesto

Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas praised parts of the leaked document, including proposed plans to nationalize the rail and energy sectors.  The Green Party co-leader did criticize the document as well, however, saying it was disappointing to see reference to nuclear power. Lucas was speaking at the launch of the Greens Environment Manifesto at the Woodbury Wetlands in London on 11 May. May 11, 2017
Bionic ear scientist creates 3D printed skin that could let robots feel

Bionic ear scientist creates 3D printed skin that could let robots feel

Scientists in the US have created a 3D printed bionic skin that could let robots feel. The stretchable electronic fabric can be printed onto a device and, potentially in the future, directly onto human skin. This could pave the way for wearable technology that could be used to monitor soldiers in the field, for example. Researchers say the next step will be to print onto a body, adding that the possibilities for the future are endless. May 11, 2017
I want to play football says Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney

I want to play football says Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, the clubs record scorer, spoke to reporters on 10 May, as the club prepared to play the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo. Rooney played against Arsenal and is fit to face Celta but his future looks uncertain after a frustrating and injury-hit season in which he has scored only seven goals. May 11, 2017
Watch suspected car thieves in runaway truck blunder

Watch suspected car thieves in runaway truck blunder

Two suspected car thieves were caught on camera in Oklahoma City chasing down a runaway truck on a dealers lot on 27 March. CCTV footage shows the two men not knowing how to stop the truck as it rolls. Police said the truck was stolen off the car dealers lot but it was later recovered. The two suspects have yet to be arrested. May 11, 2017
BCU graduates turn their backs on Betsy DeVos during commencement speech

BCU graduates turn their backs on Betsy DeVos during commencement speech

Graduating students at Bethune-Cookman University stood and turned their backs towards US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during her speech at their commencement ceremony on 10 May. The decision to invite DeVos to speak and to receive an honorary degree from the historically black university sparked outrage in light of her comments hailing HBCUs as pioneers of school choice, when many argued black students were forced to choose between segregated education or none. May 11, 2017
Five times Eurovision got really weird

Five times Eurovision got really weird

From dancing Russian grannies to a monster heavy rock band, the Eurovision song contest has sometimes got very weird since it started in 1956. IBTimesUK has a look at five of the weirder moments of the last 50 years. May 11, 2017
Scientists capture footage of rare dragon-skin ice on Antarctic expedition

Scientists capture footage of rare dragon-skin ice on Antarctic expedition

A scientist from the University of Tasmania has captured rare footage of dragon-skin ice on an expedition to the Antarctic. Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) researcher Guy Williams drone video shows the rippled edges of the sea ice, which were formed by hurricane force winds. Williams witnessed the icy phenomenon on an expedition to the Ross Sea in western Antarctica. May 11, 2017
White House protesters demand probe of Comey dismissal

White House protesters demand probe of Comey dismissal

Protesters, Democrats and some Republicans have called for a special prosecutor to examine Trumps presidential campaign and amp;#39;s possible collusion with Russia, after FBI Director James Comey was sacked on 9 May. Protesting outside of the White House on 11 May, hundreds of people gathered criticising Trump and calling for an independent investigation. May 11, 2017
White House protesters demand probe of Comey dismissal

White House protesters demand probe of Comey dismissal

Protesters, Democrats and some Republicans have called for a special prosecutor to examine Trumps presidential campaign and amp;#39;s possible collusion with Russia, after FBI Director James Comey was sacked on 9 May. Protesting outside of the White House on 11 May, hundreds of people gathered criticising Trump and calling for an independent investigation. May 11, 2017