47 protesters detained in Turkey after demo in support of arrested teachers

47 protesters detained in Turkey after demo in support of arrested teachers

Turkish police detained 47 protesters in the capital Ankara on 23 July, for demonstrating in support of two teachers arrested for going on a hunger strike. The teachers went on hunger strike after being dismissed from work, along with around 150,000 state employees, as part of President Tayyip Erdogans crackdown since the attempted coup last July. Jul 24, 2017
US Navy tests worlds first drone-destroying laser

US Navy tests worlds first drone-destroying laser

Meet the worlds first drone-destroying laser. It can silently strike an unmanned drone overhead at the speed of light. The Laser Weapons System (LaWS) was tested on board the USS Ponce amphibious transport ship. This electricity-powered system is charged by a small generator. While the LaWS cost $40 million, the expense per shot is just about a dollar.  The weapon is designed to destroy aircraft and small boats. It is expected to be used by U.S. Navy in combat by 2020.​ Jul 19, 2017