Twitter backs ‘Pardon Snowden’ campaign
New York: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has joined a growing list of celebrities and other public figures rooting for a presidential pardon for whistleblower Edward Snowden.
UK cracks down on drivers for using phone
london: Britain unveiled tougher new penalties for anyone caught using a phone to talk, text or email while driving. Under new rules expected to come into force next year, drivers will get six points on their licence, double from the current three, and face a 200 pounds fine if they are caught using their phones.
Chinese astronauts to get comfort upgrade
Beijing: Two Chinese astronauts, to enter China’s second space lab currently in orbit next month, would have access to all the luxury fittings like Bluetooth, better lighting, sound dampening and exercise equipment. The space laboratory, Tiangong II, will provide more comfortable facilities to astronauts living aboard than its predecessor, Tiangong I, said chief designer.