A new Taser that fires wireless electric shock projectiles up to 30 metres is being considered for use by UK police forces, the Home Office has confirmed.

But Amnesty International said it was "seriously concerned" about the XREP and worried by the news it could be authorised in the UK picked by Doggylives 7 months ago

On July 25, 1909, Frenchman Louis Bleriot flew from Calais to Dover. His success is credited with turning flight from an eccentric pastime into a serious pursuit.

Hundreds of pilots in modern and antique airplanes are crossing the English Channel today to mark 100 years since the first over-water, international airplane flight.
Related picked by Bingo 8 months ago

20th November 1998 saw the deployment of the first part of the International Space Station. 10 years on, it is still not finished, the merits of the science it embodies are in question and today it transpires they've recently lost a spider and a tool bag.

But happy birthday, anyway. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday. picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

Seven of the ten available awards at last night's International Emmy Awards Ceremony went to British shows and talent. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Australian sex workers are set to protest the high cost of advertising by demonstrating tomorrow on International Whores Day. picked by bornbad 10 months ago

MORE pet ads? Yes, 10 more crazy, funny, clever, right on pet advertisements, just waiting in the wings for the laughter and applause to subside from the first ten of Lady Bee's Hilarious International Pet Ads last week. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Florida International University and the University of Miami have increased the punishment for 19 players involved in Saturday night's football brawl. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

The profusion of international news available on the Internet has made it increasingly difficult for the average American to ignore the rest of the world, a trend researchers say threatens Americans' long, proud history of disregarding anything not about them. picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

Because it's easy for hackers to disguise where an attack originates, Brenner said, the best course of action is to tighten up one's own networks rather than to place blame.

*Brenner seems smart, obviously his days in government are numbered. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

The rules of the road are different wherever you drive, but some international would come as a surprise to most Canadian drivers. Here are 10 unusual traffic rules we've found from around the world. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

One of two spiders sent to the orbiting laboratory aboard the space shuttle Endeavour last week was added to the lost property list after the crew checked its tank and found it empty. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Ben E. King song, Stand By Me is a true classic. This beautiful song has been recorded by dozens of musicians including John Lennon, U2 w/Bruce Springsteen, and even Casius Clay. Here, courtesy of Bill Moyers Journal is a version with street musicians from all over the world. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

A dead person in a box disrupted air travel at Miami International Airport Monday morning. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

At least 200 terminally-ill people from Australia, Britain, New Zealand and the United States have visited Mexico since 2001 to buy a euthanasia drug, a newspaper has reported. The Mexican newspaper Reforma cited Exit International - the mercy killing organisation run by Australian euthanasia advocate Phillip Nitschke that promotes Mexico as a destination for patients seeking to end their lives. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The public's "right to starlight" is steadily being eroded by urban illumination that is the bane of astronomers everywhere, the International Astronomical Union said on Friday. picked by kakana 7 months ago

The American home for international short film.

Short Film Spoken Here.
In Every Language on Earth. picked by SuBoBiSiS 1 year ago

A wonderfully thorough and interesting look at the mystery and conspiracy theory surrounding the Denver International Airport.
*Inspired by deepcleanfun's earlier post. picked by beckinacea 2 years ago

What's the first rule of pillow fight club?
You know...STFU! picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

Texas wants to continue with its scheduled execution of Jose Medellin a Mexican who was in the country illegally brutally raped and murder two young children. The "international court" <oooh!> stated his "rights" were abused. Bush is pandering and demanding that Texas stop their execution. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago