Which Gemstone Was Believed To Protect The Wearer From Drunkenness?

If you’re familiar with Ancient Greek the answer to this trivia question was a walk in the park as the English word used to describe the common violet variety of quartz, “amethyst” is derived from the Ancient Greek word “amethusos”. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vu6tTQ

Obama and Modi call for ‘new agenda’ between US and India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama have called for a “new agenda” between their countries amid Mr Modi’s US visit. The two leaders outlined their agenda for future US-Indian relations in an article, as Mr Modi visited the White House for a second day. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vu0zSB

US swimmer Michael Phelps ‘arrested for drink driving’

US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has been arrested for driving under the influence, authorities have said. Police in Baltimore, Maryland, said he was stopped for speeding after being caught going 84mph (135km/h) in a 45mph zone early on Tuesday morning. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1vseR4s

Microsoft unveils Windows 10 operating system

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will be the name of its next operating system. The choice is a surprise bearing in mind it represents a jump from the last version – Windows 8. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1te8UFH

Iran ‘delays’ Reyhaneh Jabbari execution after campaign

An Iranian woman due to be put to death for killing a man she said was trying to sexually abuse her is reported to have had her execution postponed. Officials said on Monday that Reyhaneh Jabbari, 26, had been transferred to a prison west of Tehran to be hanged. via Pocket http://ift.tt/YNB0Px

Hong Kong democracy protesters seek National Day boost

Thousands more people have been joining pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, ahead of what organisers hope will be the largest day of protests so far. Tens of thousands of people have been blocking central parts of the territory for several days. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1uyXemo

RAF jets strike first IS targets

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