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2013 Comet ISON: Hubble Space Telescope Captured an Intact 'Comet of the Century'

The debate continues on whether the 2013 Comet ISON’s closest approach to Sun and Earth will live up to the expectations or it will just disappoint. However, the latest evidence to prove that Comet ISON remains alive comes from the astronomers that used the NASA Hubble Telescope to capture an image of the “Comet of the Century.”

Expected Risks Brought By Wildfires In Australia

Australia battles out the worst wildfires that have hit the country terribly. Australian Fire Services claimed that several parts of New South Wales are suffering from the worst conditions in the past 40 years.

U.S. Couple Charged For Selling Underage Daughters for Porn

In a horrific incident, a US couple is facing charges for forcing their four underage daughters into performing sexual acts for pornographic filmmakers. The enormity of the horror faced by the four girls came to light when investigators found the “deplorable” conditions under which the girls where living inside a trailer in Tennessee, U.S. Reports say the girls, aged five to 16, were taken around town, to sex customers.

NSW Fire: Doomsday Fears as Weather Turns Evil

As the mountain side turns red, smoke fills the Sydney air, blanketed by hazardous gases. Even as firefighters battled the raging fire in New South Wales (NSW), the Australian military has been asked to prepare to face what many see as a doomsday disaster.

NSW Fire: Caught in the Act - Four Children Arrested for Starting Seperate Bushfires

As New South Wales continues to battle the bushfire disaster, it is being reported that two boys, aged 11 and 14, have been charged with starting two separate fires – one near Newcastle and another one at the Hunter Valley. In a similar incident, two teenage girls, aged 12 and 13 have also been arrested on charges of deliberately lighting grass fire.

NSW Fire: Military Investigates Role in Lithgow Fire; Iconic Zig Zag Railway Gutted

As the New South Wales (NSW) fire rages on, the Australian military on Saturday said it would investigate whether an explosive training on its land in Lithgow started the State Mine fire there. This comes after the NSW Rural Fire Service said the fire started on defence land. Reports, meanwhile say, the blaze has severely damaged the Lithgow's iconic Zig Zag Railway which was expected to restart operations soon.

NSW Fire: Coping With Disaster And Rebuilding Dreams

As the mountain bushfire in New South Wales continues to rage and threaten to emerge any time soon, authorities prepare for the worst "mega-fire" Australia has yet to see. But the people in the local communities will have to undergo the worst post-trauma psychological and physical pain. Experts warn the resident abouts the hazardous consequences that any unprecedented fire will have on people living in the communities. Here are a few tips on how people can cope in times of fire.

Young Japanese Adults Shy Away From Sex: Celibacy Syndrome On the Loose

According to a recent survey, young Japanese are no longer interested in sex. The Japan Association for Sex Education's survey conducted a study on the habits of young people's sexuality. It identified dating practices among female college goers. It was found that 40 percent of senior college girls reaching womanhood are still virgin.

Mexican Drug Lord Shot Dead By Assassin Disguised As Clown

A former notorious Mexican drug lord was killed Saturday by a gunman dressed as a clown. The remains of Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix, 63, was found in Los Cabos. His body was discovered at a rented beach house and his relatives confirmed his identity when reported to Associated Press.

Cat Wine? Japanese Pet Brand Concocts Wine Just For Cats

Cat lovers don’t have to be alone anymore when drinking at home. Now they can drink wine with their cats, thanks to a Japanese company that has concocted a wine especially made for cats. Nyan Nyan Nouveau is a bottled wine created for feline companions who just want to have fun.

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