Virus, genitalia, prostitute: Car names with unfortunate meanings
Story highlights Indian automaker Tata Motors says it will rename its new “Zica” hatchback amid fears over the Zika virus Here are some more cars whose names manufacturers also might…
Russia gives Kim Jong Un an inside look at its warplanes
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Kim Jong Un was “deeply impressed” by a visit to a Russian aircraft manufacturing plant on Friday, according to North Korean state media. Kim toured…
Russia is covering aircraft with car tires, potentially to protect them from Ukrainian drones
CNN — Moscow’s forces have started covering some of their attack aircraft with car tires, in what experts say could be a makeshift attempt to protect them from Ukrainian drone…
Blast at plant near Moscow injures at least 25, Russian state media reports
CNN — At least 25 people were injured in an explosion at an industrial plant northeast of Moscow, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported Wednesday. The blast took place…
Giant rubber duck deflated in Hong Kong’s harbor amid fierce heat
CNN — One of two giant rubber ducks on display in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor was deflated on Saturday to protect it from sweltering temperatures. Organizers said they made the…
These may be the world’s best warships. And they’re not American
Seoul, South Korea CNN — It’s a growing problem that has United States naval commanders scratching their heads: How to keep up with China’s ever-expanding fleet of warships. Not only…