World’s first insured Bitcoin vault opens in UK

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The world’s first Bitcoin storage service that insures deposits of the digital currency against hackers and accidental loss has opened in London.

Bitcoin is a virtual currency that can be generated through complex computer software systems with solutions shared on a network.

Although, the digital currency is gaining popularity, concerns about its security are on the rise. Online wallets used to store Bitcoins have been subject to a number of cyber-attacks and some users have also suffered from accidental loss.

The new Bitcoin storage service offering insurance in U.K., named Elliptic Vault, uses “deep cold storage” techniques to secure the digital currency.

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Iran, world powers reach deal opening nuclear programme - The Hindu News

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Iran has agreed to limit uranium enrichment and to open its nuclear programme to daily inspection by international experts starting Jan. 20, setting the clock running on a six-month deadline for a final nuclear agreement, officials said.

In exchange, the Islamic Republic will get a relaxation of the financial sanctions that have been crippling its economy.

The announcement that Iran and six world powers had agreed on the plan for implementing an interim agreement came first from Iranian officials and was later confirmed elsewhere. Some U.S. lawmakers have been leery of the agreement, calling for tougher sanctions against Iran, rather than any loosening of controls.

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'American Hustle,' Dicaprio win Golden Globes - The Hindu News

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Leonardo DiCaprio, a nine-time Golden Globe nominee, won his second Globe award

The con-artist caper “American Hustle” looked every bit the Oscar front-runner at the Golden Globes, winning best picture for a comedy or musical and acting awards for Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence.

Adams, in a low-cut dress evocative of her character’s ‘70s style, won her first Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical Sunday night at the Beverly Hills, Calif., ceremony. Lawrence took best supporting actress for her performance in David O. Russell’s fictionalised Abscam tale.

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Pamela Anderson Remarries Ex-Husband Rick Salomon

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Pamela Anderson and her ex-husband Rick Salomon have tied the knot once again!

The 46-year-old former Baywatch star told us Saturday she and the film producer are officially remarried to each other, breaking the news at Sean Penn's Help Haiti Gala in Los Angeles Saturday evening (and showing off a big rock on her ring finger while she was at it).

When E! News asked if she and Salomon were married again, Anderson said, "yes."

"We're very happy," Pamela said. "Our families are very happy and that's all that matters."

The animal lover previously admitted a few months ago that she had reconciled with her beau, but she never hinted that wedding bells could be in their future again.

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Yahoo CEO unveils handful of new products to big CES crowd

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(Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer unveiled a handful of new products, including a competitor to Google Inc's predictive search technology for smartphones, in a debut appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show that drew a big crowd.

The former Google executive who took the reins at Yahoo in the summer of 2012, has moved aggressively to revamp the struggling Internet company's business with product makeovers, acquisitions and a renewed focus on its media offerings.

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French restaurant in Islamabad shut down for 'no Pakistanis allowed' policy

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French restaurant in Islamabad shut down for 'no Pakistanis allowed' policy.

A French restaurant, running in a posh locality in Islamabad, was raided and shut down by police following a public outcry over its policy of not allowing Pakistanis in.

La Maison', running out of Islamabad's F7-1, was not allowing Pakistanis in, citing the French style of cooking that uses wine.

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'Dhoom: 3' becomes first Indian film to gross Rs 500 crore

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Action thriller 'Dhoom: 3' has scripted history by becoming the first Bollywood film to gross Rs 500 crore across the world, Yash Raj Films claimed today.

The blockbuster, starring Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Abhishek Bachchan, raked in Rs 500 crore by making Rs 351.29 crore in India and Rs 150.06 crore abroad, according to the production house.

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