Stradivarius violin 'replicated'

Stradivarius violin 'replicated'

Stradivarius violin 'replicated'

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:08 PM PST

A US-based radiologist "recreates" a 307-year-old Stradivarius violin in a move that may benefit music students.


Stalin's Daughter Lana Peters Dies at 85

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:59 PM PST

Soviet dictator Josef Stalin's daughter, whose defection to the West during the Cold War embarrassed the ruling communists and made her a best-selling author, has died.


Climate Talks Open Amid Funding Spat

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:54 PM PST

U.N.-sponsored climate talks opened in Durban, South Africa, amid a debate over who will foot the bill for a fund aimed at combating a host of issues plaguing farmers in Africa and elsewhere.


In Cairo, an Election Bridges Egypt’s Divides

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:05 PM PST

Along July 26th Street, named for the era of a long-ago revolution, Egypt's divides were bridged, briefly, by the simplest of ideas: a chance at self-determination.

Dhaka passes Hindu property act

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:25 PM PST

The Bangladeshi parliament passes a landmark bill that will enable the return of property seized from the country's Hindu minority.


Robot can squeeze under obstacles

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:09 PM PST

A "soft" robot inspired by squid and starfish can crawl, undulate, and squeeze under obstacles, researchers say.


Shearer 'numb' over friend Speed

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:01 PM PST

Alan Shearer tells Radio 5 live he's still numb and in shock over the death of former Newcastle United team-mate Gary Speed.


UAE pardons jailed activists

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:10 PM PST

Emirates pardons five activists convicted previous day for insulting country's leadership, group's lawyer says.


NATO Attack Widens Pakistan Chasm

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:36 AM PST

Saturday's NATO attack on two Pakistani military outposts targeted army personnel sent to the bases as backup, and continued after Pakistani commanders contacted NATO to demand a stop to the assault.


European Central Bank's Bond Buys Are Restrained

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:18 PM PST

The European Central Bank showed no signs of abandoning its conservative approach to bond purchases in recent days, despite louder calls for it to do more to prop up Europe's shaky debt markets.


Russia Considers Blocking NATO Supply Routes

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:27 AM PST

Russia said it may not let NATO use its territory to supply troops in Afghanistan if the alliance doesn't seriously consider its objections to a U.S.-led missile shield for Europe, Russia's ambassador to NATO said Monday.


China Backs More IMF Funds

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:35 AM PST

China continues to back additional funding for the International Monetary Fund, but it doesn't want that money to be earmarked for Europe.


Singer Alleges Trade-Off

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:31 PM PST

Singer Charlotte Church told a U.K. panel examining press ethics that she waived a $154,000 fee to perform at Rupert Murdoch's wedding in 1999 to gain favorable coverage in his papers. The company denied the allegation.


Somali Militants Ban 16 Aid Groups

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:16 AM PST

The Somali militant group al Shabaab banned 16 aid groups, including a half dozen U.N. agencies, from central and southern Somalia, a decision likely to harm Somalis already suffering from drought and famine.


Sports Personality top 10 announced

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:17 AM PST

Ten of the UK's top sports stars have been nominated for the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.


At War Blog: Drumbeat of World War II, Tweet by Tweet

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:23 AM PST

The Times's Jennifer Schuessler reports on a Twitter feed dedicated to World War II that has attracted more than 100,000 followers since it began in August.

Canada makes Kyoto climate strike

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:21 AM PST

Canada confirms it will not make new emission cuts under the Kyoto Protocol and may formally withdraw from the treaty, adding new troubles for the UN climate summit.


VIDEO: Wind fells Tallinn Christmas tree

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:11 AM PST

The Christmas tree in the Estonian capital of Tallinn has been felled for the second time in three days, after being battered by winds of 100kph (62mph).


VIDEO: Egypt's 'complicated' elections

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:35 AM PST

Lyse Doucet visits a Cairo polling station to see how complicated voting is in Egypt's first elections since former President Hosni Mubarak was overthrown in February.


Citigroup faces toxic asset trial

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:06 AM PST

A US judge orders a trial after rejecting a $285m settlement between Citigroup and financial regulator SEC over the sale of toxic mortgages.


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