China appoints Li Keqiang as new premier

China appoints Li Keqiang as new premier

China appoints Li Keqiang as new premier

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:44 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's legislature formally chose Li Keqiang as premier on Friday, installing an English-speaking bureaucrat as the man in charge of the economy, the world's second-largest, and its aim of reviving growth through consumer-led expansion.

VIDEO: Joy in Argentina for new Pope

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 03:38 PM PDT

Argentines have been celebrating the election of fellow countryman Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new Pope.

VIDEO: Eye-tracking Samsung Galaxy unveiled

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 09:22 PM PDT

Samsung has launched a smartphone which allows users to control its 5in (12.5cm) screen using only their eyes.

VIDEO: 'It was easy for me to feel angry'

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 05:31 PM PDT

A former soldier has spoken of his experience of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

VIDEO: Africa's revolutionary rappers in NYC

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 02:43 PM PDT

Top Middle Eastern and African rappers brought their message and their music to the home of hip hop when they performed in New York.

VIDEO: Protests as EU debates austerity

Posted: 15 Mar 2013 12:35 AM PDT

The issues of jobs and growth have dominated EU talks in Brussels, amid mass protests in the Belgian capital.

Former Sime Darby Group CEO fails to strike out CBT chargers

Posted: 15 Mar 2013 12:15 AM PDT

The High Court here today dismissed an application by former Sime Darby president and group chief excutive officer Datuk Seri Ahamad Zubair Murshid to strike out two counts of criminal breach of trust and two alternative charges.

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Huge wind farm turbine snaps in Japan

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:51 PM PDT

A 38-tonne wind turbine crashed 50 metres (165 feet) to the ground in western Japan after the steel column supporting it snapped, officials have said.

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BMW invests in intelligent parking systems

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:39 PM PDT

A new partnership will allow BMW drivers to find, reserve and pay for parking spaces before they set off on their journey.

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Google Reader to stop on July 1

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:36 PM PDT

Google is discontinuing a number of its services in a bid to refocus expertise and streamline its offerings, chief among them being its Google Reader and the desktop version of its Snapseed photo editing software for Windows and Mac users.

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Android chief stepping down at Google

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:35 PM PDT

Andy Rubin, the brains behind the Google Android operating system which has become the dominant mobile platform, is stepping down as head of that division, the company said Wednesday.

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Amazon trims price of large-screen Kindle Fire

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:33 PM PDT

Amazon.com on Wednesday ramped up its challenge to Apple's iPads by trimming the price of its large-screen Kindle Fire and making the tablets available in Japan and Europe.

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Facebook cleans up Timeline in latest tweak

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:32 PM PDT

Facebook on Wednesday began rolling out new profile pages redesigned to clear away clutter from "Timelines" that chronicle member postings at the leading social network.

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Scientists used iPhone to diagnose intestinal worms: study

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:30 PM PDT

Scientists used an iPhone and a camera lens to diagnose intestinal worms in rural Tanzania, a breakthrough that could help doctors treat patients infected with the parasites, a study said on Tuesday.

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Analysis - Obama won't trip over Netanyahu's Iran "red line"

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:08 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama visits Israel next week at the onset of spring - the "red line" previously drawn by his host, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to trigger an attack on Iran's nuclear sites.

Spurned in puppy love, Bergoglio turned to the Church

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:24 PM PDT

"If I don't marry you, I'll become a priest."

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Singer urges pope to reform in hip hop rhymes

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:22 PM PDT

An Italian hip hop artist has released a song entitled "Letter to the Pope" urging the Catholic world's new leader to reform the Church, allow people to divorce, accept gays and put an end to abuses.

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Taiwan president plans Vatican visit

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:21 PM PDT

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou plans to visit the Vatican to attend the installation of the newly-elected pope, officials said Friday, in a move bound to upset China.

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Are fresh voters the kingmaker?

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:21 PM PDT

Many people think that fresh voters mean young voters. In fact, it is not the case.

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Australia shuts down large child sex exploitation ring

Posted: 14 Mar 2013 11:05 PM PDT

Police said Friday they had shut down one of the largest child sex exploitation rings seen in Australia which was dealing in "abhorrent and disgusting" images.

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