Neruda remains to be tested in US

Neruda remains to be tested in US


Neruda remains to be tested in US

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 02:01 PM PDT

The family of the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda agrees to send his remains to a laboratory in the US for toxicology tests.

Strong earthquake hits western Japan

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:52 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Japan early on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

China to Name Head of New Development Bank

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:38 PM PDT

China will tap one of its top banking officials to help set up a development bank focused on the world's biggest developing nations, demonstrating China's interest in creating a new source of funding like the World Bank and IMF

Protests held in Bahrain ahead of Formula One

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:19 PM PDT

Thousands of Bahrainis rally under banner of "democracy is our right" ahead of Formula One Grand Prix race.

How the Pope Was Picked

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:19 PM PDT

The Saturday Essay: A behind-the-scenes look at how Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a dark-horse candidate who had received little public attention, became Pope Francis.

EU Plan to Reset Carbon Market Hinges on Germany

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:04 PM PDT

A dispute between the parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right coalition government over how to revive the market for carbon trading threatens to derail efforts to overhaul the system and encourage businesses to reduce greenhouse gases.

Israeli Artillery Retaliates for Syrian Fire

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:22 PM PDT

Israel's military says its troops have shelled a position on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights from which they received fire.

Photos of the Day: April 12

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:51 PM PDT

In today's pictures, a girl watches a pageant in the Philippines, a congressman reads a magazine during a committee hearing in Washington, farmers bring livestock to a protest in France, and more.

Canada's accused cannibal killer ordered to stand trial: CBC

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:07 PM PDT

(Reuters) - A Canadian man accused of murdering and dismembering a Chinese student, eating parts of the corpse and posting an online video of the crime will stand trial for first-degree murder, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported on Friday.

New US-Canada bridge to be announced

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:02 AM PDT

A new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario will be built over opposition from the owner of a span already linking the cities, officials say.

Clues Emerge About Twitter’s Music Feature

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:26 PM PDT

The service's music feature is still hidden from the public, but it appears to be a way to learn what music is becoming popular.
    

Rights Groups Question Legality of Targeted Killing

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:14 PM PDT

A nine-page letter sent to President Obama is the most significant critique to date of what has become the centerpiece of the United States' counterterrorism efforts.
    


Obama's pay and tax declined in 2012

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:08 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama made $608,611 in 2012, down more than 20% from the year before as sales of his books slow, his tax returns show.

Terror suspect restrictions relaxed

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 10:45 AM PDT

A High Court judge rules that restrictions on a terror suspect should be relaxed because of the "chilling effect" on his life as a student.

Cleaning up Nigeria’s toxic playgrounds

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:42 PM PDT

Nigeria's struggle to clean up deadly dust in mining villages

Rights Groups Question Legality of Targeted Killing

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:14 PM PDT

A nine-page letter sent to President Obama is the most significant critique to date of what has become the centerpiece of the United States' counterterrorism efforts.
    

ICC launches sex-abuse investigation

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:17 PM PDT

The International Criminal Court launches an investigation into claims a former staff member sexually abused people he was employed to protect.

Italy experts in new coalition move

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 09:01 AM PDT

A special panel of "wise men" presents reform proposals aimed at unblocking Italy's political stalemate.

In New U.S. List, 18 Russians Face Sanctions

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:30 AM PDT

The U.S. Treasury Department released a list of Russian citizens who will face travel restrictions and financial sanctions under a law aimed at punishing Russians blamed for human rights violations.

Video: North Korea threatens to strike Colorado Springs but doesn't know where it is

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:14 AM PDT

The latest ridiculous North Korean propaganda video includes threats to launch that nation's (untested) KN-08 missiles at four U.S. cities: Washington, Colorado Springs, Colo., Los Angeles and Honolulu.

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