Thatcher’s funeral plans as divisive as Iron Lady herself

Thatcher’s funeral plans as divisive as Iron Lady herself


Thatcher’s funeral plans as divisive as Iron Lady herself

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:54 AM PDT

LONDON, April 11— Plans for Margaret Thatcher's funeral turned into a security headache and a national talking point yesterday as the former prime minister divided Britain in death as she did in life. Parties in several cities to celebrate the conservative politician's death on Monday ended in arrests and newspapers reported police may ...
    


Cameron says Thatcher made Britain great, others snub her

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:26 AM PDT

LONDON, April 11 — British Prime Minister David Cameron delivered an emotional tribute to Margaret Thatcher in parliament yesterday, but political opponents boycotted the debate on her legacy, underlining how divisive a figure she remains even in death. MPs were recalled from their holidays for the first time for the death of a public figure since ...
    


South Korea, US remain on missile watch as North lauds Kims

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:26 PM PDT

SEOUL, April 11 — South Korea and the United States today remained on high alert for any North Korean missile launch as the hermit kingdom turned its attention to celebrating its ruling Kim dynasty and appeared to dial down rhetoric of impending war. Despite North Korea's threats it will attack US bases and the South in response to any hostile ...
    


Fighting rages in NW Pakistan, 15 militants, one soldier killed - army

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:04 AM PDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Fifteen militants and one soldier were killed on Thursday when the Pakistani military mounted another operation in a week of fighting designed to seize control of a remote but strategic valley in the northwest, the army said.
    


South Korea, U.S. on missile watch as North praises Kim dynasty

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:56 PM PDT

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States were on high alert for a North Korean missile launch on Thursday as the hermit kingdom turned its attention to celebrating its ruling Kim dynasty and appeared to tone down rhetoric of impending war.
    


Drug courier escapes gallows after Singapore reforms

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:42 AM PDT

A heroin courier has become the first convicted drug trafficker in Singapore to avoid a death sentence following reforms in the application of capital punishment, officials said Thursday.

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Indonesian, 83, faced 'fight for survival' in Komodo attack

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:40 AM PDT

An 83-year-old Indonesian woman told Thursday how she faced a "fight for survival" when a Komodo dragon pounced and sunk its teeth into her, in the latest attack this year by one of the giant lizards.

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Wan Azizah hints Khalid may not be retained as Selangor MB

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:29 AM PDT

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has hinted that Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim may not retain his post as Selangor menteri besar if the opposition continues to rule the state following the May 5 general election.

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N. Korea keeps world on edge over missile launch

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:07 AM PDT

North Korea kept the world on edge Thursday over an expected missile launch while turning its own energies to celebrating leaders past and present amid soaring tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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Two crushed to death by wooden chariot at Nepal festival

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:02 AM PDT

Two people died in Nepal after being crushed under the wheels of a 10-metre-high (35-foot) wooden chariot being used during a new year festival that descended into chaos, police said Thursday.

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Times Higher Education publishes Asia University Rankings

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:55 PM PDT

The Times Higher Education magazine published its first Asia University Rankings here on Wednesday, China's Xinhua news agency reports.

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Microsoft to add two-factor authentication: report

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:50 PM PDT

An app is in the final stages of development that would generate a random code as part of a user's Microsoft account password login for extra security.

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BlackBerry Q10 to launch in Canada on April 30

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:49 PM PDT

As BlackBerry readies itself to launch its latest phone in its home country, a survey reveals that despite a huge promotional push, the majority of US consumers have no idea that the company has launched a new operating system or handsets.

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VIDEO: Illegal workers hold immigration rally

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:39 PM PDT

A bill giving 11 million undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship could be introduced to Congress within days.

VIDEO: Paragliding over Iraqi city of Mosul

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 08:36 AM PDT

The Iraqi city of Mosul is one of the most dangerous in the country, but for some residents taking to its skies in a paraglider is one way of trying to forget years beset by conflict and fear.

Up to 3.39 mn Japan-brand vehicles in airbag recall

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:47 PM PDT

Up to 3.39 million vehicles made by major Japanese manufacturers will be recalled worldwide because of possible problems with airbags, the companies said Thursday.

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Google+ trends: HTC First 'Facebook phone' reviewed

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:46 PM PDT

On Wednesday, April 10, Google+ users are sharing and discussing the first reviews of the HTC First smartphone, also known, due to its very deep Facebook integration, as the "Facebook phone."

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New iPhone vision test tracks your eye health

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:43 PM PDT

Patients suffering from eye problems may have a new tool at their fingertips: an iPhone-enabled vision test to keep tabs on their condition at home.

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The layout of PAS

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:32 PM PDT

Therefore, the greatest enemy of Umno is not Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, but PAS.

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Spring storms unleash heavy snow, tornadoes in central U.S

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 10:36 PM PDT

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Spring storms unleashed heavy snow, rain and high winds, including tornadoes, across parts of the central United States on Wednesday, leaving thousands of residents and businesses without power and causing scattered property damage.
    


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