Five dead in Oklahoma following tornadoes, says medical examiner’s office

Five dead in Oklahoma following tornadoes, says medical examiner’s office

Five dead in Oklahoma following tornadoes, says medical examiner’s office

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:43 PM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 1 — Five people were killed in central Oklahoma yesterday as tornadoes raced across the area, a spokeswoman for the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. Two of the deaths occurred in Union City and one was in El Reno, west of Oklahoma City, said Amy Elliott, a spokeswoman for the agency. She could not immediately ...
    

Indians invade Brazilian farm again, set fire to fields

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:35 PM PDT

BRASILIA, June 1 — Brazilian Indians reoccupied a disputed rural property and set fire to fields yesterday, a day after they were violently evicted in a growing conflict over land ownership in southern Brazil's farm belt. The land dispute turned bloody on Thursday when a Terena Indian was shot dead during the eviction by riot police, who used tear ...
    

Five killed as tornadoes menace Oklahoma City area

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:36 PM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 1 — Violent thunderstorms yesterday produced tornadoes in central Oklahoma that killed five people including a mother and her baby and menaced Oklahoma City and its hard-hit suburb of Moore, authorities said. The mother and baby were killed while travelling on Interstate 40, just west of Oklahoma City, when their vehicle was ...
    

Japan disowns outspoken mayor's comfort women remarks

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 12:04 AM PDT

Japan's defence minister on Saturday disowned remarks by an outspoken Japanese mayor who said "comfort women" forced to provide sex during World War II were a military necessity.

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China premier vows baby formula safety checks

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:56 PM PDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for strict monitoring of milk powder production, vowing to crack down on safety violators in a bid to regain public trust after a series of food safety scares in recent years.

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The Moto X smarter than the average smartphone

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:55 PM PDT

Motorola has finally confirmed the X Phone and claims it will be a "contextually aware" game changer that can predict a user's needs and respond automatically.

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Google confirms Music All Access coming to iOS

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:53 PM PDT

Google's new music streaming service -- Music All Access -- is coming to iOS, possibly within a few weeks, the company has confirmed.

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Google coming out with two new Android phones

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:50 PM PDT

Google revealed Thursday that it has two new sophisticated Android smartphones in the works, one of which will have the unprecedented distinction of being made in the United States.

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Star Trek wine is out of this world

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:47 PM PDT

To coincide with the release of the latest Star Trek film, "Star Trek Into Darkness," a California winery has released a range of collectible wines emblazoned with retro images from the original TV series.

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Burger King creates hands-free Whopper mask

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:46 PM PDT

Because there are so many other things we could do with our hands, Burger King in Puerto Rico has created a Whopper holder that's worn around the neck and gives users easy, hands-free access.

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French police use ear prints to identify serial burglar

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:44 PM PDT

French police have identified a young man responsible for up to 80 robberies in student housing in the central city of Lyon through the ear prints he left behind while checking for residents.

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VIDEO: New deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:06 PM PDT

A new series of deadly tornadoes sweeps through the US state of Oklahoma.

Indonesia says Freeport mine cannot resume production yet

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:36 PM PDT

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has told Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc it cannot resume production yet at its huge copper mine following a major accident there, a government official said on Saturday, adding to doubts how much longer the company can continue to supply the metal.

Upgrading quality of governance, integrity new focus of govt

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:42 PM PDT

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today upgrading the quality of governance and integrity across all segments are among new focus areas of the government.

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A romantic Italian oasis that inspired literary giants

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:26 PM PDT

Rare plants, enchanting ruins and the tinkle of waterfalls: the English-style botanical oasis of Ninfa near Rome is a secret idyll billed as "the world's most romantic garden".

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Local shares to trend higher next week

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:43 PM PDT

Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend higher next week following a fresh wave of bullishness in the global equity markets.

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Mom and baby among five killed as tornadoes rake Oklahoma City area

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Violent thunderstorms on Friday produced tornadoes in central Oklahoma that killed five people including a mother and her baby and menaced Oklahoma City and its hard-hit suburb of Moore, authorities said.

Norwegian father of 'The Scream' finally recognised at home

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:13 PM PDT

Long neglected at home, Edvard Munch is finally to get his due as Norway honours one of its greatest artists with the most comprehensive retrospective ever to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth.

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Mother and child among 5 killed in Oklahoma tornadoes (UPDATED)

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:14 PM PDT

Tornadoes killed at least five people and wreaked massive damage late Friday in Oklahoma near the battered city of Moore, still recovering from a monster twister less than two weeks ago.

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Renowned personalities among recipients of awards

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:56 PM PDT

International film actress Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh, 49, are among personalities in the creative arts to receive federal medals and awards in conjunction with the birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today.

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