US Supreme Court rules human genes cannot be patented

US Supreme Court rules human genes cannot be patented

US Supreme Court rules human genes cannot be patented

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 12:39 AM PDT

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously that human genes cannot be patented, a decision which would have potentially far-reaching effects on medical and biotechnology industries.

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Australia's embraces new gender guidelines

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 12:32 AM PDT

Australia has embraced a growing global trend towards acknowledging greater gender diversity with individuals now able to be referred to as "indeterminate, intersex or unspecified" on official documents rather than male or female.

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VIDEO: New bridge across Danube due to open

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:37 PM PDT

A new one-mile-long bridge linking Romania and Bulgaria across the River Danube is due to open on Friday.

VIDEO: Airbus A350 set for maiden flight

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:34 PM PDT

The newest aircraft from European planemaker Airbus is due to take off on its maiden flight on Friday.

VIDEO: US: Syrian forces 'crossed red line'

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:57 PM PDT

The United States says it is increasing the scope and scale of military support for opposition forces in Syria after it concluded that President Assad's forces had used chemical weapons.

VIDEO: Iran elections: Voting under way

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:03 PM PDT

Millions of voters across Iran have begun casting their ballots in the country's presidential elections.

VIDEO: Inside hospital treating Afghan troops

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:29 PM PDT

David Loyn reports on the heavy price paid by Afghan troops as they are set to take the lead in combat operations across the whole country.

Be prepared for easing of US stimulus programme: Zeti

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 12:05 AM PDT

Countries have to position themselves to better absorb the volatility generated by the tapering off of US quantitative easing exercise, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said.

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Melon headband tracks your focus

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 12:04 AM PDT

The quantified self is all the rage, with devices such as Jawbone Up and Fitbit Flex tracking physical activity and sleep. Now a new gadget from a US startup called Melon aims to help users track and boost their mental concentration.

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Is Apple getting serious about gaming?

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 12:01 AM PDT

Apple has released its first reference designs for game controllers that work with iPhones and iPads in a bid to standardize features and quality for accessories manufacturers and make it easier for its app developers to create games.

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Yahoo buys smartphone photo app maker GhostBird

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:55 PM PDT

Yahoo on Wednesday announced it has bought a startup that makes picture-taking applications for iPhones to enhance its Flickr photo service.

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Star Trek-like underwater hotel to open in Maldives

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:51 PM PDT

A futuristic-looking luxury hotel made up of spaceship-like discs that recalls Star Trek's Enterprise is set to be built partially underwater in the Maldives.

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India villagers kill two for 'witchcraft': police

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:35 PM PDT

A group of villagers in eastern India killed an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law after accusing the pair of practising witchcraft, police have said.

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MRT underground package 30% completed

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:17 PM PDT

The RM8.2 billion Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) underground work package from Semantan in Damansara to Maluri in Cheras has attained 30 per cent completion rate.

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MAHB to follow contractors' date for KLIA2 opening

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 11:05 PM PDT

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will issue a fresh opening date for the new low-cost airport, KLIA2, after receiving the date from the airport's terminal builder, a joint-venture of UEM Group and Bina Puri.

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E3: Flagging games industry pins hopes on XBox One and PS4

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:46 PM PDT

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Two dead after Philippine ferry sinks

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:26 PM PDT

Fishermen and rescue workers hauled dozens of people out of the ocean after a ferry sank in the central Philippines on Friday, but at least two passengers drowned and 13 others were missing, authorities said.

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Iran begins voting to elect new president: television

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:25 PM PDT

Iran began voting on Friday to elect the successor of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the state television announced.

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Spanish police leverage Twitter to fight crime

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:24 PM PDT

Spain's national police have built up an army of more than half a million followers on Twitter, using them to help swoop on fugitives and get tip-offs on drug dealers in an open dialogue that has helped bring the force closer to the people.

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78 Indons to be deported after Jeddah stampede

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:17 PM PDT

About 78 Indonesians who were detained by authority in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for their involvement in a stampede in front of the Indonesian consulate will be deported soon, Indonesia's Antara reported.

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