Photos of the Day: March 21

Photos of the Day: March 21

Photos of the Day: March 21

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:38 PM PDT

In today's pictures, Hindus celebrate a festival, a new image from space bolsters the big-bang theory and the idea of an older universe, a hare cowers in Germany, and more.

Compensation Talks in Horace Mann Sexual Abuse Cases

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:07 PM PDT

The negotiations are said to involve 32 former students who say they were abused by teachers and staff members at the Bronx preparatory school.

DealBook: Prosecutors Weigh Insider Trading Case Against Raj Rajaratnam's Brother

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:19 PM PDT

On Thursday, federal prosecutors said Rajarengan Rajaratnam was part of his brother Raj's insider trading ring, announcing criminal charges nearly two years after Raj was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Italy to return marines to India for trial

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:58 PM PDT

Two Italian marines who skipped bail after being accused of killing two Indian fisherman are to be sent back to India.

Cyprus Court Convicts Hezbollah Member

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:02 PM PDT

A Cypriot court convicted a 24-year-old member of Hezbollah on charges he plotted terror attacks against Jews last summer on the Mediterranean island, a decision that could raise pressure on the European Union to blacklist the Lebanon-based group.

President Obama gives peace a chance

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:36 PM PDT

Obama's Israel speech will be part of his legacy, says Mark Mardell

Senior Pro-Assad Sunni Imam in Syria Is Assassinated

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:25 PM PDT

The cleric, Mohammad Said Ramada al-Bouti, was the most important religious figure to be killed so far in the Syrian civil war.

U.N. condemns Mali rights abuses, to step up monitoring

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:42 PM PDT

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations condemned human rights crimes committed in northern Mali by "rebels, terrorist groups and other organized transnational crime networks" and agreed to appoint an independent monitor for the West African country.

UK top court holds first secret session over Iran case

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:33 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Supreme Court held the first secret session in its history on Thursday to consider evidence about an Iranian bank's alleged links to Tehran's nuclear program that the British government does not want to make public.

Russia tones down criticism of new U.S. missile plans

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:22 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia signaled on Thursday that a change in U.S. plans for a European anti-missile shield could help the two sides make progress towards resolving a dispute that has frayed their relations.

Arthur defends dropping players

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Australia coach Mickey Arthur says he has no regrets over dropping four players for breaches of discipline.

Kurdish Leader Declares Truce With Turkey

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 11:50 AM PDT

The move, including the retreat of P.K.K. fighters, provides the best chance yet for an effort toward peace and a constitution that protects Kurds.

Planck Satellite Shows Image of Infant Universe

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:17 PM PDT

A Planck satellite image shows the cosmos as it appeared only 370,000 years after the Big Bang.

Cyprus economy is 'on the brink'

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:34 PM PDT

The Cypriot economy is "on the brink", the country's largest bank warns, as political leaders scramble to raise the funds to secure a rescue package.

Obama urges Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 11:58 AM PDT

Despite call for action, US president delivered two very different messages to his audiences in Ramallah and Jerusalem.

Italy to return marines to India

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:12 PM PDT

Two Italian marines accused of murdering two Indian fishermen, in a case that has sparked a diplomatic row, are to be sent back for trial.

VIDEO: Mumbai driving 'like hopscotch in a minefield'

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 05:01 PM PDT

BBC News took a trip around the roads of Mumbai with Hormazd Sorabjee, the editor of Autocar India.

Georgian PM's allies curb presidential powers

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:08 PM PDT

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia's ruling parliamentary coalition stripped President Mikheil Saakashvili of some powers on Thursday, the latest round in a political skirmish that could potentially threaten supplies of Caspian oil and gas to Europe.

Italy to return marines to India

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:12 PM PDT

Two Italian marines accused of murdering two Indian fishermen, in a case that has sparked a diplomatic row, are to be sent back for trial.

Sack racist players, says Boateng

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 11:51 AM PDT

AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng says racist players should not be able to play for their club again.
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Inflation to accelerate to 2.5%: researchers

Inflation to accelerate to 2.5%: researchers

Inflation to accelerate to 2.5%: researchers

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:47 PM PDT

Malaysia's inflation rate is expected to accelerate to 2.5 per cent this year, say several research houses.

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LKY reiterates need to welcome quality immigrants

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:28 PM PDT

Noting the demographic challenges faced by China and Japan, former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has reiterated the need to keep the republic's doors open to "quality" immigrants.

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RM570m revenue from health tourism last year

Posted: 21 Mar 2013 12:08 AM PDT

The health tourism sector has generated RM570.5 million in revenue last year, following improved customer experience, proactive alliances and niche marketing.

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15,793 score straight A's in SPM

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:40 PM PDT

A total of 15,793 students obtained straight A's in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2012 examination, a rise of 0.13 percent compared to the 15,079 students in the previous year.

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8 terrorists charged in court, 2 facing death penalty

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:14 PM PDT

ight Filipinos were charged in the High Court, here today with two of them facing the death penalty upon conviction for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

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AEC under way for realisation end-2015

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:07 PM PDT

The Asean Economic Community (AEC), with 74.5 per cent overall implementation rate by Asean nations since the launch of the blueprint in 2008, is under way for realisation on Dec 31, 2015.

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Australian PM Gillard wins leadership vote unopposed

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:34 PM PDT

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard stared down a leadership crisis on Thursday and ensured she will lead the government until September 14 elections after her chief rival, Kevin Rudd, said he did not have enough support to replace her.

North Korea issues fresh threat to US, South probes hacking

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:56 PM PDT

SEOUL, March 21 — North Korea today said it would attack US military bases in Japan and the Pacific island of Guam if provoked, a day after leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a mock drone strike on South Korea. The North also held an air raid drill today after accusing the United States of preparing a military strike using bombers that have overflown the ...

Results of transformation programmes

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:43 PM PDT

According to the annual report, the results of the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) under the ETP have achieved an overall KPI rate of 118%. However, there is still a great room for improvement for the GTP. Why?

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VIDEO: Mystery of Chile's crustacean carpet

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:57 PM PDT

Authorities in Chile are investigating why thousands of prawns were washed up on a beach in the coastal city of Coronel, covering it with a layer of pink.

Mourners mass for cremation of Khmer Rouge leader

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:26 PM PDT

Hundreds of mourners massed Thursday ahead of the cremation of a co-founder of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge, highlighting the stark divide between supporters and victims of the brutal communist regime.

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Latest Chromebooks coming to more countries, Android and Chrome OS merge anticipated

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:26 PM PDT

Google has announced that it is rolling out its Chrome OS notebooks to Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands as of Tuesday.

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Australian PM calls leadership ballot

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:23 PM PDT

The Australian government plunged into crisis with Prime Minister Julia Gillard caving in to building pressure and calling a leadership ballot of her ruling Labor party for later Thursday.

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'Bonobo heaven': life at a DR Congo ape sanctuary

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:22 PM PDT

Claudine Andre, a 67-year-old Belgian living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has spent the last twenty years dedicated to the protection of the bonobo, an extraordinary species of ape threatened by trafficking and poachers.

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Amid tensions, American builds schools in N.Korea

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:13 PM PDT

Amid mounting military and nuclear tensions with North Korea, an American retiree has gained rare access to the pariah state to build schools in the usually off-limits countryside.

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Turkey burger

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:50 PM PDT

The new Burger King turkey burger displayed at a Burger King restaurant in Oakland, California. Burger King debuts a limited release of turkey burger in an effort to appeal to health-conscious diners.

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Filipinos charged with waging war at Tawau High Court

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:38 PM PDT

Eight Filipinos, who are facing the death penalty and life imprisonment upon conviction, were charged at the High Court here with waging war on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and being members of a terrorist group.

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Is Samsung's Galaxy SIV full of bugs?

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:30 PM PDT

A delayed launch, lack of official availability dates and the fact that much-rumored features failed to materialize suggest that the South Korean company's latest smartphone isn't quite ready to ship, despite the fanfare.

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Landmarks across the world to go dark for Earth Hour

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:04 PM PDT

A list of the most recognisable icons from across the globe will be participating in Earth Hour 2013 on March 23 as the world's largest movement for the planet celebrates environmental outcomes generated by participants around the world.

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VIDEO: Palestinian views on Obama visit

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:44 PM PDT

Palestinians tell the BBC's Jon Donnison how they feel about the US president's visit to the West Bank.
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Australia PM prevails in leadership vote

Australia PM prevails in leadership vote

Australia PM prevails in leadership vote

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:14 PM PDT

Julia Gillard retains Labor's top job after former leader Kevin Rudd decides not to challenge her.

Rockets fired from Gaza hit southern Israel

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:19 PM PDT

Rockets cause minor damage but no injuries in town of Sderot, Israeli police spokesman says.

Rockets explode in southern Israel as Obama visits: police

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:54 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Two rockets exploded in a southern Israeli town near the Gaza border on Thursday, the second day of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the Jewish state, Israeli police said.

On April 15, File Your 1040 or an Extension?

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:00 PM PDT

Should you file on time or go on extension? For some, this can seem like handicapping a bet. The best reason to go on extension is if you need time to consider proper reporting, get professional advice, and file an accurate return. After all, tax returns are filed under penalties of perjury.

VIDEO: Mystery of Chile's crustacean carpet

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:57 PM PDT

Authorities in Chile are investigating why thousands of prawns were washed up on a beach in the coastal city of Coronel, covering it with a layer of pink.

Why Your Organization Suffers From Leadership Dysfunction

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:35 PM PDT

Have you ever wondered why organizations tolerate dysfunctional leaders? The answer is dysfunction is so prevalent it's often not even recognized as problematic. Many corporations just desire leaders to go along and get along more than they desire them to lead. It saddens me to articulate this next thought - corporate leadership is rapidly becoming an oxymoron.

VIDEO: Palestinian views on Obama visit

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:44 PM PDT

Palestinians tell the BBC's Jon Donnison how they feel about the US president's visit to the West Bank.

A Guide To East London's Best Boutiques (Part 1): Hostem

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 10:03 PM PDT

Londoners used to go "up the West End" for shopping. Not any more. Hostem has been known to attact even those who live West of Selfridges.

Are Online NCAA Tournament Pools Illegal?

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:50 PM PDT

This week, more than 50 million Americans are expected to fill out their NCAA Tournament brackets.

Chinese Businessman's Detention May Have Macau Link, Newspaper Says

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:22 PM PDT

The detention of the chairman of one of China's largest private-sector businesses may be linked to a gambling-related case in Macau, the Chinese-language 21st Century Daily Business Herald reported today, citing unnamed, knowledgeable people in the company.  It didn't provide any details.

N Korea threatens strike on US airbases

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:18 PM PDT

Warning comes day after Pyongyang condemned training flights of nuclear-armed US bombers as "unpardonable provocation".

Australian Leader Sets Vote for Her Party After Challenge

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:22 PM PDT

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called a vote to determine who should lead the ruling Labor party into a federal election after a senior government minister broke ranks to support a possible challenge by a former leader.

China Manufacturing Activity Expands

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:10 PM PDT

A preliminary gauge of manufacturing activity in China showed a 51.7 rise in March compared with a final reading of 50.4 in February, suggesting steady momentum in the Chinese economy.

U.S., Japan Update Islands Plans

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 09:05 PM PDT

The U.S. and Japan are updating plans to defend East China Sea islands claimed by both Tokyo and Beijing.

New U.S., Chinese officials reach out ahead of talks later this year

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:43 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew in the East Room of the White House in WashingtonBy Anna Yukhananov and Sui-Lee Wee BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A fresh roster of U.S. and Chinese economic and diplomatic officials on Wednesday pledged to strengthen relations between the world's two largest economies, even as concerns persist over currency rates, cybersecurity and the Korean peninsula. U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, in his first international trip since taking office last month, wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing with a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, having reopened dialogue on economic reforms but saying more action is needed on China's exchange rate. ...

New U.S., Chinese officials reach out ahead of talks later this year

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:43 PM PDT

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A fresh roster of U.S. and Chinese economic and diplomatic officials on Wednesday pledged to strengthen relations between the world's two largest economies, even as concerns persist over currency rates, cybersecurity and the Korean peninsula.

Safety Prevails -- In Updated Guidelines To Manage Concussions

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:49 PM PDT

Newly released AAN (American Academy of Neurology) guidelines earlier this week to manage sports-related concussions recommend trainers, coaches and physicians to err on the side of caution and remove athletes from play in the setting of a possible traumatic brain injury or concussion.

Change Happens. Embrace it. Enjoy it. Look Forward to It.

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:46 PM PDT

One of my very favorite books in life is Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson, MD. It is a fantastic book for many reasons. 1. It's easy to read because it has big print and it has pictures! 2. It's about two mice and two men and let's face it, who doesn't love a story about mice? 3. It has one of the best messages about letting go of the past, getting over the things you cannot change, moving forward, and realizing that there is no reason to fear the unknown because the unknown may be better than anything you could have imagined! It's really all about change and how change has unlimited potential depending on how you deal with it.

Google Explains Why The Future Of Energy Is Green

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:26 PM PDT

Googleisn't investing billions into clean energy projects only to feel good and make employees happy.

Australia's Gillard calls for leadership ballot

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:55 PM PDT

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 file photo, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard holds a press conference after winning a leadership challenge in Canberra, Australia. Speculation is intensifying that Gillard will soon face a leadership challenge in the face of opinion polls that suggest her government is headed for a crushing defeat at elections this year. Center-left Labor Party government lawmakers on Wednesday, March 29, 2013 publically stood by their beleaguered leader. But The Australian Financial Review newspaper reported three unnamed senior Gillard backers saying support among government ranks for her predecessor Kevin Rudd was growing. (AP Photo/Andrew Taylor, File)CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Julia Gillard threw her job open to a leadership ballot Thursday as grumblings increased within government ranks over disastrous opinion polls six months before a national election.
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