Crowds break up gay rights rallies in Georgia, Russia

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• Crowds break up gay rights rallies in Georgia, Russia
• Argentine military leader Videla dies at 87
• Photos of the Day: May 17
• Slovenia struggles to avoid EU bailout
• Mexico Grows at Slowest Pace in Three Years
• Nigeria Steps Up Assaults on Militants in Northeast
• Common Sense: As Hollywood Leans on Blockbusters, the Flop Looms
• Mosque Bombings in Pakistan Kill at Least 13
• Mosque Bombings in Pakistan Kill at Least 13
• Court Extends Detentions in Brussels Diamond Heist
• Roadside bomb kills 19 in west Baghdad: police, medics
• 'More than 1.5m' Syrian refugees
• Syria chemical weapons allegations
• Sudans defuse row over rebel support, promise more talks
• Syria hackers breach Financial Times accounts
• Your Money: Standing Out From the Crowd
• India Ink: Image of the Day: May 17
• New Zealand hold edge over England
• Thein Sein set for landmark US visit
• U.S. Weighs Tougher Line on Bangladesh Trade

Crowds break up gay rights rallies in Georgia, Russia Posted: 17 May 2013 12:28 PM PDT TBILISI/ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Large crowds of anti-gay protesters broke up homosexual rights rallies in Georgia and Russia on Friday, underlining deep hostility in the former Soviet bloc.

Argentine military leader Videla dies at 87 Posted: 17 May 2013 12:12 PM PDT Jailed architect of repressive system that left at least 9,000 people dead in nation's "Dirty War" remained unrepentant.

Photos of the Day: May 17 Posted: 17 May 2013 12:25 PM PDT In today's pictures, performers drape themselves in white in Hong Kong, park workers count puffins in Britain, students graduate from college in Maryland, and more.

Slovenia struggles to avoid EU bailout Posted: 17 May 2013 12:08 PM PDT Slovenia pushed by markets and voters to mend economy

Mexico Grows at Slowest Pace in Three Years Posted: 17 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT Mexico cut its growth forecast on Friday after the national statistics agency reported the economy had expanded at its slowest pace in three years, clouding optimism surrounding the president's introduction of an aggressive reform agenda.

Nigeria Steps Up Assaults on Militants in Northeast Posted: 17 May 2013 12:06 PM PDT Military officials said attacks were launched against the Boko Haram Islamist group in border areas in a forest south of the city of Maiduguri.

Common Sense: As Hollywood Leans on Blockbusters, the Flop Looms Posted: 17 May 2013 11:31 AM PDT Hollywood, increasingly reliant on big-budget spectacles that make hundreds of millions of dollars, may be headed over a blockbuster cliff.

Mosque Bombings in Pakistan Kill at Least 13 Posted: 17 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT Officials called the explosions in the restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province the first major terrorist attack since the general election.

Mosque Bombings in Pakistan Kill at Least 13 Posted: 17 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT Officials called the explosions in the restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province the first major terrorist attack since the general election.

Court Extends Detentions in Brussels Diamond Heist Posted: 17 May 2013 11:33 AM PDT A court extended the detention of six people arrested in connection with the brazen diamond robbery last February at Brussels Airport.

Roadside bomb kills 19 in west Baghdad: police, medics Posted: 17 May 2013 11:47 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Nineteen people were killed on Friday when a roadside bomb exploded near a commercial complex in the Amiriya district in the west of Baghdad, police and medics said.

'More than 1.5m' Syrian refugees Posted: 17 May 2013 11:38 AM PDT The UN's refugee agency says that more than 1.5m people have fled the conflict in Syria, and warns the total is likely to be far higher.

Syria chemical weapons allegations Posted: 17 May 2013 11:33 AM PDT What we know about claims of chemical weapons use in Syria

Sudans defuse row over rebel support, promise more talks Posted: 17 May 2013 11:37 AM PDT JUBA (Reuters) - Sudan's foreign minister said on Friday neighbor South Sudan had promised him it would not let rebels operate across their shared border, defusing a row that had threatened a key oil deal.

Syria hackers breach Financial Times accounts Posted: 17 May 2013 11:20 AM PDT Pro-Assad hackers publish video content of alleged executions by rebels on newspaper's social media accounts and blogs.

Your Money: Standing Out From the Crowd Posted: 17 May 2013 09:45 AM PDT Young writers show an appetite for risk in college-application essays about money, class and the economy, submitted at a columnist's invitation.

India Ink: Image of the Day: May 17 Posted: 17 May 2013 11:05 AM PDT A group of men removing a high-voltage underground electric cable in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

New Zealand hold edge over England Posted: 17 May 2013 11:06 AM PDT New Zealand hold the advantage in the first Test despite James Anderson taking his 300th Test wicket for England.

Thein Sein set for landmark US visit Posted: 17 May 2013 08:59 AM PDT Burma's President Thein Sein heads to the US to meet President Obama - in the first US state visit by Burmese leader since 1966.

U.S. Weighs Tougher Line on Bangladesh Trade Posted: 17 May 2013 11:00 AM PDT The Obama administration is considering removing tariff breaks on certain goods imported from Bangladesh, stepping up pressure on the government there to improve safety standards after a deadly building collapse.

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GSI implementation to add RM27bn to national revenue

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• GSI implementation to add RM27bn to national revenue
• Australia's deadly lyssavirus infects first horse
• Some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised': top official
• Japan mayor says US troops abused women during occupation
• Google adds latest Bluetooth support to Android
• Political storm over IRS targetting scandal shifts to U.S. Congress
• Talking on your mobile phone may spike blood pressure
• Google Play's game services are for both Android and iOS
• Watson sheds Harry Potter image for Coppola Cannes pic
• Don't type, just talk: Google search is listening
• Software makers getting face time with Google glasses
• Google Maps gets personalized updates
• The check's in the (e)mail
• Steamed dumpling restaurant in Taipei named best in Asia
• VIDEO: Slovenia's fight to avoid EU bailout
• Treetop accommodations growing in popularity
• Microsoft adds Klingon to its Bing translator
• Hong Kong taxi driver cleared over 6 cent overcharge
• Montenegro activist smacked with hefty fine for kissing cop
• 'Scissor-handed' creepy-crawly named after Johnny Depp

GSI implementation to add RM27bn to national revenue Posted: 17 May 2013 12:35 AM PDT Malaysia will be able to rake in an additional income of up to RM27 billion if the proposed goods and services tax (GST) is implemented at seven per cent, similar to neighbouring Singapore. read more

Australia's deadly lyssavirus infects first horse Posted: 17 May 2013 12:06 AM PDT Australia reported its first ever case of the deadly bat-borne lyssavirus in a horse Friday, warning that transmission to humans was possible as it quarantined a property. read more

Some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised': top official Posted: 17 May 2013 12:05 AM PDT The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding", according to state-run media. read more

Japan mayor says US troops abused women during occupation Posted: 17 May 2013 12:05 AM PDT Osaka's abrasive mayor on Friday hit back at US criticism of his remarks on wartime sex slavery, claiming American troops abused Japanese women during their seven-year occupation. read more

Google adds latest Bluetooth support to Android Posted: 17 May 2013 12:02 AM PDT Native support for the latest Bluetooth technology will mean that Android device owners will finally be able to sync and connect their phones with virtually any Bluetooth product, from keyboards and headphones to activity trackers and smart watches. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Political storm over IRS targetting scandal shifts to U.S. Congress Posted: 16 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives panel on Friday opens the first in a series of investigative hearings in Congress on the Internal Revenue Service's targetting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny, as the political storm over the scandal shifts to Capitol Hill.

Talking on your mobile phone may spike blood pressure Posted: 16 May 2013 11:59 PM PDT New research finds that talking on your mobile phone can increase your blood pressure. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Google Play's game services are for both Android and iOS Posted: 16 May 2013 11:58 PM PDT High scores, achievements, online multiplayer modes and cloud saves are coming to both Android and iOS devices courtesy of Google Play's suite of game services. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Watson sheds Harry Potter image for Coppola Cannes pic Posted: 16 May 2013 11:56 PM PDT "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson abandons magic for pole-dancing and cat burglary in Sofia Coppola's latest movie, one of two Cannes contenders on Thursday with twists on the girls-gone-wild theme. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Don't type, just talk: Google search is listening Posted: 16 May 2013 11:49 PM PDT The next generation of Google's search engine is looking for a little conversation. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Software makers getting face time with Google glasses Posted: 16 May 2013 11:47 PM PDT Google Glass was a common sight Wednesday as software savants here shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Google Maps gets personalized updates Posted: 16 May 2013 11:44 PM PDT Google's mapping service, Google Maps, is getting a major overhaul with an increasingly personalized service featuring recommendations of places to visit based on your preferences, the company announced Wednesday at the first day of its developer conference Google I/O. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

The check's in the (e)mail Posted: 16 May 2013 11:42 PM PDT A new Google Wallet feature allows users to email money as an attachment. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Steamed dumpling restaurant in Taipei named best in Asia Posted: 16 May 2013 11:40 PM PDT A restaurant chain in Taipei best known for its masterfully executed, soup-filled dumplings has been named the best restaurant in Asia. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

VIDEO: Slovenia's fight to avoid EU bailout Posted: 16 May 2013 11:17 PM PDT Slovenia has rejected suggestions that it may be the next country in the eurozone to apply for an international financial bailout.

Treetop accommodations growing in popularity Posted: 16 May 2013 11:29 PM PDT Adventurous travelers interested in branching out may want to consider looking beyond the standard hotel room and gazing further afield at an increasingly popular kind of accommodation: treehouse hotels. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Microsoft adds Klingon to its Bing translator Posted: 16 May 2013 11:25 PM PDT (Relaxnews) - From this week, alongside more common languages such as French, English, Arabic and Chinese, Bing Translator users will also be able to convert text to and from Klingon. The fictional language, spoken by characters in the Star Trek movie and television franchise, was created by American linguist Marc Okrand, who, as well as consulting on the film series and serving as a voice coach for actors portraying Klingon characters, has also written two books, including a dictionary, about the language. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Hong Kong taxi driver cleared over 6 cent overcharge Posted: 16 May 2013 11:23 PM PDT A taxi driver who endured a six-month lawsuit after overcharging a passenger by six US cents has finally had his name cleared by a Hong Kong court. read more

Montenegro activist smacked with hefty fine for kissing cop Posted: 16 May 2013 11:22 PM PDT A prominent Montenegro human rights activist said Thursday she had been fined 550 euros ($710) for kissing an on-duty policeman during a protest. read more

'Scissor-handed' creepy-crawly named after Johnny Depp Posted: 16 May 2013 11:22 PM PDT The science world has paid homage to Johnny Depp by giving his name to an extinct creepy-crawly with "scissor hand-like" claws reminiscent of one of the Hollywood actor's best-known roles. read more

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VIDEO: Storm chaser captures Texas tornado

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• VIDEO: Storm chaser captures Texas tornado
• VIDEO: 'I left engineering to be food hawker'
• Syria ex-minister leads rebuilding plan
• VIDEO: 'I left engineering to be food hawker'
• VIDEO: Homophobic abuse revealed in EU poll
• VIDEO: Eurovision: A statistical analysis
• VIDEO: Red Cross museum's 'message of hope'
• Harrison Barnes Suffers Likely Concussion, Plays Anyway
• Oil falls below $95 on choppy growth outlook
• Google Is Very Creepy, and That's What Makes It So Awesome
• 'True Grit': What It Takes To Succeed As An Entrepreneur
• Exclusive Magic 2014 Preview: Staff of the Mind Magus
• How VOD Is Pushing Movies Toward Cannes-on-Demand
• China's Foreign Direct Investment Lags
• Canada's Harper Decries 'Softening' Support for Israel
• Thousands protest against China plant
• Caterpillar Settles With Principals Of Troubled Chinese Acquisition
• Asia stocks mixed as holidays thin trade
• Euro Zone Trade Surplus Reflects Weak Demand
• Social Media Pose New Riddle for CIA

VIDEO: Storm chaser captures Texas tornado Posted: 16 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT A tornado has ripped through a town in the US state of Texas, resulting in six deaths, officials say.

VIDEO: 'I left engineering to be food hawker' Posted: 16 May 2013 04:01 PM PDT Singaporean Abdus Salam started as an engineer, but left his job when he realised that his father needed help in his food stall.

Syria ex-minister leads rebuilding plan Posted: 16 May 2013 11:17 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — A six-member U.N. team led by a former Syrian planning minister is drawing up a comprehensive postwar reconstruction plan even as the country's civil war rages on with no apparent end in sight.

VIDEO: 'I left engineering to be food hawker' Posted: 16 May 2013 04:01 PM PDT Singaporean Abdus Salam started as an engineer, but left his job when he realised that his father needed help in his food stall.

VIDEO: Homophobic abuse revealed in EU poll Posted: 16 May 2013 11:00 PM PDT More than a quarter of gay people surveyed in a major EU poll say they have been subjected to attacks or violent threats in the past five years.

VIDEO: Eurovision: A statistical analysis Posted: 16 May 2013 04:01 PM PDT Derek Gatherer outlines the results of his statistical study of how Eurovision votes are cast.

VIDEO: Red Cross museum's 'message of hope' Posted: 16 May 2013 11:05 PM PDT The Red Cross museum in Geneva is to re-open on Friday after a renovation lasting almost two years.

Harrison Barnes Suffers Likely Concussion, Plays Anyway Posted: 16 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT It's a sad irony that on the same night George Hill became the first NBA player to miss a playoff game because of a concussion, another player--Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors--probably stayed in a game longer than he should have.

Oil falls below $95 on choppy growth outlook Posted: 16 May 2013 10:20 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell below $95 per barrel Friday after new signs of a choppy economic recovery in the U.S.

Google Is Very Creepy, and That's What Makes It So Awesome Posted: 16 May 2013 09:58 PM PDT Google held its annual Google I/O conference this week in San Francisco. It was highlighted by a lengthy keynote that rambled about at times, in which Google unveiled a dizzying array of new features and services that have awesome potential to transform technology and how we use it...as long as you're willing to grant Google virtually carte blanche access to monitor and manage your life.

'True Grit': What It Takes To Succeed As An Entrepreneur Posted: 16 May 2013 09:23 PM PDT I was musing this week with writer and frequent collaborator Tom Lowery about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. He noted that over the years, he's asked multiple of his fellow entrepreneur friends what it takes to be a success in their various endeavors. His circle of friends, as mine, are a diverse and largely creative bunch, and their businesses reflect that: a public relations firm, a restaurant, a pet supply shop, a law firm, a writer's spa and an editing service. One of Tom's friends is a voice-over artist; one is a painter and another is a model.

Exclusive Magic 2014 Preview: Staff of the Mind Magus Posted: 16 May 2013 09:15 PM PDT Magic: the Gathering's "lucky charms" have taken various shapes and sizes over the years.  In Magic 2014, it looks like players will be getting a slightly different, more expensive version.  A long time ago, lucky charms looked something like this:   Recently, they've looked like this:   And now, they look like this:

How VOD Is Pushing Movies Toward Cannes-on-Demand Posted: 16 May 2013 09:14 PM PDT The 66th Cannes Film Festival kicked off this week with the premiere of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, the most mainstream movie to open the festival since Pixar's Up in 2009. Since Cannes serves a glittery but apt prism through which to view the overall state of the movie business, it's striking to note how many films both at the festival -- and in the general U.S. marketplace -- are becoming available so quickly to the public. The reason: video on demand.

China's Foreign Direct Investment Lags Posted: 16 May 2013 08:35 PM PDT Foreign direct investment in China sputtered in the first four months of the year, despite renewed signs of strength from the U.S. and the European Union, showing only a modest 1.21% rise from a year ago.

Canada's Harper Decries 'Softening' Support for Israel Posted: 16 May 2013 07:04 PM PDT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper criticized what he characterized as weakening support for Israel among western nations at an event in the U.S. on Thursday.

Thousands protest against China plant Posted: 16 May 2013 08:43 PM PDT People in Yunnan province rally against chemical plant, but government says it will bring economic growth.

Caterpillar Settles With Principals Of Troubled Chinese Acquisition Posted: 16 May 2013 08:47 PM PDT Ever since Caterpillar jolted investors in January with a $580 million write down of a troubled Chinese acquisition, questions have lingered over its debt obligations. Caterpillar alleged that Siwei, a mining-equipment firm in Zhengzhou, had falsely inflated its revenues over many years prior to the 2012 acquisition. Now comes news that Caterpillar has settled out of court with the former principals of Siwei. Caterpillar said Thursday that it would pay $29.5 million to the sellers in order to resolve all outstanding issues. This is considerably less than the $164.5 million that Caterpillar was contracted to pay to Emory Williams and James Thompson Jr., who controlled Siwei via a Hong Kong-listed entity, and two other parties. The agreement forestalls the possibility of litigation. But it doesn't quite end the confusion over what Caterpillar did and didn't know about Siwei before it signed on the dotted line.

Asia stocks mixed as holidays thin trade Posted: 16 May 2013 10:11 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading Friday as investors digested a slew of disappointing economic data and corporate results from the U.S.

Euro Zone Trade Surplus Reflects Weak Demand Posted: 16 May 2013 09:56 PM PDT The trade surplus for the 17 nations that use the euro hit its highest level in March since records began in 1999, driven by a sharp rise in exports and a decline in imports as well as steadily rising exports.

Social Media Pose New Riddle for CIA Posted: 16 May 2013 08:08 PM PDT Effective spycraft has long called for cover—a job, family or routine that would keep a government agent from drawing undue attention. Now, that calculation extends to spies' use of social media.

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