Pistorius arrives at courthouse for bail hearing

Pistorius arrives at courthouse for bail hearing

Pistorius arrives at courthouse for bail hearing

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:47 PM PST

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2012 file photo, South Africa's Oscar Pistorius starts in the men's 400-meter semifinal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus, File)PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Escorted by police, Oscar Pistorius arrived early at a courthouse in South Africa's capital Tuesday for a bail hearing in the killing of his girlfriend.

Departing South Korean leader warns North Korea

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:33 PM PST

CORRECTS SPELLING TO LEE MYUNG -BAK INSTEAD OF LEE MUNG-BAK- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak speaks to the nation during a press conference to mark his retirement at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. During the address, Lee warned North Korea has pushed itself further into a corner with its recent nuclear test. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Do Kwang-hwan) KOREA OUTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's outgoing president warns North Korea has pushed itself further into a corner with its recent nuclear test.

Mickelson's Law: the Higher the Taxes, the More Attractive the Move

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:28 PM PST

Despite Isaac Newton, when it comes to tax rates, every action may not have an equal and opposite reaction. Yet Newton was more right than wrong. Many things motivate behavior and taxes is only one of them, but if you raise tax rates high enough, something will give. Take Eduardo Saverin, Gerard Depardieu, Nicolas Sarkozy, Tina Turner, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson, to name a few.

VIDEO: Reeva Steenkamp memorial to be held

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:43 PM PST

A private memorial service will be held on Tuesday for Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead last week at the South Africa home of the athlete Oscar Pistorius, who denies a charge of pre-meditated murder.

What to Expect at Apple's Shareholder Meeting

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:13 PM PST

Apple holds its shareholders meeting on Wednesday, February 27.  After not saying much of substance at the Goldman Sachs conference regarding its dividend and share buyback plans (which would not have been a forum to announce any major changes) management has an opportunity to provide an update on its capital allocation plan in a more public venue.  If it does look for a press release the morning of the shareholders meeting before the market opens.  The two major items are the Dividend and Stock Buyback.

UN: Afghan civilian death toll down 12 percent

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:50 PM PST

An Afghan child plays on the barrel of a Soviet tank in the Behsood district of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Monday, Feb 18, 2013. Despite being a mineral-rich country, four decades of war have left Afghanistan as one of the least developed countries in the world and highly dependent on foreign aid. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition killed 126 Afghan civilians last year, a nearly 50 percent drop from the year before, the U.N. said Tuesday. The report came a day after President Hamid Karzai banned government forces from requesting foreign air support during operations in residential areas.

European Union slaps more sanctions on North Korea

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 06:29 PM PST

A North Korean musical performance is held in Pyongyang with the words "Let's strike the imperialists mercilessly with the same success we had carrying out the 3rd nuclear test" projected on a screen, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union imposed trade and economic sanctions on North Korea while condemning "in the strongest terms" the nation's latest nuclear test.

US delegation visits Cuba to ease tensions

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:02 PM PST

Seven lawmakers hope to free imprisoned US contractor Alan Gross and take steps to improve political relationship.

Karzai signs ban on NATO airstrikes

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:35 PM PST

Monday's decree bans Afghans from calling in NATO air support in residential areas, but does not affect NATO operations.

'Toxic' environment in Aussie Olympics team

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:04 PM PST

Review of problem-plagued 2012 Olympics swim team details bullying, breaching curfews and misuse of prescription drugs.

VIDEO: South Africa's new party leader

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:12 PM PST

South African anti-apartheid activist Dr Mamphela Ramphele has set out her much-anticipated plans for a new political party whose first order of business would be to call for electoral reform.

VIDEO: Unlocking the secrets of physics

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:07 PM PST

With researchers set to use the Hubble Space telescope to study a force called dark energy, Pallab Ghosh explains why modern physics is set for its next big revolution in thinking.

VIDEO: Unlocking the secrets of physics

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:07 PM PST

With researchers set to use the Hubble Space telescope to study a force called dark energy, Pallab Ghosh explains why modern physics is set for its next big revolution in thinking.

VIDEO: South Africa's new party leader

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:12 PM PST

South African anti-apartheid activist Dr Mamphela Ramphele has set out her much-anticipated plans for a new political party whose first order of business would be to call for electoral reform.

Move Over, Drones - Here Come Disposable Satellites

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:05 PM PST

While most of the country has been focused on the growing number of drones in this country - both military and civilian - Raytheon has already moved on to the next generation of surveillance. Last month, the company announced that it is developing tiny, near-disposable satellites for use in getting battlefield surveillance quickly.

10 Ways for Startups to Survive the Valley of Death

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:30 PM PST

The "valley of death" is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. I often get asked about the real alternatives to bridge this valley, and there are some good ones I will outline here.

Analysis: Japan's Abe looks to prove this time, he has the right stuff

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:39 PM PST

Japan's PM Abe speaks during an upper house budget committee session in TokyoTOKYO (Reuters) - Five years after staring into a political and personal abyss, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is out to prove that the man who threw in the towel after barely a year in office has what it takes to survive as a long-term leader. Abe, whose 2006-2007 term as premier ended with his abrupt resignation after a year plagued by scandals, an election defeat and a gastro-intestinal ailment worsened by stress, won a rare second chance when his party surged back to power in December. ...

Fighting breaks out in Sudan's Blue Nile border state

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:14 PM PST

Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir attends a meeting with leaders from South Sudan at the National Palace in the Ethiopian capital Addis AbabaCAIRO (Reuters) - Fighting broke out in a Sudanese border state between the military and rebels trying to overthrow President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, both sides said on Monday, and the government said its forces had killed scores of insurgents. The rebels gave a different account, saying the government forces had attacked civilian areas. The conflict in Blue Nile started in September 2011, a few months after neighboring South Sudan seceded under a 2005 peace deal that ended decades of civil war. ...

Thousands in Guinea demand graft-free vote

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:23 PM PST

Main opposition figure Cellou Dalein Diallo takes part in an opposition protest to demand a free and fair parliamentary election, on the streets of ConakryCONAKRY (Reuters) - Opposition supporters held protests across Guinea on Monday to demand a free and fair parliamentary election, fearing the first such vote in more than a decade will be cheapened by fraud. The May 12 election is intended to be the last step in Guinea's return to civilian rule following the death of veteran strongman Lansana Conte in 2008 and two years of violent army rule. President Alpha Conde was elected in 2010 and has promised prosperity for Guinea's 10 million people. The West African nation's economy produces only about $1. ...

New Zealand plans logo-free cigarette packs

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:05 PM PST

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia announces plain cigarette packaging plans at a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Strict against smoking already, New Zealand plans to make tobacco companies remove their logos from cigarette packs but will wait until a challenge to Australian legislation is resolved. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Strict against smoking already, New Zealand plans to make tobacco companies remove their logos from cigarette packs but will wait until a challenge to a similar Australian law is resolved.
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Lawmakers Look at Ban on High Capacity Gun Magazines

Lawmakers Look at Ban on High Capacity Gun Magazines

Lawmakers Look at Ban on High Capacity Gun Magazines

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:13 PM PST

Lawmakers in both parties view an assault weapons ban as politically toxic, but many seem more amenable to restricting the kinds of high-capacity magazines used in recent rampages.

'Dead-icated' to stopping zombies

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 08:51 AM PST

Why are they debating a "zombie apocalypse" in Canada's Parliament? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

Afghanistan's future: 5 questions

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 04:53 AM PST

The military transition has accelerated in Afghanistan. What does it mean for the future of the country and America's longest war?

Bangladesh war crimes verdict protests turn deadly

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 01:19 AM PST

Protests over a war-crimes trial verdict in Bangladesh have resulted in at least six deaths here in the capital city of Dhaka and in the southeast tourist city of Cox's Bazar, police said Friday.

Lawmakers Look at Ban on High Capacity Gun Magazines

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:34 PM PST

Lawmakers in both parties view an assault weapons ban as politically toxic, but many seem more amenable to restricting the kinds of high-capacity magazines used in recent rampages.

Draghi Seeks to Quiet Talk About Global Currency War

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:57 AM PST

Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, urged financial officials not to say anything that would contribute to fears of a global currency war.

Burger King Twitter account 'hacked'

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:54 PM PST

US fast-food chain Burger King says its Twitter account may have been hacked after its profile picture was changed to a McDonalds logo and offensive messages were posted.

In pictures: London Fashion Week

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:21 PM PST

Images from day four of London Fashion Week

Ansaru fighters claim Nigeria abductions

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:49 PM PST

Little-known group, with alleged links to Boko Haram, takes responsibility for recent kidnapping of seven foreigners.

VIDEO: Where is the world's coldest village?

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:29 PM PST

Two Russian cities 1,000 kilometres apart are disputing the unofficial title of the coldest inhabited place on earth.

VIDEO: Where is the world's coldest village?

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:29 PM PST

Two Russian cities 1,000 kilometres apart are disputing the unofficial title of the coldest inhabited place on earth.

Hotels Carve Out Work Spaces, Rented Hourly

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:26 AM PST

For some hotels, lobbies, business centers and meeting areas have become an untapped source of additional revenue and new customers who live and work nearby.

VIDEO: Families' fury over Pakistan blast

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:07 PM PST

Quetta blast victims' fury at army 'failure' to tackle ethnic violence

Pair ready for Force India test

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:35 AM PST

Adrian Sutil and Jules Bianchi are to test for Force India in the hope of taking the last seat of the new Formula 1 season.

South Africa miners shot in clashes

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:44 AM PST

Thirteen people are wounded in clashes between rival mine unions in South Africa, after security guards fire rubber bullets at the mob.

Tunisia PM fails to get new cabinet to stem unrest

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:06 PM PST

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's main political parties failed to agree on forming a non-partisan cabinet to tackle turmoil triggered by the assassination of an opposition leader, Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali said on Monday.

Armenian president wins re-election, exit poll shows

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:15 PM PST

YEREVAN (Reuters) - Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan won a new five-year term on Monday, an exit poll and initial results showed, in an election marred by allegations of fraud and the lack of a serious opposition challenge.

Cypriot candidates woo kingmaker for election run-off

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:39 AM PST

NICOSIA (Reuters) - The Cypriot politician most in favor of an international bailout was in pole position to win next Sunday's run-off presidential vote as he and his communist-backed rival launched a week of bargaining to woo voters suspicious of a rescue package to stave off bankruptcy.

Ecuador's re-elected Correa vows media and land reforms

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:14 PM PST

QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa vowed on Monday to press ahead with laws to control the media and redistribute land to the poor as he looks to deepen his socialist revolution after a resounding re-election victory.

Mexico's new president has 56 percent approval rating: poll

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:27 AM PST

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has a lower approval rating at the start of his term than his predecessor did, a poll showed on Monday, underscoring the challenge he faces to push key economic reforms through a divided Congress.
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