Date set for Pablo Neruda exhumation

Date set for Pablo Neruda exhumation

Date set for Pablo Neruda exhumation

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:12 PM PDT

A court in Chile says the remains of the Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda will be exhumed on 8 April to investigate the cause of death.

Sprinter Sacre eyes Champion Chase

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:11 PM PDT

Highly-rated Sprinter Sacre bids to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Chavez 'murder' claim to be probed

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 11:53 AM PDT

Venezuelan officials say they will set up inquiry to investigate suspicions that President Hugo Chavez might have been murdered by foreign intelligence agencies.

Britain pledges to defend distant cousins on Falkland Islands

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:20 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron warned Argentina on Tuesday that Britain would always be ready to defend citizens in the remote Falkland Islands after they voted almost unanimously in a referendum to remain British.

Cardinals begin voting in earnest for new pope to face Church crisis

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:01 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinals begin the process of choosing a new pope in earnest on Wednesday, holding their first full day of voting for a leader to face a major crisis in the Roman Catholic Church.

Michelle Obama's personal data hacked

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:48 PM PDT

Personal details of celebrities and politicians, including First Lady, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, published online.

Iran plans 'to sue Hollywood' over film

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:53 PM PDT

Islamic republic dubs Oscar winning film Argo "unrealistic" and describes it as pro-CIA, anti-Iran propaganda.

Sports of The Times: George Vecsey — Where Are the Yankees I Loved to Hate: George Vecsey

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:26 PM PDT

The Yankees' sudden frugality is disorienting to fans, who were used to their win-at-any-cost mentality, and opponents, who would like consistency from their tormentors.

VIDEO: Meet president's speechwriter, 22

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:36 PM PDT

She may be only 22 years old, but has already secured her place in Kenya's history.

Google pays executives $15m bonuses

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:11 PM PDT

Internet search giant Google is paying nearly $15m (£10.1m) in bonuses to four of its top executives for their performances last year.

Brilliant Barcelona tear Milan apart

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:48 PM PDT

A two goal cushion is not enough for AC Milan as Barcelona join Galatasaray in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Obama to Appeal Ruling Curbing Recess Appointments

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:52 PM PDT

The Obama administration will appeal to the Supreme Court a ruling that President Obama violated the Constitution when he made appointments to the National Labor Relations Board.

Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet is contender for papacy

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:24 PM PDT

Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet is considered a strong contender to become history's first North American pope, wrenching the papacy from Europe for the first time in centuries and expanding a declining church's horizons to a hemisphere that it sees as its future frontier.

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European Lenders Revisit the Market

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:49 PM PDT

Lenders are willing to originate larger loans to Europe's real-estate companies, and a few are venturing into more-troubled economies such as Spain and Italy.

A Seder Spiced With Flavors From India

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:40 PM PDT

Chicken dishes from different parts of the country make liberal use of a variety of spices.

U.S. Stockpiles Smallpox Drug in Case of Bioterror Attack

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:04 PM PDT

The purchase of two million doses to treat a disease eradicated in 1980 has set off a debate over a contract some experts say has the government paying too high a price for too much of a new medicine.

Barcelona 4-0 AC Milan

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:03 PM PDT

Barcelona make Champions League history in knocking out AC Milan to reach the quarter-finals.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian, wound two in West Bank clash

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:08 PM PDT

HEBRON, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed a Palestinian on Tuesday during a confrontation with a stone-throwing crowd in a flashpoint district of the occupied West Bank, both sides said.

FBI probing whether political figures’ financial records were illicitly accessed

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:34 PM PDT

The FBI is investigating whether the financial records and other personal information of leading political figures, including Vice President Biden and first lady Michelle Obama, may have been illicitly accessed and published online, according to Justice Department officials.

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Sudans agree to restart oil flow after border deal

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:57 PM PDT

ADDIS ABABA/JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan said on Tuesday it would be ready to restart oil production within three weeks after finalizing a deal to resolve bitter border and security disputes with its neighbor and long-time foe Sudan.
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China's Xi flexes muscle, chooses reformist VP - sources

China's Xi flexes muscle, chooses reformist VP - sources

China's Xi flexes muscle, chooses reformist VP - sources

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:19 AM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - A reformist member of China's decision-making Politburo, Li Yuanchao, is set to become the country's vice president this week instead of a more senior and conservative official best known for keeping the media in check, sources said.

Myanmar and Kachin rebels agree talks to reach ceasefire

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:36 AM PDT

Myanmar's government and Kachin rebels have agreed to continue talks to reach an elusive ceasefire during peace discussions hosted by China, the warring rivals said in a statement released on Tuesday.

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Google shows smart-talking shoes at SXSW

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:28 AM PDT

"Smart shoes" used to be employed as a phrase to describe footwear that would go well with a fitted suit but, if Google has its way, the term is about to be hijacked and redefined to describe a pair of internet-connected sneakers that can track a user's every movement and, thanks to in-built speakers, shout encouraging messages in their general direction, or equally critical messages at those in the user's close proximity.

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Twitter updates archiving tool for non-English language users

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:26 AM PDT

On Monday, March 11, Twitter announced that it had improved its archiving tool to support microbloggers who use the service in 12 languages other than English.

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BlackBerry confirms latest operating system will be coming to the PlayBook

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:25 AM PDT

The company formerly known as RIM but now calling itself BlackBerry has confirmed that it is developing an operating system update for its existing tablets so that they will run on BlackBerry 10 OS, like its recently launched and critically acclaimed Z10 and Q10 smartphones.

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A timely turnaround

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:16 AM PDT

In this very period, any moves of revelation is an unconvincing political ploy to me.

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Malaysia gets vote of confidence from investors: Mustapa

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 12:31 AM PDT

Malaysia continues to receive a vote of confidence from investors, both domestically and abroad, to establish business presence as well as expanding operations.

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Chong Wei to make amends for All-England loss

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 12:17 AM PDT

Despite failing to win the men's singles title at the All-England Championships on Saturday, Datuk Lee Chong Wei remains optimistic and wants to make amends for the loss.

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Malaysia's high net worth individuals to rise to 1,294 in 10 years

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 12:04 AM PDT

The number of Malaysian high-net-worth individuals with net assets of US$30 million each or more is expected to increase 51 per cent to 1,294 over the next 10 years from 828 currently.

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Accused gunman to enter plea in Colorado theatre massacre

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 12:04 AM PDT

DENVER (Reuters) - Accused Colorado theatre gunman James Holmes is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday and enter a plea to charges that he went on a shooting rampage nearly eight months ago that killed 12 moviegoers during a screening of the latest Batman movie.

Anniversary

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 12:19 AM PDT

A little boy praying for his relatives killed in the 2011 tsunami at a cemetery in Minamisoma in Japan's Fukushima prefecture. Japan marked the second anniversary of a ferocious tsunami claiming almost 19,000 lives and sparking the worst nuclear accident in a generation.

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S. Korea reject's North decision to scrap armistice

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:59 PM PDT

South Korea said Tuesday it refused to recognise North Korea's move to unilaterally scrap the 60-year-old Korean War armistice, and urged Pyongyang to row back on its recent warlike rhetoric.

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Myanmar probe finds phosphorus used in crackdown

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:49 PM PDT

Myanmar police used phosphorus in a crackdown on a rally against a copper mine last year, injuring dozens of protesters including monks, a parliamentary report led by Aung San Suu Kyi said Tuesday.

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Singapore in 'final stages' of evaluating F-35

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:48 PM PDT

Singapore is in the final stages of evaluating the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as a possible replacement for its F-15 and F-16 planes, the defence minister said in remarks published Tuesday.

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Singapore vows open probe into US scientist's death

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:47 PM PDT

Singapore has assured the family of a US scientist found hanged in the city-state last year that his mysterious death will be thoroughly and openly investigated, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

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Who killed the horse?

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:47 PM PDT

Are you the horse rider or a member of the applauding crowd?

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Police believe 15 Sulu terrorists killed on March 1

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:36 PM PDT

Security forces plan to revisit the Kampung Tanduo area where 12 bodies were found as they believe 15 Sulu terrorists could have been killed in the March 1 clash with security forces in the village.

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Japan extracts 'fire ice' gas from seabed

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:01 PM PDT

Japan said Tuesday it had successfully extracted methane hydrate, known as "fire ice", from its seabed, possibly unlocking many years' worth of gas for the resource-starved country.

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Israeli military helicopter crashes, two pilots killed

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:50 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli air force helicopter crashed in southern Israel on Tuesday killing its two pilots, the Israeli military said.

Russian forces kill three suspected militants in Caucasus - Ifax

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:43 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian security forces killed three suspected militants in the restive North Caucasus province of Kabardino-Balkaria on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency reported.
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The Hidden Benefits of Social Media Marketing: Why Your Strategy May Be Working Better Than You Think

The Hidden Benefits of Social Media Marketing: Why Your Strategy May Be Working Better Than You Think

The Hidden Benefits of Social Media Marketing: Why Your Strategy May Be Working Better Than You Think

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 12:15 AM PDT

Most businesses venture into social media expecting to see a big return on investment. The hope is that new customers

Drugmakers, Interpol ramp up fight against fakes

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:58 PM PDT

More than two dozen of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies have agreed to provide funding and other support to Interpol's battle against counterfeit prescription drugs, the international police agency said Tuesday.

China's Xi flexes muscle, chooses reformist VP: sources

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:36 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - A reformist member of China's decision-making Politburo, Li Yuanchao, is set to become the country's vice president this week instead of a more senior and conservative official best known for keeping the media in check, sources said.

VIDEO: Searching for the next da Vinci

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 03:23 PM PDT

Art was once divorced from business and industry. But now, the world of science is struggling to find creative thinkers, while corporate culture is crying out for designers and visionaries.

Astronomers Conduct 'Reconnaissance' Of Another Solar System

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:25 PM PDT

There are four planets circling the HR8799, a star 128 light years away from our own planet. Now, for the first time, astronomers working in a group called Project 1640 have unveiled a new method of  "remote reconaissance" that enables them to understand more about what those planets are like, marking a first for any other solar system. The astronomers' findings have been published in Astrophysical Review.

Planets Outside Of Our Solar System

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:25 PM PDT

Israeli military helicopter crashes, two pilots killed

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:54 PM PDT

An Israeli Cobra helicopter fires missiles at targets during the air force pilots' graduation ceremony at Hatzerim air baseJERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli air force helicopter crashed in southern Israel on Tuesday killing its two pilots, the Israeli military said. The BELL AH-1 Cobra helicopter was on a routine training flight when contact with it was lost. "The remains of the helicopter were discovered and no survivors were found," the army said in a statement. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. The air force has ordered an investigation into the incident and all Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopters have been grounded "until the circumstances of the accident are clarified," the army said. ...

Russian forces kill three suspected militants in Caucasus: Ifax

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:44 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian security forces killed three suspected militants in the restive North Caucasus province of Kabardino-Balkaria on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency reported. The suspected militants were killed when security forces fired on two cars whose drivers did not respond to demands to show identification documents, Interfax cited unidentified law enforcement officials as saying. The report made no mention of any casualties among security forces. Police could not immediately be reached for comment and the account of the violence could not be independently confirmed. ...

Israeli military helicopter crashes, two pilots killed

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:54 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli air force helicopter crashed in southern Israel on Tuesday killing its two pilots, the Israeli military said.

Russian forces kill three suspected militants in Caucasus: Ifax

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:44 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian security forces killed three suspected militants in the restive North Caucasus province of Kabardino-Balkaria on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency reported.

China may end long-hated labor re-education camps

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:40 PM PDT

In this Saturday, March 9, 2013 photo, Zhao Meifu, a farmer from Gansu province shows the papers of her labor camp detention in Beijing. Zhao had been seeking redress for decades over a land grab by village officials. Tired of her complaints, police saw the labor camp as a quick way to get rid of her. She was locked up in a long hated and often abused penal system known as labor re-education. Chinese police have used it to lock up tens of thousands of people for up to four years without a trial or a judge's review. Established to punish early critics of the Communist Party, it was retooled to focus on petty criminals but now is used by local officials to deal with people challenging their authority on issues including land rights and corruption. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)BEIJING (AP) — All it took was a handwritten note from police to send Zhao Meifu to a labor camp for a year in China's arid northwest.

5 US troops die in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:45 PM PDT

Map locates Kandahar city in Kandahar province, a where a helicopter crashed killed five U.S. troopsKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan has killed five American service members, officials said Tuesday.

NATO force hit by fatal Afghanistan crash

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:41 PM PDT

At least five troops dead after helicopter goes down during heavy rainstorm in southern province of Kandahar.

The SSAC Interview of Albert Larcada

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:54 PM PDT

Throughout the month of March this blog will be publishing interviews with each of the four panelists that were on the 2013 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference's Soccer Analytics panel.  The first interview in this series with Chris Anderson and David Sally was published last week.  This week's interview is with ESPN Stats and Information analyst Albert Larcada.  Albert has worked for ESPN since earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Central Florida, and has helped them build and maintain a number of analytical models within ESPN including the Soccer Power Index.  I sat down with Albert ahead of the Sloan Conference's soccer-specific panel to discuss ESPN's models, how they integrate their data into storylines, where ESPN is looking to grow with their recent job posting within Albert's group, and where he thinks the conference can continue to grow in the coming years.

Official: 5 US troops killed in helicopter crash

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:50 PM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Officials say five American service members have been killed in helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan.

Trashing JFK's Tax Cuts, One of the Greatest Policy Successes of All Time

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:15 PM PDT

The most cherished era in American economic history remains "postwar prosperity"—the heady run in the generation after World War II in which growth abounded, jobs were plentiful, the baby boomers were raised in plenty, and the vast middle class emerged living the high life.

Bodies dumped in Syria's 'river of death'

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:18 PM PDT

An exclusive report from Aleppo where 12 more corpses with bullet wounds have been recovered from the Queiq.

Deal reached to resume Sudan-S Sudan oil flow

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:52 PM PDT

AU-brokered agreement, to be implemented within two weeks, comes a year after South shut down oil trade with North.

Falklands vote shows 99.8 pct want to stay British

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:48 PM PDT

The governor of Falkland Islands Nigel Haywood posses for a picture in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, Monday, March 11, 2013. The local Falkland Islands Government has mobilized a major effort to get registered voters to answer a yes-or-no to the referendum: "Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?" scheduled for March 10-11, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Byrne)STANLEY, Falkland Islands (AP) — An overwhelming 99.8 percent of Falkland Islands voters have backed keeping their government just the way it is: a British Overseas Territory.

Opportunities For Healthcare Innovation SXSW Hipsters May Have Missed

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:57 PM PDT

Since Lisa Suennen already captured beautifully the distinction between the SXSW and HIMSS crowds last year, I won't belabor the point, other than to say that with all the ties and blue blazers present at today's Real Endpoints Symposium in Philadelphia, no one would mistake the attendees for Austin hipsters; I was grateful not to get tossed for wearing jeans.
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