Neruda remains to be tested in US

Neruda remains to be tested in US


Neruda remains to be tested in US

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 02:01 PM PDT

The family of the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda agrees to send his remains to a laboratory in the US for toxicology tests.

Strong earthquake hits western Japan

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:52 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Japan early on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

China to Name Head of New Development Bank

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:38 PM PDT

China will tap one of its top banking officials to help set up a development bank focused on the world's biggest developing nations, demonstrating China's interest in creating a new source of funding like the World Bank and IMF

Protests held in Bahrain ahead of Formula One

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:19 PM PDT

Thousands of Bahrainis rally under banner of "democracy is our right" ahead of Formula One Grand Prix race.

How the Pope Was Picked

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:19 PM PDT

The Saturday Essay: A behind-the-scenes look at how Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a dark-horse candidate who had received little public attention, became Pope Francis.

EU Plan to Reset Carbon Market Hinges on Germany

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:04 PM PDT

A dispute between the parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right coalition government over how to revive the market for carbon trading threatens to derail efforts to overhaul the system and encourage businesses to reduce greenhouse gases.

Israeli Artillery Retaliates for Syrian Fire

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:22 PM PDT

Israel's military says its troops have shelled a position on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights from which they received fire.

Photos of the Day: April 12

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:51 PM PDT

In today's pictures, a girl watches a pageant in the Philippines, a congressman reads a magazine during a committee hearing in Washington, farmers bring livestock to a protest in France, and more.

Canada's accused cannibal killer ordered to stand trial: CBC

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:07 PM PDT

(Reuters) - A Canadian man accused of murdering and dismembering a Chinese student, eating parts of the corpse and posting an online video of the crime will stand trial for first-degree murder, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported on Friday.

New US-Canada bridge to be announced

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:02 AM PDT

A new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario will be built over opposition from the owner of a span already linking the cities, officials say.

Clues Emerge About Twitter’s Music Feature

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:26 PM PDT

The service's music feature is still hidden from the public, but it appears to be a way to learn what music is becoming popular.
    

Rights Groups Question Legality of Targeted Killing

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:14 PM PDT

A nine-page letter sent to President Obama is the most significant critique to date of what has become the centerpiece of the United States' counterterrorism efforts.
    


Obama's pay and tax declined in 2012

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:08 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama made $608,611 in 2012, down more than 20% from the year before as sales of his books slow, his tax returns show.

Terror suspect restrictions relaxed

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 10:45 AM PDT

A High Court judge rules that restrictions on a terror suspect should be relaxed because of the "chilling effect" on his life as a student.

Cleaning up Nigeria’s toxic playgrounds

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:42 PM PDT

Nigeria's struggle to clean up deadly dust in mining villages

Rights Groups Question Legality of Targeted Killing

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:14 PM PDT

A nine-page letter sent to President Obama is the most significant critique to date of what has become the centerpiece of the United States' counterterrorism efforts.
    

ICC launches sex-abuse investigation

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:17 PM PDT

The International Criminal Court launches an investigation into claims a former staff member sexually abused people he was employed to protect.

Italy experts in new coalition move

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 09:01 AM PDT

A special panel of "wise men" presents reform proposals aimed at unblocking Italy's political stalemate.

In New U.S. List, 18 Russians Face Sanctions

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:30 AM PDT

The U.S. Treasury Department released a list of Russian citizens who will face travel restrictions and financial sanctions under a law aimed at punishing Russians blamed for human rights violations.

Video: North Korea threatens to strike Colorado Springs but doesn't know where it is

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:14 AM PDT

The latest ridiculous North Korean propaganda video includes threats to launch that nation's (untested) KN-08 missiles at four U.S. cities: Washington, Colorado Springs, Colo., Los Angeles and Honolulu.

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Karpal: only one or two DAP candidates get to contest two seats

Karpal: only one or two DAP candidates get to contest two seats


Karpal: only one or two DAP candidates get to contest two seats

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:24 AM PDT

The DAP will allow only one or two individuals to contest both parliamentary and state seats in the 13th General Election for strategic reasons, said its chairman Karpal Singh.

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Syed Hamid says not defending Kota Tinggi seat in GE13

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:24 AM PDT

Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar announced today that he would not be defending the Kota Tinggi parliamentary seat in the 13th General Election.

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Psy back in saddle with new single 'Gentleman'

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:21 AM PDT

"Gangnam Style" star Psy unveiled Friday the follow-up to his global hit with another catchy dance tune infused with his signature self-mocking humour -- but fans had to wait for the all-important video.

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Apple developing a ‘killer app' for summer launch: report

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:20 AM PDT

A Morgan Stanley analyst believes the company is developing a range of innovative online services, one of which could well be a true virtual wallet mobile payment system.

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Online booking site launches halal hotel search option

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:17 AM PDT

A Malaysia-based online travel site has launched a booking option that aims to help Muslim travelers find halal-friendly accommodations.

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Samsung launches its biggest phablet yet

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:15 AM PDT

Despite recent reports that suggest these oversized devices are just a passing phase, the South Korean firm has unveiled its largest handset to date, the 6.3-inch Galaxy Mega.

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PCs fall out of fashion as consumers turn to other devices

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:13 AM PDT

Competition from smartphones and tablets plus the less than positive consumer perception of Microsoft's latest operating system are all having a negative impact on sales of traditional computers.

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How to protect yourself against pickpockets

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:12 AM PDT

Tourists in Paris are reminded to be on guard against increasingly brazen and aggressive pickpockets after staff at the Louvre walked out Wednesday to protest against violent working conditions.

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Japan to move Patriot missiles to Okinawa

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:07 AM PDT

Japan said Friday it would deploy Patriot missiles in Okinawa permanently from this month as part of its efforts to boost defence capability amid concerns over North Korea's missile threat.

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'Digital divide' still wide in developing world: study

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:05 AM PDT

Most developing countries are still struggling to bridge the "digital divide" limiting access to computers and the Internet for low-income citizens, a study showed Wednesday.

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New study questions vitamin D supplements in pregnancy

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:04 AM PDT

Taking vitamin D supplements in pregnancy seems to make no difference to a child's bone health, in contrast to guidelines in some countries, research published in The Lancet on Tuesday says.

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Next generation of Ultrabooks to have touch screens

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 12:00 AM PDT

Intel is reportedly changing the definition of the superlight, super-thin notebooks to take advantage of the touch interface in the Windows 8 operating system.

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Fact about N. Korea nuclear weapons capability

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 11:57 PM PDT

Findings from a report by the US military spy agency suggest North Korea could be capable of launching a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead.

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Turkey passes anti-terrorism law reform

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 11:15 PM PDT

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament passed a reform of its anti-terrorism laws in a vote late on Thursday, narrowing the definition of terrorist propaganda in line with EU demands that it boost freedom of expression.
    


H7N9 vaccine may take months: US agency

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 11:04 PM PDT

Developing a vaccine for the H7N9 strain of bird flu that has killed 10 people in eastern China could take "many months", US public health experts have said.

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Berlusconi open to talks on leftist president - report

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 10:46 PM PDT

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's Silvio Berlusconi offered on Friday to support a centre-left politician for president in an upcoming election but stuck to his demand in return for a grand coalition in which he would share power.
    


U.S. agency says North Korea has nuclear weapon, but seen unlikely

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 10:28 PM PDT

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. government agency has said North Korea has a nuclear weapon it can mount on a missile, adding an ominous dimension to threats of war by Pyongyang, but the assessment was swiftly dismissed by several U.S. officials and South Korea.
    


VIDEO: Could N Korea launch nuclear weapon?

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 11:14 PM PDT

The American Secretary of State is in the South Korean capital Seoul, for talks about the nuclear crisis, amid US reports that the North may be able to launch a nuclear weapon.

VIDEO: Egyptians await Mubarak retrial

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 11:10 PM PDT

Former President Hosni Mubarak will face retrial on 13 April in a country where many people have now softened their mood towards him.

VIDEO: Is this a country preparing for war?

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 02:47 PM PDT

North Korea has once again ramped up its warlike rhetoric as it threatens to launch an attack on enemy strongholds.