Chavez back in Venezuela, on Twitter with four million followers

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• Chavez back in Venezuela, on Twitter with four million followers
• Turkish police raid leftist group after U.S. embassy bombing
• India says "too early" to probe possibility of corruption in Rafale deal
• Analysis - Egypt in political clinch as economic cliff looms
• Robbers seize gems worth 350 million euros at Brussels Airport
• Chavez back in Venezuela, on Twitter with 4 million followers
• Senior Pakistani insurgent arrested in Afghan east - officials
• Najib's visit to Dongzong open house a good start: Liow
• Indonesia detains 26 Australia-bound asylum seekers
• Much ado about nothing
• Google planning retail chain: report
• LG unveils new full-HD smartphone
• Dry ice vacuum cleaner robot bound for Fukushima
• Go easy on the calcium, researchers advise
• Nestle finds horsemeat in beef pasta meals
• Armenian president re-elected, opposition cries foul
• VIDEO: Reeva Steenkamp memorial to be held
• Police task force to probe hacking of information dept website
• US-based artist to unleash 10,000 pink balloons on Kabul
• Malaysia, Singapore to build high speed rail link

Chavez back in Venezuela, on Twitter with four million followers Posted: 19 Feb 2013 12:22 AM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - After Hugo Chavez spent two months out of the public eye for cancer surgery in Cuba, the Venezuelan government hailed his homecoming on Monday and said the president had achieved another milestone - 4 million followers on Twitter.

Turkish police raid leftist group after U.S. embassy bombing Posted: 19 Feb 2013 12:17 AM PST ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Police launched raids across Turkey early on Tuesday targeting a militant leftist group behind a suicide bomb attack on the U.S. embassy, ordering the arrest of nearly 200 people, state-run Anatolian news agency reported.

India says "too early" to probe possibility of corruption in Rafale deal Posted: 19 Feb 2013 12:08 AM PST NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony said on Tuesday it was "too early" to consider the possibility of foul play in a planned $10 billion (6.45 billion pounds) deal with France's Dassault Aviation for Rafale war planes.

Analysis - Egypt in political clinch as economic cliff looms Posted: 19 Feb 2013 12:04 AM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - Two years after a pro-democracy uprising, Egypt resembles a rickety bus rolling towards a cliff, its passengers too busy feuding over blame to wrench the steering wheel to safety.

Robbers seize gems worth 350 million euros at Brussels Airport Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:57 PM PST BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Armed robbers stole diamonds worth 350 million euros (301.69 million pounds) while the gems were being loaded onto a plane at Brussels Airport on Monday evening, Belgian state broadcaster VRT reported.

Chavez back in Venezuela, on Twitter with 4 million followers Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:46 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - After Hugo Chavez spent two months out of the public eye for cancer surgery in Cuba, the Venezuelan government hailed his homecoming on Monday and said the president had achieved another milestone - 4 million followers on Twitter.

Senior Pakistani insurgent arrested in Afghan east - officials Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:40 PM PST KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan security forces captured a top Pakistani Taliban commander during an operation in eastern Afghanistan, security officials said on Tuesday, in a move that could help improve trust between the two countries.

Najib's visit to Dongzong open house a good start: Liow Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:48 PM PST "It is a good start, we can continue to strengthen the relationship and work hard for the benefit of all in the country," said MCA Deputy President Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. read more

Indonesia detains 26 Australia-bound asylum seekers Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:30 PM PST Indonesian police have arrested 26 Sri Lankans asylum seekers who were stranded after their boat hit a reef as they tried to reach Australia's Christmas Island, an official said Tuesday. read more

Much ado about nothing Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:16 PM PST Xenophon, a weirdly sounding name that should make a good candidate for the namesake of Samsung's next generation of smartphones. read more

Google planning retail chain: report Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:58 PM PST Google is building its own North American chain of retail stores and plans to have the first ones open at the end of 2013 in time for the holiday season, according to recent reports. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

LG unveils new full-HD smartphone Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:56 PM PST LG Electronics unveiled Monday the latest version of its flagship smartphone, boasting a higher resolution screen aimed at gaining a technical edge over bigger rivals like Samsung. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Dry ice vacuum cleaner robot bound for Fukushima Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:52 PM PST A remote controlled robot that uses dry ice to vacuum up radiation was unveiled by Japanese researchers on Friday, the latest innovation to help the clean-up at Fukushima. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Go easy on the calcium, researchers advise Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:47 PM PST Women who consume high amounts of calcium, including supplements, run twice the risk of suffering from a cardiovascular-related death compared to those who don't, suggest the results of a new Swedish study. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Nestle finds horsemeat in beef pasta meals Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:15 PM PST LONDON (Reuters) - Nestle, the world's biggest food company, has removed beef pasta meals from sale in Italy and Spain after finding traces of horse DNA.

Armenian president re-elected, opposition cries foul Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:03 PM PST YEREVAN (Reuters) - Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan has won a new five-year term, the Central Electoral Commission said on Tuesday.

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.

Police task force to probe hacking of information dept website Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:42 PM PST Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department has set up a special task force to investigate the hacking of Information Department's website yesterday. read more

US-based artist to unleash 10,000 pink balloons on Kabul Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:38 PM PST Despite grinding poverty and more than three decades of war, a New York-based artist believes 10,000 pink balloons can help bring peace and happiness to Afghans on the streets of Kabul. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Malaysia, Singapore to build high speed rail link Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:42 PM PST The Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to build a High Speed Rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, which is expected to be completed by 2020. read more

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Pistorius arrives at courthouse for bail hearing

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• Pistorius arrives at courthouse for bail hearing
• Departing South Korean leader warns North Korea
• Mickelson's Law: the Higher the Taxes, the More Attractive the Move
• VIDEO: Reeva Steenkamp memorial to be held
• What to Expect at Apple's Shareholder Meeting
• UN: Afghan civilian death toll down 12 percent
• European Union slaps more sanctions on North Korea
• US delegation visits Cuba to ease tensions
• Karzai signs ban on NATO airstrikes
• 'Toxic' environment in Aussie Olympics team
• VIDEO: South Africa's new party leader
• VIDEO: Unlocking the secrets of physics
• VIDEO: Unlocking the secrets of physics
• VIDEO: South Africa's new party leader
• Move Over, Drones - Here Come Disposable Satellites
• 10 Ways for Startups to Survive the Valley of Death
• Analysis: Japan's Abe looks to prove this time, he has the right stuff
• Fighting breaks out in Sudan's Blue Nile border state
• Thousands in Guinea demand graft-free vote
• New Zealand plans logo-free cigarette packs

Pistorius arrives at courthouse for bail hearing Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:47 PM PST 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 SEOUL, 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 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 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 TOKYO (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 CAIRO (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 CONAKRY (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 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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