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Doctors confirm injured Russian skier paralysed AFP March 6, 2014, 2:52 am Moscow (AFP) - A Russian freestyle skier who was hospitalised after a serious accident at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games is permanently paralysed, Russia's Freestyle Federation said Wednesday, citing her doctors...

How deep can a fish go? Scientists may have answer NICK PERRY, AP March 6, 2014, 6:25 pm WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — They may look like guts stuffed in cellophane, but five fish hauled up from near-record depths off the coast of New Zealand are providing scientists with new insights into...

Five banks sued for manipulating gold price AFP – Thu, Mar 6, 2014 12:38 AM AEDT This picture taken on February 11, 2013 shows a branch of Barclays bank in central London Five banks at the center of London's gold trade have been sued in New York for manipulating prices, in the latest...

Birmingham City boss Carson Yeung found guilty of money laundering Judge says hairdresser turned football club owner 'not a witness' of truth PUBLISHED : Monday, 03 March, 2014, 12:58pm UPDATED : Tuesday, 04 March, 2014, 12:10am Austin Chiu [email protected] Carson Yeung Ka-sing arrives...

Golden Oscar night for two great Cates AAP By Peter Mitchell March 3, 2014, 7:35 pm<object classid="clsid:D </object><object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D<embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"...

Philippine pride as Oscar win caps rare quad for songwriter AFP March 3, 2014, 7:21 pm Hollywood (United States) (AFP) - Songwriter Robert Lopez gave the Philippines some Oscars joy as he completed a rare quadruple triumph at the 86th Academy Awards. The 39-year-old American scooped the...

Pistorius pleads not guilty to murder AP By Gerald Imray AP March 3, 2014, 9:02 pm A TV channel dedicated to the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has gone on air in South Africa. AP Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year, marking the...

Singapore workers Asia's unhappiest and most want to quit jobs : survey Staff in city state are unhappiest in Asia, with a quarter feeling 'unmotivated and under-used' PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 22 January, 2014, 11:26pm UPDATED : Wednesday, 22 January, 2014, 11:26pm Reuters Office workers sit...

China to release pollution data in 74 cities China will begin releasing air pollution readings every hour in 74 of its biggest cities from New Year's Day, after years of public pressure. Around 8,600 people in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi'an died prematurely this year because of PM2.5...

Indian rape victim was 'planning to marry man she was attacked with' The young Indian woman who died on Saturday from injuries she suffered in a gang-rape that has prompted national soul-searching was set to marry the man she was with when they were attacked, said friends and relatives. A...

Skyfall: 'most successful' James Bond film tops $1bn at global box office Skyfall, the latest James Bond film, smashed through the $1 billion mark at the box office tonight as it continued its record-breaking showing in cinemas worldwide. Daniel Craig in a still from the new James Bond film...

How bullying creates suicide bombers Three years ago when a Jordanian suicide bomber killed 7 U.S. intelligence officers, jihadists praised his bravery and the CIA blamed his ideology, but bullying explains his treachery. Adam Lankford on how we misunderstand the psychology of suicide bombers...

Hillary Clinton admitted to hospital with blood clot Hillary Clinton has been admitted to hospital in New York after doctors discovered a blood clot linked to a concussion she suffered earlier this month. Mrs Clinton keeps a punishing schedule of international travel Photo: REUTERS By Raf...

50 Taiwanese, Chinese suspects arrested for telecom fraud in Malaysia 2012/12/25 19:23:35 Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 25 (CNA) Malaysian law enforcement officials have arrested 50 Taiwanese, Mainland Chinese and one Malaysian national for their alleged role in an international phone scam targeting...

Teen believed to be behind series of online scams AsiaOne Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to at least 5 reported cases of online cheating where victims believed they were purchasing high-end headphones. The suspect had posted online on a Facebook page...

Construction worker jailed for trespassing, destroying condo surveillance cameras Published on Dec 13, 2012 By Lim Yi Han A construction worker from India was given two months jail on Thursday, for trespassing and destroying surveillance cameras at a condominium in Pasir Ris. A district...

Oregon mall shooting appeared to be lone, random rampage TERESA CARSON, REUTERS FIRST POSTED: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012 07:31 PM EST | UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012 09:42 PM EST Jacob Tyler Roberts, 22, identified as police as the suspect in Tuesday's shooting at the Clackamas...

Three Suns and Rainbows Prompt Chinese Fears of Apocalypse by Peter Barefoot on Thursday, December 13, 2012 From NetEase: “3 Suns” Illusion Appears in Shanghai December 10 morning, parts of Shanghai and Jiangsu province witnessed a rare “3 suns” visual illusion, drawing the interest of...

Foreign Embassies Hold Charity Sale, Receive Counterfeit Money by Peter Barefoot on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Scene of the foreign embassies’ charity sale (source: internet) From NetEase: Foreign Embassies Holding Charity Fundraiser for Chinese Handicapped Children Received 5,000...

McAfee arrives in U.S. from Guatemala By Kevin Gray MIAMI | Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:04pm EST (Reuters) - Computer software pioneer John McAfee, who is wanted for questioning in Belize over the murder of a fellow American, arrived in Miami on Wednesday evening after he was deported by Guatemala...