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23rd-May-2013 09:06 pm - Obama defends 'just' drones war

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22638533#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22638533

President Obama defends the use of drones as a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that has made America safer.
23rd-May-2013 09:29 pm - Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22637084#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22637084

Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 20 people dead, officials say.
23rd-May-2013 08:36 pm - Global markets fall on growth fears

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22635446#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22635446

Global stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns the US may scale back monetary stimulus efforts but the Dow Jones closes flat.
23rd-May-2013 07:45 pm - French court questions IMF chief

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22636281#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22636281

IMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
23rd-May-2013 09:32 pm - Thousands at author Achebe's funeral

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22634418#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22634418

Thousands of mourners attend the funeral of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe in his home town of Ogidi in Anambra state.
23rd-May-2013 04:44 pm - Mozambique mines 'hurt locals'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22646243#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22646243

International mining companies operating in Mozambique are failing in their obligation to people displaced by coal mining, says Human Rights Watch.
23rd-May-2013 05:52 pm - Congo truce declared 'for Ban visit'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22634535#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22634535

M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo declare a ceasefire for UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit to the conflict-hit area, a spokesman for the group says.
23rd-May-2013 01:24 pm - SA police anti-crime site hacked

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22638968#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22638968

A hacker has attacked a South African police website, downloading the details of whistleblowers who reported crime, an official says.
23rd-May-2013 07:11 pm - THIS JUST IN: Turtle MANIA!!

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/CuteOverload/~3/pcT5A0h6akU/

http://cuteoverload.com/?p=102691

These emails came zooming in RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF WORLD TURTLE DAY SO WHAT’RE YA GONNA DO. Well, post ‘em, of course. Before we go any furthur- let’s clear one thing up.

Turtles live in an aquatic environment.
Tortoises are primarily land-dwelling creatures.

That’s it. Now on with the show.

First up is Cuteporter Rebecca, who sez: “Here we find Elliott, the African spur-thighed tortoise, enjoying an exciting snack of wheat grass and yellow squash in honor of World Turtle Day. He’s fun little dude. Note the hilariously demanding look at the end.”

“Elliott is 13 years old and weighs almost 30 pounds. He enjoys grass, baby carrots, yellow squash, and more grass. On a good day he will eat his hay, but he’s often naughty and refuses it.”

Then we have Emily R. “I saw your post on Turtle Day and I thought I should send you this picture I snapped of a turtle-tortoise thing (I don’t really know the difference *blushes*) in Croatia a few years ago. I nicknamed ‘her’ Terencia (hence the picture name) and I think her markings are just beautiful.”

Terencia Turtle - Croatia
Yo Emily! More on the diff between turtles and torties here.


Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: tortoise, Turtles

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186310919/noaa-predicts-above-average-hurricane-season?ft=1&f=1003

Forecasters predict as many as six major hurricanes in the Atlantic this year due in part to warmer-than-average ocean temperatures.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/23/186304643/this-9-year-old-girl-told-mcdonalds-ceo-stop-tricking-kids?ft=1&f=1003

Over the years, McDonald's has gotten a lot of flack for marketing to kids. At a shareholders meeting Thursday morning, Hannah Robertson, age 9, took the fast-food giant's CEO to task.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/23/186261070/hardly-a-haven-home-can-be-deadly-in-natural-disasters?ft=1&f=1003

Despite advances in predicting dangerous weather and better evacuation planning, some people still stay put when devastation looms. A study of deaths during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 raises a big question: Why didn't the people at risk move to higher ground?

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186235288/In-Oklahoma-Praying-To-A-God-Of-Rebuilding?ft=1&f=1003

Central Oklahoma has been hit repeatedly by killer tornadoes. For many residents of the town of Moore, that history offers proof that they'll be able to rebuild, not evidence that they should leave.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186249631/moore-finds-comfort-in-animals-who-survived-the-storm?ft=1&f=1003

Half a dozen temporary shelters have been set up for animals lost when a terrifying tornado hit Moore, Okla. One veterinary technician says, "It's pretty amazing anything could survive what happened, but animals are pretty resilient."

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186282278/obama-to-limit-drone-strikes-renew-effort-to-close-guantanamo?ft=1&f=1003

The president said the death of Osama bin Laden and most of his top lieutenants, and the fact that there have been no large-scale terrorist attacks on the U.S. homeland, meant that a new policy was in order — one that concentrates on capturing, rather than killing terrorist suspects.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/22/186050933/antidepressant-may-protect-the-heart-against-mental-stress?ft=1&f=1003

When researchers challenged people with heart disease to perform some stressful tasks, those who took a popular antidepressant had fewer symptoms related to low blood flow to the heart. The findings, though preliminary, suggest another avenue for treatment.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/23/186304643/this-9-year-old-girl-told-mcdonalds-ceo-stop-tricking-kids?ft=1&f=1001

Over the years, McDonald's has gotten a lot of flack for marketing to kids. At a shareholder's meeting Thursday morning, Hannah Robertson, age 9, took the fast food giant's CEO to task.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/23/186304710/researchers-find-bird-flu-is-contagious-among-ferrets?ft=1&f=1001

The virus's ability to move between these mammals might not bode well for humans. So far, it appears that H7N9 doesn't pass easily between people, but it could mutate over time and pose more of a threat.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/23/186261070/hardly-a-haven-home-can-be-deadly-in-natural-disasters?ft=1&f=1001

Despite advances in predicting dangerous weather and better evacuation planning, some people still stay put when devastation looms. A study of deaths during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 raises a big question: Why didn't the people at risk move to higher ground?

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186235288/In-Oklahoma-Praying-To-A-God-Of-Rebuilding?ft=1&f=1001

Central Oklahoma has been hit repeatedly by killer tornadoes. For many residents of the town of Moore, that history offers proof that they'll be able to rebuild, not evidence that they should leave.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186249631/moore-finds-comfort-in-animals-who-survived-the-storm?ft=1&f=1001

Half a dozen temporary shelters have been set up for animals lost when a terrifying tornado hit Moore, Okla. One veterinary technician says, "It's pretty amazing anything could survive what happened, but animals are pretty resilient."

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186282278/obama-to-limit-drone-strikes-renew-effort-to-close-guantanamo?ft=1&f=1001

The president said the death of Osama bin Laden and most of his top lieutenants, and the fact that there have been no large-scale terrorist attacks on the U.S. homeland, meant that a new policy was in order — one that concentrates on capturing, rather than killing terrorist suspects.

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http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186286686/a-look-ahead-to-the-flash-point-in-the-south-china-sea?ft=1&f=1004

Beijing continues to pressure its neighbors over strings of disputed areas in the South China Sea that reportedly hold massive deposits of oil and gas. The ongoing disputes raise serious questions about China's goals in the region and how the United States should address escalating tensions.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/23/186246916/seeing-double-errors-in-stem-cell-cloning-paper-raise-doubts?ft=1&f=1007

Biologists said last week that they had overcome a major obstacle in stem-cell research by cloning human embryos. But several images in the published study were duplicated and labeled incorrectly, prompting questions about the authenticity of the results.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/05/23/hurricane-forecast-united-states.html?cmp=rss


The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting is busier than average Atlantic hurricane season with up to 20 named storms, including as many as six major hurricanes.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/05/23/business-kindle-fire-canada.html?cmp=rss


Canadians will finally be able to purchase Amazon's Kindle Fire HD tablet starting June 13, two years after the first generation of the device became available in the U.S., the company announced Thursday.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2013/05/23/pussy-riot-parole-denied-mccartney-letter.html?cmp=rss


A Russian court has rejected parole for jailed Pussy Riot band member Maria Alekhina, despite a high-profile plea from former Beatle Paul McCartney and other top musicians.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/05/23/obama-us-security-speech-drones-guantanamo.html?cmp=rss


U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to bring out into the open some of the American-directed drone program, a key component of U.S. counterterrorism strategy, during a speech that he's delivering in Washington.

23rd-May-2013 02:47 pm - Politics of virus hunting

http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2013/05/23/the-politics-of-virus-hunting/?cmp=rss


There are still conflicts over sharing viruses, an international law professor says.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/05/23/bc-vancouver-porsche-ferry.html?cmp=rss


A Vancouver man left his Porsche on a B.C. ferry last night, and the luxury vehicle is now in a police impound lot.

23rd-May-2013 06:37 pm - Obama defends 'just' drones war

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22638533#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22638533

President Obama has defended the use of drones as a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that had made America safer.
23rd-May-2013 04:43 pm - Foul weather hits US tornado cleanup

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22644981#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22644981

Recovery efforts in an Oklahoma city hit by a huge tornado are hampered by thunderstorms, as the first victim's funeral is held.
23rd-May-2013 03:26 pm - Berlusconi prosecutor 'sent bullets'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22645588#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22645588

The prosecutor in the trial in which Silvio Berlusconi is accused of paying for underage sex is sent a letter containing bullets, her office says.
23rd-May-2013 04:08 pm - Global markets fall on growth fears

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22635446#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22635446

Global stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns that the US Federal Reserve may scale back monetary stimulus efforts.
23rd-May-2013 04:55 pm - Transition plan floated for Syria

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22643030#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22643030

As Syria's main opposition coalition begins three days of key talks, its leader puts forward a transition plan for the country.
23rd-May-2013 06:15 pm - US sanctions 'hit NK aid agencies'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22646250#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22646250

European aid agencies in North Korea say US financial sanctions are severely restricting their attempts to improve agriculture and nutrition there.
23rd-May-2013 02:49 pm - Russia to evacuate Arctic station

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22640512#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22640512

A Russian research station drifting in the Arctic is to be evacuated because the ice field around it is melting, officials in Moscow say.
23rd-May-2013 04:34 pm - US man sought over Czech murders

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22644284#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22644284

Czech police are looking for a US man suspected of killing a family of four, including two ukulele musicians, in the southern city of Brno.
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