At the second day of a bail hearing for Olympian Oscar Pistorius, a South African investigator who arrived at the scene of the Feb. 14 fatal shooting said that Reeva Steenkamp was shot from a high angle, which prosecutors say contradicts the runner's account that he was not wearing his prosthetics when he shot his girlfriend to death.Pistorius, a double-amputee who runs on carbon-fiber...
Feb
19
How can U.S. deal with cyber war?
Labels: WorldMichael Hayden says lack of domestic agreement is driving U.S. to take the offense on cyber attacks.STORY HIGHLIGHTSObama administration beefing up effort to counter cyberattacksMichael Hayden says emphasis is on striking first, as the U.S. does with drone attacksEx-CIA director says drone policy reflects lack of consensus on handling prisonersHayden: Is killing terrorists preferred because of division...
SGX to review listing rules to protect retail investors of troubled firms
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is looking at reviewing listing rules to better protect retail investors of troubled firms. This was revealed in a letter to the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) from SGX deputy chief regulatory officer Richard Teng.SGX was responding to SIAS' earlier proposals to safeguard investors of foreign issuers on the SGX. The exchange...
Oscar Pistorius: 'I had no intention to kill my girlfriend'
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: "I had no intention to kill my girlfriend," Pistorius says in a statementNEW: The track star says in the statement he thought she was a burglarA prosecutor asks why a burglar would lock up in a bathroom Friends and family mourn the death of Reeva Steenkamp at her funeral TuesdayPretoria, South Africa (CNN) -- Track star Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend accidentally, mistaking...
Obama to push Congress for budget cuts deal
Labels: Health Play VideoFederal budget faces severe sequestration cuts As the clock ticks on the automatic spending cuts set to kick in on March 1, President Obama will hold an event this morning to urge Congress to come up with an alternative plan to avert the cuts.The White House says Mr. Obama will emphasize the potential negative effects of the so-called sequester - the $1.2 trillion over 10 years in cuts...
'Blade Runner' Denies Intentionally Killing Girlfriend
Labels: Business Olympian Oscar Pistorius today denied that he willfully killed his girlfriend, telling a South African court that he shot the woman through his bathroom door because he believed she was an intruder.Pistorius, 26 and a double-amputee Olympian, was charged today with premeditated murder, or a Schedule 6 offense, which under South African law limits his chances for parole if convicted.Pistorius,...
Feb
18
Model: Getting what I don't deserve
Labels: WorldSTORY HIGHLIGHTSModel Cameron Russell's TED Talk has been viewed more than a million timesShe says, as winner of "genetic lottery," she has been able to have a modeling careerHer looks fit a narrow definition of beauty, she saysRussell: I work hard but my modeling career gives my views undeserved attentionEditor's note: Cameron Russell has been a model for brands such as Victoria's Secret, Calvin...
EU agrees new sanctions against North Korea after nuclear test
Labels: Technology BRUSSELS: The European Union agreed a raft of new sanctions on Monday against North Korea in retaliation for the country's nuclear test last week, EU officials said.The measures range from financial measures to travel bans and asset freezes against individuals.The sanctions include the implementation of individual sanctions approved at UN level as well as EU restrictions on financial dealings...
Pope delivers one of his final messages
Labels: LifestyleBy Hada Messia and Josh Levs, CNNupdated 5:46 AM EST, Mon February 18, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTSIt's the pope's second-to-last Angelus prayer as pontiffPope Benedict XVI thanks his flock for prayers and supportHe discusses "decisive moments of our lives"Cardinals may meet before March 15(CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI led tens of thousands in a prayer for strength Sunday and thanked followers for their support...
Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela
Labels: Health Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez with his daughters, Maria Gabriela, left, and Rosa Virginia as he holds a Feb. 14, 2013 copy of Cuba's state newspaper at an unknown location in Havana, Cuba, Feb. 14, 2013. / AP/Venezuelan government CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home to Venezuela early Monday after more than two months of medical treatment in Cuba following...
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