First fruits of a groundbreaking art-science tie-up A pioneering collaboration between two of London's most prestigious cultural institutions shows that sci-art has come of ageThe great illusion of the self Your mind's greatest trick is convincing you of your own reality. Discover the elaborate illusions involved and what they mean in our special featureStunning seeds: a biological meteor wreathed...
Hong Kong court begins hearing on maid residency
Labels: Technology HONG KONG: Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday began hearing a challenge to the right of abode law in a long-running case that could pave the way for thousands of foreign maids to claim residency in the city.The Court of Final Appeal hearing centres on Filipina maid Evangeline Banao Vallejos, who won a High Court ruling in 2011 granting her the right to request permanent residency status,...
Senate Republican: Pentagon overstating forced cuts
Labels: LifestyleSen. John Cornyn of Texas said the overall amount of defense spending will actually still rise despite the cuts.STORY HIGHLIGHTSTexas senator believes cuts may not be as bad for defense as the Pentagon saysJohn Cornyn could face criticism from fellow Republicans with GOP strong on defensePentagon would absorb half of the automatic, government-wide spending cutsCuts due to take effect on Friday absent...
Iran news agency covers up Michelle Obama at the Oscars
Labels: Health The Iranian government had lots to say about last night's best picture winner at the Oscar's, "Argo." They dismissed Ben Affleck's film about the 1979 Iran hostage crisis as an "advertisement for the CIA," claimed it had an unflattering portrayal of the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and said the win was endorsed by the U.S. government because it was introduced by First Lady Michelle...
Americans Targeted for Allegedly Running Underage Prostitution in Philippines
Labels: Business Arthur Benjamin is sitting at the edge of a small stage, wearing a lavender Hawaiian shirt and nursing a bottle of San Miguel Light beer. The 6-foot-6 mustachioed Texan lazily watches the half dozen or so girls dancing rather unenergetically around the stage's pole."I forgot your gift again, it's in the car," Benjamin says to one of the girls on stage, shouting above the pop music...
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Ancient continent hides beneath Indian Ocean
Labels: World The sands of Mauritius are hiding a secret: deep beneath them lurks an ancient continent. Trond Torsvik and colleagues at the University of Oslo, Norway, analysed grains of zircon found on the island's beaches, measuring the balance...
High risks for Obama in new spending fight
Labels: Technology WASHINGTON: Barack Obama may have the upper hand against Republicans in a high-risk new spending showdown, but a drawn-out clash would likely damage the economy and put his presidential legacy on the line.The United States is just five days from its latest self-inflicted flirt with economic disaster -- an $85 billion hit from automatic and indiscriminate spending cuts -- but no one is...
South Korea swears in first woman president
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThe inauguration of Park Geun-hye is held in Seoul, South KoreaPark becomes the East Asian nation's first female presidentHer father was Park Chung-hee, who ruled South Korea from 1961 to 1979She's vowed a softer approach to North Korea, hoping to build a "zone of trust"(CNN) -- Park Geun-hye made history Monday by becoming South Korea's first female president, pledging to secure South...
Oscars 2013: Stars dazzle on the red carpet
Labels: Health Stars dazzled on the Oscars red carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, wearing shades of red and blue, along with neutral tones -- and practically everything in between. 67 PhotosOscars 2013: Red carpet"Silver Linings Playbook" actress Jennifer Lawrence opted to wear her hair pulled back as she walked the red carpet in a strapless white Dior Haute Couture gown, reminiscent of a bride's dress. While...
Oscars 2013: Live Blog of the Academy Awards
Labels: Business Feb 24, 2013 1:13pm 11:55 p.m. ET: Drum roll please! And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to “Argo.”11: 52 p.m. ET: Surprise! The Academy brings out first lady Michelle Obama to help Jack Nicholson introduce the nominees for Best Picture. 11:44 p.m. ET: Daniel Day-Lewis wins Best Actor, as expected for his portrayal of Abe Lincoln in “Lincoln.” Lewis cracks a joke in his acceptance...
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