SENDING messages into deep space could be the best way for Earthlings to find extraterrestrial intelligence, but it carries a grave risk: alerting hostile aliens to our presence. Game theory may provide a way to navigate this dilemma. So far the search...
Cricket: Clarke vows no complacency against Sri Lanka
Labels: Technology HOBART, Australia: Skipper Michael Clarke has vowed there will be no complacency in the Test series with Sri Lanka, insisting Australia will improve on their recent performances against South Africa.The Australians had the better of the opening two Tests against the world number one Proteas only to be crushed by 309 runs in the series decider in Perth last week.Sri Lanka are ranked sixth...
Court: Prank call nurse found hanging by co-workers
Labels: LifestyleAn undated family photograph of Jacintha Saldanha who died after being hoaxed by an Australian radio on December 8, 2012.STORY HIGHLIGHTSThe nurse's body was formally identified by her husband, the inquest hearsAustralia's media watchdog opens an investigation into the prank call by 2Day FMCourt: Jacintha Saldanha was found by co-workers hanging from a scarfThe nurse left three notes, two of them...
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Motive unclear in Oregon mall shooting that left three dead
Labels: Health PORTLAND, Ore. A masked gunman wearing camouflage opened fire Tuesday in a busy Portland mall, leaving the gunman and two others dead and one person injured, and forcing the mall's Santa Claus and hundreds of Christmas shoppers and employees to flee or hide among store displays. Austin Patty, 20, who works at Macy's, said he saw a man in a white mask carrying a rifle and wearing a bulletproof vest....
Cops Have Identity of Gunman in Oregon Shooting
Labels: Business A masked gunman who opened fire in the crowded Clackamas Town Center mall in suburban Portland, Ore., killing two individuals and seriously injuring a third before killing himself, has been identified by police, though they have not yet released his name.The shooter, wearing a white hockey mask, black clothing, and a bullet proof vest, tore through the mall around 3:30 p.m....
A deliberate language barrier
Labels: World THE United States and Britain are two countries "divided by a common language", George Bernard Shaw allegedly quipped. This statement, amusingly paradoxical on the face of it, might be more accurate than it seems. On "War of words: The language paradox explained",...
Asia shares gain, unmoved by North Korea rocket launch
Labels: Technology HONG KONG: Asian markets rose on Wednesday as dealers welcomed signs of progress in US fiscal cliff talks and upbeat data from Germany and Spain, while shrugging off news of North Korea's rocket launch.With investors becoming more confident the safe-haven yen came back under pressure ahead of a general election in Japan on Sunday and expectations of more monetary easing by the country's...
Shopper: We 'felt like sitting ducks'
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: The gunman was believed to be in his early 20s, a sheriff's official saysThe victims and the deceased gunman have not been identifiedOne woman says she saw a rifle-wielding man wearing a hockey mask inside Macy's"Kids were crying. Parents were crying, too," a mall employee saysFollow continuing local coverage on CNN affiliates KPTV, KATU, KGW and KOIN. (CNN) -- The masked gunman...
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Obama recognises Syrian opposition
Labels: Technology WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the Syrian opposition was now "the legitimate representative" of the Syrian people, in the most significant US intervention yet in the brutal civil war."We have made a decision that the Syrian opposition coalition is now inclusive enough, is reflective and representative enough of the Syrian population, that we consider them the legitimate...
MLK Memorial inscription to be nixed
Labels: LifestyleBy CNN Staffupdated 6:22 PM EST, Tue December 11, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSCritics were unhappy with 'drum major' quote abbreviation, saying it made King sound arrogantPlans originally called for King line to be corrected, but artist said removal was bestRemoval will begin in February or March, after the King birthday celebrationsWashington (CNN) -- The controversial "drum major" inscription on the Martin...
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