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FBI releases background check file on Steve Jobs
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» The US Federal Bureau of Investigation released a 191-page file on Steve Jobs that paints an occasionally unflattering portrait of the late Apple founder.
US military loosens rules on women in combat units
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» The US military opened up some dangerous jobs to female troops but stopped short of repealing a ban on women serving in combat, despite a decade of war where women fought and died on the battlefield.
Biden meets China rights activists ahead of VP visit
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» US Vice President Joe Biden called for China to address a "deterioration" of its human rights record as he met activists ahead of a key visit by his Chinese counterpart, the White House said.
Australian abattoir shut down over animal abuse
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» An Australian abattoir has been shut down after footage emerged showing "gross mistreatment" of animals, less than a year after Canberra suspended its live cattle trade to Indonesia due to cruelty concerns.
Naomi Watts to play Princess Diana in biopic
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» British-Australian actress Naomi Watts is to play Princess Diana in a movie about the late royal's final two years, filmmakers have announced.
South Korea's Wi flirts with 59 at Pebble
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» Charlie Wi flirted with a 59 for much of his round before finishing with a nine-under 61 to seize a share of the first-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
'Violent' Madonna stalker escapes from hospital
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» A man convicted of stalking Madonna and who has "very violent tendencies" has escaped from a psychiatric hospital, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said Thursday.
China exports, imports fall in January
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» China's exports and imports fell in January from a year earlier, data showed Friday, as overseas economic woes hurt demand for Chinese goods and factories closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
'Doctor Death' makes Australia court bid
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» An Indian-born doctor jailed in Australia over fatally bungled surgeries was Friday granted special leave to appeal his conviction in the nation's highest court.
Japan scientist makes 'Avatar' robot
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» A Japanese-developed robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar" one step closer to reality.