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Activist Chen urges China to prosecute "lawless officials"

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Maxim Duncan NEW YORK | Thu May 24, 2012 10:28pm EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) – Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng urged authorities in Beijing on Thursday to prosecute “lawless” officials who harassed and abused the self-taught lawyer, his family … Continue reading →

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Welsh heroes ready to carry torch

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

25 May 2012 Last updated at 02:07 ET Six Nations winner Warburton has experience of kissing precious metal The Olympic flame will travel through Wales for the first time when it journeys from Worcester to Cardiff on Friday – day … Continue reading →

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US cuts Pakistan aid over jailing

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

24 May 2012 Last updated at 19:04 ET Shakil Afridi could end up spending 33 years in prison A US Senate panel has cut $33m (£21m) in aid to Pakistan in response to the jailing of a Pakistani doctor who … Continue reading →

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Hunt ex-aide faces more questions

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

24 May 2012 Last updated at 23:06 ET Mr Smith resigned after saying his emails to and from News Corp lobbyist Fred Michel went too far Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s former special adviser Adam Smith will face a second day … Continue reading →

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Scottish ‘Yes’ campaign to launch

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

24 May 2012 Last updated at 19:57 ET The Scottish government’s consultation on the referendum has now ended The official campaign encouraging people to back Scottish independence in a referendum is being launched in Edinburgh later. The Scottish National Party … Continue reading →

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Samsung Chromebox coming soon for $330 on TigerDirect

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

The world at large may still be wondering if Chrome OS is ready for prime time, but that’s not stopping Samsung from taking a second kick at the can. Their Chromebox has made an early appearance on TigerDirect’s website, and … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Old Republic 1.3 update aims to bring players back

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

Rumors are swirling that Star Wars: The Old Republic has lost almost 400,000 subscribers. In response, BioWare has announced the 1.3 “Allies” update for the MMO, and is surely hoping it will help bring some players back into the fold. Contained … Continue reading →

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Sunglass.io puts collaborative 3D modeling in the browser

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

My 3D design friends always look at me like I have three heads when I try to show them some new kind of 3D modeling toy. They look awesome to me, a guy who might be able to make a … Continue reading →

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Geek deals: 20% off Logitech Ultimate Ears 500vi Headset

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

If you want a set of the best earbuds in the world, it seems the AKG K3003 from Harman Audio will fit the bill for a tidy sum of $1300. If you want the cheapest set of earbuds available, then … Continue reading →

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Stranded guy turns car into motorbike. True hacker or Mad Max hoax?

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

Once in awhile a story comes across my desk that make me sit back a second and wish I had the Mythbusters team on speed dial to help judge if someone is trying to pull my leg. Falling squarely into … Continue reading →

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