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H7N9 bird flu can spread in mammals

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 16:16
The H7N9 strain of bird flu can spread among ferrets and could do the same among humans under certain conditions, according to lab animal studies on the virus published Thursday. So far there have been no known cases of human-to-human spread of the new virus, which has infected 131 people and killed 36 since it first emerged in China in March. If the virus were found to be able to spread easily among humans, experts fear it could trigger a widespread pandemic. Animal studies are a first step toward understanding how easily the virus might spread in people.

10 Dead in Pakistan car-bomb attack

Agencia EFEMay 23, 2013 16:01
Islamabad, May 23 (EFE).- At least 10 people, including 8 police officers, died and 13 were wounded in a car-bomb attack in the western city of Quetta, a Pakistani police officer told Efe on Thursday. The attack came early in the morning when several insurgents detonated by remote control a car loaded with explosives as a truck carrying security personnel passed by, the officer said. The attack occurred in Bhosa Mandi, a very populated part of the provincial capital of Baluchistan, and several cars and buildings were also damaged or destroyed by the blast.

Pentagon sees slight drop in F-35 acquisition costs: sources

May 23, 2013 15:46
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon's annual report to Congress shows a decline of $4.5 billion or just over 1 percent in the projected development and acquisition cost of the Lockheed Martin Corp <LMT.N> F-35 fighter jet program, sources familiar with the data said. The Pentagon's annual "selected acquisition report" for lawmakers projects the cost of developing and building the new radar-evading jet to be $391.2 billion, down from last year's estimate of $395.7 billion, said the sources, who were not authorized to speak on the record.

House immigration group sees resolution on disagreements as lawmakers return home to voters

The Canadian PressMay 23, 2013 15:30
WASHINGTON - House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they and the rest of Congress prepared to return home for a weeklong recess where many could confront voters' questions on the issue. The eight lawmakers in the House immigration group have struggled for months to come to agreement on a sweeping bill that would have a chance in the GOP-controlled House while satisfying Democrats' objectives.

Two major climbs cut from Giro stage 19 due to weather

May 23, 2013 15:16
By Alasdair Fotheringham POLSA, Italy (Reuters) May 23 - Two major climbs have been axed from Friday's key stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia because of snow and ice on their descent although the main stage finish at Val Martello remains in place, race organizers said on Thursday. The Gavia and Stelvio climbs, with summits at 2,618 and 2,758 meters above sea level, have been cut from the course.

Japan set to waive Myanmar's remaining debt of 200 bil. yen

Kyodo News InternationalMay 23, 2013 15:15
The Japanese government is arranging to waive the remaining approximately 200 billion yen debt owed by Myanmar and offer around 100 billion yen in aid, following a bilateral accord in April last year to forgive about 300 billion yen, Japanese government sources said Thursday. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to announce Tokyo's waiver of the debt and its new official development assistance plan during talks with Myanmar President Thein Sein in Naypyitaw, the capital of Myanmar, on Sunday, they said.

As riots flare, Sweden divided over integration policies

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 15:15
Rioting in Stockholm's suburbs has highlighted Sweden's failure to integrate swathes of its immigrant population, but in this small, consensus-driven country, there was little agreement on how to solve the problem. Four nights of unrest in Stockholm's low-income suburbs have trained the spotlight on the assimilation of immigrants, who make up about 15 percent of the population and who are much more likely to be unemployed despite numerous government programmes.

Issa London names new creative director

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 15:03
The London fashion label Issa has announced the departure of founder and creative director Daniella Helayel. Replacing her will be former Chloé and Stella McCartney designer Blue Farrier. First launched in 2004 to reflect "the effortless elegance and laid-back spirit" of Helayel's Brazilian upbringing, Issa London has emerged as one of the UK's most up-and-coming labels.

Issa London names new creative director

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 15:03
The London fashion label Issa has announced the departure of founder and creative director Daniella Helayel. Replacing her will be former Chloé and Stella McCartney designer Blue Farrier. First launched in 2004 to reflect "the effortless elegance and laid-back spirit" of Helayel's Brazilian upbringing, Issa London has emerged as one of the UK's most up-and-coming labels.

Issa London names new creative director

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 14:51
The London fashion label Issa has announced the departure of founder and creative director Daniella Helayel. Replacing her will be former Chloé and Stella McCartney designer Blue Farrier. First launched in 2004 to reflect "the effortless elegance and laid-back spirit" of Helayel's Brazilian upbringing, Issa London has emerged as one of the UK's most up-and-coming labels.
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