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NASA awards grant for 3D food printer (VIDEO)

News DeskMay 22, 2013 16:04

NASA announces it's funding the development of the world's first 3D food printer.

Paul Ryan's book: The author-to-presidential-candidate theory

Talia RalphMay 22, 2013 14:44

Paul Ryan is writing a book, sparking the inevitable rumors that he'll be running as a Republican presidential candidate in 2016.

Germany's SAP puts faith in autistic tech specialists

Kiran Moodley, CNBCMay 22, 2013 15:02

German business software company SAP will start to employ people with autism as software testers, programmers and data quality assurance specialists across the world as it teams up with Denmark's Specialisterne. The Danish company was formed in 2004 to ensure that the talents of autistic people were utilized in technology-oriented jobs, which are particularly suited to individuals with autism.

Millions of Italians stuck in poverty: Report

Holly Ellyatt, CNBCMay 22, 2013 14:59

Millions of Italians are too poor to heat their homes, eat adequately or go on holiday, Italy's national statistics institute (ISTAT) reported on Wednesday.

Jailed Pussy Riot member begins hunger strike

Alexander BesantMay 22, 2013 13:00

Pussy Riot band member Maria Alyokhina began a hunger strike Wednesday to protest a court decision prohibiting her from attending her own parole hearing.

Abducted Egyptian security personnel freed

Talia RalphMay 22, 2013 13:09

Seven Egyptian security personnel who were kidnapped in the Sinai peninsula last week have been released, the Egyptian Army said Wednesday.

Russia vs. Azerbaijan: the Eurovision edition

Corinne PurtillMay 22, 2013 12:48

LONDON — The foreign ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan had a lot to talk about at their joint press conference in Moscow Tuesday: transport of Azeri oil, peace negotiations in restive Nagorno-Karabakh — and the vocal merits of a 22-year-old Russian pop singer.

China's world tour: Li Keqiang and Xi Jinping make the global rounds

Talia RalphMay 22, 2013 11:07

China's leaders are on one heck of a world tour this summer, as Premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping are each making a slew of international visits in the coming weeks.

Iraq: Gunmen kill 12 in Baghdad brothel

Jill LangloisMay 22, 2013 10:39

The gunmen burst into the brothel in the well-to-do eastern district of Zayouna, known for being a religiously mixed neighborhood with several similar establishments. Police said another man and woman were also wounded, and that one of the gunmen wrote "Wanted" on the wall of the house.

Italian judge orders trial for Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino

Kaitlin FunaroMay 22, 2013 10:00

An Italian judge has ordered a trial for the cruise ship captain accused of manslaughter in the accident in which the giant Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.