Arctic-crossing algae, whale show threat to Atlantic

2011-06-26 15:23:03

Tiny algae and a whale native to the Pacific have crossed a thawing Arctic Ocean in what may portend a marine invasion threatening Atlantic fish stocks, scientists said on Sunday.

Hacker group LulzSec says it's disbanding

2011-06-26 10:16:47

A publicity-seeking hacker group that has blazed a path of destruction on the Internet over the last two months says it is dissolving itself.

Global diabetes epidemic balloons to 350 million

2011-06-26 07:16:15

The number of adults with diabetes worldwide has more than doubled since 1980 to 347 million.

NATO says hit military targets in Libya's Brega

2011-06-26 07:07:31

NATO said on Saturday its missiles had hit a site in Libya used by Muammar Gaddafi's forces to stockpile military supplies and vehicles.

3 al-Qaida suspects killed after escape in Yemen

2011-06-26 07:30:42

Yemeni forces killed three men who were among nearly 60 suspected al-Qaida militants who escaped from prison this past week, officials said.

UN chief urges to fight drug abuse

2011-06-26 08:08:02

By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the UN General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse

Study: Big city life can get you down

2011-06-24 07:53:26

This may come as no surprise to residents of big cities: Living there can be bad for your mental health. Now researchers have found a possible reason why.

Bone piece with carving of ancient beast found

2011-06-24 07:53:26

A bone fragment at least 13,000 years old, with the carved image of a mammoth or mastodon, has been discovered in the southern US state of Florida, a new study reports.

Study: Big city life can get you down

2011-06-24 07:53:26

This may come as no surprise to residents of big cities: Living there can be bad for your mental health. Now researchers have found a possible reason why.

Bone piece with carving of ancient beast found

2011-06-24 07:53:26

A bone fragment at least 13,000 years old, with the carved image of a mammoth or mastodon, has been discovered in the southern US state of Florida, a new study reports.

Women can't keep breast implants for life: FDA

2011-06-23 07:11:12

Women who get silicone breast implants are likely to need additional surgery within eight to 10 years to address complications such as rupture of the device, US health regulators said on Wednesday.

CNES, Snecma sign contract over Ariane 6

2011-06-22 22:47:43

French Space Agency (CNES) and engine maker Snecma signed a contract worth 7.6 million euros ($10.9 million) for work on Europe's next generation rocket-launcher, Ariane 6, at the Paris Air Show Wednesday.