Montreal GazetteSouthern duck farms to be tested for H7N9 influenzaTaipei TimesAll duck farms in Chiayi County, Greater Tainan and Greater Kao-hsiung are to be tested for H7N9 avian influenza, instead of being randomly sampled, the Council of Agriculture said yesterday, as past monitoring of migratory birds has shown that wild ducks ...Chinese Government Suspects Human-to-Human Transmission of H7N9 Bird FluU.S. News & World ReportFears arise that Chinese bird flu may be transferred between humansMacleans.caFew positives tests in poultry and pigs beg the question: Where is H7N9 flu?Vancouver SunForbes -Xinhua -Sydney Morning Heraldall 113 news articles »

U.S. News & World ReportChinese Government Suspects Human-to-Human Transmission of H7N9 Bird FluU.S. News & World ReportA vender holds a chicken at a chicken market on in Shanghai, China. At least 17 people have died from a lesser-known strain of bird flu in the country. As the Chinese government openly begins to speculate about the possibility of human-to-human ...Fears arise that Chinese bird flu may be transferred between humansMacleans.caFew positives tests in poultry and pigs beg the question: Where is H7N9 flu?Vancouver SunBird Flu's Fallout Hangs Over Eastern China Hotels, Fun Spots Ahead Of Long ...ForbesXinhua -Sydney Morning Herald -USA TODAYall 115 news articles »

Irish IndependentPope Francis likely to cut staff bonus, citing hard timesReuters UKROME | Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:36pm BST. ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who is quickly earning a reputation for frugality since taking office last month, is likely to scrap a traditional bonus given to Vatican staff, a spokesman for the Holy See said on Thursday.Frugal pope nixes bonus for Vatican employeesMYfoxLUBBOCK.COMPope: God is real, concrete person, not mysterious, intangible mistCatholic News ServiceBishops of England and Wales meet Pope FrancisIndependent Catholic Newsall 99 news articles »

CBC.caPakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf should submit to the lawgulfnews.comThe ongoing political developments in Pakistan are likely to gain more prominence as the country approaches general elections in a few weeks' time. How the judiciary and the caretaker administration deals with contentious politicians from different political ...Pervez Musharraf `sipping coffee` after fleeing court - Zee NewsZee NewsMushrraf will be arrested on court orders: Arif NizamiThe News InternationalPakistan's Musharraf barred from May pollsMmegi Onlineeuronews -India Today -PakistanToday.com.pkall 204 news articles »

U.S. News & World ReportRicin In Letter Sent To Roger Wicker, Senate Official Confirms - Huffington PostHuffington PostWASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate sergeant-at-arms says a private lab has confirmed the presence of ricin in a letter sent to Sen. Roger Wicker. Terrance Gainer said Thursday that the lab tests confirm field testing that indicated the presence of the toxin.Mississippi Man Arrested For Sending Poisoned Letters - Rochester Home PageWROC-TVPoison-Laced Letter Sent to President ObamaABC NewsFeds: Mississippi man arrested in ricin scareCNN (blog)Central Florida News 13all 1,029 news articles »

Stuff.co.nzMercedes-Benz GLA compact crossover aims to expand customer reachAutoWeekMercedes-Benz is poised to take aim at the growing compact crossover segment with the... more Car News >>. PHOTOSmore >> · Entry luxury thunder. VIDEOSmore >> · Porsche shows off 911 RSR for World Endurance Championship Play · Porsche shows ...Mercedes GLA Concept: OFFICIAL - Cars UKCars UKall 55 news articles »

TIMEBoston Marathon Bombings: Obama At Service - Sky NewsSky NewsThe president hears tributes for victims of the explosions in which three people were killed and about 180 others hurt. 4:32pm UK, Thursday 18 April 2013. Image of 8-year-old Martin Richard who has been named as one of. Martin Richard, eight, was the ...Barack Obama in Boston to mourn bombing victims - Zee NewsZee NewsObama arrives in Boston on a mission of healing and commemorationLos Angeles TimesPresident attends marathon service in BostonBoston.comNew York Daily News -Fox News -Globe and Mailall 12,618 news articles »

TMZ.comJustin Bieber's Fans -- Hotel Under Siege!TMZ.com0418_justin_bieber_fans_INF While there's no way of ever knowing if Anne Frank would have been a Belieber, it's pretty safe to say guests staying at the same hotel in Norway as Justin Bieber are not fans. Hordes of fanatical Beliebers staked out the Oslo ...Justin Bieber posts racy cartoon picture of himself in bed with a 'Belieber'New York Daily Newsall 110 news articles »

SI.comTexas fertiliser plant explosion: liveTelegraph.co.ukMassive explosion hits fertiliser plant in West, Texas Up to 15 killed, 160 injured; Firefighters still missing. Moment fertiliser plant exploded caught on camera · Eyewitnesses describe horror of aftermath · In pictures: Texas fertiliser plant explosion ...Police Investigating Texas Factory ExplosionWall Street Journal (India)Texas fertilizer explosion: 'Hundreds' of casualties reportedToronto StarDeath toll rising in firestorm at Texas fertilizer plant; sabotage discounted (+video)Christian Science MonitorBusinessweek -Washington Post (blog) -USA TODAYall 1,171 news articles »

VentureBeatYahoo Weather for iOS May Be the Most Beautiful Weather App Yet - LifehackerLifehackerYahoo just released a new weather app for iOS whose interface puts other weather apps to shame. It's easy to use, filled with information, and as gorgeous as they come. Say what you want about Yahoo, but sometimes they nail it. The new weather app uses ...Yahoo adds 2 more applications to mobile arsenalYahoo! Newsall 48 news articles »

ABC NewsSenate official says lab test confirms letter to senator contained ricin; more tests ...Washington PostWASHINGTON — Senate official says lab test confirms letter to senator contained ricin; more tests expected. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Reprints ...Obama Ricin Letter: Mississippi Man Arrested - Sky NewsSky NewsSuspect arrested over poisoned letter sent to Obama - Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldMississippi man arrested after poisonous letters mailed to Obama, senatorCTV NewsTheCelebrityCafe.comall 1,039 news articles »

China DailyFears arise that Chinese bird flu may be transferred between humansMacleans.caA worker catches a live chicken at a poultry market in Shanghai, China on Friday, April 5, 2013.(AP). A new strain of bird flu that has killed 17 people in China and infected at least 82, may have been transferred from human-to-human, officials said. Up until ...Few positives tests in poultry and pigs beg the question: Where is H7N9 flu?Vancouver SunBird Flu's Fallout Hangs Over Eastern China Hotels, Fun Spots Ahead Of Long ...ForbesChina reports four new H7N9 casesXinhuaSydney Morning Herald -Stuff.co.nz -Financial Timesall 108 news articles »

Philly.comPyongyang accepts entrance of private S. Korean groupArirang NewsDespite the North's recent threats Pyongyang has allowed access to a private South Korean firm. The Eugene Bell Foundation sent eight U.S. citizens into North Korea on Thursday to check up on its shipment of anti-tuberculosis drugs worth roughly 680 ...North Korea Sets Conditions for Return to TalksNew York TimesNorth Korea hints at willingness for talks, despite ongoing rhetoricWashington PostNorth Korea: Pyongyang lays out detailed conditions for US talksThe GuardianThe Hankyoreh -CNN -Voice of Americaall 257 news articles »

AFPBAIC Concept 900 Teased Ahead of Shanghai LaunchautoevolutionThe Chinese automaker Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) is teasing its upcoming model by releasing a couple of images on the Internet. In collaboration with Fioravante-Eastone, BAIC made the Concept 90L, which is a 5.2 meter long executive sedan with ...Shanghai calling as electric sports car debutsEuro Weekly Newsall 76 news articles »

The News InternationalMushrraf will be arrested on court orders: Arif NizamiThe News InternationalISLAMABAD: Rejecting speculations of an outbreak of anarchy in the country, the caretaker federal minister for information, Arif Nizami, Thursday said the court orders to arrest former president Gen (Retd) Pervez Musharraf would be followed, come what may, ...Pakistan's Musharraf barred from May pollsMmegi OnlinePervez Musharraf smokes cigars and plots next move after judge orders his arrestTelegraph.co.ukMusharraf allowed to leave court despite arrest ordereuronewsgulfnews.com -The Nation -India Todayall 199 news articles »

Independent OnlineDollar down, rand up on risk appetiteIndependent OnlineThe yen and dollar weakened as Spanish borrowing costs declined at a bond auction and German lawmakers approved the euro area's bailout of Cyprus, damping demand for safer currencies. The yen dropped against most of its 16 major counterparts as ...Euro zone news: Germany approves Cyprus aid, Italy fails to elect new presidentGlobalPostNews Analysis: Putting off parliament vote casts uncertainty on Cyprus bailoutXinhuaGerman Lawmakers Back Cyprus BailoutNew York Timeseuronews -Reutersall 52 news articles »

San Francisco ChronicleMississippi Man Arrested For Sending Poisoned Letters - Rochester Home PageWROC-TVAn arrest has been made in the recent mailings of Ricin to President Obama and U.S. senators. The FBI arrested Paul Kevin Curtis at his home in Corinth, Mississippi. Federal officials say it is near the hometown of Senator Roger Wicker, who received one of ...Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was arrested on Wednesday at 5:15pm at his apartment in ...Daily MailArrest made in ricin mailing investigationCBS NewsPaul Kevin Curtis of Mississippi arrested for mailing ricin lettersTHV 11all 1,022 news articles »

ABC NewsTexas Plant Explosion Firefighters Missing, Looting ReportedABC NewsShare. 0. Volunteer firefighters are missing and reported looting is of "significant concern" today after a deadly fire and chemical explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant leveled buildings and prompted widespread evacuations. The fire and explosion Wednesday ...Cleanup begins, search for survivors continues after massive fertilizer plant ...Dallas Morning NewsUp to 15 die in huge Texas blastIrish ExaminerObama On West Texas Explosion: President Offers Support, Prayers After ...Huffington PostCTV News -Wall Street Journal -Reuters Indiaall 1,074 news articles »

New York TimesBoston bombings: Obama speaks at service as FBI close in on suspects – liveThe GuardianBoston Police officers on bicycles are seen outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross where President Barack Obama is scheduled to attend an interfaith service for the victims. Photograph: Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters. Live. Sort by: Latest first; Oldest first ...Obama arrives in Boston for bombing-victim memorialswissinfo.chObama in Boston for marathon bomb victims' serviceNew Straits TimesObama to visit victims' families in BostonPolitico (blog)Globe and Mail -NBCNews.com -Mashableall 290 news articles »

DAWN.comPakistan's Musharraf barred from May pollsMmegi OnlineCHITRAL: Pakistan's former military leader Pervez Musharraf has been barred from standing in general elections in May. Article Tools. Comments. E-mail a friend, Print. An election tribunal disqualified him from running in Chitral in the north-west. Earlier, he ...Pervez Musharraf smokes cigars and plots next move after judge orders his arrestTelegraph.co.ukPakistan's Musharraf flees court to avoid arrestHouston ChronicleMusharraf allowed to leave court despite arrest ordereuronewsgulfnews.com -The Nation -NPR (blog)all 192 news articles »