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Invisible 'Radio' Tattoos Could Identify Soldiers
Somark Innovations announced biocompatible RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) ink, which can be used to tattoo cattle and laboratory rats and can be read through animal hair. It might even be used on humans eventually. This is a passive RFID technology that contains no metals; the tattoos themselves can be colored or invisible.
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (Jan. 21) — A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck under the sea of northeastern Indonesia Sunday, damaging a church and injuring three people, the U.S. Geological Survey and witnesses said.
Iran Plans to Conduct Missile War Games
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran plans three days of military maneuvers, including short-range missile tests, beginning Sunday - its first since the U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions against it in late December, state-run television said.
Hundreds of dead ducks discovered
DENVER - Almost 200 dead ducks have been found in a chlorine basin at a wastewater treatment facility. An engineer first noticed several distressed ducks on site January 2nd, and then a week later, the staff discovered a pattern; hundreds of ducks dead in the water.
City 911 to add video
Taking a cue from program in Indiana, new technology would allow callers to send crime-scene images. Smile, you're on 911. Catching criminals in the act these days is sometimes as easy as pressing a button on your camera phone.
The ultimate awards ceremony
We have watched the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys over the years. If you're like me, you usually don't agree with many of the choices and the shows usually drag on way too long, but that's entertainment. And when it's all said and done, that greatly coveted award will sit on a shelf and gather dust.
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Christian believers executed in North Korea
Reports about four Christians being executed for their faith in North Korea are circulating in the Christian media.
Enemies ally at our gates (Hal Lindsey)
Last week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid a visit to his new best friend, Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela. On Saturday, he congratulated Chavez on his December re-election and said the Venezuelan people were wise to choose "A person as important on the world stage, a person so wise as Hugo Chavez."
Fantastic Voyage: Departure 2009
An international team of scientists is developing what they say will be the world's first microrobot -- as wide as two human hairs -- that can swim through the arteries and digestive system.
Netanyahu: West must stop Iran from executing new Holocaust
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday passionately called on the world to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions in its tracks by imposing sanctions on the Tehran regime.
Solana: All sides have 'political will' to restart peace process
Amman - The European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Sunday the time was opportune for relaunching peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, thanks to the existence of "political will" on the part of all players he met recently.
U.S. SAID TO PLAN MAJOR STRIKE ON IRAN
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States was said to be planning a major strike against Iran. A former U.S. intelligence analyst has asserted that the Bush administration has prepared options for a major strike against the Teheran regime. The analyst said the plans included a full-fledged war against Iran.
Israel transfers $100 million to Palestinian Authority
Israel transferred on Friday $100 million to the Palestinian Authority. The $100 million is a portion of PA tax revenues Israel had collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority but froze them when the Hamas-led government came to power.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia call for expansion of ties
Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammad Hosseini conferred here Sunday with Saudi Crown Prince and Head of Saudi Foreign Information Organization Sultan bin Abd Al-Aziz on expansion of mutual relations between the two countries.
Winter Storm Blamed for 8 Deaths
Hutchinson, KS (AHN) - A winter storm that's hit the Midwest is responsible for the deaths of at least eight people in three states. Heavy snow is blanketing the area, especially western and central Kansas.
Pakistan accused of backing Taliban
QUETTA, Pakistan: The most explosive question about the Taliban resurgence here along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is this: Have Pakistani intelligence agencies been promoting the Islamic insurgency?
Somark Innovations announced biocompatible RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) ink, which can be used to tattoo cattle and laboratory rats and can be read through animal hair. It might even be used on humans eventually. This is a passive RFID technology that contains no metals; the tattoos themselves can be colored or invisible.
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (Jan. 21) — A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck under the sea of northeastern Indonesia Sunday, damaging a church and injuring three people, the U.S. Geological Survey and witnesses said.
Iran Plans to Conduct Missile War Games
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran plans three days of military maneuvers, including short-range missile tests, beginning Sunday - its first since the U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions against it in late December, state-run television said.
Hundreds of dead ducks discovered
DENVER - Almost 200 dead ducks have been found in a chlorine basin at a wastewater treatment facility. An engineer first noticed several distressed ducks on site January 2nd, and then a week later, the staff discovered a pattern; hundreds of ducks dead in the water.
City 911 to add video
Taking a cue from program in Indiana, new technology would allow callers to send crime-scene images. Smile, you're on 911. Catching criminals in the act these days is sometimes as easy as pressing a button on your camera phone.
The ultimate awards ceremony
We have watched the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys over the years. If you're like me, you usually don't agree with many of the choices and the shows usually drag on way too long, but that's entertainment. And when it's all said and done, that greatly coveted award will sit on a shelf and gather dust.
ping: Christian believers executed in North Korea
Reports about four Christians being executed for their faith in North Korea are circulating in the Christian media.
Enemies ally at our gates (Hal Lindsey)
Last week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid a visit to his new best friend, Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela. On Saturday, he congratulated Chavez on his December re-election and said the Venezuelan people were wise to choose "A person as important on the world stage, a person so wise as Hugo Chavez."
Fantastic Voyage: Departure 2009
An international team of scientists is developing what they say will be the world's first microrobot -- as wide as two human hairs -- that can swim through the arteries and digestive system.
Netanyahu: West must stop Iran from executing new Holocaust
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday passionately called on the world to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions in its tracks by imposing sanctions on the Tehran regime.
Solana: All sides have 'political will' to restart peace process
Amman - The European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Sunday the time was opportune for relaunching peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, thanks to the existence of "political will" on the part of all players he met recently.
U.S. SAID TO PLAN MAJOR STRIKE ON IRAN
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States was said to be planning a major strike against Iran. A former U.S. intelligence analyst has asserted that the Bush administration has prepared options for a major strike against the Teheran regime. The analyst said the plans included a full-fledged war against Iran.
Israel transfers $100 million to Palestinian Authority
Israel transferred on Friday $100 million to the Palestinian Authority. The $100 million is a portion of PA tax revenues Israel had collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority but froze them when the Hamas-led government came to power.
head: Iran, Saudi Arabia call for expansion of ties
Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammad Hosseini conferred here Sunday with Saudi Crown Prince and Head of Saudi Foreign Information Organization Sultan bin Abd Al-Aziz on expansion of mutual relations between the two countries.
Winter Storm Blamed for 8 Deaths
Hutchinson, KS (AHN) - A winter storm that's hit the Midwest is responsible for the deaths of at least eight people in three states. Heavy snow is blanketing the area, especially western and central Kansas.
Pakistan accused of backing Taliban
QUETTA, Pakistan: The most explosive question about the Taliban resurgence here along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is this: Have Pakistani intelligence agencies been promoting the Islamic insurgency?