Van der Sloot hints guilty plea in Flores murder case
Joran van der Sloot signals willingness to confess to aggravated murder in the May 30, 2010 killing of Stephany Flores in Lima. The Dutch citizen seeks more time to decide his plea as prosecutors push for a 30 year term. defense cites emotional distress and aims to reduce charges to manslaughter.
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Lima
Peru
Joran van der Sloot
Aruba
Natalee Holloway
Stephany Flores
Lima Casino
Victoria Montoya
Montoya
van der Sloot
Flores
Business Administration
Holloway
Caribbean
Jose Luis Jimenez
Associated Press
Chie
Jimenez
Damascus bombing kills 25 amid ongoing Syrian violence
The Damascus blast in the Midan district killed 25 and wounded over 60, with state media saying most victims were civilians. Interior Minister Mohammed Shaar said the bomber aimed to maximize casualties, as opposition calls for an independent investigation and a new crackdown on anti Assad protests intensify amid Arab League observers touring the country.
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Beirut
Aia Mani Weeks
Anta Iedde
Tad Bless Hunsel
Midae Cy Trret
Ate
Accusis Bores Jayal
Agsinst
Bastia Assad
Mayida Joma
Vian
Mohammed
Shaar
Midan
Damascus
Syria
Arab League
Assad
Cairo
Ina
Svetas
SANA
Anis Hassan ‘Tinawi
Europe divided over faulty PIP breast implants
European health authorities offered mixed guidance on PIP breast implants. France and Germany urged removal as a precaution, while Britain said evidence does not support routine removal though free assessments and possible removal are available for NHS and private patients. Czech Republic advised removal for about 2000 women. authorities cited silicone safety concerns and possible ruptures.
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London
Puiropedan
Gerimnans
Czech Republic
France
Britain
Germany
Federal Institute For Drugs and Medical Devices
Czech Health Ministry
Andrew Linsley
Polyimplant Prothese
National Health Service
Lansley
Nerical Devices Institute
Institute
Walter Schwerdtfeger
PIP
United States
Vrance
Europe
Colombia
Venezuela
Australia
Italy
Brazil
CES show fails to launch lasting product hits
The CES trade show in Las Vegas draws over 140000 attendees and 2800 exhibitors showcasing tablets 3D TVs and ultrabooks. Past years yielded few enduring successes as Apple and Microsoft shift away from the event and brands race to debut innovations elsewhere.
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New York
Americas
Syracuse
Las Vegas
Apple Inc
Palm
Hewlett Packard Co
Amazon.com Inc
Barnes & Noble Inc
Amazon
Apple
Verizon Wireless
Ics
CES
Microsoft Corp
Microsoft
Steve Ballmer
Consumer Electronics Association
Gary Shapiro
Samsung
Eye-Fi
Parrot
Corning
Virginia girl dies after peanut given on playground
Chesterfield County police report a 7 year old girl Amarina Johnson died after eating a peanut offered during recess at Hopkins Elementary School. An unaware classmate provided the peanut. She was taken to the school clinic, then Chippenham Hospital where CPR was performed but she died. Authorities cite cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis as the cause.
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Hesterfield
Chesterfield County
Amarina Johnson
Hopkins Elementary School
Chippenham Hospital
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