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SpaceX fires rocket engines in quest to fly cargo - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:23pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space Exploration Technologies fired up the engines of its debut Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, a key milestone in its quest to fly cargo -- and eventually astronauts -- to the International Space Station.

British soldiers killed by Afghan bomb lacked training: coroner - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:19pm - LONDON (Reuters) - Four British soldiers serving in Afghanistan were killed "unlawfully," a coroner ruled on Tuesday, saying they had received inadequate equipment and training when they were hit by a roadside bomb.

Cisco says new router 12 times faster than rivals' - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:10pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc, introduced a new router that it says will handle Internet traffic 12 times faster than rival products, as it looks to compete with rivals such as Juniper Networks Inc.

W.House's Romer: Too soon for spending clamp-down - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:09pm - ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) - Clamping down on spending now to cut the gaping U.S. budget deficit would be "pound-foolish" and derail the economic recovery, a top White House economic adviser said on Tuesday.




Market ends up slightly; telecoms help - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:09pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in the telecom and industrial sectors, though the advance was limited by falling commodity prices that pressured materials shares. The market's mild finish came on the first anniversary of its drop to 12-year closing lows on March 9, 2009.




Gates says "decisive phase" of war looms in Kandahar - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:08pm - FORWARD OPERATING BASE FRONTENAC, Afghanistan, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Defence Robert Gates told troops in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday they would soon be part of a "decisive phase" in the war -- an operation to impose control over the Taliban heartland of Kandahar province.

Greece wants speculative curbs, U.S. has own plan - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:07pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Greek officials pressed their case on Tuesday for curbs on speculative trading they blame for pushing the country into crisis, but the Obama administration reacted coolly, saying it was working on its own plans to make trading more transparent.

Two NATO soldiers killed in eastern Afghanistan - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:05pm - KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Two NATO soldiers were killed Tuesday when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a military base in Afghanistan, the alliance and local government sources said.

Toyota finds no flaw with safety electronics - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:58pm - DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said it had found no flaw with its throttle controls as it seeks to dismiss an external study critical of its electronic safety systems.

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:54pm - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before changing recommendations for parents, Dutch researchers conclude.

U.S. apologizes to Libya for dismissive comments - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:53pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department apologized on Tuesday for dismissive comments its spokesman made about Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's call for "jihad," often translated as "armed struggle," against Switzerland.

Accused Letterman extortionist pleads guilty - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:49pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A television producer pleaded guilty on Tuesday to trying to extort $2 million from U.S. talk show host David Letterman by threatening to reveal his affairs with women who worked on his late-night program on CBS.

Yemen offers talks with separatists as unrest flares - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:48pm - DUBAI (Reuters) - Yemen, under international pressure to quiet domestic unrest and focus its sights on al Qaeda, has offered to hold talks with southern separatists and hear their grievances, state media said on Tuesday.

Toyota seeks to block executive testimony in suit - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:46pm - DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has asked a Michigan appeals court to intervene to keep its top two U.S. executives from being grilled by lawyers for the family of a woman killed while driving a Camry in 2008.




U.S. herpes rates remain high: CDC - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:46pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

NY voters dislike governor, want to keep him - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:43pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York voters think scandal-tarred Governor David Paterson should remain in office but cannot do a good job, and that he acted unethically but will not get a fair hearing, a poll said on Tuesday.

Family of slain U.S. activist sues Israel - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:36pm - JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The family of an American killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in Gaza will launch a damages case on Wednesday, stoking controversy over the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and angering Israelis frustrated by international criticism.

Cable group ask U.S. FCC to end fee disputes - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:35pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A coalition of cable, satellite and telephone companies will this week call on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to create a new process to resolve increasingly bitter disputes over carriage fees paid to broadcasters.




Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdle - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:32pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic efforts to spur job creation advanced in Congress on Tuesday as a $149 billion package of tax breaks and unemployment aid cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate.

Belfast votes in favour of police, justice transfer - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:23pm - BELFAST (Reuters) - The Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to take control of its own police and justice powers, cementing the latest hard-won agreement between the province's divided communities.

Belfast votes in favor of police, justice transfer - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:22pm - BELFAST (Reuters) - The Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to take control of its own police and justice powers, cementing the latest hard-won agreement between the province's divided communities.

Obama to push climate change in White House meeting - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:04pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday will gather key Republican and Democratic senators whose support is critical to passing a climate change law, seeking to jump-start stalled efforts to overhaul U.S. energy policy.

Cypriot ex-leader's stolen body found: three held - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:56pm - NICOSIA (Reuters) - Three people were arrested in Cyprus Tuesday after the body of former President Tassos Papadopoulos, stolen from its tomb three months ago, was found in a shallow grave in another cemetery, police said.

Alpine skier Miller to miss end of World Cup season - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:42pm - GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Olympic champion Bode Miller will miss this week's season-ending World Cup finals to get treatment on a troublesome ankle injury, the U.S. team said on Tuesday.

Sony, Samsung detail 3D TV plans - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:42pm - TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony and Samsung announced plans to introduce 3D televisions in coming months, betting they will become the next hot products in an increasingly crowded electronics industry.

U.S. considers some free wireless broadband service - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:22pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators may dedicate spectrum to free wireless Internet service for some Americans to increase affordable broadband service nationwide, the Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday.

Barclays looking for U.S. retail bank to buy: report - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:22pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - British bank Barclays Plc is looking to buy a retail bank in the United States to extend its presence after buying Lehman Brothers North American operations in 2008, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people close to the matter.




Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:16pm - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do much to prevent infections among gay and bisexual men in Western countries, a new study suggests.

Experiment seeks blood test for breast cancer - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:08pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An experimental approach that looks for the DNA leaking out from dead and dying cells may provide a route to a blood test for breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

Pentagon may speed up air tanker award - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:07pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Tuesday it might award a multibillion-dollar aerial tanker contract sooner than planned after Northrop Grumman Corp and Europe's EADS pulled out of the competition, leaving Boeing Co as the sole bidder.




Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:06pm - LOS ANGELES/DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp dispatched investigators to San Diego on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier.

Vatican says wrong to single out Church over abuse - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:54pm - VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican said on Tuesday it was wrong to focus blame for child abuse on the Catholic Church and denied accusations it had sought to cover up pedophilia by its clergymen around Europe.

Wine may help women keep weight in check - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:53pm - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Light to moderate alcohol consumption, especially red wine, is not only good for a woman's heart, it's also good for her waistline, according to a study reported Monday.

Deal in WTO Doha round doubtful this year: Kirk - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:52pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. trade official expressed doubt on Tuesday that negotiators could reach a deal this year in long-running world trade talks despite a goal set by President Barack Obama and other leaders.

Biden assures Israel of U.S. security commitment - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:50pm - JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured Israel Tuesday of Washington's commitment to its security and preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

U.S. millionaire ranks up 16 percent last year - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:42pm - CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - The number of U.S. households with a net worth of at least $1 million jumped 16 percent last year after dipping sharply during the financial crisis, an industry consulting group said on Tuesday.

Nigeria urged to end impunity after village massacre - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:40pm - JOS, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria must prosecute those behind a weekend massacre and address underlying issues of poverty and discrimination if it is to end a cycle of violence in the zone between its Muslim north and Christian south, rights groups and diplomats said.

Chevron to seek UK refinery sale, cut 2,000 jobs - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:39pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chevron Corp , the second-largest U.S. oil company, put several of its downstream operations up for sale, including its Pembroke refinery in the UK, and said it would eliminate 2,000 jobs this year.




Clinton says elections key to Haiti stability - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:31pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged quake-stricken Haiti on Tuesday to hold legislative elections "as soon as appropriate," saying new polls were key to the stability and legitimacy of the Haitian government.

Greek public, private sector clash over austerity - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:27pm - ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's new austerity package has driven a wedge between private and public sector workers, pitting resentful private employees against civil servants seen as privileged over who should pay for the country's debt crisis.

High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:17pm - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds.

Home abortion drug use effective, safe for most - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:15pm - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Medication-induced home abortions are safe for women who are 50 to 63 days pregnant, a new study from Sweden shows.

Groups press Obama on Mexico, Brazil sanctions - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:14pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business groups on Tuesday criticized President Barack Obama's administration for its continued failure to resolve a cross-border trucking dispute that prompted Mexico to slap duties on about $2.4 billion worth of U.S. exports nearly a year ago.

9/11 suspects should face civilian court, U.N. envoys say - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:11pm - GENEVA (Reuters) - United Nations human rights investigators called on the Obama administration on Tuesday to prosecute the accused September 11 masterminds in a civilian court, declaring that U.S. military tribunals would not be fair.

Ex-president's body stolen for ransom, Cyprus says - 9 Mar 2010 at 1:06pm - NICOSIA (Reuters) - Cyprus said Tuesday ransom was the motive of thieves who stole the body of former President Tassos Papadopoulos, found in a shallow grave Monday three months after it disappeared from its tomb.

Chocolate-powered racecar makes sustainability sexy - 9 Mar 2010 at 12:54pm - BOSTON (Reuters Life!) - Fueled by leftover chocolate and with components made from carrots, potato starch and flax, the world's first sustainable Formula 3 racing car has a top speed of 135 miles per hour and can go from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds.

Residents flee Angolan village invaded by elephants - 9 Mar 2010 at 12:50pm - LUANDA (Reuters) - Wild elephants rampaged through a southern village in Angola last weekend, destroying farms and dozens of houses and prompting most of its 4,000 residents to flee to neighboring Namibia, a local official said Tuesday.

Irish police arrest seven over cartoonist plot - 9 Mar 2010 at 12:36pm - DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish police arrested seven people on Tuesday in connection with an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist over a drawing depicting the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog.

NFL signs mobile phone deal with Verizon Wireless - 9 Mar 2010 at 12:29pm - MIAMI (Reuters) - The NFL has signed a four-year agreement with Verizon Wireless to show live games and highlights on mobile phones in a deal U.S. media reported was worth $720 million.

Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say - 9 Mar 2010 at 12:19pm - CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year.