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Bees choose by doing 'neuron' dance: study

World NewsDec 12, 2011

Honey bees do a little dance to communicate with each other that mimics signals in the brain, a finding that may shed light on how Earth's creatures make choices, scientists said Thursday.The decision-making mechanisms in nervous systems and insect societies are strikingly similar," said the study i
New method boosts blood-clotting for hemophiliacs

PodcastDec 12, 2011

ATLANTA (AP) _ In what's being called a landmark study, researchers used gene therapy to successfully treat six patients with severe hemophilia, a blood-clotting disorder.The study was preliminary and involved only six patients, and other promising early attempts to use gene therapy against hemophil
Chinese fisherman kills Korean coast guard officer

Social affairsDec 12, 2011

(Yonhap News)A Chinese captain stabbed two South Korean coast guard officers, killing one and injuring the other on Monday after being stopped on suspicion of illegal fishing in South Korean territory, officials said.According to the Incheon Coast Guard, the incident happened after one of its
Opposition ends boycott of parliament, agrees to handle budget bill

PoliticsDec 8, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) agreed Thursday to end its boycott of parliament and handle next year's budget and other urgent bills before year's end, officials said.DP floor leader Kim Jin-pyo reached the agreement in talks with his ruling Grand National Party
Maintenance man charged with murdering N. Ga. girl

World NewsDec 8, 2011

CANTON, Ga. (AP) — A 20-year-old maintenance worker was arrested in the beating death of a 7-year-old north Georgia girl who was abducted and killed at an apartment complex and her body left in a trash bin, authorities said Wednesday.Ryan Brunn, who lived and worked at the apartment complex, w
Police quiz 2 more lawmakers' aides over NEC hacking

Social affairsDec 8, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday that they have questioned aides to two more conservative lawmakers about a cyber attack that temporarily paralyzed the Web site of the national election watchdog in October.The National Police Agency said it had an overnight interrogation of a former se
BOK freezes key rate for 6th month for Dec.

Dec 8, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank froze the key interest rate on Thursday for the sixth straight month in a bid to shield the economy from the impact of growing downside risks from the eurozone debt crisis.Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Kim Choong-soo and his fellow policymakers unanimo
Second iCJD case reported in Korea

Social affairsDec 8, 2011

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the country’s second case of iatrogenic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Thursday.The first was reported Nov. 29, after the patient had died.Authorities said that the disease is not ordinarily transmittable through and assured that the public w
Research: Bedbugs can thrive despite inbreeding

HealthDec 8, 2011

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Bedbugs aren't just sleeping with you. They're sleeping with each other.Researchers now say that the creepy bugs have a special genetic gift: withstanding incest.It turns out that unlike most creatures, bedbugs are able to inbreed with close relatives and still produce generally he
Arrest warrant sought for lawyer suspected of bribing prosecutor

Social affairsDec 8, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Thursday they have applied for an arrest warrant for a private practice lawyer suspected of bribing a prosecutor in return for her influence.Busan prosecutors, who are handling the case, said they requested the local court there issue the warrant for the 49
Anti-vote fraud protests in Russia for 3rd night

World NewsDec 8, 2011

Alexei Navalny, one of Russia`s best-known bloggers, chants anti-government slogans during an opposition rally in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.(AP)MOSCOW (AP) _ Popular anger against Vladimir Putin's ruling party and alleged election fraud have boiled over into a third straight night of prot
Kazak, Philippines teams bag grand prize at K-pop festival

MusicDec 8, 2011

CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang ― A petite singer from the Philippines and a duo from Kazakhstan won the grand prizes at the 2011 K-pop World Festival Wednesday, where 10 teams from all over the world performed songs by their favorite Korean idols. Karla Carreon from the Philippines and JAM from Kazakhst
Income inequality among elderly citizens 3rd-highest in OECD countries

Dec 8, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Income inequality among elderly citizens in South Korea is the third highest in major economies, data showed Thursday, indicating that the country's public pension system remains relatively insufficient to support retirees.The Gini coefficient for those aged 65 and older he
Ex-president and his deputy ordered to pay 100 million won to former lawmaker

PoliticsDec 8, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- A court ordered Wednesday that former President Chun Doo-hwan and his deputy pay 100 million won ($88,800) in compensation to a former opposition lawmaker.The Seoul High Court ruled that Chun and Lee Hak-bong, who served as a chief investigator in the martial law command in
S. Korea's football association fires head coach Cho amid controversy

SoccerDec 8, 2011

Cho Kwang-rae criticizes football governing body’s decision processThe Korea Football Association is in hot water following the sacking of the men’s national team manager. Cho Kwang-rae. The team’s 2-1 loss to Lebanon last month during Asian qualifier for the 2014 World Cup sealed Cho’s fate, the KF

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