Shark bites swimmer on California beach
A great white shark bit a long-distance swimmer in California as it was being reeled in by a fisherman Saturday.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2014
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Russia to make fresh attempt to launch new rocket
Russia will on Wednesday attempt to launch its newest rocket after an embarrassing last-minute glitch forced authorities to abort the initial test last week.
Space Exploration
Jul 6, 2014
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Japan set for first arms export under new rules: report
Japan is set to approve its first arms export following relaxation of its self-imposed ban, as the nation aims to boost its global military and economic presence, a report said Sunday.
Business
Jul 6, 2014
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Most NSA data from regular Internet users, report says (Update)
Nine out of 10 people identified in a large cache of online conversations intercepted by the National Security Agency were ordinary Internet users and not foreign surveillance targets, a news report says.
Security
Jul 6, 2014
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Why does Europe hate GM food and is it about to change its mind?
While the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and China and many other countries have warmly embraced genetically modified crops, Europe remains the world's big holdout.
Biotechnology
Jul 6, 2014
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US company 'signs $1.175 bn Iran bio-energy deal'
A US company has signed a preliminary agreement to invest $1.175 billion (864 million euros) in Iran, in a rare joint commercial project to turn rubbish and human waste into electricity.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 6, 2014
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N.Korea 'doubles cyber war personnel'
North Korea has doubled the number of its elite cyber warriors over the past two years and established overseas bases for hacking attacks, a report said Sunday.
Security
Jul 6, 2014
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Thousands celebrate birthday of first Taiwan-born panda cub
Thousands braved the summer heat Sunday to celebrate the first birthday of Yuan Zai, the first giant panda cub born in Taiwan, who has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors in six months.
Plants & Animals
Jul 6, 2014
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Scientists: Scottish independence may hit research
Several leading British academics say scientific research could suffer if Scotland votes for independence in a September referendum.
Other
Jul 6, 2014
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