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Scientists: Red lunar eclipse due to volcanic ashes

Guide to watching lunar eclipse

Everybody is gearing up for a date with a moon that will turn scarlet in the shadow of Earth. You are lucky if you manage to be in Africa, Central Asia, South America, Europe, Australia or Philippines because you will be the ones to witness total lunar eclipse.

German scientists laser their way again; transfer 700 DVDs in 1 sec

The German institute researchers have introduced opto-electric decoding method
Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, have succeeded in transferring a record 700 DVDs in only one second making it the highest bit rate on a laser. With 26 terabits per second, it would be possible to transmit up to 400 million telephone calls at the same time, they say.
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U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY)

Weiner to seek treatment

Congressman Anthony Weiner, the scandal plagued lawmaker who admitted to conducting several extramarital conversations with at least six women over 3 years told top Democratic officials he will seek treatment.
Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi mounts pressure on Weiner to stand down

Colleague and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi added to pressure on Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-NY to resign, calling on him to step down from office and seek help after following reports on Friday that police had investigated Weiner's direct message contacts on online to a 17-year old girl.
Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY)

Weiner Will Seek Treatment; Leave of Absence From House

Congressman Anthony Weiner, the scandal plagued lawmaker who admitted to conducting several lewd and inappropriate extramarital conversations with at least six women over 3 years told top Democratic officials he will seek treatment and leave of absence from House.
Congressman Anthony Weiner speaks to the press in New York, June 6, 2011.

Top Democrats Call For Weiner's Resignation

Just hours after Congressman Anthony Weiner left his home to take hour his dirty laundry, two of the top Democrats in the country simultaneously signaled they wanted to do the same with theirs.
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Israel's Fischer running for head of IMF

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer said on Saturday he had decided to stand as head of the International Monetary Fund, presenting a potential serious challenge to front-runner Christine Lagarde.
Syrian refugees

Turkey offers Syrians refuge, says 'will not close its doors'

Turkey, in an act of generosity has welcomed anxious Syrian refugees on Wednesday and urged Syrian government to stop violence against civilians after thousands of people abandoned a town near the Turkish frontier in fear of military assault.
Rick Santorum's "Google Problem"

Rick Santorum Launches Presidential Bid, Backs GOP Health Proposal

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum launched his bid for the Republican Party's presidential nomination for the 2012 election, defending his principles despite a losing his seat in 2006, backing a Republican plan to change Medicare for future seniors to let them purchase private health insurance.

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