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Paralysis patient tastes freedom through thought control

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:58:00 +0900

May 16 - Groundbreaking new research is allowing quadriplegics to control objects with a robotic arm and the power of their thoughts. A study involving a brain-computer interface developed at Brown University in Rhode Island, shows that people who have lost the use of their limbs can perform basic functions by manipulating the technology with their minds. The findings of the study, conducted in April last year, will be published in the May issue of the science journal "Nature". Ben Gruber reports.

Greece, growth preoccupy Merkel, Hollande

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:13:00 +0900

May 16 - Despite their substantial differences, new French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel seemed to get off to a good start at their first meeting. Greece remains top of their agenda as worries increase about contagion hitting Italy and Spain. Joanna Partridge reports.

Greek party leaders set fresh election date

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:00 +0900

May 16 - Political leaders agree to hold new elections on June 17 and appoint a senior judge as a caretaker prime minister in the meantime. Sunita Rappai reports.

Breakingviews: Dimon shines on

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:26:17 +0900

May 16 - Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Antony Currie about the mild shareholder rebuke of the JPMorgan boss at the bank’s annual meeting.

Sudan’s Bashir: No oil exports without security

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:53:00 +0900

May 16 - Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir says Sudan will not allow South Sudan to export any oil through its territory unless the two states settle all disputes over border security. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Arrests at Brisbane aboriginal protest

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:31:00 +0900

May 16 - At least 30 people are arrested as Brisbane police disperse a protest advocating aboriginal rights. Sarah Sheffer reports.

Bosnians react as Mladic goes on trial

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:36:00 +0900

May 16 - Residents of Sarajevo and the Bosnian Serb war stronghold of Pale are divided as Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic is put on trial at the Hague. Sunita Rappai reports.

Charles Taylor in court for sentencing hearing

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:23:00 +0900

May 16 - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor appears in the Hague for sentencing after being found guilty of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity. Travis Brecher reports.

Europe Day Ahead: A look at markets and ahead to tomorrow

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:00 +0900

May 16 - A look at the close of the European markets and a look ahead to the next day's trading as well as what to expect from Asian markets overnight.

Wildfires rage in Arizona

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:39:00 +0900

May 16 - Strong winds and dry weather fuel wildfires in Arizona, scorching more than 5,000 acres and threatening a small town. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.