Russia: US Satellite Shot a Weapons Test

Russia: US Satellite Shot a Weapons Test: "MOSCOW (AP) - Russia said Saturday that U.S. military plans to shoot down a damaged spy satellite may be a veiled test of America's missile defense system.

The Pentagon failed to provide 'enough arguments' to back its plan to smash the satellite next week with a missile, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement.

'There is an impression that the United States is trying to use the accident with its satellite to test its national anti-missile defense system's capability to destroy other countries' satellites,' the ministry said."

Crowds 'pick leaders to follow' - Telegraph

Crowds 'pick leaders to follow' - Telegraph: "People in crowds behave just like sheep, scientists claim, by blindly following one or two people who seem to know where they are going."

Who wants to live for ever? A scientific breakthrough could mean humans live for hundreds of years - Science, News - Independent.co.uk

Who wants to live for ever? A scientific breakthrough could mean humans live for hundreds of years - Science, News - Independent.co.uk: "A genetically engineered organism that lives 10 times longer than normal has been created by scientists in California. It is the greatest extension of longevity yet achieved by researchers investigating the scientific nature of ageing."

Senate Passes Bill to Expand U.S. Spying Powers - New York Times

Senate Passes Bill to Expand U.S. Spying Powers - New York Times: "WASHINGTON — After more than a year of heated political wrangling, the Senate handed the White House a major victory Tuesday by voting to broaden the government’s spy powers after giving legal protection to phone companies that cooperated in President Bush’s warrantless eavesdropping program."

G7 approves IMF gold sales - Italy econ minister | Business | Reuters

G7 approves IMF gold sales - Italy econ minister | Business | Reuters: "TOKYO (Reuters) - The Group of Seven rich nations on Saturday approved the sale of gold by the International Monetary Fund from April as part of a broad reform of its budget, Italian Economy Minister Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa said."

BBC NEWS | UK | Tourists warned of UAE drug laws

BBC NEWS | UK | Tourists warned of UAE drug laws: "Travellers to the United Arab Emirates are being warned about its severe drug laws which have seen dozens detained for apparently minor offences."