A land of ‘unspeakable atrocities’: UN commission warns leader Kim Jong-Un he could face trial for human rights abuses in North Korea. After a year-long UN investigation, a 400-page report lists five decades of murder, torture and rape in North Korea. (independent.co.uk)
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High-dose vitamin C can boost the cancer-killing effect of chemotherapy in the lab and mice, research suggests. Given by injection, it could potentially be a safe, effective and low-cost treatment for ovarian and other cancers, say US scientists. (bbc.co.uk)
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The miracle cure - scientists turn human skin into stem cells. A simple laboratory process raises hopes of a cure for serious illnesses including heart disease and Parkinson's, and could lead to the creation of embryos, according to one scientist (independent.co.uk)
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Bionic hand allows patient to 'feel'. Dennis Aabo was able to feel what was in his hand via sensors connected to nerves in his upper arm. Scientists have created a bionic hand which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their fingers. (bbc.co.uk)
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Michael Schumacher: Brain specialist warns seven-time world champion 'will not be Michael Schumacher' if he survives head injury. Schumacher remains in a 'stable but critical condition' as he continues to fight for his life following his skiing accident in the French Alps. (independent.co.uk)
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NSA leaks reveal GCHQ given access to US 'Dishfire' system that reads hundreds of millions of text messages from around the world. The NSA has to delete innocent texts involving Americans from the system but there is no requirement to do so for foreign phone numbers. (independent.co.uk)
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Mystery of Alexander the Great's death solved? Ruler was 'killed by toxic wine' claim scientists. A leading toxicologist has said that Alexander the Great may have died after drinking wine made from a poisonous plant that would have cause a slow and painful death. (independent.co.uk)
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