Siri learns Chinese
2012-06-12 05:15:07
New features aimed at Chinese-language users of popular Apple Inc products were among upgrades the computer giant introduced Monday.
NASA rover to land on Mars in August
2012-06-12 09:17:20
NASA's Mars rover, nicknamed Curiosity, is due to land in August on the Red Planet and aims to touch down closer than expected to its mountain target.
World Naked Bike Ride hits the street
2012-06-10 21:08:25
A naked cyclist descents Lombard Street as he takes part in the World Naked Bike Ride in downtown San Francisco, California June 9, 2012.
Al-Qaida down, but not out in Pakistan
2012-06-11 08:19:50
One senior Pakistani security official estimates there are only about eight core al-Qaida leaders left in Pakistan.
Syria's opposition seeks unity
2012-06-11 08:19:50
The Syrian opposition elected a new leader on Sunday aiming at forging unity among different opposition groups.
Tensions may rise over islands
2012-06-11 08:13:36
Tensions may erupt again as some conservative Japanese politicians and political activists held a fishing campaign on Sunday near the Diaoyu Islands.
Chavez says tests show him in good health
2012-06-10 11:59:33
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday medical tests following his cancer treatment show he is in good health.
NATO: 4 int'l troops killed in Afghanistan
2012-06-09 17:22:16
NATO forces in Afghanistan say four international service members have been killed in an insurgent attack in the country's east.
Buffett lunch sells at record 3.46m dollar
2012-06-10 00:12:47
An anonymous bidder won the chance to have lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffett this year with a record-breaking bid of 3,456,789 dollars in an online charity auction.
Mubarak facing stroke risk at any time: official
2012-06-09 23:50:47
Hosni Mubarak may be hit by a stroke at any time, a senior official in the prison where the Egyptian ex- president is serving a life imprisonment said Saturday.
Obama: US economy 'not doing fine'
2012-06-09 15:42:45
US President Obama sought to clarify his earlier comments about the health of the private sector.
S&P affirms US rating, outlook negative
2012-06-09 10:22:26
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its AA+ long-term sovereign credit ratings on the US, but maintained its negative outlook.