Volkswagen earnings soar on strong China demand

Volkswagen earnings soar on strong China demand

February 24, 2012 - 19:29 AMT  19:02 GMT
The German-based group said its net profit jumped to 15.41 billion euros from 6.84 billion euros in the year earlier.
Michael Jackson’s doctor: pressure of debt killed the star

Michael Jackson’s doctor: pressure of debt killed the star

February 24, 2012 - 19:12 AMT  19:02 GMT
Murray was jailed for criminal negligence after admitting he used to give the pop star sedatives so he could sleep.
Colin Firth, Natalie Portman added to Oscar presenters list

Colin Firth, Natalie Portman added to Oscar presenters list

February 24, 2012 - 19:06 AMT  19:02 GMT
Firth and Portman received 2011 Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars for "The King's Speech" and "Black Swan," resp.
Apple disables push email in Germany after Motorola case

Apple disables push email in Germany after Motorola case

February 24, 2012 - 18:37 AMT  19:02 GMT
A German court ruled earlier that Apple had infringed a Motorola patent used in GPRS wireless communications.

Woody Allen adapts “Bullets Over Broadway” for musical

February 24, 2012 - 18:27 AMT  19:02 GMT
Allen's 1994 film "Bullets Over Broadway" explored travails of aspiring playwright newly arrived in 1920’s New York.
Some pages of Turkish presidential watchdog report on Dink murder censored

Some pages of Turkish presidential watchdog report on Dink murder censored

February 24, 2012 - 18:26 AMT  19:02 GMT
The sections level serious and explicit accusations against police and gendarmerie officers and the Istanbul Governor's Office.
Emma Thompson to play Queen in Buckingham Palace intruder drama

Emma Thompson to play Queen in Buckingham Palace intruder drama

February 24, 2012 - 18:12 AMT  19:02 GMT
30 years ago, the real-life intruder Fagan sneaked into the palace and chatted to the Queen before police finally arrived.

EU sources name Syrian ministers to be sanctioned

February 24, 2012 - 17:56 AMT  19:02 GMT
EU ministers are also expected to approve sanctions that target central bank, cargo flights, trade in diamonds, precious metals.
Facebook targets Armenian Genocide content?

Facebook targets Armenian Genocide content?

February 24, 2012 - 17:47 AMT  19:02 GMT
“When you criticize Turkey or even mention the Genocide, Facebook will close your account,” Kurdish activist said.

Dutch Prince may not come out of coma after avalanche

February 24, 2012 - 17:45 AMT  13:45 GMT
Dutch Prince Johan Friso, who was buried in an avalanche while skiing in Austria, has suffered severe brain damage.
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