Pakistani Shiites refuse to bury bomb victims in anti-govt. protest

Pakistani Shiites refuse to bury bomb victims in anti-govt. protest

January 12, 2013 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
The Shiites are protesting to condemn security lapses they say are responsible for twin bombings that killed 86 people.
Apple's senior exec rules out 'cheap' iPhone

Apple's senior exec rules out 'cheap' iPhone

January 12, 2013 - 13:53 AMT  09:53 GMT
Earlier in the week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple's rumoured plans for a "lower-end" iPhone were accelerating and the handset.
Iran to tell different viewpoint in own version of “Argo”

Iran to tell different viewpoint in own version of “Argo”

January 12, 2013 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
“Argo” was condemned by Iran as being anti-Iranian; some in Iran accused Affleck of “promoting ‘Islamophobia.’”
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Beyonce’s "Life Is But a Dream" documentary teases new trailer (video)

 January 12, 2013 - 13:24 AMT  09:24 GMT
Beyonce Knowles offers an intimate look at her life as a mom and an entertainer in HBO documentary "Life Is But a Dream."
John F Kennedy nephew supports conspiracy theory

John F Kennedy nephew supports conspiracy theory

January 12, 2013 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
"The evidence at this point is convincing that it wasn't a lone gunman," Robert F Kennedy Jr said.
Windows 8 sells 60 million licenses

Windows 8 sells 60 million licenses

January 12, 2013 - 12:52 AMT  08:52 GMT
The figure, which includes both Windows 7 upgrades and new installations, has risen by around 20 million since November.
Greek parliament approves 42% tax hike to boost revenues

Greek parliament approves 42% tax hike to boost revenues

January 12, 2013 - 12:42 AMT  08:42 GMT
The changes are part of an overall package approved in November to allow Greece to qualify for further bailout funds.

"Catch Me If You Can" scribe to pen "Pirates of the Caribbean 5"

January 12, 2013 - 12:34 AMT  08:34 GMT
Johnny Depp is set to reprise his role as the iconic pirate; it is unknown whether the original cast members will return to the new film.
“Zero Dark Thirty” beats “Gangster Squad” for top spot at box office

“Zero Dark Thirty” beats “Gangster Squad” for top spot at box office

January 12, 2013 - 12:25 AMT  08:25 GMT
Box-office observers say Zero Dark Thirty - about the decadelong hunt for Osama bin Laden -could gross $23 to 24 million for the weekend.
French forces attack Islamist militant base in Somalia

French forces attack Islamist militant base in Somalia

January 12, 2013 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
French commandos were trying to rescue a kidnapped military advisor who they were tipped off was being held there.
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