Google Maps iOS update adds hotel, restaurant bookings

Google Maps iOS update adds hotel, restaurant bookings

December 13, 2013 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
Searching for a hotel or airport will see users served with a list of automated options, providing they have a linked Gmail account.
Instagram rolls out new sharing system

Instagram rolls out new sharing system

December 13, 2013 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
Previously users could only share content with their entire network, but the new system enables them to send pics to up to 15 friends.
UN inspectors confirm use of chemical weapons in Syria conflict

UN inspectors confirm use of chemical weapons in Syria conflict

December 13, 2013 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
The inspectors' mandate barred them from identifying whether the govt. or opposition fighters were responsible for any of the attacks.
13 killed as U.S. drone strike hits wedding convoy in Yemen

13 killed as U.S. drone strike hits wedding convoy in Yemen

December 13, 2013 - 10:25 AMT  06:25 GMT
If further investigations determine that the victims were all civilians, the attack could fuel an outburst of anger against the U.S.
U.S. Vice President, Japan PM discuss East China Sea row

U.S. Vice President, Japan PM discuss East China Sea row

December 13, 2013 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
China's declaration of an "air defense zone" around disputed islands claimed by both China and Japan triggered turmoil in the region.
North Korean leader's powerful uncle “executed over treachery”

North Korean leader's powerful uncle “executed over treachery”

December 13, 2013 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye accused Kim Jong Un of resorting to extreme violence to cement his leadership.
Amnesty International report slams EU over failing Syria refugees

Amnesty International report slams EU over failing Syria refugees

December 13, 2013 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
Only 10 member states have offered to take in refugees and even then only 12,000; the UK and Italy have offered no places at all.
Ukraine protesters rebuild barricades as EU hold out aid promise

Ukraine protesters rebuild barricades as EU hold out aid promise

December 13, 2013 - 09:42 AMT  05:42 GMT
Ukraine's first deputy PM flew to Brussels seeking billions of euros of aid from the EU in return for signing the agreement.
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