Israel Air Force strikes targets in Gaza after mortar attack

Israel Air Force strikes targets in Gaza after mortar attack

January 9, 2014 - 13:29 AMT  09:29 GMT
“Terrorist organizations in Gaza have made it a goal to harm Israeli civilians and IDF forces,” the army said in a statement.
Explosion at Japanese chemical factory kills 5, injures 12

Explosion at Japanese chemical factory kills 5, injures 12

January 9, 2014 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
Maintenance crews were working on a heat exchanger used in the production of silicon products when the blast happened.
Russian security forces launch anti-terrorism sweep in country’s south

Russian security forces launch anti-terrorism sweep in country’s south

January 9, 2014 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
A large operation involving thousands of security officials was initiated Tuesday to protect the area around the Olympic sites in Sochi.
Samsung plans to release Galaxy S5 smartphone by April

Samsung plans to release Galaxy S5 smartphone by April

January 9, 2014 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
Asia’s biggest technology company will announce at least one other wearable device this year, Lee said without elaborating.
Japanese PM starts weeklong African tour

Japanese PM starts weeklong African tour

January 9, 2014 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
Business executives will accompany Shinzo Abe in Africa, with the biggest delegation of 29 companies going to Mozambique.
Premature birth possibly caused by specific bacteria: research

Premature birth possibly caused by specific bacteria: research

January 9, 2014 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
“We then might be able to treat affected women with antibiotics and reduce their risk for PPROM,” study author Amy Murtha says.
Huawei unveils game console called TRON

Huawei unveils game console called TRON

January 9, 2014 - 09:55 AMT  05:55 GMT
The Chinese telecommunication giant promised more games would be on the shelf by May 2014, when TRON will be commercially available.
IBM sets up new Watson business unit

IBM sets up new Watson business unit

January 9, 2014 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
The Watson Group’s headquarters will provide labs where clients can learn about and test cognitive computing systems.
Apple, Samsung agree to attend mediation session

Apple, Samsung agree to attend mediation session

January 9, 2014 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
The technology rivals are facing a March trial date in the United States over Apple's claims that Samsung infringed its patents.
Rolls-Royce reports record sales, plans to increase staff

Rolls-Royce reports record sales, plans to increase staff

January 9, 2014 - 09:42 AMT  05:42 GMT
The strongest sales growth was seen in the Middle East, which recorded a rise of 17%, as well as China, where sales rose 11% last year.
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