Apple, FTC reach $32.5mln in-app purchase lawsuit settlement

Apple, FTC reach $32.5mln in-app purchase lawsuit settlement

January 15, 2014 - 21:26 AMT  17:26 GMT
The FTC first announced in early 2011 that it would investigate iTunes in-app purchases after receiving complaints from consumers.
9.3 million people in Syria urgently need humanitarian aid: UN chief

9.3 million people in Syria urgently need humanitarian aid: UN chief

January 15, 2014 - 21:15 AMT  17:15 GMT
More than 2.3 million have registered as refugees outside Syria, many living in camps across the region which are barely coping.
500,000 people barred from future return to Russia

500,000 people barred from future return to Russia

January 15, 2014 - 21:09 AMT  17:09 GMT
Around 63,000 foreigners had been expelled from the country, an action typically taken following violations of the law.
Syria’s Assad meets Iranian Foreign Minister in Damascus

Syria’s Assad meets Iranian Foreign Minister in Damascus

January 15, 2014 - 20:45 AMT  16:45 GMT
The meeting came less than a week before the so-called Geneva II peace conference which is aimed at ending the conflict in Syria.
WB: developing countries regain strength after two weak years

WB: developing countries regain strength after two weak years

January 15, 2014 - 19:44 AMT  15:44 GMT
“The Euro Area is out of recession but per capita incomes are still declining in several countries,” WB Chief Economist said.
Sea piracy at lowest level in six years, watchdog says

Sea piracy at lowest level in six years, watchdog says

January 15, 2014 - 19:03 AMT  15:03 GMT
Armed guards on ships, international navy patrols and the "stabilizing influence" of Somalia's govt. helped deter pirates, the IMB said.
LinkedIn adds new Volunteer Marketplace

LinkedIn adds new Volunteer Marketplace

January 15, 2014 - 18:39 AMT  14:39 GMT
More than 600,000 people have expressed interest in these types of opportunities since August, said a LinkedIn spokesperson.
Turkish Journalists' Association to commemorate Dink

Turkish Journalists' Association to commemorate Dink

January 15, 2014 - 18:26 AMT  14:26 GMT
Hrant Dink, editor-in-chief of the bilingual Turkish-Armenian weekly Agos, was murdered on Jan 19, 2007 in Istanbul.
Survey says Christian 'martyr killings' doubled in 2013

Survey says Christian 'martyr killings' doubled in 2013

January 15, 2014 - 17:26 AMT  13:26 GMT
"This is a very minimal count based on what has been reported in the media and we can confirm," said Frans Veerman.
UN drone crashes at airport in Congo

UN drone crashes at airport in Congo

January 15, 2014 - 17:06 AMT  13:06 GMT
Lt. Col. Felix Prosper Basse said the drone crashed while returning from a mission and that no casualties were reported.
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