Syrian opposition leaders meet in Madrid

Syrian opposition leaders meet in Madrid

May 21, 2013 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
According to some participants, ex-leader of Syria's opposition National Coalition Moaz al-Khatib may be appointed to the post.
U.S. shuts down Guantanamo wi-fi over hacking threats

U.S. shuts down Guantanamo wi-fi over hacking threats

May 21, 2013 - 10:17 AMT  06:17 GMT
Army Lt. Col. Samuel House says the precautions were taken because of online threats to disrupt activities at the base.
Israeli troops fire back at Syria in response to gunshots

Israeli troops fire back at Syria in response to gunshots

May 21, 2013 - 10:12 AMT  06:12 GMT
Israel has neither denied nor confirmed reports it attacked Iranian-supplied missiles stored near Damascus this month.
Two suspected militants killed in Russia’s Ingushetia

Two suspected militants killed in Russia’s Ingushetia

May 21, 2013 - 10:07 AMT  06:07 GMT
Islamist insurgency, once confined largely to the republic of Chechnya, has spread across the North Caucasus in recent years.
Oil prices rise as investors await Fed’s latest views on U.S. economy

Oil prices rise as investors await Fed’s latest views on U.S. economy

May 21, 2013 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
Brent crude, a benchmark for many international oil varieties, rose 21 cents to $105.01 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London.
U.S., Chinese Presidents to meet June 7-8 in California

U.S., Chinese Presidents to meet June 7-8 in California

May 21, 2013 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
American concerns about tensions in the South China Sea due to conflicting territorial claims are also a possible topic of discussion.
Nokia Siemens unveils tools for better mobile video performance

Nokia Siemens unveils tools for better mobile video performance

May 21, 2013 - 09:38 AMT  05:38 GMT
The company says its new capabilities can reduce video stalling by 90% while also cutting demand for capacity by 25%.
Russia has fair chance to avoid economic recession: PM

Russia has fair chance to avoid economic recession: PM

May 21, 2013 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
“Perhaps, this is not very much. But, at the same time, it’s much better than Europe’s figures,” Dmitry Medvedev said.
Sir Alex Ferguson named Manager of the Year

Sir Alex Ferguson named Manager of the Year

May 21, 2013 - 09:23 AMT  05:23 GMT
The 71-year-old, who won 38 trophies in a 26-year reign at Old Trafford, will be succeeded by Everton's David Moyes.
Senate report says Apple avoided billions in taxes

Senate report says Apple avoided billions in taxes

May 21, 2013 - 09:11 AMT  05:11 GMT
Apple uses two conventional offshore tax practices typical of multinational companies' tax-avoidance strategies, the report said.
The Doors rock band keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74

The Doors rock band keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74

May 21, 2013 - 09:08 AMT  05:08 GMT
Manzarek formed the band with lead singer Jim Morrison in 1965 after a chance meeting in Venice Beach, Los Angeles.
Two Russian warships join Mediterranean task force

Two Russian warships join Mediterranean task force

May 21, 2013 - 09:07 AMT  05:07 GMT
Sergei Shoigu said earlier a permanent naval task force in the Mediterranean was needed to defend Russia’s interests in the region.
Death toll from huge tornado in Oklahoma rises to 51

Death toll from huge tornado in Oklahoma rises to 51

May 21, 2013 - 09:06 AMT  05:06 GMT
Amy Elliott, chief administrative officer of the Oklahoma medical examiner's office, said 51 were confirmed dead.
Negotiator says Palestinians holding off on UN agency membership

Negotiator says Palestinians holding off on UN agency membership

May 21, 2013 - 09:04 AMT  05:04 GMT
John Kerry is heading to the Mideast this week to advance his two-month effort to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Google Checkout payment processing tool to shut down in Nov

Google Checkout payment processing tool to shut down in Nov

May 21, 2013 - 09:03 AMT  05:03 GMT
Wallet stores users’ payment details and is also capable of performing contactless payments with NFC-enabled Android devices.
Guatemala's ex-military leader genocide conviction overturned

Guatemala's ex-military leader genocide conviction overturned

May 21, 2013 - 09:01 AMT  05:01 GMT
The ruling follows an appeal by Rios Montt's defense lawyers, who argued that procedural errors had been committed.