NASA telescope finds confirmed Earth-size planets orbiting another star

NASA telescope finds confirmed Earth-size planets orbiting another star

December 21, 2011 - 12:54 AMT  09:15 GMT
On Dec. 5, the Kepler team announced the discovery of a world twice the size of Earth orbiting in its star's habitable zone.
Mozilla renews search partnership with Google

Mozilla renews search partnership with Google

December 21, 2011 - 12:26 AMT  09:15 GMT
Firefox is trying to regain some momentum with a rapid release schedule using alpha, beta and stable channels - a la Chrome.
UEFA announces EURO-2012 referees

UEFA announces EURO-2012 referees

December 21, 2011 - 12:09 AMT  09:15 GMT
For the first time in the history of the UEFA European Championship, the referees will have added support.

Russian top blogger released after 15-day arrest

December 21, 2011 - 12:00 AMT  09:15 GMT
More than 300 protesters, including Yashin and Navalny, were detained during the December 5 demonstration in Moscow.
Sarkozy refuses to discuss Armenian Genocide bill with Gul

Sarkozy refuses to discuss Armenian Genocide bill with Gul

December 21, 2011 - 11:48 AMT  09:15 GMT
A statement calling on French parliament “to immediately abandon the bill” was posted on the Turkish presidential website.
Armenia to face India in Women's World Chess Championship round 4

Armenia to face India in Women's World Chess Championship round 4

December 21, 2011 - 11:31 AMT  09:15 GMT
At FIDE Women's World Chess Team Championship, India is placed 2nd with 9,5 points; Armenia is 6th with 5,5 points.
Android device activations reach 700 000 per day, Google says

Android device activations reach 700 000 per day, Google says

December 21, 2011 - 11:12 AMT  07:12 GMT
Rubin's announcement follows an update from a quarterly earnings call in July when Google touted a new figure of 550 000.
Azerbaijan fears domestic Arab spring?

Azerbaijan fears domestic Arab spring?

December 21, 2011 - 11:02 AMT  09:15 GMT
Ali Hasanov: certain opposition forces act under the influence of world processes rather than express people’s will.
U.S. approves aid to Armenia, Karabakh

U.S. approves aid to Armenia, Karabakh

December 21, 2011 - 10:40 AMT  09:15 GMT
In terms of U.S. aid to the Caucasus, Congress approved President Obama's proposed economic assistance levels.

Japan releases 40-year plan for nuke plant cleanup

December 21, 2011 - 10:32 AMT  09:15 GMT
The government plans to move through the process firmly and safely while paying attention to the views of displaced residents.
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