European car sales drop as EU economy shrinks

February 16, 2012 - 15:03 AMT  20:13 GMT
Registrations in January fell 6.6 percent to 1 million vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
Chinese Baidu reportedly plans to expand into Latin America

Chinese Baidu reportedly plans to expand into Latin America

February 16, 2012 - 14:53 AMT  20:13 GMT
The move would not be its first step outside of China as its search engine has been available in Japan since 2007.
Police shut down RnBXclusive filesharing site

Police shut down RnBXclusive filesharing site

February 16, 2012 - 14:49 AMT  20:13 GMT
Almost 10,000 urban music fans followed the site on Twitter, where users expressed shock and concern at the news.

Nestle revenue pushed down by Swiss franc value

February 16, 2012 - 14:48 AMT  20:13 GMT
Nestle's chief executive said revenue would have risen 7.5 % without the impact of the rise in the value of the Swiss franc.
Shift to proportional system to boost political corruption, politician says

Shift to proportional system to boost political corruption, politician says

February 16, 2012 - 14:28 AMT  20:13 GMT
“In practice we see parties not only give but take money as well,” Khosrov Harutyunyan told a press conference.
Vartan Oskanian accepted to Prosperous Armenia

Vartan Oskanian accepted to Prosperous Armenia

February 16, 2012 - 14:17 AMT  20:13 GMT
“As an experienced politician, Oskanian was more than welcome to the party,” Prosperous Armenia representative said.
Iran exaggerating nuke progress - Israeli Defense Minister

Iran exaggerating nuke progress - Israeli Defense Minister

February 16, 2012 - 14:13 AMT  20:13 GMT
Ehud Barak doubts that Iranian centrifuges, used to enrich uranium toward nuclear fuel, had gone into operation.
China jails top referees over match-fixing

China jails top referees over match-fixing

February 16, 2012 - 14:06 AMT  20:13 GMT
The 4 defendants, among them Lu Jun, who officiated at 2000 Olympics and 2002 World Cup, were the first to be sentenced.
Sony completes Sony Ericsson buyout

Sony completes Sony Ericsson buyout

February 16, 2012 - 14:02 AMT  20:13 GMT
Ericsson disinvested its entire stake in 50:50 mobile handset joint venture Sony Ericsson to Japanese Sony Corporation.

Senior al-Qaeda figure killed in Yemen over family dispute

February 16, 2012 - 13:58 AMT  20:13 GMT
Tariq al-Dahab was killed at his home in southern village of al-Masameh by his half brother and other family members.
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