Samsung Galaxy S3 announced as London 2012 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S3 announced as London 2012 smartphone

May 10, 2012 - 13:20 AMT  09:20 GMT
When the games start there will be more than 140,000 contactless terminals in the UK for users of NFC-enabled smartphones.
Iran authorizes private sector to sell crude

Iran authorizes private sector to sell crude

May 10, 2012 - 13:20 AMT  09:20 GMT
Iran is OPEC's second-largest crude exporter after Saudi Arabia and sits on the second-largest gas reserves in the world after Russia.
Greece hosts Olympic torch lighting ceremony

Greece hosts Olympic torch lighting ceremony

May 10, 2012 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The flame - an Olympic symbol meant to represent purity because it comes from the sun - is placed in an urn.
Suicide attempt, death incident in army - paper

Suicide attempt, death incident in army - paper

May 10, 2012 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
Gor Martirosyan suddenly died during psychical training in a military unit in Stepanakert, NKR, Hraparak reports.
Sony posts record net loss of $5.74 billion

Sony posts record net loss of $5.74 billion

May 10, 2012 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
The company has been hammered by losses in its TV business and its shares are valued at below $15.5 billion.
Samsung aims to launch OLED TVs in 2012 second half

Samsung aims to launch OLED TVs in 2012 second half

May 10, 2012 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
Samsung said the 55-inch TV using the ultra-thin display will be retailed at over 10 million won, or more than $9,000.
Olympus reports $620 million loss

Olympus reports $620 million loss

May 10, 2012 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
The firm said it lost 48.99 billion yen ($620 million) in the period, after a scandal that sparked lawsuits and arrests.
Bank of Russia keeps refinancing rate at 8%

Bank of Russia keeps refinancing rate at 8%

May 10, 2012 - 12:50 AMT  08:50 GMT
The Bank of Russia expects inflation to stay within the 2012 target. However it added that caution is needed.
20 Italian football clubs to face investigation into match-fixing

20 Italian football clubs to face investigation into match-fixing

May 10, 2012 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Italian football federation said 61 people, including 52 active players, will also have to answer questions over the allegations.
Artsakh President: our army will further be strong and victorious

Artsakh President: our army will further be strong and victorious

May 10, 2012 - 12:47 AMT  08:47 GMT
“Free, independent and developing Artsakh is of great value for all Armenians,” Bako Sahakyan said on May 9.
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