Russia, Ireland to jointly explore space

Russia, Ireland to jointly explore space

June 22, 2012 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
The document also outlines basic principles and conditions of Russian-Irish cooperation in scientific space research.
Sony to inject about $623 million into Olympus

Sony to inject about $623 million into Olympus

June 22, 2012 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
The 50-billion-yen deal would make Sony the single biggest Olympus shareholder with more than 10 percent of its stock.
Oil near $79 amid slowing global economic growth

Oil near $79 amid slowing global economic growth

June 22, 2012 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Benchmark oil for August delivery was up 51 cents to $78.71 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Samsung studies reports on Galaxy S III explosion

Samsung studies reports on Galaxy S III explosion

June 22, 2012 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
In March, a Korean schoolboy reported that a spare battery for his Galaxy S II exploded in his back pocket.
The Telegraph: Syria’s top officials preparing to defect

The Telegraph: Syria’s top officials preparing to defect

June 22, 2012 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
“I know for sure there are some high-ranking officers who are waiting for the right chance to defect,” an opposition source said.
Facebook now allows users to edit old comments

Facebook now allows users to edit old comments

June 22, 2012 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
In addition, Facebook includes a new “Edited” link between the time of the post and the “Like” link on the comment.
About 90 still missing after Indonesia boat capsizes

About 90 still missing after Indonesia boat capsizes

June 22, 2012 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
A spokesman for Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency, said the capsized boat was reportedly carrying 206 people.
Eurozone leaders meeting in Rome to tackle crisis

Eurozone leaders meeting in Rome to tackle crisis

June 22, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
The talks are expected to focus on efforts to kickstart much-needed growth in the eurozone's struggling economies.
Taliban gunmen take hostages at Kabul hotel, some dead

Taliban gunmen take hostages at Kabul hotel, some dead

June 22, 2012 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
Many terrified guests jumped into the lake in darkness to escape the carnage, in which at least nine people were killed.
Moody's downgrades 15 major banks

Moody's downgrades 15 major banks

June 22, 2012 - 10:13 AMT  06:13 GMT
These banks were vulnerable to "outsized losses," Moody's global banking managing director Greg Bauer said in a statement.
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