Afghan soldier sentenced to death for killing French soldiers

Afghan soldier sentenced to death for killing French soldiers

July 17, 2012 - 12:13 AMT  08:13 GMT
The man, Abdul Sabor, was sentenced to death by hanging in a military court in Pul-i-Chakri prison, a source said.
Oil nears $89 on hopes for China, U.S. to bolster their economies

Oil nears $89 on hopes for China, U.S. to bolster their economies

July 17, 2012 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
Oil's rise was driven by expectations that U.S. and China will do more to prop up slowing economic growth.
Microsoft unveils touch-ready version of Office

Microsoft unveils touch-ready version of Office

July 17, 2012 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
In San Francisco, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer described Office 2013 as the firm's "most ambitious release" to date.
Panasonic announces major updates to digital camera line up

Panasonic announces major updates to digital camera line up

July 17, 2012 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
Included is a highly formidable 25-600mm lens, which is incredibly wide yet capable of zooming extreme distances.
Anonymous hacks Turkey’s state-run website

Anonymous hacks Turkey’s state-run website

July 17, 2012 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
Allegations of cheating surfaced even before the KPSS ended but were denied vigorously by authorities as “baseless.”
Samsung buys British chip firm CSR for $310mln

Samsung buys British chip firm CSR for $310mln

July 17, 2012 - 11:43 AMT  07:43 GMT
Samsung will also invest $34.4 million in buying a 4.9 percent stake in CSR at a price of 223 pence a share, CSR said.
Yahoo appointed Google’s Marissa Mayer as its chief executive

Yahoo appointed Google’s Marissa Mayer as its chief executive

July 17, 2012 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
In May CEO Scott Thompson stepped down after accusations that he put a fake computer degree on his CV.
Iran discovers new oil field in Caspian Sea

Iran discovers new oil field in Caspian Sea

July 17, 2012 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
“The newly found layer at the Sardar-e Jangal field contains quality crude that is hydrogen sulfide-free,” Osouli said.
Tajikistan approves Russian military base deployment terms

Tajikistan approves Russian military base deployment terms

July 17, 2012 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
The draft agreement maintains the existing terms for the base's tenure in Tajikistan on a non-paying basis, Chirkin said.
Bridge between U.S. and Canada closed over bomb threat

Bridge between U.S. and Canada closed over bomb threat

July 17, 2012 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
The closing led to major traffic backups on expressways and other major roads leading into downtown Detroit, Stephens said.
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