U.S. blacklists 165 foreign companies over spying suspicions

U.S. blacklists 165 foreign companies over spying suspicions

October 4, 2012 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
The main suspect, described as an "agent of the Russian government," was named as 46 year-old Alexander Fishenko.
Amazon accepting apps ahead of Japan Appstore launch

Amazon accepting apps ahead of Japan Appstore launch

October 4, 2012 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
The new Appstore could arrive in Japan around the same time that Amazon launches its Kindle devices there.
Landslide buries 19, including school students, in China

Landslide buries 19, including school students, in China

October 4, 2012 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
Zhenhe is in Yiliang County, which was hit early last month by a series of earthquakes that killed at least 80 people.
People in UK to use Facebook login to access govt. services

People in UK to use Facebook login to access govt. services

October 4, 2012 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
Facebook would then be able to send a message to the government website confirming the user’s identity.
Angry Birds maker Rovio to unveil book app

Angry Birds maker Rovio to unveil book app

October 4, 2012 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
Next week, Rovio plans to disclose its “vision of digital publishing” and unveil its first book app at the Frankfurt Bookfair.
Afghan President says 2014 presidential race will be on time

Afghan President says 2014 presidential race will be on time

October 4, 2012 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
"The election will definitely happen. Go on and choose your own favorite candidate,” Hamid Karzai has said.
Turkey fires back on targets in Syria after border deaths

Turkey fires back on targets in Syria after border deaths

October 4, 2012 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
"Our armed forces in the border region responded immediately to this abominable attack,” Turkish Prime Minister said.
Islamist militant group claims responsibility for Aleppo bombings

Islamist militant group claims responsibility for Aleppo bombings

October 4, 2012 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
SITE said Al Nusra Front claimed responsibility for "blowing up dens" in a communiqué posted on Islamist forums.
Oil prices rise slightly after positive U.S. economic reports

Oil prices rise slightly after positive U.S. economic reports

October 4, 2012 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
But analysts said prices could find their footing if Chinese economic growth improves later this year and into 2013.
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