WSJ: Apple plans to release over 10 mln units iPad mini

WSJ: Apple plans to release over 10 mln units iPad mini

October 8, 2012 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
“It makes sense for market leader Apple to extend its dominance in tablets with a smaller tablet,” said Capital Securities analyst.
EU finance ministers in Luxembourg to tackle debt crisis

EU finance ministers in Luxembourg to tackle debt crisis

October 8, 2012 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
Finance ministers from all EU countries are expected to grant Portugal an extra year, until 2014, to correct its excessive budget deficit.
Strong earthquake strikes off Mexican coast

Strong earthquake strikes off Mexican coast

October 8, 2012 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
The quake was centered 69 miles southwest of Los Mochis in Sinaloa, Mexico, at a depth of 6.2 miles, initial estimates showed.
SDHP to hold conference to mark the party’s 125th anniversary

SDHP to hold conference to mark the party’s 125th anniversary

October 8, 2012 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
A host of renowned historians, academics and scholars will conduct a day-long review of the history of the Armenian people.
WB cuts economic growth forecasts for East Asia, Pacific

WB cuts economic growth forecasts for East Asia, Pacific

October 8, 2012 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
The World Bank had earlier this year forecast 8.2 percent GDP growth for China in 2012 and 8.6 percent in 2013.
Nobel Prize season kicks off Oct 8

Nobel Prize season kicks off Oct 8

October 8, 2012 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
For the literature prize, Chinese author Mo Yan and Japan’s Haruki Murakami share the top two spots on one betting site.
Libyan motorboat fires at Italian fishing vessels

Libyan motorboat fires at Italian fishing vessels

October 8, 2012 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
Nicolo Cristaldi said the captain of one of the boats had reported the incident and said around 10 shots were fired at the boats.
New Zealand's capital to rename itself for Hobbit premiere

New Zealand's capital to rename itself for Hobbit premiere

October 8, 2012 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
The city said the postal service and local newspaper will be among many agencies to use the unofficial Middle Earth moniker.
Assange planning to sue Australian Prime Minister

Assange planning to sue Australian Prime Minister

October 8, 2012 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
Assange's supporters say that is wrong, as Australian Federal Police cleared the organization of breaking any laws.
Venezuelan President Chavez wins fourth term in office

Venezuelan President Chavez wins fourth term in office

October 8, 2012 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
Hugo Chavez won 54% of the vote, the country's electoral council announced, with turnout at about 81%.
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