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UN raises Syria death toll to 60,000

UN raises Syria death toll to 60,000

January 3, 2013 - 11:40 AMT  07:40 GMT
There was no breakdown by ethnicity or information about whether the dead were rebels, soldiers or civilians.
American singer Patti Page dies at 85

American singer Patti Page dies at 85

January 3, 2013 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
"I was a kid from Oklahoma who never wanted to be a singer, but was told I could sing," she said in a 1999 interview.
Polaroid opening retail shops to print photos off mobile devices

Polaroid opening retail shops to print photos off mobile devices

January 3, 2013 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
"Polaroid has always been about much more than just taking pictures," Polaroid President and CEO Scott Hardy said.
Al Jazeera acquires U.S. cable channel Current TV

Al Jazeera acquires U.S. cable channel Current TV

January 3, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
Although Current TV has been struggling for ratings, it nonetheless says it reaches 60 million American households.
Venezuelan opposition demands 'truth about Chavez health'

Venezuelan opposition demands 'truth about Chavez health'

January 3, 2013 - 10:20 AMT  06:20 GMT
Chavez is due to be sworn in for another six-year term on 10 January, but it is unclear if he will be able to attend ceremony.
U.S. drone strike kills Taliban commander in Pakistan

U.S. drone strike kills Taliban commander in Pakistan

January 3, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
Some Pakistanis say the drone strikes are an infringement of their national sovereignty and have called for them to stop.
Clinton released from New York hospital

Clinton released from New York hospital

January 3, 2013 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
Clinton was absent when President Barack Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to succeed her when she steps down.
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