Argentina 3rd in Davis Cup rankings

Argentina 3rd in Davis Cup rankings

February 5, 2013 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
Serbia, France and Argentina secured quarterfinal spots by taking unassailable leads against Belgium, Israel and Germany.
Nearly 100 Russian websites blocked over child pornography

Nearly 100 Russian websites blocked over child pornography

February 5, 2013 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
“Those are the websites that have been confirmed as carrying child pornography,” Tatyana Shishova has said.
U.S. govt. to sue S&P by over mortgage bonds assessment

U.S. govt. to sue S&P by over mortgage bonds assessment

February 5, 2013 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
The move follows a breakdown in talks between the justice department and S&P. Several states are expected to join the suit.
Former Iranian prosecutor arrested, no reason given

Former Iranian prosecutor arrested, no reason given

February 5, 2013 - 10:07 AMT  06:07 GMT
The spokesman for Iran's judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, said in January that Iran's court would address the cases in March.
Russia to launch rocket with 6 telecommunications satellites

Russia to launch rocket with 6 telecommunications satellites

February 5, 2013 - 09:59 AMT  05:59 GMT
The first six second-generation satellites were orbited in October 2010. Another 12 were put into orbit in 2011.
U.S. Energy Department hit by major cyber-attack

U.S. Energy Department hit by major cyber-attack

February 5, 2013 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
While no classified information was compromised, there are indications the hackers could have been seeking access to such data.
Oil prices near $96 as Asian, U.S. stocks sink

Oil prices near $96 as Asian, U.S. stocks sink

February 5, 2013 - 09:42 AMT  05:42 GMT
Oil prices had risen steadily since they traded near $86 a barrel in mid-December on hopes for an improving global economy.
The Troggs frontman Reg Presley dies at 71

The Troggs frontman Reg Presley dies at 71

February 5, 2013 - 09:36 AMT  05:36 GMT
Reg Presley announced his retirement from music a year ago after being taken ill during a concert in Germany.
U.S. Vice President praises France's intervention in Mali

U.S. Vice President praises France's intervention in Mali

February 5, 2013 - 09:31 AMT  05:31 GMT
"Your decisive action is not only in the interest of France, but quite frankly the United States, and everyone," Joe Biden said.
Facebook reportedly developing mobile location-tracking app

Facebook reportedly developing mobile location-tracking app

February 5, 2013 - 09:23 AMT  05:23 GMT
Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the need for new mobile products in a Jan 30 call with analysts.
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