Oil prices ease in Asia amid Syria concerns

Oil prices ease in Asia amid Syria concerns

April 26, 2013 - 10:19 AMT  06:19 GMT
"There has been a slight pullback in prices on profit taking," chief market strategist at CMC Markets in Sydney, said.
Scarlett Johansson to star in Luc Besson’s action thriller “Lucy”

Scarlett Johansson to star in Luc Besson’s action thriller “Lucy”

April 26, 2013 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
“Lucy” brings Besson back to his 1990s heyday, when he made movies with strong heroines such as “La Femme Nikita” and “Joan of Arc.”
Vince Vaughn, Seth Rogen among YouTube Comedy Week lineup

Vince Vaughn, Seth Rogen among YouTube Comedy Week lineup

April 26, 2013 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
YouTube announced it will be hosting its first ever Comedy Week beginning from May 19 through May 25.
Florida Senate passes resolution on Armenian Martyrs Remembrance Day

Florida Senate passes resolution on Armenian Martyrs Remembrance Day

April 26, 2013 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
“The entire St. Hagop Armenian Church community is thankful for the efforts of our elected officials,” Fr. Demerjian said.
“The Rocket,” “The Kill Team” win top prizes at Tribeca Film Fest

“The Rocket,” “The Kill Team” win top prizes at Tribeca Film Fest

April 26, 2013 - 09:56 AMT  05:56 GMT
Other films that were honored by the Tribeca juries include “The Broken Circle Breakdown,” “Before Snowfall” and “Let the Fire Burn.”
Yahoo chairman Fred Amoroso resigns

Yahoo chairman Fred Amoroso resigns

April 26, 2013 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
Following the completion of Amoroso's term at the annual meeting, the Yahoo board will consist of 10 members, the company said.
Facebook acquires Parse to promote mobile app development

Facebook acquires Parse to promote mobile app development

April 26, 2013 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
“This fills out one of the pillars of Facebook platform that we’ve been thinking about for awhile,” Doug Purdy said.
S. Korea says North ignores deadline for talks

S. Korea says North ignores deadline for talks

April 26, 2013 - 09:36 AMT  05:36 GMT
Seoul promised unspecified “grave measures” if Pyongyang didn’t respond to its demand for talks by April 26 noon.
Fire in psychiatric hospital near Moscow kills at least 38

Fire in psychiatric hospital near Moscow kills at least 38

April 26, 2013 - 09:27 AMT  05:27 GMT
“According to preliminary reports, 38 people died, including two medical personnel,” spokesman Oleg Salagay said.
Experts: cancer threatens to overwhelm Latin American countries

Experts: cancer threatens to overwhelm Latin American countries

April 26, 2013 - 09:19 AMT  05:19 GMT
Researchers estimate that in 2030, there will be 1.7 million cases of cancer diagnosed across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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