Oil prices fall after U.S. stocks blazed to new record levels

Oil prices fall after U.S. stocks blazed to new record levels

May 20, 2013 - 09:56 AMT  05:56 GMT
Prices surged last week after a better-than-expected reading on U.S. consumer confidence boosted hopes for stronger energy demand.
At least 10 Iraqi policemen killed in series of attacks

At least 10 Iraqi policemen killed in series of attacks

May 20, 2013 - 09:26 AMT  05:26 GMT
Seven policemen were killed when militants attacked checkpoints and patrols near the town of Haditha, 190 km northwest of Baghdad.
Yahoo reportedly buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion

Yahoo reportedly buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion

May 20, 2013 - 09:22 AMT  05:22 GMT
The site is among a number of fast-growing startups, including online scrapbook Pinterest and news aggregation site Reddit.
Deadly tornadoes tear through Oklahoma

Deadly tornadoes tear through Oklahoma

May 20, 2013 - 09:11 AMT  05:11 GMT
Gov Mary Fallin said a state of emergency had been declared in 16 counties to enable help to get to the worst-hit parts of Oklahoma.
---