July 2 marks World UFO Day

July 2 marks World UFO Day

July 2, 2013 - 10:28 AMT  06:28 GMT
World UFO Day is an awareness day for people to gather together and watch the skies for unidentified flying objects.
At least 15 killed as helicopter crashes in Russia’s Yakutia

At least 15 killed as helicopter crashes in Russia’s Yakutia

July 2, 2013 - 10:06 AMT  06:06 GMT
The regional emergencies center earlier reported that there were 28 people on board, including three crew members and 11 children.
Snowden applies for political asylum in Norway, Foreign Ministry says

Snowden applies for political asylum in Norway, Foreign Ministry says

July 2, 2013 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
The spokesman declined to give details about the content of the letter or from where the fax was sent to the embassy.
Apple to build solar farm to power new data center in Nevada

Apple to build solar farm to power new data center in Nevada

July 2, 2013 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
The company has partnered with Nevada utility NV Energy to build a solar farm on 167 acres in Reno, northern Nevada.
Egypt's President Morsi rejects military ultimatum

Egypt's President Morsi rejects military ultimatum

July 2, 2013 - 09:41 AMT  05:41 GMT
A statement said Morsi will stick to his plan for national reconciliation, regardless of "statements that deepen divisions between citizens."
OSCE Mission to monitor NKR- Azerbaijani contact line July 4

OSCE Mission to monitor NKR- Azerbaijani contact line July 4

July 2, 2013 - 09:37 AMT  05:37 GMT
The OSCE Mission will monitor the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces near the village of Talish.
Sony 4K HD Media Player to hit shelves July 15

Sony 4K HD Media Player to hit shelves July 15

July 2, 2013 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
Sony unveiled its 4K HD Media Player back in January at CES, and stated it would be available this summer in a statement in April.
Yahoo to shut down pioneering search engine AltaVista

Yahoo to shut down pioneering search engine AltaVista

July 2, 2013 - 09:29 AMT  05:29 GMT
Yahoo announced its demise in a blogpost that detailed the latest round of products and services it plans to shut down.
6 killed as militants attack NATO compound in Kabul

6 killed as militants attack NATO compound in Kabul

July 2, 2013 - 09:10 AMT  05:10 GMT
Sediqqi said 753 militants were killed in joint operations with the military and others, and more than 300 were arrested.
Russia’s Proton-M rocket crashes shortly after launch

Russia’s Proton-M rocket crashes shortly after launch

July 2, 2013 - 09:04 AMT  05:04 GMT
“An investigation commission headed by Roscosmos deputy head Alexander Lopatin has been set up,” the spokesman said.
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