First case of bird fly human-to-human transmission reported

First case of bird fly human-to-human transmission reported

August 7, 2013 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
Until now there had been no evidence of anyone catching the H7N9 virus other than after direct contact with birds.
Samsung gains as Apple display supplier: report

Samsung gains as Apple display supplier: report

August 7, 2013 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
The DisplaySearch note follows a report that claimed Samsung would supply displays for the upcoming iPad Mini Retina.
At least 18 killed in Damascus blast

At least 18 killed in Damascus blast

August 7, 2013 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
56 people were wounded in the bombing in Jaramana, a Christian-Druze area on the south-eastern outskirts of Syria's capital.
Messi, Ronaldo, Ribery shortlisted for UEFA Europe's Best Player

Messi, Ronaldo, Ribery shortlisted for UEFA Europe's Best Player

August 7, 2013 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
Frenchman Franck Ribery was part of a Bayern team to complete the treble of Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup.
Rouhani: we need negotiations without threats

Rouhani: we need negotiations without threats

August 7, 2013 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
Iran's new president repeatedly stressed his willingness to negotiate with the United States on his country's nuclear program.
Crude prices waver as traders wait for supply data

Crude prices waver as traders wait for supply data

August 7, 2013 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
Last week, crude supplies grew 400,000 barrels, or 0.1 percent, to 364.6 million barrels, which is 2.4 percent below year-ago levels.
Int’l mediators in Egypt fear attempts to solve crisis may fail

Int’l mediators in Egypt fear attempts to solve crisis may fail

August 7, 2013 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
Fears are growing that the army will move in to break up two pro-Morsi sit-ins in Cairo, triggering further violence and bloodshed.
Obama confirms participation in G20 summit in Russia

Obama confirms participation in G20 summit in Russia

August 7, 2013 - 09:46 AMT  05:46 GMT
"There have been times where they slip back into Cold War thinking and a Cold War mentality," Obama said of Russia.
Massive fire shuts down Nairobi's Kenyatta International Airport

Massive fire shuts down Nairobi's Kenyatta International Airport

August 7, 2013 - 09:40 AMT  05:40 GMT
The airport is closed indefinitely, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry also said fire engines are running dangerously low on water.
U.S. government files 2 lawsuits against Bank of America

U.S. government files 2 lawsuits against Bank of America

August 7, 2013 - 09:27 AMT  05:27 GMT
The U.S. government filed two lawsuits against Bank of America relating to fraud on $850million of mortgage-backed securities.
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