2.6 metric tons of heroin seized in Russia last year

2.6 metric tons of heroin seized in Russia last year

January 15, 2014 - 12:00 AMT  08:00 GMT
The Russian anti-drug agency conducted 735 special operations last year, including 53 on an international scale, the chief said.
HSBC expects global economic growth of 2.6% in 2014

HSBC expects global economic growth of 2.6% in 2014

January 15, 2014 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
“We see global equities rising by around 6%, and high single digit returns overall, once dividends are included,” HSBC says.
Publisher warns about countless congressional trips to Turkey

Publisher warns about countless congressional trips to Turkey

January 15, 2014 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
The National Journal article covers congressional trips to several countries, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Israel.
Japan's trade ministry to approve Fukushima revival plan

Japan's trade ministry to approve Fukushima revival plan

January 15, 2014 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
Tepco is aiming to have all seven reactors at the Niigata plant, the world's biggest atomic station, operating by fiscal year 2016.
New problems with Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery reported

New problems with Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery reported

January 15, 2014 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
In an apparent show of confidence in July, United announced it was ordering 20 new 787-10 models, which are a longer version of the plane.
Snowden joins Freedom of the Press Foundation board

Snowden joins Freedom of the Press Foundation board

January 15, 2014 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
“He is the quintessential American whistleblower, and a personal hero of mine,” the group’s co-founder Daniel Ellsberg said.
Facebook agrees deal to share public data with Yandex

Facebook agrees deal to share public data with Yandex

January 15, 2014 - 10:05 AMT  06:05 GMT
The deal will give Yandex full access to public data from users in Russia, Turkey and CIS countries including Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Australia restrict access to info about secretive immigration policies

Australia restrict access to info about secretive immigration policies

January 15, 2014 - 09:56 AMT  05:56 GMT
Prime Minister Tony Abbott's pledge to "stop the boats" was one of the central platforms of his successful election campaign last year.
Apple, Google, Intel face lawsuit over alleged anti-poaching measures

Apple, Google, Intel face lawsuit over alleged anti-poaching measures

January 15, 2014 - 09:33 AMT  05:33 GMT
In their petition to appeal, defendants in the case argued that worker background was too diverse to be considered cohesive.
Official says West in talks with Syria about Islamist rebels

Official says West in talks with Syria about Islamist rebels

January 15, 2014 - 09:26 AMT  05:26 GMT
Faisal Mekdad said there was a schism between Western security officials and politicians who are pressing President Assad to step down.
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