Russia concerned over escalation of tensions in Karabakh conflict zone

Russia concerned over escalation of tensions in Karabakh conflict zone

January 31, 2014 - 13:02 AMT  09:02 GMT
The ministry urged conflicting sides to undertake immediate action to stabilize the situation, in line with the Feb 4, 1995 ceasefire deal.
Azeri media dubs elderly Armenian captive “special agent”

Azeri media dubs elderly Armenian captive “special agent”

January 31, 2014 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
Reps of the International Committee of the Red Cross Armenian Office visited Khojoyan’s home village of Verin Karmiraghbyur.
Toyota to stop U.S. sales of some car models

Toyota to stop U.S. sales of some car models

January 31, 2014 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
The firm said that a portion of the seat fabric in the affected models could burn at a rate faster than allowed by U.S. regulations.
3 killed as explosion hits Russian military training site

3 killed as explosion hits Russian military training site

January 31, 2014 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
There were two fatal explosions of stockpiled ammunition in Russia last year, down from five the previous year.
Turkey can double Iran gas imports if price agreed: minister

Turkey can double Iran gas imports if price agreed: minister

January 31, 2014 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
“We have discussed how we could increase our imports to 20 billion cubic meters and the price mechanism needed for that,” Yıldız said.
Facebook user base may surpass China population in 2015

Facebook user base may surpass China population in 2015

January 31, 2014 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Asia as a whole is the continent with the most Facebook users — 368 million, compared to the U.S. and Canada's 201 million.
Tablet shipments total 217.1 million units in 2013: IDC

Tablet shipments total 217.1 million units in 2013: IDC

January 31, 2014 - 10:01 AMT  06:01 GMT
The total represents 62.4% growth over the previous quarter and 28.2% growth over the same period a year ago.
Apple rolls out OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks beta build to developers

Apple rolls out OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks beta build to developers

January 31, 2014 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
In addition to Mail and Messages, Apple requests developers test server message block, graphics drivers, VoiceOver and VPN services.
U.S. govt. says will seek death penalty for Boston bombing suspect

U.S. govt. says will seek death penalty for Boston bombing suspect

January 31, 2014 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
"The nature of the conduct at issue and the resultant harm compel this decision," U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said.
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