HTC unveils waterproof camera, new smartphone

HTC unveils waterproof camera, new smartphone

October 9, 2014 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
The machine has an IPX7 waterproof rating, meaning it can be submerged in water to a depth of 1m for up to half an hour.
Samsung climbs to No. 7 in world’s biggest brands ranking

Samsung climbs to No. 7 in world’s biggest brands ranking

October 9, 2014 - 12:23 AMT  08:23 GMT
With the gain, Samsung, which is also the top-placed company from outside the U.S., surpasses McDonald’s, which fell to No. 9.
Personal computer market still ailing, reports say

Personal computer market still ailing, reports say

October 9, 2014 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
The thin profit margins on low-priced PCs may discourage some manufacturers from remaining in the market, warns IDC analyst Jay Chou.
IS launches new assault on Syria’s Kobani as riots kill 21 in Turkey

IS launches new assault on Syria’s Kobani as riots kill 21 in Turkey

October 9, 2014 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
“Indications are that Kurdish militia there continue to control most of the city and are holding out against ISIL,” the Pentagon said.
WB chief says int’l community ‘failed miserably’ in response to Ebola

WB chief says int’l community ‘failed miserably’ in response to Ebola

October 9, 2014 - 09:57 AMT  05:57 GMT
The warning that the global community was still not “moving fast enough” came as the Ebola virus claimed its first victim in the U.S.
Russia seeks to reinforce gas deal with China

Russia seeks to reinforce gas deal with China

October 9, 2014 - 08:55 AMT  04:55 GMT
The Russian government will meet to discuss a bilateral agreement with China to secure Gazprom's deal with CNPC.
ANCA urges Obama to challenge Turkey’s manipulation of Syria crisis

ANCA urges Obama to challenge Turkey’s manipulation of Syria crisis

October 9, 2014 - 08:40 AMT  04:40 GMT
“We need not lie for Turkey; nor are we obliged to passively accept its transparently false denials,” ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian said.
Australia makes first airstrike against Islamic State in Iraq

Australia makes first airstrike against Islamic State in Iraq

October 9, 2014 - 08:34 AMT  04:34 GMT
The Australian Defense Force did not say what type of facility had been attacked or where in northern Iraq it was.
Flaw in cash machines discovered, Interpol issues alert

Flaw in cash machines discovered, Interpol issues alert

October 9, 2014 - 08:25 AMT  04:25 GMT
Kaspersky carried out its initial investigation at the "request of a financial institution" - although it would not say which.
CA Assemblymembers awarded for strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations

CA Assemblymembers awarded for strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations

October 9, 2014 - 08:18 AMT  04:18 GMT
“People of Armenian descent have worked hard to help make California’s economy, culture, and intellectual capacity thrive,” said Gatto.
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