China capable to shut down U.S. computer systems: NSA

China capable to shut down U.S. computer systems: NSA

November 21, 2014 - 15:21 AMT  11:21 GMT
Rogers testified two days after a bill to overhaul the NSA's bulk collection of telephone records failed in the Senate.
Sotheby's chief executive stepping down after 14 years of service

Sotheby's chief executive stepping down after 14 years of service

November 21, 2014 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
Rival Christie's sold a record $852.9mln in works, compared to $343.7mln at Sotheby's during flagship sales held every November.
Amazon signs deal to lease huge premises in Manhattan: report

Amazon signs deal to lease huge premises in Manhattan: report

November 21, 2014 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
Last month Amazon opened pop-up stores in San Francisco and Sacramento in an effort to catch the holiday crowd.
ECB head says willing to ‘step up pressure’ to stimulate economy

ECB head says willing to ‘step up pressure’ to stimulate economy

November 21, 2014 - 14:33 AMT  10:33 GMT
The ECB has held off because bond purchases are legally and politically more complicated in a multi-country currency union.
Israel says Hamas planned to kill Foreign Minister

Israel says Hamas planned to kill Foreign Minister

November 21, 2014 - 14:18 AMT  10:18 GMT
Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip although it is formally under Abbas' rule, neither confirmed nor denied the allegations.
Japan PM dissolves parliament, paves way for snap election

Japan PM dissolves parliament, paves way for snap election

November 21, 2014 - 10:30 AMT  06:30 GMT
Abe launched an ambitious economic plan, informally known as "Abenomics", two years ago when he became Prime Minister.
AT&T to pay $52mln in penalties to California

AT&T to pay $52mln in penalties to California

November 21, 2014 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
"This settlement holds AT&T accountable for unlawfully dumping electronic waste," state Attorney General Kamala Harris said.
LG clinches title of world's largest UHD TV panel vendor

LG clinches title of world's largest UHD TV panel vendor

November 21, 2014 - 08:55 AMT  04:55 GMT
DisplaySearch's TFT-LCD shipment report said LG sold 578,000 UHD TV panels, securing 28.1 percent of the market for October.
Nobel Peace Prize winner to lead review of UN peacekeeping missions

Nobel Peace Prize winner to lead review of UN peacekeeping missions

November 21, 2014 - 08:46 AMT  04:46 GMT
Jose Ramos-Horta said he would be reluctant to impose on busy field commanders and would opt to speak via videoconference instead.
Obama offers sweeping changes to immigration system

Obama offers sweeping changes to immigration system

November 21, 2014 - 08:34 AMT  04:34 GMT
The plan will also expand a 2012 program that defers deportation for young people brought to the country illegally as children.
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