Alibaba says it spent $160.7mln combating fake goods since 2013

Alibaba says it spent $160.7mln combating fake goods since 2013

December 23, 2014 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
"From Alibaba Group's perspective, we bear a serious responsibility in this fight against counterfeits," said Jonathan Lu.
Yerevan Zoo hosts Living Tree environmental contest

Yerevan Zoo hosts Living Tree environmental contest

December 23, 2014 - 15:54 AMT  11:54 GMT
Participants had to follow specific rules and create imaginative holiday decorations that are not harmful for the environment.
Monitor: U.S.-led air strikes killed over 1,000 jihadists in Syria

Monitor: U.S.-led air strikes killed over 1,000 jihadists in Syria

December 23, 2014 - 15:30 AMT  11:30 GMT
1,046 were members of IS, which has seized large chunks of Iraq and Syria and is the main target of the U.S.-led air strikes.
Apple reopens online store in Russia, hikes iPhone 6 price

Apple reopens online store in Russia, hikes iPhone 6 price

December 23, 2014 - 15:12 AMT  11:12 GMT
Earlier this month, Apple told developers that it was increasing the price of apps in Russia, with app prices shooting up almost 100%.

"Breaking Bad" spin-off "Better Call Saul" unveils new promo (video)

 December 23, 2014 - 15:05 AMT  11:05 GMT
The "Breaking Bad" spin-off is set six years before Saul Goodman became Walter White's lawyer.
Ukraine votes to renounce its ‘non-aligned’ status

Ukraine votes to renounce its ‘non-aligned’ status

December 23, 2014 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
Ukraine's parliament voted for the country to renounce its "non-aligned" status and work towards membership in the NATO.
“Fast & Furious” helmer to direct 3rd “Star Trek” movie

“Fast & Furious” helmer to direct 3rd “Star Trek” movie

December 23, 2014 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
The most recent film, Star Trek: Into Darkness, earned $467.4 million worldwide after opening in May 2013.
Greek parliament fails to elect new president in second round

Greek parliament fails to elect new president in second round

December 23, 2014 - 14:58 AMT  10:58 GMT
The government's candidate, Stavros Dimas, received 168 votes in the ballot, far short of the 200 needed for his election.
Putin ratifies Armenia’s Eurasian Economic Union accession treaty

Putin ratifies Armenia’s Eurasian Economic Union accession treaty

December 23, 2014 - 14:51 AMT  10:51 GMT
“A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will be the final one in the process of the EEU formation,” Yury Ushakov said.
Report: wheat production to fall by 6% for every 1C increase

Report: wheat production to fall by 6% for every 1C increase

December 23, 2014 - 14:50 AMT  10:50 GMT
A fall of 6% in yield may not sound dramatic, but as the world’s population grows the pressure on staple crops will increase.
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