Apple “developing ResearchKit apps that collect DNA”

Apple “developing ResearchKit apps that collect DNA”

May 7, 2015 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
The iPhone maker has teamed up with scientists to develop ResearchKit software that will allow medical professionals to collect and study DNA from users.
France’s Finance Minister says Greek talks going right way

France’s Finance Minister says Greek talks going right way

May 7, 2015 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
Greece and its European creditors have been at an impasse for over three months on what reforms the country should make.
FAO: global food prices fell in April to lowest since 2010

FAO: global food prices fell in April to lowest since 2010

May 7, 2015 - 14:15 AMT  10:15 GMT
High global production, a strong U.S. dollar and cheaper crude oil have helped cap food prices for the past year.
French court rules Sarkozy, lawyer phone-tapping legal

French court rules Sarkozy, lawyer phone-tapping legal

May 7, 2015 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
Investigators tapped the phones in 2013-2014 as part of a probe into illegal financing of Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign.
IMF says China needs ‘greater flexibility’ in exchange rate policy

IMF says China needs ‘greater flexibility’ in exchange rate policy

May 7, 2015 - 12:54 AMT  08:54 GMT
China's currency is widely seen as undervalued and the country was accused of suppressing the yuan in order to boost exports.
Samsung kicks off construction of new chip plant

Samsung kicks off construction of new chip plant

May 7, 2015 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Production at the 2.89 million square-meter plant will begin in the latter half of 2017, Samsung said in a statement.
Nintendo forecasts double annual operating profit

Nintendo forecasts double annual operating profit

May 7, 2015 - 12:44 AMT  08:44 GMT
"A new source of revenue is expected from a gaming application for smart devices which will be released this year," Nintendo said.
Danish intelligence chief quits, gives no reason

Danish intelligence chief quits, gives no reason

May 7, 2015 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
Justice Minister Mette Frederiksen declined to say whether the move was linked to criticisms of the police response to the attack.
Siemens plans to cut further 4,500 jobs worldwide

Siemens plans to cut further 4,500 jobs worldwide

May 7, 2015 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
The company didn't give a timeframe for the new round of cuts. Siemens had 341,000 employees at the end of last year.
Google toolbar to streamline tasks debuts in Cuba

Google toolbar to streamline tasks debuts in Cuba

May 7, 2015 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
In August 2014, Google made its Chrome web-browsing program available in Cuba so people there could search "faster and safer."
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