U.S. Commerce Secretary visits Cuba for embargo talks

U.S. Commerce Secretary visits Cuba for embargo talks

October 7, 2015 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Pritzker is the most senior American official to visit Cuba since Secretary of State John Kerry reopened the embassy in Havana in July.
Microsoft debuts its first laptop, Surface Book

Microsoft debuts its first laptop, Surface Book

October 7, 2015 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
The Windows 10 machine has a 13.5-inch display with an eye-watering pixel density of 267PPI, optically bonded so it appears very close to the glass.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announce commitment to UN peace plan

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce commitment to UN peace plan

October 7, 2015 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
The letter commits to the seven Muscat principles, including a ceasefire, the removal of armed militias from the cities.
Facebook plans satellite in 2016, Zuckerberg says

Facebook plans satellite in 2016, Zuckerberg says

October 7, 2015 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
Facebook and Eutelsat, a satellite operator, announced their collaboration on a new satellite called the Amos-6.
Ex-UN chief charged with taking bribes from Chinese billionaire

Ex-UN chief charged with taking bribes from Chinese billionaire

October 7, 2015 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
Prosecutors said John Ashe "converted the UN into a platform for profit" as he helped real estate mogul Ng Lap Seng gain government contracts.
Arrest warrants issued for 9 suspects in Dink murder

Arrest warrants issued for 9 suspects in Dink murder

October 7, 2015 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
The prosecutors who worked on the case ignored serious allegations of the involvement of top police officers in the murder.
Germany accused of underplaying migrant sex crime reports

Germany accused of underplaying migrant sex crime reports

October 7, 2015 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
German authorities appear anxious to avoid giving extreme-right groups any opportunity to stir up hostility towards migrants.
OSCE MG Co-chair backs calls to decrease tension at contact line

OSCE MG Co-chair backs calls to decrease tension at contact line

October 7, 2015 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
“Confidence building measures and people-to-people programs reduce tensions and lay the basis for a lasting peace,” Warlick said.
Hungary's 1st democratically elected president dies at 93

Hungary's 1st democratically elected president dies at 93

October 7, 2015 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
Arpad Goncz was elected by the parliament twice, in 1990 and 1995, and was credited with helping enforce the fledgling democratic constitution.
U.S. military takes responsibility for deadly strike on Afghan hospital

U.S. military takes responsibility for deadly strike on Afghan hospital

October 7, 2015 - 10:05 AMT  06:05 GMT
The strike on an Afghan hospital run by Doctors Without Borders killed 22 people and deeply angered the medical charity.
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