Massive Antarctic iceberg expected to break away

Massive Antarctic iceberg expected to break away

January 6, 2017 - 14:56 AMT  10:56 GMT
Researchers say the loss of a piece a quarter of the size of Wales will leave the whole shelf vulnerable to future break-up.
Russia starting Syrian withdrawal with Admiral Kuznetsov carrier

Russia starting Syrian withdrawal with Admiral Kuznetsov carrier

January 6, 2017 - 14:40 AMT  10:40 GMT
According to Gen. Valery Gerasimov, the Admiral Kuznetsov carrier and accompanying ships are to be the first to leave.
Cuba starts first exports to United States in half a century

Cuba starts first exports to United States in half a century

January 6, 2017 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
Cuba announced a landmark deal to sell charcoal to a U.S. company, the first legal Cuban export to the United States in five decades.
Amazon wants rival retailers to use its app

Amazon wants rival retailers to use its app

January 6, 2017 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
The service would let a consumer click on an email from a store that takes them to an app page that would look like the store’s app.
Nissan, BMW bringing Microsoft's Cortana assistant to cars

Nissan, BMW bringing Microsoft's Cortana assistant to cars

January 6, 2017 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
Nissan is working directly with Microsoft on its Connected Vehicle Platform, which utilizes Azure, Cortana, and Office 365.
Ibrahimovic beats Mkhitaryan to Man United Player of the Month award

Ibrahimovic beats Mkhitaryan to Man United Player of the Month award

January 6, 2017 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
The player of the month is decided in a vote by Manchester United fans, with Ibramimovic ending up with 38% of the 140,000 votes.
U.S. sees

U.S. sees "qualitative" improvement in North Korea nuclear capabilities

January 6, 2017 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said N. Korea had conducted 24 missile tests in the past year, as well as two nuclear tests.
35 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered on night of Jan 5-6

35 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered on night of Jan 5-6

January 6, 2017 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the entire line of contact and protecting their positions.
Israel's Netanyahu questioned for second time in graft probe

Israel's Netanyahu questioned for second time in graft probe

January 6, 2017 - 11:58 AMT  07:58 GMT
According to a statement, investigators questioned Netanyahu for five hours at his Jerusalem residence as part of a corruption probe.
Japan to recall ambassador from S. Korea over

Japan to recall ambassador from S. Korea over "comfort women" statue

January 6, 2017 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
The statue, which depicts a young, barefoot woman sitting in a chair, was erected near the Japanese consulate in Busan.
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