Game play remains at heart of changing lifestyles
For almost as long as there have been computers, there have been people intent in playing games with them.
Russia gave prior notice of missile test: US official
Russia informed the United States in advance that it would carry out a launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Thousands protest ahead of Chavez anniversary
Thousands of flag-waving protesters flooded the streets of Venezuela's capital Tuesday, seeking to keep pressure on the government on the eve of commemorations marking the anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death.
No talks on Kazakhstan's accession into WTO for Russia in Washington
The United States has banned representatives of Rosselkhoznadzor from participating in the negotiations on adjusting the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Measures in the context of Kazakhstan's accession into the WTO.
Obama says Putin 'not fooling anybody' over Ukraine
US President Barack Obama said Russia was not "fooling anybody" over the Ukraine crisis after it denied its forces were operating in Crimea.
Kazakhstan's Shvedova wins doubles at Brazil Tennis Cup
Kazakhstan tennis player Yaroslava Shvedodova has won the doubles at the WTA tournament in Brazil.
'Non-Stop' for Neeson to top of box office
Liam Neeson soared to the top of the North American box office with his plane thriller "Non-Stop," raking in $28.9 million on Oscars weekend.
US suspends military cooperation with Russia, Kerry heads to Ukraine
The United States suspended military cooperation with Russia due to its military intervention in Ukraine, as Secretary of State John Kerry prepared to visit Kiev Tuesday amid a deepening crisis.
Rio Carnival twist and shouts to Beatlemania
Beatlemania gripped the Rio Carnival as more than 130,000 revelers twist and shouted to samba versions of the Fab Four's greatest hits.
Faith and firearms: US churches give away guns
Baptist churches in Kentucky are giving away guns as prizes in the southern US state in hopes of drawing wayward locals to Christ.
Canada warns Russia, says G8 membership at risk
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday warned that Russia could be stripped of its membership in the Group of Eight industrialized nations if it doesn't reverse course in Ukraine.
Android tops as tablets go mainstream: report
Tablet computer sales soared last year with Android-powered devices dethroning iPads atop a booming global market.
Oscar telecast ratings 'hit 10-year-high'
Oscars telecast ratings hit a 10-year high, preliminary data showed Monday, as Ellen DeGeneres won plaudits for slick hosting of Hollywood's biggest night -- and breaking a Twitter record.
Obama to seek Netanyahu backing for peace framework
President Barack Obama will Monday try to cajole Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a US framework for final peace talks with the Palestinians, but the Israeli leader is vowing to resist all "pressures."
'Gravity,''Dallas Buyers Club' win multiple Oscars
Space adventure "Gravity" and AIDS drama "Dallas Buyers Club" won early Oscars on Sunday, but suspense remained as the show moved towards its climax and the best picture award.
Stars shine on Oscars red carpet as sun comes out
Hollywood's A-list stars exuded subtle elegance and old-school glamour on the Oscars red carpet Sunday, as the sun came out just in time for Tinseltown's biggest night of the year.
Kerry to visit Kiev as Russia faces global outcry
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Kiev this week in a show of support for the embattled leadership, as Washington and its allies slammed Moscow for violating Ukraine's sovereignty.
High-calorie diet may slow Lou Gehrig's disease
A diet rich in calories and carbohydrates may slow progression of the lethal, degenerative Lou Gehrig's disease.
Cisco cleared in rights case, as tech sector watches
A US court has cleared Cisco Systems over liability for human rights abuses in China, in a case closely watched by the global technology sector and activists.