Delta CEO objects to air security rule change
The top executive of a major US airline has voiced opposition to a change in security regulations that will allow small pocket knives, baseball bats and other previously banned sporting equipment aboard airplanes.
Google's star rises as Apple fades
Google has retaken the role of superstar of the tech sector with a stunning stock rally as rival Apple flounders.
Suicide bomb in Kabul during Hagel visit: officials
A large suicide bomb exploded near the defence ministry in central Kabul during a visit to the Afghan capital on Saturday by new US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Venezuela gives Chavez lavish farewell
Venezuela gave Hugo Chavez a lavish farewell at a state funeral Friday that brought some of the world's most notorious strongmen to tears, with music, prayers and a fiery speech by his successor.
SXSW kicks off with vision of a 3D printing revolution
The 27th edition of South by Southwest kicked off Friday with a bold prediction that desktop 3D printing will unleash a new industrial revolution guided by "creative explorers."
Sex abuse victims list 'dirty dozen' papal candidates
Clergy sex abuse victims listed a "dirty dozen" potential papal candidates Wednesday and urged the Roman Catholic Church to "get serious" about protecting children, helping victims and exposing corruption.
iPhone extends gains in US market: survey
Apple's iPhone gained ground in the US market over the holiday season and early 2013, outpacing Samsung and other smartphone makers using the Android operating system.
US, China to increase nuclear sanctions on N. Korea
The United States and China will on Thursday seek to tighten the UN sanctions screws on North Korea after its widely condemned nuclear bomb test last month.
Senator to speak 'as long as it takes' over CIA pick
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the CIA is vowing to speak as long as it takes to do so, citing concern about drone strikes on US soil.
Google Play celebrates first birthday
Google Play turned a year old on Wednesday and the Android-focused rival to Apple's online iTunes shop celebrated with deals on books, games, music, movies and apps.
Nazarbayev expresses condolences over death of Hugo Chavez
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev has sent a telegram to Vice-President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.
Amano wins second IAEA term, this time easily
It is a testament to Yukiya Amano's success as head of the UN atomic agency that unlike his appointment in 2009, securing a second term was a formality.
Google says FBI watching the Web
Google says the FBI is monitoring the Web for potential terrorist activity. But it can't confirm the extent of the surveillance.
Iran's Ahmadinejad mourns 'martyr' Chavez
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid tribute to late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez on Wednesday saying he had fallen "martyr" to a "suspect illness".
Warhol's Marilyn lips lead online auction
An online-only auction of a trove of Andy Warhol's lesser, but often hitherto unavailable works, raised $2.3 million at Christie's, with a lithograph of Marilyn Monroe's lips coming out on top.
Castro and Chavez, a father-son bond until death
In the end, the aging mentor outlived his socialist protege.
Chavez lies in state with open casket for farewell
Venezuelans filed past the open casket of late President Hugo Chavez as he lay in state Wednesday after throngs of weeping loyalists gave the firebrand leftist a rousing farewell on the streets.
US leaders urge Congress to ratify IMF reforms
Nineteen US leaders, including former Treasury secretaries, urged Congress Tuesday to ratify International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms and remove the key obstacle to its implementation.
Obama: US supports Venezuelan people after Chavez death
President Barack Obama Tuesday said the United States was interested in a "constructive" future relationship with Venezuela after the death of President Hugo Chavez, a long-time American foe.
Massive winter storm grounds 2,600 US flights
A massive winter storm pounding the northern United States Tuesday grounded 2,600 flights, closed hundreds of schools and made roadways and highways impassible.