It's good to talk: app aims to spur voice renaissance
Google employees are hoping an innovative new phone application will trigger a renaissance in an increasingly unfashionable method of human communication: talking.
From Mickey Mouse to Star Wars: the (market) force is with Disney
The December 2015 release date for the first film in a new "Star Wars" trilogy is a distant date in a galaxy far, far away.
Social networks make push as shopping destinations
They're not just for sharing any more: Facebook and Twitter are now looking to play a bigger role in shopping.
Ex-Haiti dictator 'Baby Doc' Duvalier dead at 63
Haiti's former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier died on Saturday of a heart attack. He was 63.
Thousands march worldwide for rhino, elephant protection
Thousands marched in Africa to pressure governments to do more to stop the poaching industry that many fear is driving rhinos and elephants to the brink of extinction.
Aport apples should become symbol of Kazakh cuisine: British chef
Desserts with Aport apples may be a way to enrich Kazakh national cuisine.
Ebola casts heavy shadow over Sierra Leone's Eid celebrations
Don't pray too close to each other, observe strict hygiene rules and don't shake the imam's hand. For Muslims in Ebola-hit Sierra Leone, this was an Eid festival.
Nazarbayev says Mangistau economy rests on oil production, there is need to develop other sectors
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with entrepreneurs and community representatives in Aktau, where he outlined the priority areas of development.
Eiffel Tower's new glass floor aims to turn heads
A much-anticipated facelift of the Eiffel Tower will be unveiled with a new glass floor to dizzy the tourists who flock to Paris's best-known landmark.
Huge Hong Kong rally as protesters reopen door for talks
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters held a peace rally in central Hong Kong in defiance of recent attacks against their ranks.
Latvia centre-right coalition scores victory: exit polls
Latvia's ruling centre-right coalition led by Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma scored a resounding majority in elections.
Spanish PM urges dialogue over Catalonia independence bid
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for calm and dialogue as Catalonia leaders pressed ahead with a vote on independence in defiance of Madrid.
Song and dance as pro-Russia rebels mark 'liberation' from Ukraine
Ukraine's largest rebel-controlled city marked six months of "independence" from Kiev with Russian and separatist flags.
Scientists sound alarm over long wait for Nobel prize
Awarding Nobels decades after the original scientific discovery could lead to the coveted prize becoming irrelevant.
Top N. Korea leaders hold talks in South on rare visit
Three top North Korean officials made a surprise visit to South Korea on Saturday and held the highest-level talks for years.
Putin a '19th century' imperialist: Bulgarian president
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev denounced Russia's Vladimir Putin as an aggressive leader with a 19th-century empire-building style.
Apple plans iPad event on Oct. 16: report
Apple has scheduled an October 16 event to update its iPad line, technology news website Re/code reported Friday.
Teach English, not Russian in Ukraine schools: president
Ukrainian President risked further angering the Kremlin by suggesting that English lessons replace Russian ones in schools.
Brazil primed for closest election in decades
Brazil's presidential elections are likely to be the closest in a generation, but polls suggest leftist incumbent Dilma Rousseff will secure a second term after a run-off.
Catalans defy Spanish court in independence duel
Catalan leaders forged ahead for a vote on independence, defying a court challenge by the national government in their bid to redraw the map of Spain.
