Meteor shower causes damage, injuries in Russian Urals A meteor shower caused explosions in the lower atmosphere above Russia's Urals region on Friday, blowing out windows in some areas and leaving several people injured.
15 February 2013
US regulators approve bionic eye US regulators approved a so-called bionic eye on Thursday, giving hope to people with a rare genetic disease.
Uproar at Mossad over Australia spy story: reporter Mossad went into crisis mode when it heard the "Prisoner X" story was about to break, the Australian reporter responsible said Friday, amid claims the jailed man had been set to reveal sensitive operations.
15 February 2013
Berkshire, 3G buy ketchup maker Heinz in $28bn deal Billionaire Warren Buffett's investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway and Brazilian-led 3G Capital announced Thursday they would take over venerable US ketchup maker Heinz in a deal worth $28 billion.
15 February 2013
Cosmic ray mystery lifted in new findings Cosmic rays -- fast-moving particles that constantly pummel our planet -- come from the explosion of supernovae, new research confirmed Thursday, resolving an astronomical mystery.
15 February 2013
Romantic Lauren, military Klein to end NY fashion week Ralph Lauren's romantic Russian furs and silk dresses for next winter and Calvin Klein's military accents brought New York Fashion Week to a close Thursday in contrasting style and luxury.
15 February 2013
Australia admits it knew of 'Prisoner X' in detention Foreign Minister Bob Carr admitted Thursday Canberra knew an Australian had been detained by Tel Aviv in 2010 for national security offences, as media suggested he may have been held for treason.
Britain seeks ethical counter-terrorism strategy Foreign Secretary William Hague will set out on Thursday how Britain intends to work more closely with other countries to tackle terrorism without compromising its own commitment to human rights.
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Obama vows to defend Japan with US nuclear umbrella President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday a "steadfast" commitment to defend Japan, including preventing nuclear attacks on its ally in the wake of North Korea's third nuclear test.
14 February 2013
Indonesia conservatives protest against Valentine's Day Islamic conservatives in Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim-populated nation, voiced opposition to Thursday's Valentine's Day celebrations, saying they promote teen "sex parties" and premarital sex.
14 February 2013
Galliano courts controversy, Kors brings color Disgraced designer John Galliano's clothes made news Wednesday even as he tried to keep out of the public eye, while Michael Kors lit up New York Fashion Week with flamboyant colors and humor.
14 February 2013
In India, French president pushes $12bn jet deal French President Francois Hollande made a fresh push Thursday to clinch the world's biggest defence deal, the $12 billion sale of 126 warplanes to India, during his first visit to Asia since taking office.
Bee Gees' Gibb says it could have been a life of crime The sole surviving member of the Bee Gees on Thursday revealed he and his brothers could easily have turned to crime rather than music as he unveiled a statue in their honour in Australia.