Obama and Xi play nice, but future unclear
The leaders of the United States and China appear to have started off on friendly terms during a weekend together in the California sun, but it remains to be seen if good vibes can bridge deep gaps.
New Xbox to hit shelves in November in 21 countries
Microsoft on Monday fired a shot in the looming videogame console war with the announcement that its new champion - Xbox One - will launch in November in 21 countries.
Syria rebels converge on airbase as US mulls support
Syrian rebels have clashed with government troops after converging on a military airport in Aleppo.
Looted Cambodian sculptures returning home from US
Two 10th century statues that Cambodia says were looted from a jungle temple several decades ago are set to arrive home on Tuesday from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
US diplomatic security accused in sex, drugs cover-up
A US watchdog has launched an inquiry into claims that diplomatic security officials tried to cover up alleged sex-and-drugs charges against agents and diplomats.
Low-budget 'The Purge' scares up $36 mn in tickets
Low-budget horror film "The Purge" jumped to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend with $36.4 million in ticket sales.
Karzai: Did 'War on Terror' encourage radical Islam?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Sunday the Muslim world was "in turmoil" and wondered whether the "war on terror" led by the United States since 2001 was to blame for the radicalisation.
Google to buy Israeli GPS app Waze for $1 bln: reports
Google is in talks on a deal worth at least $1 billion to buy the Israel-based GPS mobile navigation app Waze.
Smartphone life shakes up website world
Internet giants from Google and Facebook to Yahoo and Zynga are scrambling to adapt to an online world where people reach for smartphones or tablets instead of traditional computers.
Texas actress arrested in US ricin case
A Texas actress was arrested Friday for mailing ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and a gun control activist.
New documentary warns against Obama's 'Dirty Wars'
A new documentary released Friday portrays US secret raids against terror suspects as a misguided assassination campaign that generates new enemies and tarnishes America's image.
Google, Facebook condemn online spying
Google chief Larry Page and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg condemned online spying Friday and called for governments to be more revealing about snooping on the Internet.
Kerry renews $1.3 bn annual military aid for Egypt
Secretary of State John Kerry last month approved $1.3 billion in annual US military aid to Egypt, despite concerns over democratic progress by the country's new government.
Pussy Riot rockers in US to fight for jailed bandmates
Two members of the Russian feminist punk-rock band Pussy Riot on Friday urged the United States to help free their bandmates jailed last year for an anti-government protest performance.
Obama, Xi urge new relationship in first summit
Throwing formality aside at a desert retreat, Presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping called Friday for a new approach to forge relations between the US superpower and a rising China.
Arm Syrian rebels or risk rise of extremism: McCain
The United States must deepen its engagement in Syria by equipping the rebels or setting up a safe zone to protect the opposition.
New York readies major Le Corbusier show
Nearly half a century after his death, New York's Museum of Modern Art will pay homage to celebrated French architect and designer Le Corbusier in a major exhibit that opens next week.
Internet titans deny opening doors to US spies
Apple, Facebook and other Internet titans denied Thursday opening doors for US intelligence agencies to mine data from their servers.
Apple clashes with Amazon in e-book case
Apple attorneys in the US antitrust case on e-books went on the offensive Thursday, attacking the credibility of government witnesses and seeking to debunk key elements of the government's case.
US panel wants diabetes drug restrictions eased
Independent experts urged US regulators Thursday to reduce restrictions on GlaxoSmithKline's controversial diabetes drug Avandia, banned in Europe over heart attack risk concerns.