Europe set for record-breaking space launch Nearly 40 years ago, European countries worried by US and Soviet dominance of space gave the green light to the first Ariane rocket.
Google interns meet their Hollywood counterparts Google interns got an early look at a Hollywood take on their world and chatted with celebrities who play them on screen in 'The Internship' film set for release next week.
02 June 2013
US reaffirms defence treaty with Philippines The United States on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to a defence treaty with the Philippines, which is currently embroiled in a territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea.
02 June 2013
Mother and child among 5 killed in Oklahoma tornadoes Tornadoes killed at least five people and wreaked massive damage late Friday in Oklahoma near the battered city of Moore, still recovering from a monster twister less than two weeks ago.
01 June 2013
US defence chief accuses China of cyber spying US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday accused China of waging cyber espionage against the United States, stepping up pressure on Beijing over the issue ahead of a key summit between their leaders.
Obama approval ratings down amid political flaps President Barack Obama's approval ratings took a hit over the past month as he wrestled with controversies over the IRS, Benghazi and the secret seizure of journalists' phone records.
Suspicious letters sent to White House, NY mayor A suspicious letter addressed to the White House and "similar" to an apparently poison-laced letter sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted.
31 May 2013
Cherished 'Start' button returning to Windows software Microsoft unveiled an update to its latest Windows operating system Thursday that included a return of a "Start" button that had been missed by longtime users of the computer software.
31 May 2013
US accuses Iran of surge in 'terrorism' The United States on Thursday accused Iran of sponsoring "terrorism" at a level unseen in decades and said that the separate threat from Al-Qaeda has been significantly degraded.
31 May 2013
Google coming out with two new Android phones Google revealed Thursday that it has two new sophisticated Android smartphones in the works, one of which will have the unprecedented distinction of being made in the United States.
Storm in a tea kettle? Hitler row boils over online A tea kettle which some think resembles Adolf Hitler has soared in price to over $200 on eBay, after it sold out online following protests over a billboard promoting the otherwise innocent product.
Chinese hackers spying on US weapons programs Chinese hackers have gained access to secret designs for a slew of sophisticated US weapons programs, officials said Tuesday, possibly jeopardizing the American military's technological edge.
30 May 2013
US demands Hezbollah withdraw from Syria The United States demanded the immediate withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from Syria on Wednesday, saying their active role in combat there was an "extremely dangerous escalation."